Grayson Times

There were 1,078 Hispanic students enrolled in Denison ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 10.6% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Denison ISD schools welcomed 4,677 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 23% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Denison ISD roughly covers schools within Grayson County and has a main office in Denison.

Among the nine schools in Denison ISD schools, Denison High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 269 students.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2021-22	4,677	1,078	23
2020-21	4,591	975	21.2
2019-20	4,750	975	20.5