DENISON HIGH SCHOOL
DENISON H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DENISON ISD school district, located in DENISON, TX with about 1,312 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 94 teachers, DENISON H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Denison High School, located at 4200 N State Hwy 91 in Denison, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Denison Independent School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academic programming, extracurricular engagement, and career-readiness initiatives. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development for its diverse student body.
The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Denison, emphasizing a sense of school spirit and community pride often associated with Texas high school athletics and arts programs. Through its official website (denisonisd.net), the district provides resources for students and parents regarding academic calendars, counseling services, and district-wide policies. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Denison High School aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills and community values necessary to navigate the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.
For more information, contact DENISON H S at (903) 462-7125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENISON, TX 75020-6899
(903) 462-7125
http://denisonisd.net
DENISON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENISON, TX with about 1,312 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DENISON ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,312
- Teachers:
- 94.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,312 students
- White
- 59.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.5%
- Black or African American
- 10.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.