DENISON H S

1,351 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,351

Total Students

96.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENISON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	727
Hispanic	335
Black	125
Asian	18
Two or More	127
American Indian	19

White
727 (53.8%)
Hispanic
335 (24.8%)
Two or More
127 (9.4%)
Black
125 (9.3%)
American Indian
19 (1.4%)
Asian
18 (1.3%)

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:	DENISON ISD
Phone:	(903)462-7125
Website:	http://denisonisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	692
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 9 417

Grade 10 337

Grade 11 312

Grade 12 285