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#4965 of 8,552 schools in TX
Yes Prep - Gulfton
High School · Yes Prep Public Schools Inc · Houston, TX
A charter high school in Houston, TX where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6565 DE MOSS DR, Houston, TX 77074
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Yes Prep - Gulfton score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yes Prep - Gulfton 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 Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$47,408
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$1,066/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
32.6%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S - Houston (sharpstown)Charter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Long AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Kipp Connect PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| The Saint Constantine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Yes Prep Public Schools Inc
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #11 of 21
- District spending per student
- $13,353NCES 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.
Yes Prep - Gulfton is listed in YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yes Prep - Gulfton
Yes Prep - Gulfton is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc, serving approximately 1,045 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,965 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yes Prep - Gulfton
What grades does Yes Prep - Gulfton serve?
Yes Prep - Gulfton serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Gulfton?
Yes Prep - Gulfton has an enrollment of approximately 1,045 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yes Prep - Gulfton?
The student-teacher ratio at Yes Prep - Gulfton is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yes Prep - Gulfton rank in TX?
Yes Prep - Gulfton ranks #4,965 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Yes Prep - Gulfton's MySchoolScout rating?
Yes Prep - Gulfton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Yes Prep - Gulfton?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yes Prep - Gulfton has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Yes Prep - Gulfton a charter school?
Yes, Yes Prep - Gulfton is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yes Prep - Gulfton a Title I school?
No, Yes Prep - Gulfton is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yes Prep - Gulfton?
96.3% of students at Yes Prep - Gulfton 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (713) 967-9800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77074)
- 37,467
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
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 77074; 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
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