YES PREP - GULFTON

YES PREP - GULFTON 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 1,080 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 62 teachers, YES PREP - GULFTON 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 Gulfton, located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6–12. As part of the wider YES Prep Public Schools network, the campus is mission-driven to provide high-quality, college-preparatory education to historically underserved communities. The school is known for its rigorous academic culture, which emphasizes preparing students not only for high school graduation but for long-term success in four-year universities.

The campus culture at YES Prep Gulfton is characterized by high expectations, structured disciplinary environments, and a focus on building strong relationships between students and staff. In addition to a core curriculum that stresses literacy and mathematics, the school provides various extracurricular activities and social-emotional support systems. By maintaining a tuition-free model and a “college-bound” philosophy, YES Prep Gulfton aims to close the achievement gap and empower its students to become leaders in their local and global communities.

For more information, contact YES PREP - GULFTON at (713) 967-9800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.