Canyon View High School was established in 1997 in Cedar City, Utah. Its mascot is the Falcon. The school colors are black, silver, and teal. It has approximately 1,000 students and 50 faculty members. Its current principal is Dennis Heaton. The assistant principal is Julie King.
Serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12, Canyon View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Canyon View High School's student population of 1,057 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,057 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
Canyon View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon View High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon View High School's ranking?
Canyon View High School is ranked #710 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Canyon View High School often compared to?
Canyon View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon View High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon View High School is 97%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Canyon View High School?
1,057 students attend Canyon View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Canyon View High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon View High School?
Canyon View High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Canyon View High School offer ?
Canyon View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canyon View High School part of?
Canyon View High School is part of Iron School District.
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