Water Canyon High

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Water Canyon High ranks 71 st of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Water Canyon High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Hildale, UT, with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Water Canyon High is its strong performance for students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, ranking 3 out of 84 Utah high schools for this subgroup with a 5-star rating. The school also consistently outperforms the state average in 8th and 9th-grade assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school's 10th-grade assessment scores in Mathematics and Science are below the state and district averages, suggesting a potential need to examine the curriculum and support systems across grade levels.

Another notable aspect of Water Canyon High is its high per-student spending of $24,795, which is significantly higher than the state average. This, along with a slightly higher student-teacher ratio, may indicate a focus on providing additional resources and support to students, which could be contributing to the school's strong performance for low SES students. However, the school's lack of racial diversity, with a predominantly white student population, may warrant further investigation into the school's recruitment and enrollment practices, as well as the broader community demographics and educational opportunities available to students of color in the area.

Detail:

Public 7-12

880 N. Carling St.
Hildale, UT 84784

(435) 847-1407

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,795

Feeder schools for Water Canyon High:

Elementary:

Water Canyon School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Water Canyon High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.09. (See more...)

Compare Details Water Canyon High ranks worse than 51.4% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the Washington District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Water 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 (94.5%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Water Canyon High is 17.8, which is the 3^rd best among 7 high schools in the Washington District. (See more...)

Compare Water Canyon High employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Water Canyon High is $24,795, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Washington District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Water Canyon High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Water Canyon High 71^st of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Water Canyon High in the ranking list.)

Washington District:

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

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Rank History for Water Canyon High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Water Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	7.11	213^th	222	4.1%
2023	50.09	105^th	216	51.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Water Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.01	141^st	191	26.2%

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

Rank History for Water Canyon High

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Rank History for all high school students at Water Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	54.23	56^th	131	57.3%
2023	50.54	67^th	139	51.8%
2024	48.22	71^st	138	48.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Water Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	95.31	3^rd	84	96.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Water Canyon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	37.02	83^rd	123	32.5%

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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 Water Canyon High

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	227	1	3	0	0	231
2018	263	0	0	0	0	263
2019	258	1	1	0	0	260
2020	294	0	5	0	0	299
2021	291	0	4	2	2	299
2022	322	0	6	1	2	331
2023	335	0	5	2	7	349
2024	325	0	12	2	5	344

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 Water Canyon High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	231	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	263	n/a	n/a	46.4
2019	260	14.6	17.7	36.9
2020	299	16.5	18.0	46.5
2021	299	n/a	n/a	36.1
2022	331	19.0	17.3	86.7
2023	349	18.4	18.8	34.7
2024	344	19.2	17.8	36.6

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 Water Canyon High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	231	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	263	n/a	n/a	46.4
2019	260	14.6	17.7	36.9
2020	299	16.5	18.0	46.5
2021	299	n/a	n/a	36.1
2022	331	19.0	17.3	86.7
2023	349	18.4	18.8	34.7
2024	344	19.2	17.8	36.6

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 Water Canyon High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,406 (13.7%)	$21,389 (86.3%)	$24,795

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Water Canyon 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 213^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 105^th of 216 Middle schools	47.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Water Canyon High)	26.1	34.9	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	48.1	49.4	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Water Canyon High)	19.1	39	19.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	50.8	48.7	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Water Canyon High)	21.7	53.5	31.8%
8th Grade Science (Washington District)	54.3	56.1	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	349	34.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	5	400%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	258	335	29.8%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.9%	34.7%	2.3%

Schools Near Water 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 Science 9th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Water Canyon High	Public	7-12	880 N. Carling St.	Hildale	84784	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 847-1407	344	19	17.8	36.6%	325 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	48.2	71^st of 138 public high schools	48.6%		50.5	67^th of 139 public high schools	51.8%	4	38.6	47.5	27.5	46.3	$24,795	$3,406	$21,389

Frequently Asked Questions about Water Canyon High

How many students attend Water Canyon High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Water Canyon High.

What district is Water Canyon High in?

Washington District

What is the racial makeup of Water Canyon High?

Students at Water Canyon High are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Water Canyon High?

Water Canyon High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Water Canyon School

Is Water Canyon High a good school?

Water Canyon High ranks 71^st of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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