Yellowstone Schools is a school organization based in the Third Ward, Houston, Texas. One component is Yellowstone Academy, a non-profit, non-denominational Christian, private school, which includes pre-kindergarten to grade 5.
Serving 321 students in grades 6-10, Yellowstone College 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yellowstone College Preparatory's student population of 321 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Yellowstone College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellowstone College Preparatory 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
#6763 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
54%
Black
96%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellowstone College Preparatory's ranking?
Yellowstone College Preparatory is ranked #6763 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Yellowstone College Preparatory?
321 students attend Yellowstone College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Yellowstone College Preparatory students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yellowstone College Preparatory?
Yellowstone College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yellowstone College Preparatory offer ?
Yellowstone College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Yellowstone College Preparatory part of?
Yellowstone College Preparatory is part of Yellowstone College Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Yellowstone College Preparatory located?
Yellowstone College Preparatory is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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