Serving 200 students in grades 9-10, Heights Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)73%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Uplift Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Heights Preparatory?
200 students attend Heights Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Heights Preparatory students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights Preparatory?
Heights Preparatory has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heights Preparatory offer ?
Heights Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Heights Preparatory part of?
Heights Preparatory is part of Uplift Education School District.
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