Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, Uplift Grand 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uplift Grand High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Uplift Grand High School's student population of 363 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uplift Grand 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 Grand High School is 0.19, 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
#5893 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Grand High School's ranking?
Uplift Grand High School is ranked #5893 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uplift Grand High School?
The graduation rate of Uplift Grand High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Uplift Grand High School?
363 students attend Uplift Grand High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Uplift Grand High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Grand High School?
Uplift Grand High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Grand High School offer ?
Uplift Grand High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Uplift Grand High School part of?
Uplift Grand High School is part of Uplift Education School District.
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