Hurricane High

www.hhs.wash.k12.ut.us/

1,177 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Hurricane High School, located in Hurricane, Utah, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Washington County School District. Operating under the mascot of the Tigers, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Southern Utah. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and career paths, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs that foster school spirit and student engagement.

Beyond its core academics, Hurricane High is committed to cultivating a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth and community involvement. The school utilizes its website, http://www.hhs.wash.k12.ut.us/, as a primary resource for parents, students, and faculty to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events. By balancing rigorous classroom expectations with a wide array of social and athletic opportunities, Hurricane High strives to develop well-rounded graduates capable of contributing positively to their community.

1,177

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hurricane High
Demographic	Student Count
White	951
Hispanic	178
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

White
951 (80.8%)
Hispanic
178 (15.1%)
Two or More
26 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.6%)
Asian
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Black
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)635-3280
Website:	http://www.hhs.wash.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 10 406

Grade 11 402

Grade 12 369