UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY
UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the UPLIFT EDUCATION school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 348 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 26 teachers, UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter school located in Grand Prairie, Texas. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is part of the Uplift Education network, which is the largest charter school system in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The campus is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes preparing students for success in higher education, often utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework to foster critical thinking, global awareness, and academic excellence.
The school places a strong focus on a holistic educational approach, balancing challenging coursework with personal development and social-emotional support. By maintaining a culture of high expectations, UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in its community, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills and habits necessary for college completion. In addition to their core curriculum, students have access to various extracurricular activities and athletics, helping to create a well-rounded school experience that promotes both character building and community engagement.
For more information, contact UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY at (972) 854-0600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050
(972) 854-0600
UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY is a public Title I Charter school in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 348 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- UPLIFT EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 348
- Teachers:
- 26.11
- 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 348 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 83.3%
- Black or African American
- 11.8%
- White
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- 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.