Snow Canyon High School
1385 North Lava Flow Drive
Saint George, Utah 84770
Phone (435) 634-1967 * fax (435) 634-1130
CEEB code: 450-353
Snow Canyon High
Snow Canyon High School was established in 1994 and is accredited through AdvandED Accreditation. SCHS has earned a reputation for excellence in all areas of endeavor, from its standard-setting facility and unsurpassed community support, to its athletic dominance and academic achievement.
Community
St. George was settled in 1861 when Brigham Young sent a group of pioneers to the southwest corner of the Territory of Utah to grow cotton, wine grapes, and harvest silk for export to the Civil War-torn northern states. Today the cotton fields are gone, the wineries are closed and the silk industry has given way to modern, more prosperous businesses. The area is currently home to more than 102,000 people who enjoy a mild climate, scenic beauty, a family friendly atmosphere, and the influence of Utah Tech University. The median household income is approximately $63,000 according to the US Census.
Student Body
Snow Canyon High School has an enrollment of just under 1300 students which includes sophomores, juniors and seniors. The Student body is predominantly Caucasian with 31% fitting minority classifications. 30% of our students qualify for fee waivers.
Block Schedule
Snow Canyon participates on a four quarter / two semester system. Students enroll in ten different classes a semester and attend four classes a day on an A day / B day block schedule.
Class Rank
Our class rank is determined by students’ cumulative grade point averages starting with their freshman year. All subjects are included in the GPA with the exception of coursework graded on Pass/Fail basis. Regular coursework is graded on a 4.0 scale. We do not use a weighted GPA.
Graduation Requirements 27 Credits including:
English—4.0 credits
Science — 3.0 credits
Math— 3.0 credits
Soc. Studies—3.0 credits
Physical Ed.—1.5 credits
Health—0.5 credits
Career Technical Education — 1 credit
Digital Literacy — 0.5 credits
Financial Literacy — 0.5 credits
Art—1.5 credit
ACT Scores
96% of the students take the ACT test. The average ACT score is 20.2.
Honors and AP Classes
Language Arts 9 Honors
Language Arts 10 Honors
Language Arts 11 Honors
AP Composition
AP Literature
Honors Geography (9)
Honors World Civ.
Honors US History
AP US History
AP US Government
AP Psychology
Secondary Math 1 Extended
Secondary Math 2 Extended
Secondary Math 3 Extended
AP Calculus
German 3
French 3
Spanish 3
AP Spanish
AP French
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science
Students also have the option of taking College General Education classes through concurrent enrollment at Utah Tech University. These classes are marked CE on their transcript.
Activities
Snow Canyon participates in 4A competitions in the following sports: Basketball, Football, Softball, Baseball, Volleyball, Tennis, Wrestling, Cross Country, Track, Swimming, Golf, Soccer and Rodeo. Students have the opportunity to participate in several clubs such as National Honor Society, Interact, Art League, Chess, Computer, French, German, Spanish, Outdoor, Skills USA, Spirit, Weightlifting, FBLA, FCCLA, Astronomy, DECA, and VICA. Many students are also involved in Debate, Drama, Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Madrigals, and Orchestra. Our students also compete in club Rugby.
Technical Classes
During their Junior and Senior year, students have the opportunity to take a variety of technical classes at Dixie Technical College. These classes are listed as College Vocational on their transcripts. Students may also take an assortment of technical classes taught at the SCHS campus. The following are some of the classes available Automotive, Welding, Accounting, and Graphics.
Future Plans
Approximately 60% of SCHS students attend 4 year colleges, 30% attend 2 year colleges and certificate programs, 3% enter the military, and 3% go to work.
Saint George, Utah 84770
Phone (435) 634-1967 * fax (435) 634-1130
CEEB code: 450-353
Snow Canyon High
Snow Canyon High School was established in 1994 and is accredited through AdvandED Accreditation. SCHS has earned a reputation for excellence in all areas of endeavor, from its standard-setting facility and unsurpassed community support, to its athletic dominance and academic achievement.
Community
St. George was settled in 1861 when Brigham Young sent a group of pioneers to the southwest corner of the Territory of Utah to grow cotton, wine grapes, and harvest silk for export to the Civil War-torn northern states. Today the cotton fields are gone, the wineries are closed and the silk industry has given way to modern, more prosperous businesses. The area is currently home to more than 102,000 people who enjoy a mild climate, scenic beauty, a family friendly atmosphere, and the influence of Utah Tech University. The median household income is approximately $63,000 according to the US Census.
Student Body
Snow Canyon High School has an enrollment of just under 1300 students which includes sophomores, juniors and seniors. The Student body is predominantly Caucasian with 31% fitting minority classifications. 30% of our students qualify for fee waivers.
Block Schedule
Snow Canyon participates on a four quarter / two semester system. Students enroll in ten different classes a semester and attend four classes a day on an A day / B day block schedule.
Class Rank
Our class rank is determined by students’ cumulative grade point averages starting with their freshman year. All subjects are included in the GPA with the exception of coursework graded on Pass/Fail basis. Regular coursework is graded on a 4.0 scale. We do not use a weighted GPA.
Graduation Requirements 27 Credits including:
English—4.0 credits
Science — 3.0 credits
Math— 3.0 credits
Soc. Studies—3.0 credits
Physical Ed.—1.5 credits
Health—0.5 credits
Career Technical Education — 1 credit
Digital Literacy — 0.5 credits
Financial Literacy — 0.5 credits
Art—1.5 credit
ACT Scores
96% of the students take the ACT test. The average ACT score is 20.2.
Honors and AP Classes
Language Arts 9 Honors
Language Arts 10 Honors
Language Arts 11 Honors
AP Composition
AP Literature
Honors Geography (9)
Honors World Civ.
Honors US History
AP US History
AP US Government
AP Psychology
Secondary Math 1 Extended
Secondary Math 2 Extended
Secondary Math 3 Extended
AP Calculus
German 3
French 3
Spanish 3
AP Spanish
AP French
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science
Students also have the option of taking College General Education classes through concurrent enrollment at Utah Tech University. These classes are marked CE on their transcript.
Activities
Snow Canyon participates in 4A competitions in the following sports: Basketball, Football, Softball, Baseball, Volleyball, Tennis, Wrestling, Cross Country, Track, Swimming, Golf, Soccer and Rodeo. Students have the opportunity to participate in several clubs such as National Honor Society, Interact, Art League, Chess, Computer, French, German, Spanish, Outdoor, Skills USA, Spirit, Weightlifting, FBLA, FCCLA, Astronomy, DECA, and VICA. Many students are also involved in Debate, Drama, Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Madrigals, and Orchestra. Our students also compete in club Rugby.
Technical Classes
During their Junior and Senior year, students have the opportunity to take a variety of technical classes at Dixie Technical College. These classes are listed as College Vocational on their transcripts. Students may also take an assortment of technical classes taught at the SCHS campus. The following are some of the classes available Automotive, Welding, Accounting, and Graphics.
Future Plans
Approximately 60% of SCHS students attend 4 year colleges, 30% attend 2 year colleges and certificate programs, 3% enter the military, and 3% go to work.
