Denton Independent School District

Denton Independent School District, sometimes shortened to Denton ISD, is a school district based in Denton, Texas. DISD's superintendent is Jamie Wilson.

Denton Independent School District
Address
1307 N. Locust Street
, Texas, 76201
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoDenton ISD: Empowering lifelong learners to be engaged citizens who positively impact their local and global community.
GradesPre-K12
Established1882; 142 years ago (1882)
PresidentMia Price
Vice-presidentBarbara Burns
SuperintendentJamie Wilson[1]
SchoolsFour comprehensive high schools, eight middle schools, 24 elementary schools, two early childhood centers, an alternative high school, and an advanced technology complex[2]
Other information
Websitewww.dentonisd.org

During the 2021-2022 school year, the District served 31,951 students.[3]

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[4]

Attendance area

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The district covers the following:[5]

It also covers the census-designated places of Lantana, Paloma Creek, Paloma Creek South, and Savannah.

It also includes the former Lincoln Park,[6] now a part of Little Elm.

The district also serves the housing developments of Cross Oak Ranch, and Savannah, all located in unincorporated portions of Denton County. The district encompasses about 180 square miles (470 km2).[citation needed]

List of facilities

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Athletic facilities

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Secondary schools

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Secondary schools are divided into two separate levels, middle and high schools. Middle School campuses serve students in grades 6–8 while Comprehensive High Schools serve students in grades 9–12.

Comprehensive high schools

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John H. Guyer High School

Middle schools

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Calhoun Middle School

Alternative school (DAEP)

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Joe Sparks Campus (Denton County Juvenile Detention System)

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  • Sparks Campus - students who encountered legal and disciplinary issues to continue their education.[13] Named after former Denton ISD teacher Joe Dale Sparks.

Primary schools

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Elementary schools

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Early childhood centers

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  • Ann Windle
  • Gonzalez

Denton ISD television channel

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Homes in the Denton ISD area get the Denton ISD channel on cable

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Superintendent / Dr. Jamie Wilson".
  2. ^ "About Denton ISD / About Denton ISD".
  3. ^ "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for DENTON ISD". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  4. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.
  5. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Denton County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  6. ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Denton County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  7. ^ "LaGrone Academy / Home". www.dentonisd.org. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  8. ^ "About Us / Bio". www.dentonisd.org. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  9. ^ "Ronny Crownover Biography" Archived 2009-04-14 at the Wayback Machine, www.dentonisd.org, accessed July 9, 2008
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ "Navo Middle School / Home". www.dentonisd.org. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  12. ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982–1983 Through 1999–2002 (PDF)
  13. ^ "About Us / Overview". www.dentonisd.org. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  14. ^ "Bell Elementary School / Homepage".
  15. ^ "Adkins Elementary School / Homepage".
  16. ^ "About Us / About Us".
  17. ^ "About Eva Swan Hodge / Overview".
  18. ^ "Dr. Ronald e. McNair / Dr. Ronald e. McNair".
  19. ^ "About Us / About Ginnings Elementary".
  20. ^ "About L.A. Nelson Jr. / About Mr. Nelson".
  21. ^ "Dr. Ronald e. McNair / Dr. Ronald e. McNair".
  22. ^ "About Us / Overview".
  23. ^ "About Us / Overview".
  24. ^ "Who is Olive Stephens? / Who is Olive Stephens?".
  25. ^ "District opens with Newest School at Capacity, Celebrates Replacement Campuses".
  26. ^ "Mr. Wayne Stuart Ryan / Mr. & MRS. Ryan".
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