Summary:
ZIP code 84780 has two high schools serving different grade spans: Crimson Cliffs High serves grades 10–12, while St. George Academy serves grades 7–12. Together they enroll 1,630 students in the Washington District area, but they offer very different school experiences in size, staffing, academic performance, and student outcomes.
Crimson Cliffs High is the clear overall standout. It enrolls 1,401 students and has ranked among Utah’s top seven schools for three consecutive years, earning five stars and placing in the 95th–96th percentile statewide. Its 97.7% graduation rate, 1.3% dropout rate, and 5.9% chronic absenteeism rate are all substantially better than state figures. In 2025–26, its 10th-grade proficiency exceeded the state in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science. Mathematics declined from the prior year but remained 22.6 percentage points above the state, making it a notable strength. Families seeking strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and consistent attendance outcomes will find the strongest overall profile here.
St. George Academy is much smaller, with 229 students and a 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio compared with Crimson Cliffs’ 26.8:1 ratio. Its smaller setting may appeal to families who value a less traditional school scale, but its outcomes are more mixed. The graduation rate is 87.5%, the dropout rate is 12.5%, and chronic absenteeism is 68.8%, well above the state rate. Its clearest academic strength is 8th-grade science, at 58.5% proficient versus 50.8% statewide, while 7th-grade science is reported below 20%. Because many results are reported as ranges and the schools serve different grades, test comparisons should be viewed cautiously. The most urgent issue for St. George Academy is attendance, while Crimson Cliffs offers the stronger all-around performance.
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