Desert Hills High

828 E DESERT HILLS DRIVE
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84790

www.dhthunder.org/

1,210 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Hills High School, located in Saint George, Utah, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Washington County School District. As home to the "Thunder," the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community pride and school spirit. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce, while also providing a variety of elective programs, including career and technical education (CTE) and robust arts departments.

Beyond the classroom, Desert Hills maintains a highly competitive athletic program and a diverse array of extracurricular activities, ranging from student government and academic clubs to performance-based groups. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, encouraging involvement in both academic and social spheres to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to excellence, the school works to integrate modern technology and supportive instructional practices to meet the needs of its growing student body.

1,210

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Hills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,036
Hispanic	84
Black	11
Asian	14
Two or More	32
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	28

White
1,036 (85.6 %)
Hispanic
84 (6.9 %)
Two or More
32 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
28 (2.3 %)
Asian
14 (1.2 %)
Black
11 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)674-0885
Website:	http://www.dhthunder.org/
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 450

Grade 11 403

Grade 12 357