- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St George, UT
Snow Canyon High
Federal NCES profile for Snow Canyon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490114000206
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snow Canyon High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in St George · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Snow Canyon High has class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snow Canyon High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Snow Canyon High held near 1,279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 490114000206 · St George, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,324 enr · 25.5:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Snow Canyon High held near 1,279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Snow Canyon 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
- This school
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- Desert Hills H
Desert Hills High
1,241 students
What this shows Snow Canyon High reports 1,324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snow Canyon High compares
Snow Canyon 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 4% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,324
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Utah - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Snow Canyon 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 Snow Canyon 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 |
| Dixie High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snow Canyon 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
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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 (~1,324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Snow Canyon High
How many students attend Snow Canyon High?
Snow Canyon High has 1,324 students enrolled. It is a high school in St George, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,266 (2022-23) → 1,279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snow Canyon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Snow Canyon High is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snow Canyon High?
26.8% of students at Snow Canyon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snow Canyon High?
The largest demographic group at Snow Canyon High is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in St George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snow Canyon High?
Snow Canyon High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Snow Canyon High rank among high schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Snow Canyon High ranks #2 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 Snow Canyon 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.