YES PREP - NORTH CENTRAL
YES PREP - NORTH CENTRAL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 975 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 59 teachers, YES PREP - NORTH CENTRAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
YES Prep North Central is a public charter school located in Houston, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the highly regarded YES Prep Public Schools network, the campus is mission-driven to increase college graduation rates for students from underserved communities. The school operates with a rigorous academic focus, aiming to ensure that every student is not only prepared for college-level coursework but is also equipped with the critical thinking and leadership skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.
The school is known for fostering a structured, college-going culture that emphasizes high expectations, small class sizes, and strong teacher-student relationships. Students at North Central benefit from a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional learning, as well as access to various extracurricular activities and athletics. By prioritizing long-term student support and community involvement, YES Prep North Central strives to bridge the educational opportunity gap and empower its students to become leaders in their future professional fields.
For more information, contact YES PREP - NORTH CENTRAL at (281) 227-2044 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77039
(281) 227-2044
http://www.yesprep.org
YES PREP - NORTH CENTRAL is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 975 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
- Total Students:
- 975
- Teachers:
- 59.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 975 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YES PREP - NORTH CENTRAL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- White
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.