Yes Prep - Northside

YES PREP - NORTHSIDE serves 948 students in grades 6 through 12 as a charter high school in Houston's Harris County. With 61 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 to 1, providing reasonable class sizes for individualized attention. The school currently ranks #5466 out of 8598 schools statewide, placing it in the 36th percentile with room for academic growth.

As part of the YES PREP network, the school focuses on preparing students for college and career success, particularly important given that only 8% of residents in the surrounding area hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Located on Jensen Drive, YES PREP - Northside serves a community where the median household income is $33,452 and nearly one-third of families face economic challenges. The school's charter status allows for innovative approaches to education, which can be especially valuable in supporting students who may be the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The surrounding 77026 ZIP code has a population of 20,732, with median home values around $91,200, reflecting an affordable but economically challenged neighborhood. YES PREP - Northside operates in Houston's urban landscape, providing educational opportunities in a community that could benefit significantly from increased access to quality secondary education.

Yes Prep - Northside is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.