Serving 501 students in grades 9-12, Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School 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 41%). 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 13:1 is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School's student population of 501 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School is 0.11, 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
#6727 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School's ranking?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School is ranked #6727 out of 8,188 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 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School?
The graduation rate of Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School?
501 students attend Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School offer ?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School part of?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School is part of Uplift Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School located?
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School is located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Old East Dallas.
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