RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS

RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 325 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS (RYSS), located at 2950 Broadway St. in Houston, Texas, is a prominent open-enrollment public charter school system. Established in 1996, the school was founded with a mission to serve primarily Hispanic and underserved communities, aiming to bridge the educational achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. The institution is named in honor of Raul Yzaguirre, a celebrated civil rights activist and former president of the National Council of La Raza, reflecting the school’s deep commitment to cultural pride, community advocacy, and academic excellence.

The campus functions as a tight-knit educational community that emphasizes not only traditional academic subjects like STEM and the humanities but also the integration of students' cultural heritage into their learning experience. By fostering a bilingual and bicultural environment, the school seeks to empower its students to become leaders who can navigate global challenges while remaining connected to their local roots. Through its structured academic programs and supportive extracurricular offerings, the RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS focuses on ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped for the demands of higher education and long-term professional success.

For more information, contact RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS at (713) 640-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.