Hurricane High School vs. Snow Canyon High School
Should I attend Hurricane High School or Snow Canyon High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hurricane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Snow Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,141 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hurricane High School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,229 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 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
10-12
Total Students
1,141 students
1,229 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#484 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 10 Students
439
429
Grade 11 Students
340
425
Grade 12 Students
362
375
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%