Serving 1,208 students in grades 10-12, Desert Hills High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Desert Hills High School's student population of 1,208 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Mascot
Thor
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Desert Hills High School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Hills High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Hills High School's ranking?
Desert Hills High School is ranked #176 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Desert Hills High School often compared to?
Desert Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Hills High School is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Desert Hills High School?
1,208 students attend Desert Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Desert Hills High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Hills High School?
Desert Hills High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Hills High School offer ?
Desert Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Desert Hills High School part of?
Desert Hills High School is part of Washington School District.
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