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Dixie High

High School · Washington District · St. George, UT

A Washington District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 E 700 S, St. George, UT 84770

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.3% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation19.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$9,106
Chronic Absenteeism32%

Students at Dixie High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Dixie 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$68,174

Median home value

$407,100

Median rent

$1,344/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coral Sands AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3private6–121.0 mi115Compare →
Post HS Self-contEnrollment path unverified4.2K–121.0 mi93Compare →
Success DsuCharter · enrollment unverified7.610–121.0 mi316Compare →
Utah Online 7-12Enrollment path unverified7.56–121.0 mi1,313Compare →

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
#33 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

Dixie High is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dixie High

Dixie High is a public high school in St. George, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 1,209 students in grades 10th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 1,015 schools in UT.

State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dixie High

What grades does Dixie High serve?

Dixie High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Dixie High?

Dixie High has an enrollment of approximately 1,209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dixie High is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dixie High rank in UT?

Dixie High ranks #663 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Dixie High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dixie High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Dixie High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dixie High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dixie High a charter school?

No, Dixie High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dixie High a Title I school?

No, Dixie High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dixie High?

33.6% of students at Dixie 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
1,209
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.0%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 84770)
47,226
Area average commute
16.6 min
Area median age
37.8
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 84770; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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