Serving 1,000 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - West 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 1,000 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yes Prep - West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yes Prep - West's student population of 1,000 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,000 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Yes Prep - West 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 - West is 0.31, 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
#4862 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 - West's ranking?
Yes Prep - West is ranked #4862 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yes Prep - West often compared to?
Yes Prep - Westis often viewed alongside schools like Yes Prep - Gulfton, Pin Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - West?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - West is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - West?
1,000 students attend Yes Prep - West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Yes Prep - West students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - West?
Yes Prep - West has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - West offer ?
Yes Prep - West offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - West part of?
Yes Prep - West is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - West located?
Yes Prep - West is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Chinatown.
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