DESOTO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER (DAEP)

DESOTO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER (DAEP) is a Title I public high school that is part of the DESOTO ISD school district, located in DESOTO, TX with about 42 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, DESOTO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER (DAEP) has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The DESOTO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER (DAEP), located at 204 E. Belt Line Rd. in DeSoto, Texas, operates under the DeSoto Independent School District as a specialized campus designed to support students who require a structured and focused learning environment outside of the traditional classroom setting. The center serves as a disciplinary and corrective placement option, aiming to provide students with the opportunity to continue their academic progress while addressing specific behavioral or disciplinary challenges.

The primary mission of the DAEP is to foster academic continuity and personal accountability. By utilizing a smaller, more controlled setting, the school provides individualized attention and targeted interventions that help students meet district curriculum standards despite their removal from their home campuses. Through a combination of rigorous academic expectations and behavioral guidance, the center seeks to prepare students for a successful transition back into the mainstream educational environment, ultimately prioritizing student achievement and long-term success.

For more information, contact DESOTO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER (DAEP) at (972) 223-2242 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.