UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Charter School 479 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Uplift Luna Secondary School, located in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas, is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Uplift Education network, the school operates under the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes academic rigor, global-mindedness, and critical thinking. The school is designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond by providing a challenging curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with inquiry-based learning.

Beyond its academic program, Uplift Luna is known for fostering a supportive and structured environment that prioritizes the holistic development of its students. The school actively encourages participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service, aiming to build leadership skills and personal character. By maintaining high expectations for all students—regardless of their background—Uplift Luna seeks to close the achievement gap and ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of higher education and their future careers.

479

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	360
Black	101
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
360 (75.2 %)
Black
101 (21.1 %)
Two or More
11 (2.3 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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:	(214)445-3300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 6 147

Grade 7 158

Grade 8 174