- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denison, TX
Denison H S
Federal NCES profile for Denison H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481671001433
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denison H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Denison H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denison H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Denison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Denison H S held near 1,320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.5 → 102.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 481671001433 · Denison, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,351 enr · 13.9:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry Scott Middle (733 students)
Denison H S held near 1,320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.5 → 102.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Denison H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Denison H S
1,351 students
- Henry Scott Mi
Henry Scott Middle
733 students
- B Mcdaniel Int
B Mcdaniel Int
708 students
- Mayes El 508
Mayes El
508 students
- Hyde Park El 502
Hyde Park El
502 students
- Terrell El 432
Terrell El
432 students
What this shows Denison H S reports 1,351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denison H S compares
Denison H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,351 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,351
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,622
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
305
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Denison H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denison Isd reports $12,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denison H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Scott Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B Mcdaniel Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayes El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrell El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denison H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denison H S
How many students attend Denison H S?
Denison H S has 1,351 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,310 (2022-23) → 1,320 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denison H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Denison H S is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denison H S?
49.4% of students at Denison H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denison H S?
The largest demographic group at Denison H S is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Denison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denison H S?
Denison H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Denison H S rank among high schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, Denison H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Denison, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denison on the city page.
What other schools are in Denison Isd?
Besides Denison H S, Denison Isd also operates Henry Scott Middle (733 students), B Mcdaniel Int (708 students), and Mayes El (508 students). See the Denison Isd district page for the complete list.