UPLIFT SUMMIT PREP H S

www.uplifteducation.org

Charter School 436 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Uplift Summit International High School is a public charter school located in Arlington, Texas, and is part of the Uplift Education network, the largest charter school system in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Its curriculum is centered on the rigorous IB Diploma Programme, which emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and a comprehensive approach to college preparation.

Beyond its academic focus, Uplift Summit is known for its college-preparatory culture, aimed at ensuring that graduates are equipped for success in higher education. The school prioritizes a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement, often fostering a close-knit campus feel despite being part of a larger network. By combining a demanding academic structure with dedicated college counseling services, the school strives to provide equitable opportunities for students to excel and transition successfully into university programs.

436

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT SUMMIT PREP H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	253
Black	126
Asian	18
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Hispanic
253 (58.0%)
Black
126 (28.9%)
White
20 (4.6%)
Asian
18 (4.1%)
Two or More
17 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UPLIFT EDUCATION
Phone:	(817)287-5121
Website:	http://www.uplifteducation.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 9 143

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 83