Dixie High School is located at 350 East 700 South, in St. George, Utah, United States. It is a Utah Class 4A school of Region 9 and reported 1,248 students on October 1, 2018. The school's mascot is the Flyers and is represented by a World War I-era biplane pilot.
Serving 1,209 students in grades 10-12, Dixie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dixie High School's student population of 1,209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Dixie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixie High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Freddie On The Fly
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixie High School's ranking?
Dixie High School is ranked #701 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Dixie High School often compared to?
Dixie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dixie High School?
The graduation rate of Dixie High School is 89%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dixie High School?
1,209 students attend Dixie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dixie High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixie High School?
Dixie High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dixie High School offer ?
Dixie High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Dixie High School part of?
Dixie High School is part of Washington School District.
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