YES PREP - BRAYS OAKS

braysoaks.yesprep.org

Charter School 1,051 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

YES Prep Brays Oaks is a public charter school located in the Brays Oaks area of Houston, Texas, serving students in grades 6–12. As part of the highly regarded YES Prep Public Schools network, the campus is mission-driven to increase college access and success for students from historically underserved communities. The school maintains a rigorous academic environment characterized by a college-preparatory curriculum, structured discipline, and a strong emphasis on preparing students to navigate the challenges of higher education and professional life.

The school is well-known for its "no excuses" philosophy and high expectations, aiming to close the achievement gap through intensive instruction and supportive mentorship. Beyond core academics, YES Prep Brays Oaks offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to foster leadership and personal growth. By creating a college-going culture—often evidenced by high graduation and college acceptance rates—the school serves as a vital educational hub for Houston families seeking a focused, alternative pathway to traditional neighborhood schools.

1,051

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YES PREP - BRAYS OAKS
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	962
Black	64
Asian	8
Two or More	2
American Indian	4

Hispanic
962 (91.5%)
Black
64 (6.1%)
White
11 (1.0%)
Asian
8 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.2%)

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:	YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
Phone:	(713)967-8400
Website:	http://braysoaks.yesprep.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	986
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 161

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 163

Grade 9 159

Grade 10 150

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 131