Denair High

www.dusd.k12.ca.us/dhs

285 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Denair High School, located in the rural community of Denair, California, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Denair Unified School District. As a small, close-knit campus, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to their students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic requirements with opportunities for personal growth and character development within the community.

Beyond the classroom, Denair High offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which are central to the school’s culture. By maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce. With its commitment to local values and student achievement, Denair High remains a cornerstone of the community, dedicated to empowering its students to become responsible and productive citizens.

285

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denair High
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	119
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	16

White
138 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
119 (41.8 %)
American Indian
16 (5.6 %)
Two or More
7 (2.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Denair Unified
Phone:	(209)632-9911
Website:	http://www.dusd.k12.ca.us/dhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 70

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 68