Denison High School

Denison Comm School District
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
786 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Denison High School, located in Denison, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Denison Community School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The faculty emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking, creativity, and community involvement to ensure they are well-equipped for their future endeavors.

Beyond core academic instruction, Denison High School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music, drama, and numerous student organizations. These opportunities are intended to help students develop leadership skills, build teamwork, and cultivate a sense of school spirit. By balancing a robust academic program with active student engagement, Denison High School aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community and beyond.
786
Total Students
44.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    486 (61.8 %)
  • White
    255 (32.4 %)
  • Black
    21 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    15 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Denison Comm School District
Phone: (712)263-3101
Website: http://www.denison.k12.ia.us/hs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 406
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 94

* 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 9 211
Grade 10 208
Grade 11 178
Grade 12 189
Gender Ratio