- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hurricane, UT
Hurricane High
Federal NCES profile for Hurricane High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000601
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurricane High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Hurricane · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurricane High has class sizes larger than 79% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane High ranks #1 of 5 schools in Hurricane, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Hurricane High held near 1,164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 490114000601 · Hurricane, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,177 enr · 24.5:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Hurricane High held near 1,164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Hurricane 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
Hurricane High
1,177 students
What this shows Hurricane High reports 1,177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurricane High compares
Hurricane 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 17% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,177 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,177
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Utah - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Hurricane High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurricane 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 | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurricane 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 other 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 (~1,177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hurricane High
How many students attend Hurricane High?
Hurricane High has 1,177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hurricane, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,201 (2022-23) → 1,164 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurricane High is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hurricane High?
23.1% of students at Hurricane High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurricane High?
The largest demographic group at Hurricane High is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Hurricane, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurricane High?
Hurricane High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hurricane High rank among schools in Hurricane?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane High ranks #1 of 5 schools in Hurricane, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hurricane on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Hurricane 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.