Guyer High School serves 2,621 students in grades 9-12.
Guyer High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guyer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Guyer High School's student population of 2,621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 181 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
181 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guyer High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Guyer High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
57%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥99%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guyer High School's ranking?
Guyer High School is ranked #460 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Guyer High School?
The graduation rate of Guyer High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Guyer High School?
2,621 students attend Guyer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Guyer High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guyer High School?
Guyer High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guyer High School offer ?
Guyer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Guyer High School part of?
Guyer High School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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