High Schools in Denison Independent School District (Isd)

The Denison Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to two high schools: Denison High School and Pathways High School. While both schools have impressive 4-year graduation rates of over 95%, the data reveals a stark contrast in their overall performance and student outcomes.

Denison High School stands out as the higher-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top half of Texas high schools and outperforming the district and state averages in most STAAR EOC assessments, particularly in Biology and U.S. History. In contrast, Pathways High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas high schools and struggles with significantly lower test scores, especially in Algebra I and English II Reading.

The data also reveals notable differences in the student populations of the two schools. Pathways High School has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (92.45%) compared to Denison High School (61.36%). Additionally, Pathways High School has significantly higher per-student spending of $47,925, compared to Denison High School's $10,928, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the school's ability to translate that spending into improved student outcomes.