As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: Uplift Summit Prep High School and Uplift Grand Prep High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the UPLIFT EDUCATION.
Uplift Summit Prep High School’s regular student population is 436 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Uplift Grand Prep High School is 385 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.4 students/teacher ratio.
Uplift Summit Prep High School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 84 in student achievement, 90 in school progress and 86 in closing performance gaps. It scored 89 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Uplift Grand Prep High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 87 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 90 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 86 |
| Overall | 89 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Uplift Summit Prep High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and with 25% student progress. Uplift Grand Prep High School’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Academic Growth.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Uplift Summit Prep High School. They make up for 58.03% of student population, followed by African Americans (28.90%), Whites or Caucasians (4.59%), Asians (4.13%), Two or More Races (3.90%) and Native Americans (0.46%).
At Uplift Grand Prep High School, Hispanics make up 88.05% of student population, followed by African Americans (6.75%), Whites or Caucasians (3.12%), Two or More Races (1.30%), Native Americans (0.52%) and Asians (0.26%).
Based on household incomes, the Uplift Summit Prep High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 76.15% compared to 80.26% at Uplift Grand Prep High School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Uplift Summit Prep High School has 131 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 30.05% of student population. Uplift Grand Prep High School has significantly more ELLs at 202 or about 52.47% of student population.
Uplift Summit Prep High School has no gifted and talented student, while 15.37% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 25.00% students. Uplift Grand Prep High School has no gifted and talented student, while 10.39% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 44.68% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 28.90% | 126 |
| Hispanic | 58.03% | 253 |
| White | 4.59% | 20 |
| Asian | 4.13% | 18 |
| Native American | 0.46% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.90% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 436 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 76.15% | 332 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 30.05% | 131 |
| Total Students | 100% | 436 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.75% | 26 |
| Hispanic | 88.05% | 339 |
| White | 3.12% | 12 |
| Asian | 0.26% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.52% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.30% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 385 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 80.26% | 309 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 52.47% | 202 |
| Total Students | 100% | 385 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 25.00% | 109 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 15.37% | 67 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.07% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 436 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 44.68% | 172 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 10.39% | 40 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.48% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 385 |
Uplift Summit Prep High School's 32 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 9 years. Uplift Grand Prep High School's 28 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 6.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Uplift Summit Prep High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Uplift Grand Prep High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Uplift Summit Prep High School employs 20 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Uplift Grand Prep High School employs 16 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs zero more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.23% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.46% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.62% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.38% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.00% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 3.47% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.82% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.24% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.26% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 29.86% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 63.69% | 21 |
| Male Teachers | 36.00% | 12 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.33% | 17 |
| Male Teachers | 41.67% | 12 |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | 0 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
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