Barbara M Manns H S Daep serves 148 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara M Manns H S Daep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Barbara M Manns H S Daep's student population of 148 students has grown by 1133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barbara M Manns H S Daep is 0.55, 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
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
59%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
3%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted26.4%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Barbara M Manns H S Daep?
148 students attend Barbara M Manns H S Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Barbara M Manns H S Daep students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbara M Manns H S Daep?
Barbara M Manns H S Daep has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara M Manns H S Daep offer ?
Barbara M Manns H S Daep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barbara M Manns H S Daep part of?
Barbara M Manns H S Daep is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Barbara M Manns H S Daep located?
Barbara M Manns H S Daep is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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