Denton High School

We are so diverse it's amazing! Everyone is welcome and no one is left out. We may have our own groups of friends but when it comes down to it we are all just a big family and we know we can count on each other. We are the top school in academics! We have the highest SAT and ACT scores out of the three high schools in Denton. We love to have a bunch of diverse kids doing what they love and every kid has a place where they belong. We may play sports, but we know in the end, it's the achademics we do that count, and we work our hardest to make our school number 1!
--Submitted by a parent

THere are amazing teachers, who truly care about students.
--Submitted by a parent

A very diverse school with excellent programs that engage students with the community.
--Submitted by a parent

DHS is a the oldest most well rooted schools in Texas. 50 years at the same building and some of the best traditions in the nation. Our kids are diverse and unique. Not to mention that we have one of the best physics teachers around... just kidding, but not really!
--Submitted by a parent

Our teachers are extremely caring. Our SAT and ACT scores are higher than the state average. Our fine arts program is the best in the area. Our location between two great universities (UNT and TWU) guarantees that our students have access to dual credit opportunities. We have maintained our small town feel while experiencing sustained growth. My third child will graduate from DHS in 2010. He'll join his sister and older brother as a proud DHS Alumni.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a recent graduate of DHS, and have to say that I really enjoyed my experience there. As a student teacher at other schools, I have realized that the policies and programs at Denton are far better than elsewhere in Texas and focus more on the student's learning rather than crazy school board politics. If possible, get your students involved in the different clubs there. It's a very difficult school to be new to, as the community is one where all the kids grew up together. I had a tough time breaking into a group of friends until I joined extra curriculars. Some of the clubs aren't best in the state, and frankly the football team is awful, but it's about participating, not winning.
--Submitted by a former student

This has been the greatest school my child has ever attended. The Principals are caring, concerned and helpful. The teachers have brougt my childs self esteem back to where it was before her previous school which harassed her, humiliated her and took her confidence from her. She is now on the A and A&B honor roll. Loves life, learning and now plans on attending college. They helped her plan a career path that she is confident she can accomplish. Thanks Denton High School for returning my child to me.
--Submitted by Alecia Louras, a parent