Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center serves 124 students in grades 3-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center's student population of 124 students has grown by 552% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Richardson ISD: Where ALL students connect, learn, grow, and succeed
School Rankings
The diversity score of Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
53%
54%
Black
34%
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Richardson Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center?
124 students attend Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center?
Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center offer ?
Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center part of?
Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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