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
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga Alternative/other
Heerka Heerka High
Grade Span6–12
Degmada Degmada ABILENE ISD
County48441
Magaalada CityABILENE
ZIP79602
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title 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)