Public high schoolGrades 9–12Denton ISD

Denton High School

3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX 76207 · (940) 369-2000

C
79 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 3 points from 2025Down from a B (82) in 2025.
2,083students
14.5students per teacher
94.3%attendance
5thof 5 Denton ISD high schools
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ACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Denton High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 80

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressC · 78

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 76

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Denton High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Denton ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level76%
Meets grade level50%
Denton ISD high schools: 55.6%
Masters grade level17%
99.1%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
70%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

2,083students in 2024–25Up 1% from 2,054 the year before
14.5students per teacher143 full-time teachers
24.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$65,678average teacher base pay
53.9%from low-income familiesDenton ISD high schools: 44.2%
17.9%English learners
12.1%in gifted & talented
19.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 39.9%White 36.4%African American 16.4%Asian 3.3%Two or More Races 3.1%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Denton ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Denton High School.

Under constructionBonnie Brae Street wideningSpring 2027 · 0.8 mi away Under constructionHorizon 35 business parkPhase 1 Q3 2027 · 0.9 mi away AnnouncedH-E-B on West University DriveFall to late 2027 · 1.4 mi away Under constructionI-35E/I-35W interchange rebuildEarly 2030 · 1.5 mi away Under constructionTexas Rehabilitation Hospital of DentonOpens 2027 · 1.5 mi away Under constructionTotalCare ER Denton (University Dr)Late 2026 (state filing est.) · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

–Ki Charter - DentonKi Charter · 1.5 mi AThe Lagrone AcademyDenton ISD · 91 · 2.9 mi PImmaculate Conception Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.9 mi PSpringbok AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 2.1 mi
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Questions about Denton High School

What is Denton High School’s TEA rating?

Denton High School earned a C (79 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (82) in 2025.

What grades does Denton High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 3001 Bronco Way in Denton.

How many students go to Denton High School?

2,083 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 2,054 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Denton High School compare with other Denton ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 5 Denton ISD high schools. 20% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Denton High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Denton ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.