DENTON H S

(940)369-2000

2,024 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Denton High School, located at 1007 Fulton Street in Denton, Texas, is the flagship secondary institution of the Denton Independent School District. As the district's oldest high school, it holds a deep-rooted history in the local community, blending long-standing traditions with modern academic and extracurricular programs. The school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of athletic and fine arts programs.

The campus recently transitioned to a new, state-of-the-art facility, representing a significant investment in the future of the school’s academic environment. This transition has allowed the school to better support its mission of fostering student success, critical thinking, and civic engagement. Known for its "Bronco" pride, Denton High remains a cornerstone of the city, focusing on preparing its students for higher education, the workforce, and active participation in their community through a mix of rigorous instruction and a supportive school culture.

2,024

Total Students

140.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENTON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	765
Hispanic	844
Black	271
Asian	57
Two or More	75
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
844 (41.7 %)
White
765 (37.8 %)
Black
271 (13.4 %)
Two or More
75 (3.7 %)
Asian
57 (2.8 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DENTON ISD
Phone:	(940)369-2000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,024
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	140.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	942
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	180

* 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 9 532

Grade 10 507

Grade 11 515

Grade 12 470

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DENTON H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	532
Grade 10	507
Grade 11	515
Grade 12	470

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DENTON H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,000	49.4%
Male	1,024	50.6%

High School 9th - 12th

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High School 9th - 12th