Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

The Yes Prep Public Schools Inc district in Houston, Texas, operates 24 schools (9 elementary, 14 high schools serving grades 6-12, and 1 alternative school) and serves approximately 19,000 students, with a district ranking in the 74th percentile statewide and a 4-star rating.

Among the high schools, Yes Prep - 5th Ward stands out as the district's top performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 90th percentile, with a remarkable 98% graduation rate and strong End-of-Course exam scores in Biology and U.S. History. Yes Prep - Southwest is a close second, consistently earning a 4-star rating with the lowest dropout rate (0.2%) and exceptional middle school reading and math scores. Yes Prep North Forest has shown the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 40th to the 80th percentile over three years. In contrast, Southside Elementary is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the 17th percentile with persistently low test scores in reading and math. The elementary schools generally lag behind the high schools, with most earning 2- or 3-star ratings.

Key metrics reveal that the district serves a highly economically disadvantaged population (average 91.5% free/reduced lunch), yet several high schools achieve top-tier results. Graduation rates range from 84.8% at Yes Prep - West to 98% at Yes Prep - 5th Ward, while dropout rates are very low, averaging just 1%. U.S. History is the strongest subject district-wide, while middle school math (grades 6-8) is the most challenging, with proficiency often below 50%. Notably, spending per student does not directly correlate with success, as Yes Prep - Southwest achieves high performance with relatively low spending, while the alternative school, Yes Prep - Hobby, has the highest spending but not standout scores.