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#5598 of 8,552 schools in TX
Yes Prep - Southside
High School · YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
5515 S LOOP E STE A, Houston, TX 77033
Enrollment
914
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
914
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#5,598 of 8,552
In Houston
#405 of 723
public schools
In district
#17 of 21
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
Academic growth
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Yes Prep - Southside
High School in Houston · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Yes Prep - Southside
Yes Prep - Southside is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC. Yes Prep - Southside serves approximately 914 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Yes Prep - Southside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,598 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Yes Prep - Southside show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Yes Prep - Southside is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
36% of students at Yes Prep - Southside were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Yes Prep - Southside — Students at Yes Prep - Southside score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.
How Yes Prep - Southside Compares
See how Yes Prep - Southside performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5515 S LOOP E STE A, Houston, TX 77033
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yes Prep - Southside may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BROOKLINE EL (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THOMPSON EL (rated 8.5/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JONES FUTURES ACADEMY (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHSIDE EL Houston | 0.0 mi | 4.8 |
| KELSO EL Houston | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| HARTSFIELD EL Houston | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| KIPP PEACE EL Houston | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| KIPP LIBERATION COLLEGE PREPARATORY Houston | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| JONES FUTURES ACADEMY Houston | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL Houston | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| PECK EL Houston | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| ALCOTT EL Houston | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| BROOKLINE EL Houston | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| BASTIAN EL Houston | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| FOSTER EL Houston | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| CULLEN MIDDLE Houston | 1.7 mi | 3.4 |
| MADING EL Houston | 2.1 mi | 3.4 |
| GREGG EL Houston | 2.0 mi | 6.9 |
| THOMPSON EL Houston | 2.0 mi | 8.5 |
| SEGUIN EL Houston | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED LEARNING Houston | 2.1 mi | 6.7 |
| THE LAWSON ACADEMY Houston | 2.1 mi | 4.6 |
| ATTUCKS MIDDLE Houston | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$37,081
Median Home Value
$98,300
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
Population
28,079
College Educated
9.1%
Homeownership
59.1%
Avg Commute
28.2 min
Poverty Rate
34%
Median Age
33.3
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| BIG SPRING H S Big Spring, TX | 5.5 |
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| IDEA MONTOPOLIS COLLEGE PREPARATORY Austin, TX | 5.5 |
| NAVASOTA H S Navasota, TX | 5.5 |
| VENUS H S Venus, TX | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yes Prep - Southside
What grades does Yes Prep - Southside serve?
Yes Prep - Southside serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Southside?
Yes Prep - Southside has an enrollment of approximately 914 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yes Prep - Southside?
The student-teacher ratio at Yes Prep - Southside is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yes Prep - Southside rank in TX?
Yes Prep - Southside ranks #5,598 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Yes Prep - Southside's MySchoolScout rating?
Yes Prep - Southside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 - Southside?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yes Prep - Southside has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Yes Prep - Southside a charter school?
Yes, Yes Prep - Southside is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yes Prep - Southside a Title I school?
No, Yes Prep - Southside is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yes Prep - Southside?
94.2% of students at Yes Prep - Southside qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 914
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (713) 924-5500
Resources & Links
District
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC- District Enrollment
- 17,622
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,353
- District Rank
- #17 of 21
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