Serving 1,164 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hurricane High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hurricane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hurricane High School's student population of 1,164 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1918
School Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Hurricane High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hurricane High School is 0.31, 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
#499 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Hurricane High School's ranking?
Hurricane High School is ranked #499 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hurricane High School often compared to?
Hurricane High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie High School, Snow Canyon High School, Desert Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hurricane High School?
The graduation rate of Hurricane High School is 96%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hurricane High School?
1,164 students attend Hurricane High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hurricane High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurricane High School?
Hurricane High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hurricane High School offer ?
Hurricane High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hurricane High School part of?
Hurricane High School is part of Washington School District.
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