Launch High

Summary:

Launch High is a public high school located in Cedar City, Utah, serving grades 9-12. With a relatively small student population of 195, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 12th out of 139 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

Launch High's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Iron District and across Utah on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments, especially in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, 68.7% of 10th-grade students at Launch High were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.7% in the Iron District and 45.3% statewide. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 90% of students identifying as White, in contrast to the more diverse student body at nearby Cedar City High.

Additionally, Launch High serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30.77% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Canyon View High (34.28%) and Cedar City High (27.53%). This raises questions about equity and access, as students from lower-income families may face additional challenges in accessing the high-quality education offered at Launch High.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1975 W Royal Hunte Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720

(435) 865-3160

District: Iron District

Student/teacher ratio: 25.0

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Launch High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.71. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Launch High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Iron District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iron District 31^st of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Launch High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2021	84.02	15^th	129	88.4%
2022	95.09	5^th	131	96.2%
2023	82.71	12^th	139	91.4%

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Rank History for White students at Launch High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	88.92	8^th	123	93.5%
2023	71.90	23^rd	122	81.1%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Launch High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	124	0	0	11	2	0	137
2022	175	0	0	7	1	2	185
2023	179	1	1	11	1	2	195

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Launch High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	137	n/a	n/a	38
2022	185	8.0	23.1	23.2
2023	195	7.8	25.0	30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Launch High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	137	n/a	n/a	38
2022	185	8.0	23.1	23.2
2023	195	7.8	25.0	30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Launch High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Launch High	Public	9-12	1975 W Royal Hunte Dr	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	No	(435) 865-3160	195	8	25.0	30.8%	179 (91.8%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)	55.0
Cedar City High	Public	9-12	703 W 600 S	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	No	(435) 586-2820	1,366	60	22.6	27.5%	1,122 (82.1%)	9 (0.7%)	162 (11.9%)	16 (1.2%)	23 (1.7%)	10 (0.7%)	24 (1.8%)	77.1	22^nd of 138 public high schools	84.1%		65.9	31^st of 139 public high schools	77.7%	9	49.7	55.0	42.3	36.8	57.2	45.3							$8,510	$681	$7,829
Success SUU	Public, Charter	9-12	351 W University Blvd	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Success Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 865-8790	181	7	27.5	24.9%	152 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.3%)	7 (3.9%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)								(n/a)													$16,693	$803	$15,891
Canyon View High	Public	9-12	166 W 1925 N	Cedar City	84721	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	No	(435) 586-2813	1,123	52	21.6	34.3%	932 (83.0%)	2 (0.2%)	141 (12.6%)	4 (0.4%)	17 (1.5%)	4 (0.4%)	23 (2.0%)	42.7	79^th of 138 public high schools	42.8%		31.5	98^th of 139 public high schools	29.5%	19	31.5	38.8	26.7	20.9	44.6	48.4							$8,983	$667	$8,317
Parowan High	Public	7-12	50 W 100 N	Parowan	84761	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	No	(435) 477-3366	363	20	17.7	31.4%	342 (94.2%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	79	16^th of 138 public high schools	88.4%		63.8	37^th of 139 public high schools	73.4%	21	62.5	52.3	44.0	26.0	70.5	51.7	32.0	46.9	51.1	33.9	44.9	54.7	$11,490	$385	$11,105

Frequently Asked Questions about Launch High

What is the racial makeup of Launch High?

Students at Launch High are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Launch High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Launch High.

What district is Launch High in?

Iron District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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