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#392 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 5% in state

Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S

High School · Uplift Education · Dallas, TX

A charter high school in Dallas, TX where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3000 PEGASUS PARK DR STE 1100, Dallas, TX 75247

  • Math 77% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 91% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+33.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.7 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation63.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$11,748
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Students at Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency91%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$20,274

Median rent

$1,218/mo

College educated

10.2%

Homeownership

0%

Poverty rate

69%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75247; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
63.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·200 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ranchview H SEnrollment path unverified7.49–121.8 mi908Compare →
Jack E Singley AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.5 mi1,611Compare →
North Lake Early College H SEnrollment path unverified6.59–122.5 mi283Compare →
Cistercian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0private5–122.8 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Uplift Education

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#2 of 43
District spending per student
$11,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S is listed in UPLIFT EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S

Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Uplift Education, serving approximately 513 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S

What grades does Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S serve?

Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S?

Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S rank in TX?

Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S ranks #392 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S a charter school?

Yes, Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S a Title I school?

No, Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S?

27.3% of students at Uplift Education-north Hills Prep H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 75247)
833
Area median age
59.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75247; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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