Serving 537 students in grades 9-12, Uplift Heights 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 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Uplift Heights Preparatory High School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uplift Heights 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 Heights Preparatory High School is 0.20, 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
#7542 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Heights Preparatory High School's ranking?
Uplift Heights Preparatory High School is ranked #7542 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Uplift Heights Preparatory High School often compared to?
Uplift Heights Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L G Pinkston High School, Uplift Hampton Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uplift Heights Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Uplift Heights Preparatory High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Uplift Heights Preparatory High School?
537 students attend Uplift Heights Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Uplift Heights Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Heights Preparatory High School?
Uplift Heights Preparatory High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Heights Preparatory High School offer ?
Uplift Heights Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Uplift Heights Preparatory High School part of?
Uplift Heights Preparatory High School is part of Uplift Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Uplift Heights Preparatory High School located?
Uplift Heights Preparatory High School is located in the West Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in West Dallas.
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