YES PREP - 5TH WARD

YES PREP - 5TH WARD 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 895 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 - 5TH WARD 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.

YES Prep – 5th Ward is a public charter school located in the historic 5th Ward of Houston, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the highly regarded YES Prep Public Schools network, the campus is dedicated to the mission of increasing college graduation rates for students from underserved communities. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, a culture of high expectations, and a "college-bound" mindset, ensuring that students are not only prepared for graduation but are also equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

Beyond academics, YES Prep – 5th Ward focuses heavily on character development and community engagement. The school provides a structured, supportive environment that fosters leadership and civic responsibility, often utilizing its central location to connect students with opportunities within the Houston area. By maintaining small class sizes and personalized support systems, the school works to eliminate systemic barriers to education, striving to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to a high-quality, transformative educational experience.

For more information, contact YES PREP - 5TH WARD at (713) 924-0602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1305 BENSON ST
HOUSTON, TX 77020
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YES PREP - 5TH WARD is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 895 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:
895
Teachers:
62.5
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 895 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YES PREP - 5TH WARD is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.3%
Black or African American
5.1%
White
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.