Desert Hills High School

Desert Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
828 Desert Hills Dr,  Saint George, UT
Hidden Valley Neighborhood
Washington County School District
4.1
5.0
1,210 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
78%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
7
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
42%
State Average
19.8%
Science
33%
State Average
22.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
85.6%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#8 Best HS For Athletes in Utah
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Utah Tech University 498 Students
Southern Utah University 388 Students
University of Utah 356 Students
Utah State University 338 Students
Utah Valley University 289 Students
Brigham Young University 251 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho 125 Students
Weber State University 109 Students
Snow College 101 Students
Arizona State University 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 84 Students
Business 80 Students
Nursing 79 Students
Biology 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Graphic Design 29 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Education 28 Students
Marketing 27 Students
Small Business Management 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 291 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/6/2024
I loved going to Desert Hills! The culture and school atmosphere is amazing and everyone is so nice!! I seriously have no complaints!
5.0 Senior
3/19/2024
Desert Hills has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Desert Hills is like a family. Everyone supports everyone. One thing I would like to see change is more school spirit!
5.0 Senior
7/31/2023
The school always is the bests performer in the County, we also have the most opportunity for AP and CE classes.
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5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 student
12/7/2022
I transferred to this school, and the thunder family treats new kids great! The boundaries include areas with lots of growth, so there are new students every month! As soon as I walked through the doors I was able to make friends and surround myself with awesome friends and teachers!
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5.0 student
2/24/2018
I am currently a senior at Desert Hills, and I absolutely love my school experience here. There are plenty of AP, honors, and CE options available for students who wish to enroll. As well as classes that move at a slower pace for those who need that. The staff and administration are wonderful and I...
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5.0 parent
9/6/2013
My child's school is the greatest! The people are wonderful here.The staff is wonderful they help their students get on track and when I need something they get it done.
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5.0 student
9/6/2013
My school is what i would tell other people that it is the best school in our district, because the people here are amazing they all get along, and people talk to get other they don't just stick in there clicks they migrate, are social. I like it a lot, because it isn't like any other school in the...
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