Enrollment
2,083
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Denton, TX
Denton H S
Federal NCES profile for Denton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481674000657
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denton H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Denton H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denton H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Denton, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
140.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denton H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denton H S
Denton H S is a large high school in Denton, Texas, enrolling 2,083 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,083 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students) and Guyer H S (2,577 students) alongside Denton H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Denton H S compares
Denton H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,083 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,083
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 36.4%
African American 16.4%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Denton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denton Isd, which includes Denton H S.
$11,123
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 20.6%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Denton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crownover Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,083 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Denton H S
How many students attend Denton H S?
Denton H S has 2,083 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Denton H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denton H S?
45.2% of students at Denton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denton H S?
The largest demographic group at Denton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denton H S?
Denton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Denton H S rank among high schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Denton H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Denton, 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 Denton on the city page.
Is Denton H S a good school?
Denton H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Denton H S, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Ryan H S (2,051 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.
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