Very Good
#316 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 31% in state
Desert Hills High
High School · Washington District · St. George, UT
A Washington District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
828 E DESERT HILLS DRIVE, St. George, UT 84790
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 67% proficient (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Desert Hills High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Desert Hills High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. George), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,720
Median home value
$500,900
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Sands AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Dixie HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 10–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,209 | Compare → |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy WashingtonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Crimson Cliffs HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 10–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,384 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington District
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #15 of 53
- District spending per student
- $9,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Hills High is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Hills High
Desert Hills High is a public high school in St. George, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 1,208 students in grades 10th-12th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Hills High
What grades does Desert Hills High serve?
Desert Hills High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Hills High?
Desert Hills High has an enrollment of approximately 1,208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills High is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Hills High rank in UT?
Desert Hills High ranks #316 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Desert Hills High's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Hills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Hills High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Hills High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Desert Hills High a charter school?
No, Desert Hills High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Hills High a Title I school?
No, Desert Hills High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Hills High?
16.4% of students at Desert Hills High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (435) 674-0885
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84790)
- 54,353
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84790; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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