RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS

RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 294 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 21 teachers, RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 on Broadway Street in Houston, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school system that serves a predominantly Hispanic student population. Named after the prominent civil rights activist and former president of the National Council of La Raza, the school is deeply rooted in the mission of providing high-quality, culturally responsive education. It is designed to foster both academic excellence and leadership skills, aiming to empower students from underserved communities to achieve college readiness and career success.

Academically, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with bilingual education and community-focused initiatives. By maintaining a supportive environment that values cultural identity and parental involvement, RYSS seeks to bridge the achievement gap for its students. Beyond the classroom, the school is known for its commitment to holistic development, offering various extracurricular programs and community outreach efforts that encourage students to become active, informed citizens within the Houston area and beyond.

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.