Serving 875 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Southeast ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yes Prep - Southeast ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yes Prep - Southeast's student population of 875 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Wizards
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
875 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Southeast ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - Southeast is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4611 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes Prep - Southeast's ranking?
Yes Prep - Southeast is ranked #4611 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - Southeast?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - Southeast is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Southeast?
875 students attend Yes Prep - Southeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Yes Prep - Southeast students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Southeast?
Yes Prep - Southeast has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Southeast offer ?
Yes Prep - Southeast offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Southeast part of?
Yes Prep - Southeast is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Southeast located?
Yes Prep - Southeast is located in the South Belt And Ellington neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in South Belt And Ellington.
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