Summary:
In zip code 77026 (Houston, TX), there is one high school, Yes Prep - Northside, a charter school serving grades 6 through 12 with 948 students that has shown a remarkable upward trajectory in its state ranking.
Yes Prep - Northside has achieved a standout 4-star rating (71st percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year, a dramatic leap from its 2-star rating just two years prior. This improvement is reflected in its strong academic performance, where it significantly outperforms state averages in key high school End-of-Course exams, including U.S. History (88.79% vs. 70.17%), English II Reading (70.73% vs. 59.88%), and Algebra I (64.32% vs. 54.03%). The school also boasts a high graduation rate of 94.3% and a very low dropout rate of 0.7%, indicating strong student support. Notably, this success occurs despite serving a student body where over 93% are economically disadvantaged, highlighting effective resource allocation and targeted instruction.
While the high school program excels, the school shows a "middle school dip," with 8th-grade Social Studies (22.78%) and 6th-grade Reading (46.71%) falling below state averages. This suggests a focus area for strengthening foundational skills. The school is part of the Yes Prep Public Schools Inc district, and while it often trails the district in middle school subjects, it outperforms the district in high school areas like U.S. History and Algebra I. The year-over-year volatility in some test scores, such as Algebra I jumping from 36.43% to 64.32%, suggests that sustained monitoring will be key to confirming this positive trend.
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