Serving 200 students in grades 9-10, Heights Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)73%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Uplift Education School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Heights Preparatory?
200 students attend Heights Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Heights Preparatory students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights Preparatory?
Heights Preparatory has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heights Preparatory offer ?
Heights Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Heights Preparatory part of?
Heights Preparatory is part of Uplift Education School District.
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