Overview
YES PREP - SOUTHWEST is a public high serving grades 6–12 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 1,060 students. It is part of the YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictYES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77053
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480020910714
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,060
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino94.4%
Black / African American0.1%
Asian5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)