Education
A High Priority

Elementary to Dixie State College

If education is the hope of the future, then the future of the St George area is assured.  The 30 schools of the Washington County School District produce students with a desire to learn.   Building on earlier successes, high school students score well in national competitions and have nearly a 93% graduation rate.  An astonishing 87% of high school graduates plan to continue their education after high school.  

Dedicated educators, a supportive community and a variety of advance placement and honors programs provide a national average of 21.0, and the average for Washington County School District is 21.1.

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Dixie State College
435-652-7500
www.dixie.edu

 


For nearly 60 percent of local high school students, Dixie State College of Utah is the first stop on their higher education journey. Founded in 1911,and built on the site of the first  pioneer encampment, DSC has an enrollment of more than 7,500 students. St George's spectacular setting provides the backdrop for outstanding academic programs.

 Four-Year Programs

 Students can earn four-year bachelor degrees in business, computer and information systems, nursing and elementary education. Associate degree programs in the liberal arts, health, sciences, business, and computers are also available. For those pursuing career training, DSC offers vocational and technical courses in drafting and architecture, graphic design, automotive technologies and more. A top-ranked dental hygiene program is also offered.

 Additional Degrees



Area residents can earn additional four-year and master’s degrees through the Dixie State University Center. Programs through Southern Utah University and Utah State University are available at Dixie State. The University Center allows Dixie State grads and area residents to take upper level classes without leaving St. George.


Athletics

DSC’s athletic programs are affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association. Many of these programs are consistently ranked nationally. Each of DSC's eight athletic programs appeared in the national polls in 2002-03.   The men's basketball team ranked No. 3 in the NJCAA.

 Business and Cultural Enhancements

Community involvement is a key part of the Dixie State College success story. The Dixie Business Alliance and the Washington County Council call DSC home. The college provides many cultural opportunities for the community with Dixie State Theatre, Dixie State College Celebrity Concert Series, the Southwest Symphony and Chorale and other events.

 Institute for Continued Learning

For older learners, Dixie State College offers the Institute for Continued Learning (ICL). ICL is a chartered club on the campus for learners in retirement. The organization has been conceived and developed by its retired and semi-retired volunteers. The ICL provides an outlet for creative energies and involvement in college life without the constraints of tests, grades or earning credits. Programs include lectures, study and discussion groups, educational trips, luncheons, and special events conducted during daytime hours. 

 Dixie Applied Technology College (DXATC)

 A partnership has been formed between Dixie State College and the new Dixie Applied Technology College (DXATC), a regional subsidiary of the newly created Utah College of Applied Technology. DXATC is headquartered on the Dixie State campus, and many of the courses offered through DXATC are currently available at Dixie State College. Programs available through DXATC include building construction, cabinet making, CISCO, cosmetology, diesel mechanics, office administration, and welding. For more information, call 435-656-4075 or 435-652-7730. North Plaza Building, 55 S. 900 East, St. George, UT. 

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SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS

University of Phoenix
St George Campus
801-263-1444
www.phoenix.edu

The University of Phoenix has emerged as an institution of higher learning dedicated to the needs of working adults.  Scheduling systems honor the time constraints involved in returning to school while holding down a full-time job.  Current offers include Master programs in business administration and nursing that blend classroom and online leaning called FlexNet.

American Institute of Medical -Dental Technology
435-652-0900   800-652-0907
www.americaninstitute.net

The American Institute of Medical Dental Technology, Utah's Premier Health Career College since 1979, offers short-term vocational training that prepares graduates for the real workplace.  St. George offers Medical and Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, and Medical-Dental Office Management.  Provo Campus also offers Dental Lab, Surgical, and Ophthalmic Assisting.

Youth Education

Pre-School

Kiddie Kampus
435-674-0895

Provides pre-school child care for infants through third grade.  the fully insured facility has a highly trained staff who teach a full curriculum in a caring, nurturing environment. 

Beehive Academy & Preparatory School
435-656-2187

Beehive Academy, accredited in 2002, gives parents freedom to control their child's education, flexibility in vacations, higher standards for behavior and scholarship, and the luxury of mentioning God in the classroom.  Starting  each day with a devotional, they mold their award winning curriculums around student's needs, teach one-on-one and in small groups, and maintain a cooperative, peaceful atmosphere conducive to learning. 

Sylvan Learning Center
435-656-1700    800-EDUCATE
370 W St George Blvd
St George, UT 84770

When children feel better about school, they feel better about themselves.  For more than 20 years Sylvan has helped over a million children develop a love of learning.  They get results through a proven process that works.

9-12 Public Charter

Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts
435-652-3201
www.tuachan.org

Utah's first fully accredited charter high school provides a college preparatory program with intensive instruction in the performing arts of music, dance and drama.

Teen Residential Treatment Centers

Cinnamon Hills
800-782-2888
772 E St George, Blvd
St George, UT 84770
cinhills@infowest.com

SunHawk Academy
435-656-3211    800-214-3878
948 N 1300 West
St George, UT 84770
www.sunhawk.org

Red Rock Canyon School
800-635-4441
747 E St George, UT 84770
St George, UT 84770