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Hurricane High

Hurricane High rates 7.3 on our ten-point scale and ranks 298 of 1,017 schools in Utah.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
7.3this school

7.3 on a one-to-ten scale.

#298 of 1,017 schools in Utah

The brief

A Washington District school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 298 of 1,017 schools in Utah and 18 of 53 in Washington District.

Hurricane High is listed in Washington District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math37%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Reading63%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2026.2026 RISE; 32 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.9
25% of the rating
Academics
7.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 84737; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Hurricane High and the 14 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$70,417
Median home value
$420,900
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
61
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
47
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
987/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Hurricane. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Hurricane), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
12.4% participation · state average 2.3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
4 sports
2 boys' · 2 girls' · 12 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Hurricane Highthis school
    7.3
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One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Hurricane High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Hurricane High serve?

Hurricane High serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Hurricane High?

Hurricane High has an enrollment of approximately 1,164 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hurricane High is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hurricane High rank in UT?

Hurricane High ranks #298 of 1,017 schools in UT.

What is Hurricane High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hurricane 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 Hurricane High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hurricane High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Hurricane High a charter school?

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

Is Hurricane High a Title I school?

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

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

30.2% of students at Hurricane 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,164
Student-teacher ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Washington County
4-year graduation
95.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#18 of 53
Schools in district
56
District spending per student
$9,106
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 84737)
23,477
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
41.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.