Denton High School

1007 Fulton
Denton, TX 76201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,916 students in grades 9-12, Denton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Denton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Denton High School's student population of 1,916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,916 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
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School Rankings

Denton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denton High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#2507 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
37%
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51%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
42%
53%
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Black
12%
13%
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White
40%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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96%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denton High School's ranking?
Denton High School is ranked #2507 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Denton High School often compared to?
Denton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guyer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denton High School?
The graduation rate of Denton High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Denton High School?
1,916 students attend Denton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Denton High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denton High School?
Denton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denton High School offer ?
Denton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Denton High School part of?
Denton High School is part of Denton ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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