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Washington District

Utah · Public School District
55
Schools
37,572
Students
$9,512
Per-Pupil Spend
-34% nat'l
29.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
91.9%
Graduation Rate
+5.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Washington District is a public school district in Utah serving 37,572 students across 55 schools. It includes 30 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,512 is below the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (55)
Elementary Schools30 schools
Middle Schools5 schools
High Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crimson Cliffs High10–121,334
Desert Hills High10–121,210
Dixie High10–121,293
Enterprise High07–12546
Millcreek High07–12160
Pine View High10–121,143
Snow Canyon High10–121,266
Southwest High09–120
Utah Online 7-1206–121,220
Water Canyon High07–12349
Other Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crimson Cliffs Middle08–09978
Desert Hills Middle08–09895
Dixie Middle08–09854
Hurricane HighPK–121,201
Hurricane MiddlePK–09864
Out of State SchoolPK–120
Pine View Middle08–09779
Post HS Self-ContKG–1278
Snow Canyon MiddlePK–09909
Washington PreschoolPK–PK507
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,512-34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
43%
State
43.3%
Local (property tax)
42.7%
Federal
14.0%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
55
Schools
37,572
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.9%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.9% graduation rate — 5.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 55 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,512, spending is 34% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington District?
Washington District has 55 public schools, serving a total of 37,572 students.
What is the graduation rate for Washington District?
The graduation rate is 91.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Washington District spend per student?
Washington District spends $9,512 per pupil — 34% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Washington District?
29% of students in Washington District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Washington District?
No, Washington District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Washington District serve?
Washington District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Washington District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Washington District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.