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Snow Canyon High School vs. Hurricane High School

Should you attend Snow Canyon High School or Hurricane High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Snow Canyon High School
1385 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hurricane High School
345 W Tiger Blvd
Hurricane, UT 84737
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Snow Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Hurricane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,279 students in grades 10-12, Snow Canyon 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 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,164 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 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
PK-12
Total Students
1,279 students
1,164 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Snow Canyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hurricane High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Snow Canyon High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hurricane High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Snow Canyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hurricane High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Snow Canyon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#536 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#438 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Snow Canyon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hurricane High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
28%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Snow Canyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurricane High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Snow Canyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurricane High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 20% in UT)
95%
(Top 20% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Snow Canyon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hurricane High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Snow Canyon High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hurricane High School by grade.
Grade 10 Students
453
398
Grade 11 Students
434
391
Grade 12 Students
392
375

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Snow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hurricane High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Snow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hurricane High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Snow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hurricane High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Snow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hurricane High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Snow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hurricane High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Snow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hurricane High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Snow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hurricane High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Snow Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hurricane High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Snow Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hurricane High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Snow Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hurricane High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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