Snow Canyon High

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Snow Canyon High ranks 55 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Snow Canyon High is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in St. George, Utah, which is part of the Washington District. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic enrollment, and has generally strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts.

While Crimson Cliffs High and Desert Hills High within the same district have outperformed Snow Canyon High in academic metrics, the school has consistently ranked among the top 18 high schools in the state for Hispanic student performance and the top 32-36 for White student performance. However, the school's performance for English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been more average.

Interestingly, the nearby Success DSU charter school has ranked among the top 3 high schools in the state, while the Utah Online 7-12 virtual school within the district has also shown strong academic performance, outperforming Snow Canyon High in several subject areas.

Detail:

Public 10-12

1385 N Lava Flow Dr
St George, UT 84770

(435) 634-1967

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,417

Feeder schools for Snow Canyon High:

Elementary:	Coral Cliffs School
	Red Mountain School
	Santa Clara School
	Sunset School
Middle:	Lava Ridge Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 24.7

Number of students: 1,279

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.5%

Hispanic:

23.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Snow Canyon High ranks better than 60.1% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Washington District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Snow Canyon High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.5%), Hispanic (23.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Snow Canyon High is 24.7. 6 high schools in the Washington District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Snow Canyon High employs 51.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Snow Canyon High is $8,417. 6 high schools in the Washington District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Snow Canyon High:

SchoolDigger ranks Snow Canyon High 55^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Snow Canyon High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Snow Canyon High

