DENVER CITY H S

DENVER CITY ISD
601 MUSTANG AVE
DENVER CITY, TX 79323
521 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Denver City High School, located at 601 Mustang Ave in Denver City, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Denver City Independent School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular involvement, and career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on its "Mustang" spirit, fostering a culture that emphasizes both educational achievement and character development.

Beyond the classroom, Denver City High School maintains a strong focus on student engagement through a variety of athletic, fine arts, and career-technical organizations. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school aims to offer a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the official website at http://www.dcisd.org serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.
521
Total Students
36.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    439 (84.3 %)
  • White
    69 (13.2 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8 %)
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: DENVER CITY ISD
Phone: (806)592-5950
Website: http://www.dcisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 223
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* 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 9 139
Grade 10 131
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 133
Gender Ratio