UPLIFT WISDOM SECONDARY

Charter School 425 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Uplift Pinnacle Secondary is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Dallas, Texas. As part of the Uplift Education network, the school serves students in grades 6–12 and is dedicated to preparing them for success in college and beyond. The curriculum is centered on the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and academic excellence, aiming to develop students into well-rounded, inquiry-based learners.

Beyond its academic focus, Uplift Pinnacle emphasizes character development and personal growth. The school fosters a supportive, community-oriented environment where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service. By combining a demanding college-preparatory curriculum with a strong support system, the school strives to bridge the achievement gap and provide students in the Dallas area with the tools and opportunities necessary to pursue higher education and meaningful careers.

425

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT WISDOM SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	290
Black	125
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
290 (68.2 %)
Black
125 (29.4 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UPLIFT EDUCATION
Phone:	(469)621-8500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 135

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 142