Sanger High School is a public high school located in Sanger, Texas, in Denton County, United States. It is classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is a part of the Sanger Independent School District located in north central Denton County.
Serving 827 students in grades 9-12, Sanger High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanger High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sanger High School's student population of 827 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
827 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Sanger High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanger High School is 0.57, 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
#2962 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
36%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
55%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanger High School's ranking?
Sanger High School is ranked #2962 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sanger High School often compared to?
Sanger High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sanger High School?
The graduation rate of Sanger High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sanger High School?
827 students attend Sanger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sanger High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanger High School?
Sanger High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanger High School offer ?
Sanger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sanger High School part of?
Sanger High School is part of Sanger Independent School District.
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