Enrollment
1,401
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, UT
Crimson Cliffs High
Federal NCES profile for Crimson Cliffs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490114001559
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crimson Cliffs High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for Utah
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crimson Cliffs High has class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crimson Cliffs High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Washington, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crimson Cliffs High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crimson Cliffs High
Crimson Cliffs High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Washington, Utah, enrolling 1,401 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 93% of Utah schools and 31% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,401 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Crimson Cliffs High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crimson Cliffs High compares
Crimson Cliffs High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 69% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,401
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Utah - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$8,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Crimson Cliffs High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Crimson Cliffs High.
$8,179
Per student
-16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crimson Cliffs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crimson Cliffs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crimson Cliffs High
How many students attend Crimson Cliffs High?
Crimson Cliffs High has 1,401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crimson Cliffs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Crimson Cliffs High is 28:1, which is 31% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crimson Cliffs High?
8.7% of students at Crimson Cliffs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crimson Cliffs High?
The largest demographic group at Crimson Cliffs High is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Washington, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crimson Cliffs High?
Crimson Cliffs High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crimson Cliffs High rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Crimson Cliffs High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Washington, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Crimson Cliffs High a good school?
Crimson Cliffs High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Crimson Cliffs High, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Snow Canyon High (1,324 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.
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