Denison High School in Denison, IA

Denison High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

819 N 16th St, Denison, IA

Denison Community School District

3.9

3.4

773 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Average SAT Score
1280

Average ACT Score
23

Math Proficiency
61%

Reading Proficiency
71%

Average GPA
3.4

Graduation Rate
87%

B-

Academics

A-

Teachers

B+

College Prep

B+

Administration

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.4	Reading Proficiency 71%
Math Proficiency 61%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 44	Full Time Teachers 44
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.6%

College Prep

Average SAT

1280

Math

630

Verbal

650

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

392:1

Student Diversity

Male 52%	Female 48%
Hispanic 61.8%	White 32.4%
Black 2.7%	Asian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or more races <1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Iowa State University 171 Students

University of Iowa 111 Students

University of Northern Iowa 81 Students

Western Iowa Tech Community College 79 Students

Buena Vista University 60 Students

Morningside University 54 Students

University of Nebraska at Omaha 45 Students

University of South Dakota 45 Students

Drake University 43 Students

Creighton University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 39 Students

Psychology 26 Students

Elementary Education 26 Students

Biology 23 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students

Business 17 Students

Education 17 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students

Chemistry 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

12/16/2024

I believe that this school is an overall great atmosphere to be apart of. The teachers, administrators are all really great people to have in order to help you prepare for college or anything you want to do after school.

5.0 Alum

6/2/2022

Had the privilege of going to school with some of the best teachers! Great learning environment and professional staff.

1.0 Freshman

4/29/2021

I went to the school for help when a fellow student was being racist my friend ended up getting suspended for hitting him and he got NO punishment whatsoever. Im just uncomfortable being here now. Oh and 90% of the non black population say the racial slur so...

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1.0 parent

2/27/2023

Worst school to send a child to. Don't send your child to this school if you love them.

1.0 parent

4/30/2021

This school doesn't deal with racism. It goes completely unpunished and I'm tired of it.

5.0 student

6/5/2014

I personally attended DHS and it was an incredible learning experience that has provided me with an insurmountable amount of knowledge that has helped me excel at the University of Iowa where I attended college and also has translated into my post college real world experiences in the working world....

5.0 student

3/31/2010

There are a great variety of classes and sports offered for a school of it's size. The teachers are friendly and the school grounds are kept very clean.

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List Price Range

$78K - $453K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$180,146

Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

% Renters

37%

Average Household Income

$62,937

% of College Grads

19%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,600 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$950,000

Land
105.49 Acre Lot

2007 Iowa 39

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$45,000

Lot Donna Reed Rd

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$137,500

2 Beds
1 Bath
724 Sq Ft

1803 4th Ave N

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$52,000

Land
0.78 Acre Lot

714 S 25th St

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Jessica Brown Neppl Real Estate

$195,000

Land
2.62 Acre Lot

Fineran Avenue

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$284,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,448 Sq Ft

1228 N 16th St

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$267,500

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,536 Sq Ft

120 N 24th St

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$190,500

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,084 Sq Ft

206 S 14th St

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$195,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,192 Sq Ft

1204 2nd Ave N

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Jim Brown Neppl Real Estate

$39,000

Land
0.87 Acre Lot

Lot 2 Donna Reed Rd

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Rita Schechinger Denison Realty, LLC

$229,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,519 Sq Ft

1200 S 15th St

Spacious Home with Great Potential! This property offers a fantastic opportunity to own a large home at an affordable price. Currently listed as multi-family residential, it could easily be converted back to a single-family home. With over 2,500 square feet of living space, the home features four ov...

Daniel Remer Remer Realty & Appraisal LLC

$43,000

Land
1.01 Acre Lot

702 S 25th St

LOT 1: This is a single family residential zoned building lot that is 1.01 acres m/L. This is your opportunity to build your dream home in a great location with amazing views on the edge of town! Sitting on the South edge of town, this lot provides you easy access to Highway 59 South as well as Deni...

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Iowa Crawford County Denison 51442

Denison High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Denison, IA, in the Denison neighborhood, and is served by the Denison Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 773 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Denison High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $180,146. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denison Alternative High School, Denison Middle School, Westside Junior/Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Denison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Denison High School.

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