Pathways High School

Summary:

Pathways High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Denison, Texas, part of the Denison Independent School District. With just 56 students, the school has a diverse student population and faces challenges in academic performance compared to nearby schools.

While Pathways High School has a higher racial diversity than the larger Denison High School, its graduation rates have fluctuated between 76.3% and 86.8% in recent years, lower than Denison High's 96.4% rate. The school also has higher dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 4.6%, compared to just 0.2% at Denison High. Pathways High's STAAR EOC test scores are significantly lower than district and state averages across all subject areas, with 0% proficiency in Algebra I in 2023-2024 versus 46.89% for Denison ISD and 44.73% for the state.

Despite the school's academic challenges, Pathways High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.56% to 72.5%, and spends significantly more per student, from $23,748 to $47,925, compared to $10,928 per student at Denison High School. The school's performance has been inconsistent, earning a 3-star rating in 2020-2021 but falling to a 0-star rating in 2022-2023, ranking 1,768 out of 1,961 Texas high schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

318 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020-4615

(903) 462-7150

District: Denison Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1833^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $47,925

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 56

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.6%

African American:

19.6%

Hispanic:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pathways High School ranks worse than 92.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pathways High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pathways High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), African American (19.6%), Hispanic (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pathways High School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Pathways High School employs 4.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pathways High School is $47,925.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pathways High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pathways High School 1833^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pathways High School in the ranking list.)

Denison Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denison Independent School District (Isd) 603^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pathways High School

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Rank History for all students at Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	58.35	709^th	1427	50.3%
2005	55.83	741^st	1429	48.1%
2006	52.47	844^th	1430	41.0%
2007	56.05	800^th	1497	46.6%
2010	49.97	1035^th	1568	34.0%
2011	31.35	1425^th	1672	14.8%
2013	18.80	1441^st	1652	12.8%
2014	36.58	1229^th	1734	29.1%
2015	5.48	1628^th	1743	6.6%
2016	76.79	185^th	1762	89.5%
2017	2.20	1775^th	1777	0.1%
2018	13.69	1553^rd	1797	13.6%
2019	2.21	1830^th	1857	1.5%
2021	58.35	687^th	1861	63.1%
2022	10.44	1699^th	1876	9.4%
2023	9.00	1768^th	1961	9.8%
2024	7.31	1833^rd	1987	7.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.95	1470^th	1794	18.1%
2019	2.28	1810^th	1818	0.4%
2021	31.31	1313^th	1848	29.0%
2022	25.02	1450^th	1847	21.5%
2023	20.08	1576^th	1897	16.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	44.76	1008^th	1815	44.5%
2022	13.32	1609^th	1841	12.6%
2023	20.25	1536^th	1891	18.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.49	1212^th	1784	32.1%
2019	8.93	1761^st	1810	2.7%
2021	85.72	89^th	1829	95.1%
2022	19.94	1588^th	1837	13.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.50	1244^th	1803	31.0%
2019	2.79	1814^th	1824	0.5%
2021	70.00	389^th	1840	78.9%
2022	10.22	1693^rd	1853	8.6%
2023	10.28	1714^th	1913	10.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.29	977^th	1762	44.6%

