YES PREP - WEST

west.yesprep.org

Charter School 990 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

YES Prep West, located on Harwin Drive in Houston, is part of the renowned YES Prep Public Schools network, a system of high-performing, tuition-free public charter schools serving students in underserved communities. The campus is dedicated to the organization’s core mission of increasing college access and success for students from low-income backgrounds. By maintaining a rigorous academic culture and a "college-bound" identity, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that its graduates are prepared to compete and excel at four-year universities.

The educational model at YES Prep West emphasizes a structured learning environment, extended school days, and a strong emphasis on character development and community values. Beyond core academics, the school provides extensive student support services, including tutoring, mentorship, and extracurricular opportunities, all designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By cultivating a high-expectations culture, YES Prep West strives to empower its students to become leaders in their communities and achieve long-term professional and academic success.

990

Total Students

60.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YES PREP - WEST
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	852
Black	81
Asian	32
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
852 (86.1%)
Black
81 (8.2%)
Asian
32 (3.2%)
White
15 (1.5%)
Two or More
7 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)967-8200
Website:	http://west.yesprep.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	915
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 7 164

Grade 8 166

Grade 9 153

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 96