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Hurricane High

Summary:

Hurricane High is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 1,201 students in Hurricane, Utah. The school is part of the Washington School District, which is ranked 35th out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hurricane High consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores for 10th grade students, with 54.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 32.3% in Mathematics, and 53.7% in Science, compared to the state averages of 44.6%, 27.5%, and 33.8%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.73% to 33.83% over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Snow Canyon Middle and Hurricane Middle schools. Additionally, Hurricane High has a student-teacher ratio of 24.7, slightly higher than the nearby middle schools.

The consistent academic performance, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and slightly lower student-teacher ratio suggest that Hurricane High is providing a quality education to its students and may be serving a more economically advantaged population compared to the surrounding schools. Further analysis of the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and community engagement could provide additional insights into the factors contributing to its success.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 345 W Tiger Blvd
       Hurricane, UT  84737

(435) 635-3280

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 138 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,607 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  1,201

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hurricane High ranks better than 83.3% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hurricane High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Hurricane High has the largest alternative school student body size in the Washington District.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hurricane High is $8,607, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Washington District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hurricane High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hurricane High 23rd of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Hurricane High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Washington District:

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


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Rank History for Hurricane High

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Rank History for all students at Hurricane High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 37.36 104th 142 26.8%
2009 35.84 105th 148 29.1%
2010 34.67 110th 153 28.1%
2011 33.15 115th 164 29.9%
2012 36.76 115th 166 30.7%
2013 57.51 52nd 167 68.9%
2014 39.95 75th 120 37.5%
2015 65.63 27th 131 79.4%
2016 66.71 28th 129 78.3%
2017 44.73 61st 125 51.2%
2018 47.60 54th 123 56.1%
2019 47.62 66th 136 51.5%
2021 55.50 47th 129 63.6%
2022 49.18 64th 131 51.1%
2023 53.42 60th 139 56.8%
2024 76.46 23rd 138 83.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hurricane High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.72 1st 19 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hurricane High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.63 30th 84 64.3%
2023 89.04 8th 93 91.4%
2024 91.03 6th 93 93.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hurricane High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.27 17th 62 72.6%
2023 41.06 38th 66 42.4%
2024 86.88 6th 72 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hurricane High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.66 70th 123 43.1%
2023 49.39 52nd 122 57.4%
2024 69.82 25th 123 79.7%
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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.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Hurricane High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 488 3 7 5 7 n/a n/a 0 510
1989 526 1 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 536
1990 555 0 3 4 9 n/a n/a 0 571
1991 411 0 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 422
1992 427 0 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 490 0 5 8 4 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 549 0 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 672 0 4 10 6 n/a n/a 0 692
1996 672 0 4 10 6 n/a n/a 0 692
1997 715 0 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 732
1998 709 1 2 16 3 n/a n/a 0 731
1999 716 1 3 15 4 n/a n/a 0 739
2000 698 1 4 12 9 n/a n/a 0 724
2001 661 0 4 20 8 n/a n/a 0 693
2002 967 3 8 41 12 n/a n/a 0 1031
2003 967 3 8 41 12 n/a n/a 0 1031
2004 939 4 7 36 23 n/a n/a 1 1010
2005 950 4 7 51 26 n/a n/a 0 1038
2006 1017 2 8 61 26 n/a n/a 0 1114
2007 736 2 13 44 22 n/a n/a 0 817
2008 777 4 19 61 23 n/a n/a 0 884
2009 734 5 20 54 24 n/a n/a 0 837
2010 749 4 18 51 18 n/a n/a 21 861
2011 694 4 6 57 18 14 5 0 798
2012 744 4 5 53 15 14 5 0 840
2013 764 2 5 55 21 13 1 0 861
2014 771 3 3 63 19 11 4 0 874
2015 766 2 6 69 13 13 9 0 878
2016 771 4 5 70 15 9 10 0 884
2017 808 4 5 82 21 15 6 0 941
2018 826 8 9 96 14 14 3 0 970
2019 835 5 11 92 11 14 10 0 978
2020 923 4 8 102 7 8 11 0 1063
2021 911 7 5 102 5 10 9 0 1049
2022 982 9 6 116 2 14 12 0 1141
2023 1001 9 4 152 4 15 16 0 1201

