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#5432 of 8,552 schools in TX
Yes Prep - Northside
High School · Yes Prep Public Schools Inc · Houston, TX
A charter high school in Houston, TX where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5215 JENSEN DR, Houston, TX 77026
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Yes Prep - Northside score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yes Prep - Northside 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$34,835
Median home value
$104,800
Median rent
$962/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans Can Academy - Houston NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Northside H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,141 | Compare → |
| Kashmere H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young MenEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 302 | 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.
Yes Prep Public Schools Inc
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #15 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 - Northside is listed in YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yes Prep - Northside
Yes Prep - Northside is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc, serving approximately 948 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,432 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yes Prep - Northside
What grades does Yes Prep - Northside serve?
Yes Prep - Northside serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Northside?
Yes Prep - Northside has an enrollment of approximately 948 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yes Prep - Northside?
The student-teacher ratio at Yes Prep - Northside is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yes Prep - Northside rank in TX?
Yes Prep - Northside ranks #5,432 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Yes Prep - Northside's MySchoolScout rating?
Yes Prep - Northside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 - Northside?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yes Prep - Northside has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Yes Prep - Northside a charter school?
Yes, Yes Prep - Northside is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yes Prep - Northside a Title I school?
No, Yes Prep - Northside is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yes Prep - Northside?
94.3% of students at Yes Prep - Northside 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
- 948
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (713) 924-0400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77026)
- 20,536
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 77026; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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