Serving 1,039 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Gulfton ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yes Prep - Gulfton's student population of 1,039 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,039 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Motto
YES Prep Public Schools empowers all Houston students to succeed in college and to pursue lives of opportunity.
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Gulfton 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 Yes Prep - Gulfton is 0.17, 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
#4593 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes Prep - Gulfton's ranking?
Yes Prep - Gulfton is ranked #4593 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yes Prep - Gulfton often compared to?
Yes Prep - Gulftonis often viewed alongside schools like Yes Prep - West, Pin Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - Gulfton?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - Gulfton is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Gulfton?
1,039 students attend Yes Prep - Gulfton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Yes Prep - Gulfton students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Gulfton?
Yes Prep - Gulfton has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Gulfton offer ?
Yes Prep - Gulfton offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Gulfton part of?
Yes Prep - Gulfton is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Gulfton located?
Yes Prep - Gulfton is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Sharpstown.
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