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Rank History for White students at Pathways High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	0.26	1534^th	1539	0.3%
2019	0.36	1519^th	1526	0.5%
2021	60.75	486^th	1510	67.8%
2022	3.10	1475^th	1525	3.3%
2023	1.14	1540^th	1576	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Pathways High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	21	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	24
1998	46	8	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	56
1999	29	6	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	38
2000	30	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	35
2001	59	7	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	69
2002	62	10	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	77
2003	62	10	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	77
2004	47	10	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	60
2005	25	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	30
2006	19	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	23
2007	18	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	20
2008	6	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	10
2009	5	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	8
2010	13	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	16
2011	39	4	0	5	2	0	1	51
2012	39	3	0	4	1	0	2	49
2013	37	11	0	2	2	0	0	52
2014	23	7	0	4	1	0	0	35
2015	11	6	0	3	1	0	0	21
2016	22	0	0	4	0	0	0	26
2017	12	2	1	2	0	0	0	17
2018	13	0	1	3	2	0	0	19
2019	18	3	0	3	0	0	1	25
2020	15	6	0	6	1	0	0	28
2021	8	2	0	4	1	0	3	18
2022	19	6	0	12	0	0	3	40
2023	30	11	1	9	1	0	4	56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pathways High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	24	2.0	12.0	4.2
1998	56	2.6	21.5	12.5
1999	38	3.5	10.9	10.5
2000	35	2.7	13.0	20
2001	69	2.6	26.5	24.6
2002	77	4.3	17.9	36.4
2003	77	4.3	17.9	36.4
2004	60	5.9	10.2	38.3
2005	30	3.3	9.1	60
2006	23	4.7	4.9	39.1
2007	20	4.4	4.5	40
2008	10	4.4	2.3	40
2009	8	4.2	1.9	62.5
2010	16	6.6	2.4	56.3
2011	51	5.2	9.6	52.9
2012	49	5.6	8.6	53.1
2013	52	5.4	9.6	59.6
2014	35	5.4	6.3	60
2015	21	5.0	4.2	76.2
2016	26	5.0	5.2	65.4
2017	17	4.6	3.6	52.9
2018	19	4.8	3.9	42.1
2019	25	4.7	5.2	68
2020	28	4.7	5.9	57.1
2021	18	4.7	3.7	55.6
2022	40	4.6	8.5	72.5
2023	56	4.6	11.9	69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pathways High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	24	2.0	12.0	4.2
1998	56	2.6	21.5	12.5
1999	38	3.5	10.9	10.5
2000	35	2.7	13.0	20
2001	69	2.6	26.5	24.6
2002	77	4.3	17.9	36.4
2003	77	4.3	17.9	36.4
2004	60	5.9	10.2	38.3
2005	30	3.3	9.1	60
2006	23	4.7	4.9	39.1
2007	20	4.4	4.5	40
2008	10	4.4	2.3	40
2009	8	4.2	1.9	62.5
2010	16	6.6	2.4	56.3
2011	51	5.2	9.6	52.9
2012	49	5.6	8.6	53.1
2013	52	5.4	9.6	59.6
2014	35	5.4	6.3	60
2015	21	5.0	4.2	76.2
2016	26	5.0	5.2	65.4
2017	17	4.6	3.6	52.9
2018	19	4.8	3.9	42.1
2019	25	4.7	5.2	68
2020	28	4.7	5.9	57.1
2021	18	4.7	3.7	55.6
2022	40	4.6	8.5	72.5
2023	56	4.6	11.9	69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pathways High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$653 (2.7%)	$23,970 (97.3%)	$24,623
2020	$464 (2.0%)	$23,284 (98.0%)	$23,748
2021	$1,459 (3.0%)	$46,466 (97.0%)	$47,925

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pathways High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1830^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1768^th of 1961 High schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Pathways High School)	14	29	15%
End of Course Biology (Denison Independent School District (Isd))	72	67	5%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Pathways High School)	0	26	26%
End of Course English II Reading (Denison Independent School District (Isd))	49	60	11%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pathways High School)	29	38	9%
End of Course U.S. History (Denison Independent School District (Isd))	75	75
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	25	56	124%
African American	3	11	266.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	9	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	30	66.7%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68%	69.6%	1.6%

