Uplift Peak Preparatory High School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(214) 821-7325
Uplift Peak Preparatory High School serves 438 students in grades 9-12.
Uplift Peak Preparatory High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Uplift Peak Preparatory High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Uplift Peak Preparatory High School's student population of 438 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 438 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Uplift Peak Preparatory High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Uplift Peak Preparatory High School is 0.13, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6170 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Uplift Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Uplift Peak Preparatory High School is Dallas Can Academy Charter (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Uplift Peak Preparatory Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Uplift Peak Preparatory Middle School Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 425 students10
0.1 miles
4600 Bryan St
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 821-7325 0.1 6-8 425 - Dallas Uplift Peak Preparatory Primary Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 600 students10
0.2 miles
4600 Bryan St
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 821-7325 0.2 K-5 600 - Dallas Dallas Can Academy Charter Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 11% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 503 students10
0.3 miles
4621 Ross Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 824-4226 0.3 9-12 503 - Dallas East Grand Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 35% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 740 students10
0.3 miles
6211 E Grand Blvd
Dallas, TX 75223
(214) 824-4747 0.3 PK-8 740 - Dallas Cesar Chavez Learning Center Math: 34% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 470 students10
0.4 miles
1710 N Carroll
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-1000 0.4 PK-5 470
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