Original Research by School Decision on Daep at Holmgreen
DAEP at Holmgreen is an alternative school serving grades nine through eleven within Northside ISD, located in the northern part of San Antonio. It operates as a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program, a designation that shapes both its purpose and its student population.
The school enrolls a small group of students, the vast majority of whom are Hispanic. Enrollment data is sparse; the school does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch rates, IEP percentages, or English learner counts. State assessment results, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism data were not available, which is typical for alternative schools serving this grade band and purpose. These absences reflect the school's function as a placement for students navigating disciplinary situations rather than a traditional college-preparatory pathway. Parents seeking information about academic proficiency, course breadth, or standardized performance at this site will find little public data to review. A parent may want to contact the school directly to understand how academics are structured, what support services are available, and what the typical student trajectory is upon completion.
The housing market in the area surrounding the school's location in the 78229 zip code shows median values in the lower-to-middle range for the region, with rental costs that remain accessible compared to Texas and national medians. The broader San Antonio area is experiencing rapid growth, with the city ranking among the fastest-growing in the nation. The metro has drawn substantial new population in recent years, fueled by major employers in healthcare, military installations, and technology sectors. This growth has touched all areas of the city, though it varies by neighborhood.
Northside ISD is one of several large independent school districts serving the San Antonio metropolitan area. The district and the city are ethnically diverse, with significant Hispanic, White, and other populations represented across schools and communities. San Antonio itself mixes dense urban core neighborhoods near downtown with historic inner-city areas and sprawling suburban edges. The city is anchored by the River Walk and downtown cultural institutions, though much of the metro is car-dependent.
For a student placed at DAEP at Holmgreen, the key questions are how the program supports academic recovery, what counseling or behavioral resources are on site, and what the exit pathway looks like. The alternative school model is designed to address students who have faced disciplinary consequences in mainstream settings. Understanding the school's approach to re-engagement, credit recovery, and transition back to a comprehensive high school or toward graduation is essential for families navigating this placement.
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