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 (2025)
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
12.1:1 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
Hechos clave
SectorPublic
El tipo de escuelaAlternative/other
Nivel NivelHigh
Grade Span6–12
Distrito DistritoABILENE ISD
County48441
Ciudad Ciudad ABILENE
ZIP79602
Escuela Charter No
La Escuela de MagnetíaNo
Título INo
NCES School ID480744007449
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment96
White15.6%
Hispanic / Latino47.9%
Black / African American26.0%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 (2025)