High Schools in Denison Community School District


Summary:

The Denison Community School District in Iowa is home to a single high school, Denison High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The high school has maintained a consistent 3-star performance rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, indicating a stable level of academic achievement.

Denison High School's academic performance is generally stronger than the state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the state benchmarks. However, the school faces some demographic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average, which may impact student learning and overall performance.

Compared to the Denison Community School District as a whole, Denison High School's performance is on par or slightly better, suggesting that it is a strong performer within the district. The school's four-year graduation rate is also slightly above the state average, indicating that students are successfully completing their high school education. Overall, Denison High School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school, with some areas of academic strength and potential demographic challenges that the school and district may need to address.

District Detail

 819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442

 (712) 263-2176

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 313 Iowa districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,258

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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