Washington District


Summary:

The Washington District in Utah encompasses 54 schools, including 31 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 9 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Several schools stand out in the district, such as Crimson Cliffs High, which is consistently ranked among the top high schools in Utah, and Desert Hills High, which is ranked 12th out of 138 Utah high schools. At the elementary level, Crimson View School and South Mesa Elementary are ranked among the top 52 elementary schools in the state, demonstrating the district's ability to foster excellence at the elementary level.

However, the district also faces challenges, with a district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there is a notable performance gap between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools, with proficiency rates in 10th grade Math ranging from 42.9% at Desert Hills High to 20% at Snow Canyon High. The district will need to address these disparities to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

District Detail

 121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770

 (435) 673-3553

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 93 Utah districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 36,961

Primary Schools: 29
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 10
Alternative Schools: 10
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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