YES PREP NORTH FOREST
YES PREP NORTH FOREST 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 903 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 46 teachers, YES PREP NORTH FOREST has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 FOREST is a public charter school located in the North Forest area of Houston, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the highly regarded YES Prep Public Schools network, the campus is committed to its mission of increasing college access and success for students from historically underserved communities. The school operates on a college-preparatory model, emphasizing rigorous academic standards, character development, and a culture of high expectations designed to prepare students for the demands of higher education and professional life.
The educational environment at North Forest is structured to provide holistic support, focusing not only on core academics but also on social-emotional growth and extracurricular engagement. By fostering a strong sense of community and prioritizing "college-ready" benchmarks, the school seeks to bridge the achievement gap for its local student population. Through its dedicated faculty and structured curriculum, YES PREP NORTH FOREST aims to empower its graduates to become leaders in their communities and successful participants in a global society.
For more information, contact YES PREP NORTH FOREST at (713) 967-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77050
(713) 967-9000
YES PREP NORTH FOREST is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 903 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
- Total Students:
- 903
- Teachers:
- 46.78
- 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 903 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YES PREP NORTH FOREST is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.1%
- Black or African American
- 19.2%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.