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Rank History for all students at Snow Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	44.90	81^st	142	43.0%
2009	45.88	82^nd	148	44.6%
2010	47.86	78^th	153	49.0%
2011	51.86	68^th	164	58.5%
2012	56.70	46^th	166	72.3%
2013	65.74	27^th	167	83.8%
2014	54.43	45^th	120	62.5%
2015	56.33	47^th	131	64.1%
2016	58.50	38^th	129	70.5%
2017	47.89	55^th	125	56.0%
2018	40.24	75^th	123	39.0%
2019	37.95	89^th	136	34.6%
2021	66.67	27^th	129	79.1%
2022	60.63	37^th	131	71.8%
2023	57.85	47^th	139	66.2%
2024	56.16	55^th	138	60.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Snow Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.64	13^th	25	48.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Snow Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	51.40	40^th	84	52.4%
2023	54.54	40^th	93	57.0%
2024	49.88	45^th	93	51.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Snow Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	78.77	11^th	62	82.3%
2023	65.75	18^th	66	72.7%
2024	62.67	18^th	72	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at Snow Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	60.98	36^th	123	70.7%
2023	60.21	36^th	122	70.5%
2024	64.75	32^nd	123	74.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Snow Canyon High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	897	0	10	26	14	n/a	n/a	0	947
1996	897	0	10	26	14	n/a	n/a	0	947
1997	1030	1	7	22	13	n/a	n/a	0	1073
1998	1157	1	9	27	15	n/a	n/a	0	1209
1999	1132	2	16	28	18	n/a	n/a	0	1196
2000	1075	2	20	24	19	n/a	n/a	0	1140
2001	1034	3	19	52	12	n/a	n/a	0	1120
2002	1102	8	23	63	18	n/a	n/a	0	1214
2003	1102	8	23	63	18	n/a	n/a	0	1214
2004	1042	10	26	69	30	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2005	975	7	24	58	30	n/a	n/a	0	1094
2006	964	8	29	71	26	n/a	n/a	0	1098
2007	992	10	26	92	23	n/a	n/a	0	1143
2008	997	13	37	124	19	n/a	n/a	0	1190
2009	938	13	25	132	22	n/a	n/a	0	1130
2010	878	15	22	145	21	n/a	n/a	30	1111
2011	823	8	5	137	15	14	2	0	1004
2012	847	6	9	144	16	17	3	0	1042
2013	889	8	5	157	15	18	9	0	1101
2014	892	7	7	191	25	14	6	0	1142
2015	881	10	4	195	26	14	8	0	1138
2016	924	9	8	194	24	16	12	0	1187
2017	881	15	5	177	25	19	11	0	1133
2018	842	16	11	202	25	19	17	0	1132
2019	847	14	10	233	29	19	12	0	1164
2020	884	11	10	290	26	16	13	0	1250
2021	901	16	9	275	27	9	20	0	1257
2022	877	9	5	279	27	10	22	0	1229
2023	874	12	7	306	24	16	27	0	1266
2024	876	5	6	306	36	13	37	0	1279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Snow Canyon High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	947	46.2	20.5	n/a
1996	947	46.2	20.5	n/a
1997	1073	50.3	21.3	n/a
1998	1209	53.1	22.8	n/a
1999	1196	54.7	21.9	n/a
2000	1140	56.1	20.3	n/a
2001	1120	48.6	23.0	n/a
2002	1214	52.8	23.0	n/a
2003	1214	52.8	23.0	n/a
2004	1177	49.6	23.7	n/a
2005	1094	49.2	22.2	0
2006	1098	55.0	20.0	0
2007	1143	47.0	24.3	0
2008	1190	52.0	22.9	1.4
2009	1130	53.1	21.3	5.6
2010	1111	48.3	22.9	9.1
2011	1004	46.0	21.8	20.1
2012	1042	43.2	24.1	46.7
2013	1101	47.1	23.3	62.8
2014	1142	48.4	23.5	35.6
2015	1138	n/a	n/a	34.2
2016	1187	n/a	n/a	31.2
2017	1133	48.4	23.4	34.6
2018	1132	n/a	n/a	32.1
2019	1164	47.0	24.7	30.1
2020	1250	48.4	25.8	28.9
2021	1257	n/a	n/a	30.6
2022	1229	52.8	23.2	31.9
2023	1266	52.6	24.0	30.4
2024	1279	51.7	24.7	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Snow Canyon High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	947	46.2	20.5	n/a
1996	947	46.2	20.5	n/a
1997	1073	50.3	21.3	n/a
1998	1209	53.1	22.8	n/a
1999	1196	54.7	21.9	n/a
2000	1140	56.1	20.3	n/a
2001	1120	48.6	23.0	n/a
2002	1214	52.8	23.0	n/a
2003	1214	52.8	23.0	n/a
2004	1177	49.6	23.7	n/a
2005	1094	49.2	22.2	0
2006	1098	55.0	20.0	0
2007	1143	47.0	24.3	0
2008	1190	52.0	22.9	1.4
2009	1130	53.1	21.3	5.6
2010	1111	48.3	22.9	9.1
2011	1004	46.0	21.8	20.1
2012	1042	43.2	24.1	46.7
2013	1101	47.1	23.3	62.8
2014	1142	48.4	23.5	35.6
2015	1138	n/a	n/a	34.2
2016	1187	n/a	n/a	31.2
2017	1133	48.4	23.4	34.6
2018	1132	n/a	n/a	32.1
2019	1164	47.0	24.7	30.1
2020	1250	48.4	25.8	28.9
2021	1257	n/a	n/a	30.6
2022	1229	52.8	23.2	31.9
2023	1266	52.6	24.0	30.4
2024	1279	51.7	24.7	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Snow Canyon High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$449 (5.3%)	$7,968 (94.7%)	$8,417

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Snow Canyon High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 89^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 47^th of 139 High schools	31.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Snow Canyon High)	48.8	49.1	0.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	51.6	47.2	4.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Snow Canyon High)	27.1	25.3	1.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	36	30.6	5.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Snow Canyon High)	30.1	42.8	12.7%
10th Grade Science (Washington District)	32.2	35.3	3.1%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1164	1266	8.8%
African American	14	12	14.3%
American Indian	29	24	17.2%
Asian	10	7	30%
Hispanic	233	306	31.3%
Pacific Islander	19	16	15.8%
White	847	874	3.2%
Two or More Races	12	27	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.1%	30.4%	0.3%

