Southwest Educational Academy

Iron District
510 W 800 S
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
2,585 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Southwest Educational Academy (SEA) is an alternative high school located in Cedar City, Utah, serving as part of the Iron County School District. The academy is designed for students who require a more flexible or specialized approach to their education than what is typically provided in a traditional high school setting. By offering a smaller learning environment, SEA focuses on providing individualized support to help students meet their graduation requirements, overcome academic obstacles, and prepare for their futures beyond high school.

The school emphasizes a student-centered culture that prioritizes credit recovery, self-paced learning, and social-emotional growth. Through a combination of focused curriculum and supportive instruction, Southwest Educational Academy provides a pathway for students who may have struggled in larger settings or those who need a non-traditional schedule to succeed. The academy’s mission is to foster an inclusive environment where students can build confidence, gain necessary skills, and achieve their high school diplomas.
2,585
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
139.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    2,305 (89.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    149 (5.8 %)
  • Asian
    36 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    34 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    28 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    14 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Iron District
Phone: (435)586-2870
Website: http://sea.ironk12.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 2,585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 139.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 364
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 220
Grade 1 233
Grade 2 245
Grade 3 235
Grade 4 216
Grade 5 215
Grade 6 204
Grade 7 210
Grade 8 171
Grade 9 171
Grade 10 145
Grade 11 143
Grade 12 177
Gender Ratio