Schools Near Pathways High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pathways High School	Public	9-12	318 W Morgan St	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 462-7150	56	5	11.9	69.6%	30 (53.6%)	11 (19.6%)	9 (16.1%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)	7.3	1833^rd of 1987 public high schools	7.8%		9	1768^th of 1961 public high schools	9.8%	65	0.0	25.0	25.0	26.7	28.6							$47,925	$1,459	$46,466
Denison High School	Public	9-12	4200 N State Hwy 91	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 462-7125	1,310	98	13.4	57.5%	730 (55.7%)	125 (9.5%)	294 (22.4%)	15 (1.1%)	18 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	128 (9.8%)	49.1	955^th of 1987 public high schools	51.9%		58.1	717^th of 1961 public high schools	63.4%	238	38.8	60.1	51.7	63.2	66.4							$10,928	$1,162	$9,767
Pottsboro High School	Public	9-12	901 Hwy 120	Pottsboro	75076	Grayson County	Pottsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 771-0085	487	35	13.7	30.2%	395 (81.1%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.6%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.8%)	69.4	443^rd of 1987 public high schools	77.7%		58.5	708^th of 1961 public high schools	63.9%	265	48.9	62.0	78.1	74.6	80.9							$10,977	$854	$10,124
Jefferson Learning Center	Public	10-12	81 Vandenburg	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 891-6680	59	10	6.1	76.3%	16 (27.1%)	9 (15.3%)	31 (52.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)								(n/a)	0.0	25.0	0.0	21.7	57.7							$23,402	$1,304	$22,098
Cooke/Fannin/Grayson County Juvenile Post Ajud Facility	Public	6-12	86 Dyess	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 786-6326	61	8	7.4		24 (39.3%)	14 (23.0%)	21 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	24.3	1542^nd of 1987 public high schools	22.4%		10.3	1745^th of 1961 public high schools	11.0%	203	16.0	28.6	48.7	40.0			14.3		0.0	14.3	14.3	$14,107	$3,272	$10,836
Bells High School	Public	9-12	1500 Ole Ambrose Rd	Bells	75414	Grayson County	Bells Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 965-3603	306	28	10.8	33.0%	254 (83.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.5%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	73.5	347^th of 1987 public high schools	82.5%		80.4	203^rd of 1961 public high schools	89.6%	144	56.1	74.3	68.8	84.2	76.8							$12,820	$842	$11,979
Sherman High School	Public	9-12	2907 W Travis St	Sherman	75092	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6440	2,155	150	14.3	69.9%	708 (32.9%)	260 (12.1%)	985 (45.7%)	57 (2.6%)	18 (0.8%)	1 (0.0%)	126 (5.8%)	38.2	1222^nd of 1987 public high schools	38.5%		43.4	1097^th of 1961 public high schools	44.1%	125	26.7	53.8	41.9	57.4	62.5							$10,690	$1,108	$9,582
Savoy High School	Public	7-12	302 W Hayes	Savoy	75479	Fannin County	Savoy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 965-4024	132	16	8.4	53.8%	107 (81.1%)	1 (0.8%)	20 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	56.6	772^nd of 1987 public high schools	61.1%		55	797^th of 1961 public high schools	59.4%	25	22.2	68.8	62.5	64.0	68.0	64.0	43.5	36.0	45.5	39.1	34.8	$14,677	$957	$13,720
Tom Bean High School	Public	9-12	7719 State Hwy 11	Tom Bean	75489	Grayson County	Tom Bean Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 546-6319	211	22	9.5	39.3%	172 (81.5%)	2 (0.9%)	31 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	54.1	838^th of 1987 public high schools	57.8%		46.2	1032^nd of 1961 public high schools	47.4%	194	34.2	64.4	60.9	72.2	59.6							$12,269	$800	$11,469
Howe High School	Public	9-12	200 E Ponderosa	Howe	75459	Grayson County	Howe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 745-4400	352	33	10.7	41.2%	238 (67.6%)	7 (2.0%)	89 (25.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	64.6	565^th of 1987 public high schools	71.6%		69.7	432^nd of 1961 public high schools	78.0%	133	40.2	85.9	67.0	69.2	72.4							$11,829	$901	$10,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathways High School

What is the racial makeup of Pathways High School?

Students at Pathways High School are 54% White, 20% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What district is Pathways High School in?

Denison Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Pathways High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 56 students attended Pathways High School.

Is Pathways High School a good school?

Pathways High School ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Texas high schools.

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