- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Heights Preparatory H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480003013058Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #41 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Heights Preparatory H S ranks #41 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003013058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 480003013058 · Dallas, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
497 enr · 13.8:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uplift Heights
Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri
944 students
- Uplift Ascend
Uplift Ascend
864 students
- Uplift Educati
Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory
727 students
- Uplift Luna Pr
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri
719 students
- Uplift Hampton
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri
712 students
- This school
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S
497 students
What this shows Uplift Heights Preparatory H S reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Heights Preparatory H S compares
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
African American 11.5%
Asian 2.0%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Uplift Heights Preparatory H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Uplift Education reports $11,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uplift Heights Preparatory H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Ascend | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uplift Heights Preparatory H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Heights Preparatory H S
How many students attend Uplift Heights Preparatory H S?
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S has 497 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Heights Preparatory H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Heights Preparatory H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uplift Heights Preparatory H S?
81.4% of students at Uplift Heights Preparatory H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Heights Preparatory H S?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Heights Preparatory H S is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Heights Preparatory H S?
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Uplift Heights Preparatory H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Heights Preparatory H S ranks #41 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Uplift Education?
Besides Uplift Heights Preparatory H S, Uplift Education also operates Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students), Uplift Ascend (864 students), and Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory (727 students). See the Uplift Education district page for the complete list.