Water Canyon High

Washington District
880 N. Carling St.
HILDALE, UT 84784
311 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Water Canyon High School, located in Hildale, Utah, serves as a vital educational hub for the community of Hildale and the surrounding Short Creek area. As a public institution within the Washington County School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes traditional core subjects alongside elective opportunities, striving to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body in a rural, close-knit setting.

Beyond academics, Water Canyon High plays a significant role in the social and extracurricular life of the community. The school encourages student participation in athletics, clubs, and various activities, which helps to build school spirit and cultivate leadership skills. By bridging the gap between historical challenges in the region and modern educational standards, the school serves as a catalyst for growth and integration, aiming to equip its graduates with the tools necessary to thrive in the broader global landscape.
311
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    291 (93.6%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.0%)
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)847-1407
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 7 43
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 55
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio
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