Secondary Daep

Secondary DAEP is located at 1510 Jensen Dr., Houston, TX 77020. The campus serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of a disciplinary alternative education placement program. Enrollment is reported at about 59 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 3:1, reflecting the program’s small instructional setting. The student population includes roughly 61% male and 39% female students. Recent state testing indicates that 8% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 12% scored at or above that level for reading. The program operates as an alternative middle-grade campus within Houston Independent School District, providing core academic coursework alongside behavioral support and structured supervision for students assigned through the district disciplinary process. Public education in this part of northeast Houston functions within a large urban school system that includes numerous elementary, middle, and high school campuses serving nearby communities. Homes in neighborhoods around the Jensen Drive corridor commonly list near $260,000, depending on property size and location. The academic framework guiding instruction follows district learning standards that mirror expectations seen across many top middle schools in Texas.

Secondary Daep will host Coffee with the Principal on Friday, March 27, 2026. The event is scheduled as a campus meeting opportunity for families and staff. The session provides a forum for discussion about school programs and campus updates.

Q1. What does Secondary DAEP do in Houston?

Ans. Secondary DAEP is a disciplinary alternative education program in the Houston Independent School District where students who have been assigned to it continue their academic work while also meeting the behavioral placement requirements.

Q2. What is the structure of lessons at Secondary DAEP?

Ans. Classes are typically smaller, allowing staff to closely monitor students' work while they learn lessons aligned with the district's curriculum.

Q3. What are the rules for how students should act at Secondary DAEP?

Ans. There are clear rules for attendance and behavior in the program to keep the learning environment organized during the placement period.

Q4. Where can families find out more about Secondary DAEP programs?

Ans. The Houston Independent School District keeps the Secondary DAEP pages up to date with information about programs, campus news, and administrative changes.

Q5. What do students do at Secondary DAEP to learn how to be responsible?

Ans. During the program term, students may do service-oriented tasks that stress responsibility and working together.