Overview
DAEP is a public high serving grades 6–12 in ABILENE, Texas. The school enrolls 96 students. It is part of the ABILENE ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictABILENE ISD
County48441
CityABILENE
ZIP79602
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480744007449
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment96
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino42.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)