Top Rankings
Washington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 15,079 students in Washington School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Utah.
Public High Schools in Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Public High School in Washington School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crimson Cliffs High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
55 Schools
355 Schools
# Students
37,572 Students
310,546 Students
# Teachers
1,591 Teachers
13,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Washington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 154 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
45%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.45
# American Indian Students
471 Students
2,737 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
375 Students
5,345 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6,010 Students
59,659 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
19%
# Black Students
373 Students
4,053 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
28,855 Students
223,756 Students
% White Students
77%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
547 Students
4,779 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
940 Students
9,889 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
931
297
# Students in K Grade:
2,424
4,144
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,623
4,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,666
4,409
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,744
4,414
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,679
4,310
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,674
4,328
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,874
5,776
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,955
28,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,095
35,453
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,045
55,319
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,061
55,533
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,037
53,074
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,764
50,816
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,532 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,563. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,223 is less than the state median of $10,658. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$358 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$347 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,532
$10,563
Spending / Student
$9,223
$10,658
Best Washington School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crimson Cliffs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7010
Grades: 8-9
| 978 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-0001
Grades: 8-9
| 895 students
Rank: #33.
Crimson Cliffs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4430 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 634-7015
Grades: 10-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-0885
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 674-0885
Grades: 10-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #55.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Rank: #66.
Enterprise High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 S 200 E, 565 S 200 E
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Enterprise, UT 84725
(435) 878-2248
Grades: 7-12
| 546 students
Rank: #77.
Utah Online 7-12
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 W. Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: 6-12
| 1,220 students
Rank: #88.
Snow Canyon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 674-6474
Grades: PK-9
| 909 students
Rank: #99.
Snow Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1385 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 634-1967
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 634-1967
Grades: 10-12
| 1,266 students
Rank: #1010.
Hurricane High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 W Tiger Blvd
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-3280
Grades: PK-12
| 1,201 students
Rank: #1111.
Pine View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 E 750 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-5255
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-5255
Grades: 10-12
| 1,143 students
Rank: #1212.
Dixie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 S 100 E
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 628-0441
Grades: 8-9
| 854 students
Rank: #1313.
Hurricane Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 N 200 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-4634
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435) 635-4634
Grades: PK-9
| 864 students
Rank: #1414.
Pine View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2145 E 130 N
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-7915
Grades: 8-9
| 779 students
Rank: #1515.
Water Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 N. Carling St.
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 847-1407
Grades: 7-12
| 349 students
Rank: #1616.
Dixie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 E 700 S
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-4682
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-4682
Grades: 10-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State School
Magnet School
121 W Tabernacle, Colorado Cit
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Post High School Self-cont
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
756 West Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-4709
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-4709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
