UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY

Charter School 500 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

500

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	422
Black	47
Asian	11
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
422 (84.4 %)
Black
47 (9.4 %)
White
13 (2.6 %)
Asian
11 (2.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
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:	(972)854-0600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 164

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 157