Summary:
Washington District includes nine high schools serving approximately 8,866 students across grades 6–12, with traditional high schools primarily serving grades 10–12 and alternative or online schools serving broader grade ranges. The district ranks 42nd of 92 Utah districts, but school performance varies widely. Families will find both top statewide performers and smaller schools facing significant attendance, graduation, and academic challenges.
Desert Hills High is the strongest overall traditional high school, ranking third statewide with a 96.3% graduation rate, 1.0% dropout rate, and 3.8% chronic absenteeism. Its 10th-grade proficiency was 69.4% in English language arts, 56.4% in mathematics, and 60.7% in science. Crimson Cliffs High is similarly strong and consistent, ranking seventh statewide, with a 97.7% graduation rate and strong results in all three subjects. Utah Online 7–12 reports the highest graduation rate, 98.9%, but its recent high-school test results and statewide ranking are more mixed.
Several schools show either improvement or areas needing attention. Pine View High made the largest ranking improvement and posted notable gains in mathematics and science, although its graduation, dropout, and attendance measures remain concerning. Snow Canyon High and Dixie High experienced notable ranking declines, with especially weak mathematics results at Snow Canyon. Water Canyon High and Millcreek High have the greatest need for close attention: both report low graduation or high dropout outcomes, while Millcreek’s chronic absenteeism reaches 57%. Enterprise High has a strong graduation rate, though its current academic results are below district levels. Small-school and range-based results should be interpreted cautiously.
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