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 1,613 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 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- 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 1,613 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Woods Cross High School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woods Cross High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woods Cross High School's ranking?
Woods Cross High School is ranked #461 out of 975 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 96%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Woods Cross High School?
1,613 students attend Woods Cross High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Woods Cross High School students are White, 15% 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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