Enrollment
114
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Post Hs Self-Cont
Federal NCES profile for Post Hs Self-Cont, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000963
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post Hs Self-Cont earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools.
- #12 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for Utah
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Post Hs Self-Cont has class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Post Hs Self-Cont ranks #12 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Post Hs Self-Cont compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Post Hs Self-Cont
Post Hs Self-Cont is a small combined-grade school in St George, Utah, enrolling 114 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 99% of Utah schools and 78% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.4% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 114 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Post Hs Self-Cont.
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 Post Hs Self-Cont compares
Post Hs Self-Cont on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38:1 | ▲ 78% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 13% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
38:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 99% in Utah - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Post Hs Self-Cont is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Post Hs Self-Cont.
$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 Post Hs Self-Cont 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Post Hs Self-Cont'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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Post Hs Self-Cont
How many students attend Post Hs Self-Cont?
Post Hs Self-Cont has 114 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in St George, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post Hs Self-Cont?
The student-teacher ratio at Post Hs Self-Cont is 38:1, which is 78% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Post Hs Self-Cont?
24.4% of students at Post Hs Self-Cont are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post Hs Self-Cont?
The largest demographic group at Post Hs Self-Cont is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in St George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post Hs Self-Cont?
Post Hs Self-Cont has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Post Hs Self-Cont rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Post Hs Self-Cont ranks #12 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 Post Hs Self-Cont a good school?
Post Hs Self-Cont earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Post Hs Self-Cont, 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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