Denison High School is a public high school in Denison, Texas, United States and classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Denison Independent School District located in north central Grayson County.
Serving 1,351 students in grades 9-12, Denison 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 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Denison High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Denison, TX, covering approximately 97.2 square miles. Typically, it takes 10 to 15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 9.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Denison High School's student population of 1,351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denison High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denison High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3488 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
25%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
54%
24%
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Yellow Jacket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denison High School's ranking?
Denison High School is ranked #3488 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Denison High School often compared to?
Denison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denison High School?
The graduation rate of Denison High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Denison High School?
1,351 students attend Denison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Denison High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denison High School?
Denison High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denison High School offer ?
Denison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Denison High School part of?
Denison High School is part of Denison Independent School District.
School Reviews
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