UPLIFT GRAND PREP H S

www.uplifteducation.org

Charter School 385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Uplift Grand High School, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter school serving students in grades 9–12. As part of the Uplift Education network—the largest charter school system in North Texas—the school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. This framework focuses on fostering critical thinking, global awareness, and academic excellence, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the demands of higher education.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, offering a supportive environment that encourages community involvement and personal growth. By integrating a college-going culture with dedicated academic counseling and extracurricular opportunities, Uplift Grand High School aims to equip its graduates with the skills and mindset necessary to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

385

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT GRAND PREP H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	339
Black	26
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
339 (88.1%)
Black
26 (6.8%)
White
12 (3.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	(972)854-0600
Website:	http://www.uplifteducation.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 139

Grade 10 95

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 69