YES PREP - WEST

YES PREP - WEST 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 864 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 49 teachers, YES PREP - WEST 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 West, located on Harwin Drive in Houston, is part of the renowned YES Prep Public Schools network, a system of high-performing, tuition-free public charter schools serving students in underserved communities. The campus is dedicated to the organization’s core mission of increasing college access and success for students from low-income backgrounds. By maintaining a rigorous academic culture and a "college-bound" identity, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that its graduates are prepared to compete and excel at four-year universities.

The educational model at YES Prep West emphasizes a structured learning environment, extended school days, and a strong emphasis on character development and community values. Beyond core academics, the school provides extensive student support services, including tutoring, mentorship, and extracurricular opportunities, all designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By cultivating a high-expectations culture, YES Prep West strives to empower its students to become leaders in their communities and achieve long-term professional and academic success.

For more information, contact YES PREP - WEST at (713) 967-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10535 HARWIN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77036
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YES PREP - WEST is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 864 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:
864
Teachers:
49.36
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 864 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YES PREP - WEST is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.9%
Black or African American
10.5%
Asian
5.8%
White
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.