- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490114000597
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in St George · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Dixie High shrank from 1,293 students in 2022-23 to 1,209 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 490114000597 · St George, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,263 enr · 21.4:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Dixie High shrank from 1,293 students in 2022-23 to 1,209 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Dixie 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
- This school
Dixie High
1,263 students
- Desert Hills H
Desert Hills High
1,241 students
What this shows Dixie High reports 1,263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie High compares
Dixie High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,263 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,293 (2022-23) → 1,209 (2023-24), down 84.
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 23/100 (lower 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 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.
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.