2013 Academic Indicators
- National Rank
- #1,466
- College Readiness Index
- 24.9
- Math Proficiency
- 3.0
- Language Proficiency
- 3.6
- Student/Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- 10–12 Grades
- 918 Students
- 37 Teachers
Desert Hills High
828 EAST DESERT HILLS DR
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84790
Phone: (435) 674-0885
District: Washington District
Overview
Desert Hills High is ranked 7th within Utah. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Desert Hills High is 33 percent. The student body makeup is 49 percent male and 51 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 9 percent. Desert Hills High is 1 of 7 high schools in the Washington District.
Rankings / Awards
This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.
| Medal Awarded | Silver |
| National Rank | |
| #1466 | |
| State Rank | |
| #7 | |
Students / Teachers
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
| Total Enrollment | 918 |
| Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) | 9% |
| Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) | 24% |
| Full-Time Teachers | 37 |
Test Scores
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).
| Proficient in Language | 94% |
| Proficient in Math | 74% |
| College Readiness Index | 24.9 |
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
| Grades Served | 10 – 12 |
| Setting | Fringe Rural |
| Charter School | No |
| Magnet School | No |
| Receives Title I Funding | No |
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
| Total Schools | 7 |
| Total Students | 5,277 |
| Proficient in Language (district average) | 87% |
| Proficient in Math (district average) | 49% |
| College Readiness (district average) | 17.4 |
Data is based on the 2010-2011 school year.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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