Schools Near Snow Canyon High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Snow Canyon High	Public	10-12	1385 N Lava Flow Dr	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-1967	1,279	52	24.7	29.5%	876 (68.5%)	5 (0.4%)	306 (23.9%)	6 (0.5%)	36 (2.8%)	13 (1.0%)	37 (2.9%)	56.2	55^th of 138 public high schools	60.1%		57.8	47^th of 139 public high schools	66.2%	8		50.0		23.8		39.9	$8,417	$449	$7,968
Utah Arts Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	1091 N Bluff St	Saint George	84770	Washington County	Utah Arts Academy	Yes	Yes	No	No	(435) 414-4535	272	19	14.2	27.6%	218 (80.1%)	8 (2.9%)	36 (13.2%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	36.3	89^th of 138 public high schools	35.5%					(n/a)		48.1		15.7		27.8	$8,797	$376	$8,421
Southwest High	Public	9-12	756 West Tabernacle	Saint George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4709	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Utah Online 7-12	Public, Virtual	6-12	121 W. Tabernacle	Saint George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	Yes	No	(435) 673-3553	1,313	53	24.9	13.9%	1,059 (80.7%)	18 (1.4%)	144 (11.0%)	23 (1.8%)	22 (1.7%)	22 (1.7%)	24 (1.8%)	75.9	24^th of 138 public high schools	82.6%					(n/a)	54.7	56.1	54.0	45.2	48.0	32.4	$8,875	$346	$8,528
Dixie High	Public	10-12	350 E 700 S	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 673-4682	1,209	56	21.5	33.6%	831 (68.7%)	10 (0.8%)	289 (23.9%)	4 (0.3%)	12 (1.0%)	28 (2.3%)	35 (2.9%)	55.1	58^th of 138 public high schools	58.0%		31.8	97^th of 139 public high schools	30.2%	39		42.8		22.7	80.8	31.9	$8,536	$411	$8,125
Success DSU	Public, Charter	10-12	225 South 700 East	St George	84770	Washington County	Success Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 652-7830	316	5	59.5	7.6%	257 (81.3%)	5 (1.6%)	41 (13.0%)	5 (1.6%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	77.6	19^th of 138 public high schools	86.2%		99.1	3^rd of 139 public high schools	97.8%	16		66.7		43.3		35.5	$493	$05	$489
Millcreek High	Public	7-12	2410 E Riverside Dr	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-2462	129	21	6.2	52.7%	69 (53.5%)	4 (3.1%)	42 (32.6%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)							$15,284	$907	$14,378
Pine View High	Public	10-12	2850 E 750 N	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-5255	1,136	52	21.9	33.3%	719 (63.3%)	10 (0.9%)	313 (27.6%)	6 (0.5%)	29 (2.6%)	24 (2.1%)	35 (3.1%)	52.4	62^nd of 138 public high schools	55.1%		32.8	93^rd of 139 public high schools	33.1%	31		45.0		26.1		38.9	$8,531	$406	$8,125
Desert Hills High	Public	10-12	828 E Desert Hills Drive	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 674-0885	1,208	47	25.9	16.4%	1,015 (84.0%)	10 (0.8%)	106 (8.8%)	13 (1.1%)	8 (0.7%)	23 (1.9%)	33 (2.7%)	82	13^th of 138 public high schools	90.6%		65.6	33^rd of 139 public high schools	76.3%	20		57.5		36.5		52.6	$7,251	$391	$6,860
St. George Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	380 E. 3090 S.	Washington	84780	Washington County	St. George Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 319-0105	208	16	12.7	11.1%	148 (71.2%)	2 (1.0%)	44 (21.2%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)							$8,356	$126	$8,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Snow Canyon High

Is Snow Canyon High a good school?

Snow Canyon High ranks 55^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Snow Canyon High?

Students at Snow Canyon High are 68% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Snow Canyon High in?

Washington District

What schools feed into Snow Canyon High?

Snow Canyon High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Coral Cliffs School
Elementary : Red Mountain School
Elementary : Santa Clara School
Elementary : Sunset School
Middle : Lava Ridge Intermediate

How many students attend Snow Canyon High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,279 students attended Snow Canyon High.

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