Woods Cross High School is a public high school in Woods Cross, Utah, in the Davis School District. It is sometimes abbreviated as WXHS. As of the 2024–25 school year, the principal is Deanne Kapetanov. The assistant principals are Sam Demonja, Elliott Tupea 1,485 students were enrolled at that time.
Serving 1,555 students in grades 10-12, Woods Cross 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 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 1,555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woods Cross High serves the southeast part of Woods Cross, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woods Cross High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Woods Cross High School's student population of 1,555 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,555 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross High School is 0.41, 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
#476 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woods Cross High School's ranking?
Woods Cross High School is ranked #476 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Woods Cross High School often compared to?
Woods Cross High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bountiful High School, Viewmont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woods Cross High School?
The graduation rate of Woods Cross High School is 97%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Woods Cross High School?
1,555 students attend Woods Cross High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Woods Cross High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woods Cross High School?
Woods Cross High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Woods Cross High School offer ?
Woods Cross High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Woods Cross High School part of?
Woods Cross High School is part of Davis School District.
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