What grades does Desert Hills High serve?

As a High school, Desert Hills High serves students in SAINT GEORGE, UT. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Desert Hills High located?

You can find Desert Hills High in SAINT GEORGE, UT.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills High?

At Desert Hills High, there are approximately 26.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in SAINT GEORGE, UT?

Desert Hills High is among the schools serving SAINT GEORGE, UT. The school is part of the local school system.

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Desert Hills High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|SAINT GEORGE, Utah|Washington District

SAINT GEORGE, UT 84790

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Oct

Fri

Fall RecessBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving HolidayBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Tue

Winter HolidayBreakDistrict-wide

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Mar

Tue

Spring BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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May

Sat

Last Day of SchoolEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

10–12

Enrollment

1,208

Student:Teacher

26.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Washington District

Econ. Disadvantaged

16.4%

Phone

(435)674-0885

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

58%

89th percentile in UT

Math Proficiency

47%

67th percentile in UT

Graduation Rate

96%

Chronic Absenteeism

1.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

7 courses offered

240 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

341 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

315 test takers

Athletics

3 sports, 11 teams

834 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 29.3:1

Worse than average in UT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,916

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

42.33

100% fully certified

Counselors

3.5999999

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.1

Nurses

0.2

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,106

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,152

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,322

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 40%Local 48%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$527,056

-0.5% 1yr+33.2% 5yr

St. George, UT metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.5%

Below 150% poverty line

3.0%

Unemployment rate

12.2%

Uninsured residents

5.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,104

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,659

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,966 (42%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,033 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

506 (11%)

Autism

464 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

158 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

118 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,241

Current enrollment

Growing(+19% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Fall Recess

Break

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Thanksgiving Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Tue, Dec 22, 2026

Winter Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Washington District. Desert Hills High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter HolidayDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, May 29, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—