Snow Canyon High School

1385 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,266 students in grades 10-12, Snow Canyon High School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in UT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Snow Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Snow Canyon High School's student population of 1,266 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,266 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Snow Canyon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snow Canyon High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#484 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Snow Canyon High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
32%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Snow Canyon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
48%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Snow Canyon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
53%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Snow Canyon High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Snow Canyon High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
24%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Snow Canyon High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Snow Canyon High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Snow Canyon High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Snow Canyon High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Snow Canyon High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Snow Canyon High School and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Snow Canyon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Snow Canyon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snow Canyon High School's ranking?
Snow Canyon High School is ranked #484 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Snow Canyon High School often compared to?
Snow Canyon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie High School, Desert Hills High School, Pine View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Snow Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of Snow Canyon High School is 96%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Snow Canyon High School?
1,266 students attend Snow Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Snow Canyon High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snow Canyon High School?
Snow Canyon High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Snow Canyon High School offer ?
Snow Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Snow Canyon High School part of?
Snow Canyon High School is part of Washington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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