Uplift Ascend Prep High School serves 280 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Uplift Ascend Prep High School is 0.44, 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
31:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Uplift Ascend Prep High School?
280 students attend Uplift Ascend Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Uplift Ascend Prep High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Ascend Prep High School?
Uplift Ascend Prep High School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Ascend Prep High School offer ?
Uplift Ascend Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Uplift Ascend Prep High School part of?
Uplift Ascend Prep High School is part of Uplift Education School District.
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