- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denton, TX
Guyer H S
Federal NCES profile for Guyer H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481674010607
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guyer H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Guyer H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guyer H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Guyer H S held near 2,570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 180.1 → 172.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 481674010607 · Denton, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,577 enr · 14.3:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Guyer H S held near 2,570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 180.1 → 172.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Guyer H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- This school
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- Crownover Midd 891
Crownover Middle
891 students
What this shows Guyer H S reports 2,577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guyer H S compares
Guyer 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,577 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,577
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,484
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
Counselors10.5 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
African American 8.3%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Guyer H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guyer H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crownover Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guyer H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~2,577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guyer H S
How many students attend Guyer H S?
Guyer H S has 2,577 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,554 (2022-23) → 2,570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guyer H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Guyer H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Guyer H S?
19.3% of students at Guyer H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guyer H S?
The largest demographic group at Guyer H S is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guyer H S?
Guyer H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Guyer H S rank among high schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Guyer H S ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Guyer H S, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Denton H S (2,083 students), and Ryan H S (2,051 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.