Denison High School is a public high school in Denison, Texas, United States and classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Denison Independent School District located in north central Grayson County.
Serving 1,320 students in grades 9-12, Denison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Denison High School's student population of 1,320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Denison High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denison High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3488 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
54%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denison High School's ranking?
Denison High School is ranked #3488 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Denison High School often compared to?
Denison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denison High School?
The graduation rate of Denison High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Denison High School?
1,320 students attend Denison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Denison High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denison High School?
Denison High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denison High School offer ?
Denison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Denison High School part of?
Denison High School is part of Denison Independent School District.
School Reviews
1 10/20/2020
Absolutely horrible in its treatment of staff members.
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