Serving 1,045 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Gulfton ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yes Prep - Gulfton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yes Prep - Gulfton's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,045 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Motto
YES Prep ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools empowers all Houston students to succeed in college and to pursue lives of opportunity.
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Gulfton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - Gulfton is 0.17, 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
#4593 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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 - Gulfton's ranking?
Yes Prep - Gulfton is ranked #4593 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yes Prep - Gulfton often compared to?
Yes Prep - Gulftonis often viewed alongside schools like Yes Prep - West, Pin Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - Gulfton?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - Gulfton is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Gulfton?
1,045 students attend Yes Prep - Gulfton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Yes Prep - Gulfton students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Gulfton?
Yes Prep - Gulfton has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Gulfton offer ?
Yes Prep - Gulfton offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Gulfton part of?
Yes Prep - Gulfton is part of Yes Prep ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Gulfton located?
Yes Prep - Gulfton is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Sharpstown.
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