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 Hurricane High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 510 26.4 19.3 n/a
1989 536 26.1 20.5 n/a
1990 571 25.4 22.4 20.3
1991 422 21.0 20.0 27.3
1992 440 21.0 20.9 23.6
1993 507 22.3 22.7 0
1994 563 25.1 22.4 0
1995 692 34.1 20.3 n/a
1996 692 34.1 20.3 n/a
1997 732 35.9 20.4 n/a
1998 731 37.1 19.7 n/a
1999 739 38.6 19.1 n/a
2000 724 36.5 19.8 n/a
2001 693 32.2 21.5 n/a
2002 1031 44.3 23.3 34.7
2003 1031 44.3 23.3 34.7
2004 1010 44.4 22.7 35
2005 1038 47.5 21.9 34.6
2006 1114 50.0 22.3 30.7
2007 817 32.7 25.0 0.2
2008 884 38.7 22.8 27.1
2009 837 60.2 21.6 36.8
2010 861 37.4 23.0 41.3
2011 798 36.2 21.9 48.2
2012 840 35.4 23.7 59.3
2013 861 40.7 21.1 75.8
2014 874 42.4 20.6 44.1
2015 878 n/a n/a 40.8
2016 884 n/a n/a 39.5
2017 941 42.4 22.1 41.1
2018 970 n/a n/a 35.4
2019 978 43.0 22.7 34.4
2020 1063 44.3 23.9 35.7
2021 1049 n/a n/a 32.6
2022 1141 44.1 25.8 33.8
2023 1201 48.4 24.7 29.7

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 Hurricane High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 510 26.4 19.3 n/a
1989 536 26.1 20.5 n/a
1990 571 25.4 22.4 20.3
1991 422 21.0 20.0 27.3
1992 440 21.0 20.9 23.6
1993 507 22.3 22.7 0
1994 563 25.1 22.4 0
1995 692 34.1 20.3 n/a
1996 692 34.1 20.3 n/a
1997 732 35.9 20.4 n/a
1998 731 37.1 19.7 n/a
1999 739 38.6 19.1 n/a
2000 724 36.5 19.8 n/a
2001 693 32.2 21.5 n/a
2002 1031 44.3 23.3 34.7
2003 1031 44.3 23.3 34.7
2004 1010 44.4 22.7 35
2005 1038 47.5 21.9 34.6
2006 1114 50.0 22.3 30.7
2007 817 32.7 25.0 0.2
2008 884 38.7 22.8 27.1
2009 837 60.2 21.6 36.8
2010 861 37.4 23.0 41.3
2011 798 36.2 21.9 48.2
2012 840 35.4 23.7 59.3
2013 861 40.7 21.1 75.8
2014 874 42.4 20.6 44.1
2015 878 n/a n/a 40.8
2016 884 n/a n/a 39.5
2017 941 42.4 22.1 41.1
2018 970 n/a n/a 35.4
2019 978 43.0 22.7 34.4
2020 1063 44.3 23.9 35.7
2021 1049 n/a n/a 32.6
2022 1141 44.1 25.8 33.8
2023 1201 48.4 24.7 29.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hurricane High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $529 (6.1%) $8,078 (93.9%) $8,607

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hurricane High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 136 High schoolsRanks 60th of 139 High schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hurricane High)47.953.3
 5.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)51.647.2
 4.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Hurricane High)30.128
 2.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)3630.6
 5.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (Hurricane High)38.331.1
 7.2%
   10th Grade Science (Washington District)32.235.3
 3.1%
   10th Grade Science (Utah)3332.2
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9781201
 22.8%
African American59
 80%
American Indian114
 63.6%
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic92152
 65.2%
Pacific Islander1415
 7.1%
White8351001
 19.9%
Two or More Races1016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%29.7%
 4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hurricane High

Hurricane High ranks 23rd of 138 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,201 students attended Hurricane High.

Students at Hurricane High are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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