Hurricane High School is the only high school in Hurricane, Utah, United States. It enrolls students in grades 10–12 from Hurricane and surrounding communities, including La Verkin, Toquerville, Hildale, Virgin, Rockville, and Springdale. As of the 2022 school year, there are 1,141 students enrolled.
Serving 1,177 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hurricane 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 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hurricane High serves the southeastern part of its school district in Hurricane, UT, covering an area of approximately 299.6 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hurricane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hurricane High School's student population of 1,177 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,177 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1918
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Students for Life
School Rankings
Hurricane 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 Hurricane High School is 0.32, 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
#438 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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)24.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurricane High School's ranking?
Hurricane High School is ranked #438 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hurricane High School often compared to?
Hurricane High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie High School, Desert Hills High School, Snow Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hurricane High School?
The graduation rate of Hurricane High School is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Hurricane High School?
1,177 students attend Hurricane High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hurricane High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hurricane High School?
Hurricane High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hurricane High School offer ?
Hurricane High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hurricane High School part of?
Hurricane High School is part of Washington School District.
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