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Desert Hills High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Washington County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 10-12
  • Saint George, UT
  • 295 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Desert Hills High School is a highly rated, public school located in Saint George, UT. It has 1,369 students in grades 10-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 28 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 51% in reading.
    About Desert Hills High School...
    School District
    Washington County School District
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    Address
    828 E Desert Hills Drive
    Saint George, UT 84790
    Telephone
    (435) 674-0885
    Website
    washk12.org
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    Desert Hills High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    51%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    52%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1110
    9 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    270 responses
    AP Enrollment
    23%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $54,022
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $952
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $242,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    97%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.29 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.29 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 69 responses
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    • Sports games
      30%
    • Graduation
      12%
    • I liked the wishbox assembly
      10%
    • Assemblies
      9%
    • Some of the school dances
      7%
    • Super Smash Brother's tournaments
      6%
    • The sporting events were fun
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,369
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    18%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    28:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $65,294
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    19.5%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.45 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.45 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.45 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $7,876/ year
    National
    $12,239
    84%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.45 responses
    56%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.45 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.45 responses
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    Desert Hills High School Reviews

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    I love so much about Desert Hills High School! The faculty are experts in their fields, are generally young and fun-loving people, and are committed to do anything in their power to help students succeed. I also really like the courses available. They are plentiful and unique, and there's surely something for everyone. The school is very clean and maintained, and has a very open and welcoming layout which is great for both students, parents, and visitors. All in all, I love attending Desert Hills High School and would highly recommend it to all.
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    I love the environment at Desert Hills High School! The students are very courteous to all of the teachers, and the teachers know what they are teaching! The teachers are enthusiastic, and even with school starting, I am excited about this new school year! The students are very respectful of the building and campus, and I rarely see trash or garbage on the ground. The students are also very responsible, whether it is between homework, or yielding at a crosswalk. They offer a great variety of classes and electives, there is no way you can only choose four! The motto of the school is Respect, Responsibility, Integrity; and I think all of the students are aware of that and respect it.
    Desert Hills is a great environment, academically as well as socially. The teachers provide plenty of learning opportunities and provide help to any student who needs it. Opportunities for college classes are also given and plenty of college preparedness is given in core classes. Socially, all students are very kind and welcoming. I have a very good experience there. One thing I’d like to see changes is the resources and facilities we have on campus. Desert Hills has nice auto and foods labs, but poorly equipped computer labs with a lot of older generation computers, causing very slow internet usage. New computers would greatly add to the environment.