YES PREP - EAST END

YES PREP - EAST END 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 952 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 55 teachers, YES PREP - EAST END has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 East End, located at 8329 Lawndale St. in Houston, is a high-performing public charter school serving students in grades 6–12. As part of the renowned YES Prep Public Schools network, the campus is mission-driven to increase college access and success for students in historically underserved communities. The school operates with a "college-ready" culture, emphasizing rigorous academics, personalized student support, and the cultivation of a strong, community-focused school identity.

The academic environment at East End is structured to prepare students for the challenges of higher education through a curriculum that prioritizes critical thinking and mastery of core subjects. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a robust extracurricular program and a disciplined, supportive social environment designed to keep students engaged and on track for graduation. By maintaining high expectations and providing consistent mentorship, YES Prep East End strives to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the tools necessary to compete in top-tier universities and succeed in their future professional careers.

For more information, contact YES PREP - EAST END at (713) 967-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8329 LAWNDALE ST
HOUSTON, TX 77012
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YES PREP - EAST END is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 952 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
952
Teachers:
55.15
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 952 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YES PREP - EAST END is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.0%
White
1.5%
Black or African American
1.1%
Two or more races
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.