Denison High School

Denison High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4200 N State Highway 91,  Denison, TX
Denison Independent School District
3.7
2.9
1,320 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Cavin Boettger
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
32.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
12%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
321:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
55.7%
Hispanic
22.4%
Two or more races
9.8%
Black
9.5%
Native American
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%

School Rankings

#109 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Grayson College 207 Students
Texas A&M University 200 Students
University of North Texas 165 Students
University of Texas - Austin 155 Students
University of Oklahoma 125 Students
Oklahoma State University 114 Students
Baylor University 113 Students
Texas Tech University 111 Students
Texas State University 97 Students
Austin College 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 90 Students
Business 89 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Education 37 Students
Biology 33 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 31 Students
Elementary Education 28 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 189 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/16/2024
For the most part Denison Senior High School is a pretty good school. They tend to do well in academics and athletics. The main problem is when it comes to things like schedule changes. Depending on the schedule changes it can be very drawn out or it will be made so hard to do that it is not honestly worth it. The other problem lies within the dress code. I am all for a dress code but Denison enforces it to a point of the enforcement of the dress code becoming ten times more of a distraction to students than the student breaking the dress code themselves. I can say that the Fine Arts department is quite good at DHS and I have enjoyed being in art classes all four of my years attending and have also enjoyed being a part of tech theater this final year.
2.0 Alum
12/13/2024
Very little clubs to be involved with. The academics are mediocre, especially in the social studies department. Most of the teachers for history are coaches that do not care.
5.0 Freshman
4/18/2024
The school has a good environment with multiple chances in advancement and opportunities. There is not a lot of close-knit relationships with the officers.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/17/2025
Great school and school district. My kids have great teachers and their learning has excelled.
5.0 parent
7/1/2024
Is a great school. We arrived to Denison 1 year ago from Chile and our experience in Denison High School is wonderful. Give thank to all team that hard work day by day, and for making our young people great., Long life to Yellowjackets!!!.
1.0 parent
4/23/2022
I attended Denison High School. The education in minimal and the students are not cared for as they should (in regards to both their physical safety as well as emotional security). The staff are questionable and often have biases that continually affect their teaching. The worst part of my experienc...
1.0 parent
1/9/2020
HORRIBLE!!!! This is not a conducive environment for teaching

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Denison High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Denison, TX, in the Denison neighborhood, and is served by the Denison Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,320 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Denison High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $297,187. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grayson Christian School, Liberty Christian Academy, Texoma Christian 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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