Uplift Williams Preparatory High School serves 589 students in grades 9-12.
Uplift Williams Preparatory High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uplift Williams Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Uplift Williams Preparatory High School's student population of 589 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uplift Williams Preparatory High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Uplift Williams Preparatory High School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2994 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Williams Preparatory High School's ranking?
Uplift Williams Preparatory High School is ranked #2994 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uplift Williams Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Uplift Williams Preparatory High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Uplift Williams Preparatory High School?
589 students attend Uplift Williams Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Uplift Williams Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Williams Preparatory High School?
Uplift Williams Preparatory High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Williams Preparatory High School offer ?
Uplift Williams Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Uplift Williams Preparatory High School part of?
Uplift Williams Preparatory High School is part of Uplift Education School District.
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