Serving 2,054 students in grades 9-12, Denton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,054 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Denton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denton High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Denton High School is ranked #6653 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Denton High School often compared to?
Denton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guyer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denton High School?
The graduation rate of Denton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Denton High School?
2,054 students attend Denton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Denton High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denton High School?
Denton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denton High School offer ?
Denton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Denton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,054 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
