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YES Prep - 5th Ward

YES Prep Public Schools Inc · Harris County · 1305 BENSON ST, Houston, TX 77020

(713)924-0600

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5/10
#310
Rank 310 out of 592
English Language Arts5/10 · #316 · 48th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #231 · 61st percentile
Science3/10 · #433 · 24th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

YES Prep 5th Ward sits in one of Houston's most historically significant neighborhoods, a community with deep roots that's seen growing investment and revitalization in recent years. The school draws families who are drawn to the YES Prep network's college-preparatory mission and its strong emphasis on getting students to and through higher education — math scores in particular stand out as a real strength. It's a solid option for parents in the 5th Ward and surrounding east Houston areas who want a structured, goal-oriented environment with the backing of one of the city's most established charter networks.

Student Demographics

736 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
692 (94%)
African American
38 (5%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners449 (61%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged698 (95%)
Students with Disabilities75 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

940
Enrollment
60.4
Teachers (FTE)
15.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6.3
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

98%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
23.8%
AP Participation
of students
224
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #33 · 96th percentile

215 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found