- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint George, UT
Desert Hills High
Federal NCES profile for Desert Hills 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 490114001290
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Hills High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Saint George · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for Utah
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Hills High has class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Hills High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Saint George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114001290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Desert Hills High held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 490114001290 · Saint George, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,241 enr · 27:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Desert Hills High held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Desert Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utah Online K8
Utah Online K8
2,693 students
- Utah Online 7-
Utah Online 7-12
1,547 students
- Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401 students
- Snow Canyon Hi
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- This school
Desert Hills High
1,241 students
What this shows Desert Hills High reports 1,241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Hills High compares
Desert Hills High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 54% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,241 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,241
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Utah - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Desert Hills High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Hills High
How many students attend Desert Hills High?
Desert Hills High has 1,241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint George, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,210 (2022-23) → 1,208 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills High is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Hills High?
12.9% of students at Desert Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Hills High?
The largest demographic group at Desert Hills High is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Saint George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Hills High?
Desert Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desert Hills High rank among public schools in Saint George?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Hills High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Saint George, 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 Saint George on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Desert Hills High, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.