Desert Hills High School is located in St. George, Utah, United States, and is the second newest of the five St. George 4A public high schools. It is a part of the Washington County School District. Zone: south St. George, Bloomington, Bloomington Hills, Little Valley.
Serving 1,241 students in grades 10-12, Desert Hills 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 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Hills High serves the south part of the Saint George, UT school district, encompassing an area of approximately 83.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 18.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Desert Hills High School's student population of 1,241 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Hills High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Respect, Responsibility, Integrity
School Mascot
Thor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Hills High School's ranking?
Desert Hills High School is ranked #316 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Desert Hills High School often compared to?
Desert Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie High School, Crimson Cliffs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Hills High School is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Desert Hills High School?
1,241 students attend Desert Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Desert Hills High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Hills High School?
Desert Hills High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Hills High School offer ?
Desert Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Desert Hills High School part of?
Desert Hills High School is part of Washington School District.
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