Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Danbury High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Danbury High School's student population of 228 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Danbury High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danbury High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6420 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
71%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danbury High School's ranking?
Danbury High School is ranked #6420 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Danbury High School often compared to?
Danbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angleton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danbury High School?
The graduation rate of Danbury High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Danbury High School?
228 students attend Danbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Danbury High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danbury High School?
Danbury High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Danbury High School offer ?
Danbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Danbury High School part of?
Danbury High School is part of Danbury Independent School District.
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