Enrollment
118
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Millcreek High
Federal NCES profile for Millcreek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000881
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millcreek High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Utah
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Millcreek High has class sizes smaller than 98% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millcreek High ranks #1 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millcreek High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millcreek High
Millcreek High is a small combined-grade school in St George, Utah, enrolling 118 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.6:1, Millcreek High is leaner than roughly 98% of Utah schools and 74% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 118 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 59 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.5% 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 Millcreek 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 Millcreek High compares
Millcreek 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 | 5.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 36% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Utah - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 59 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Millcreek High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Millcreek 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 Millcreek 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millcreek 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
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other 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 (~118 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Millcreek High
How many students attend Millcreek High?
Millcreek High has 118 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in St George, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millcreek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Millcreek High is 5.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millcreek High?
38.1% of students at Millcreek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millcreek High?
The largest demographic group at Millcreek High is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in St George, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millcreek High?
Millcreek High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Millcreek High rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Millcreek High ranks #1 of 17 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 schools in St George on the city page.
Is Millcreek High a good school?
Millcreek High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 Millcreek 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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