Enrollment
1,263
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St George, UT
Dixie High
Federal NCES profile for Dixie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490114000597
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in St George · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixie High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixie High
Dixie High is a large high school in St George, Utah, enrolling 1,263 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.2% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,263 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Dixie 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 Dixie High compares
Dixie 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 6% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,263 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,263
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Utah - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Dixie High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Dixie 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 Dixie 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie 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
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,241
- 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 (~1,263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dixie High
How many students attend Dixie High?
Dixie High has 1,263 students enrolled. It is a high school in St George, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie High is 21.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixie High?
26.2% of students at Dixie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie High?
The largest demographic group at Dixie High is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in St George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie High?
Dixie High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Dixie High rank among high schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in St George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in St George on the city page.
Is Dixie High a good school?
Dixie High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Dixie 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.
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