YES PREP - WEST

west.yesprep.org

Charter School 997 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

997

Total Students

58.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YES PREP - WEST
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	833
Black	75
Asian	37
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
833 (83.6 %)
Black
75 (7.5 %)
White
40 (4.0 %)
Asian
37 (3.7 %)
Two or More
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
Phone:	(713)967-8200
Website:	http://west.yesprep.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	997
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	915
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 158

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 164

Grade 9 185

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 103