Summary:
Denison High School is a public high school serving 1,310 students in grades 9-12 in Denison, Texas, which is part of the Denison Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (55.73%), followed by Hispanic (22.44%), two or more races (9.77%), African American (9.54%), Native American (1.37%), and Asian (1.15%).
Denison High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 93.8% to 96.4% over the past four school years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also maintains low dropout rates, between 0.2% and 1.5%, lower than the state average. In terms of academic performance, Denison High School's STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exam results are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, with particular strengths in Biology and English II Reading. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Native American and Gifted and Talented students performing well, but Asian and Multi-racial students lagging behind.
When compared to nearby high schools, such as Howe High School and Bells High School, Denison High School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, and STAAR EOC performance. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 522 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to 955 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other Texas high schools. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 43.7% to 57.48% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, which can present unique challenges.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4
Number of students: 1,310
Racial breakdown:
White:
55.7%
Hispanic:
22.4%
Two or more races:
9.8%
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African American:
9.5%
American Indian:
1.4%
Asian:
1.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.5%
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