YES PREP - WHITE OAK
YES PREP - WHITE OAK is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 668 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 10th 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 40 teachers, YES PREP - WHITE OAK has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 White Oak is a high-performing public charter school located in the Acres Homes area of Houston, Texas. As part of the broader YES Prep network, the campus is dedicated to increasing college access and success for students in historically underserved communities. The school operates with a "college-ready" mission, emphasizing rigorous academic preparation, character development, and a supportive culture designed to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for success in four-year universities.
The White Oak campus serves students across secondary grade levels and is known for its structured environment and high expectations for student achievement. By focusing on a college-preparatory curriculum, the school aims to bridge the educational opportunity gap through intensive instruction, longer school days, and a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement. As a tuition-free public charter school, YES Prep White Oak remains a key educational option for families in the Houston Independent School District seeking a focused, performance-driven alternative to traditional neighborhood schools.
For more information, contact YES PREP - WHITE OAK 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 77091
(713) 967-9000
http://www.yesprep.org
YES PREP - WHITE OAK is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 668 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
- Total Students:
- 668
- Teachers:
- 40.62
- 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 668 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YES PREP - WHITE OAK is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.4%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- White
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.