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 Atlas 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 Atlas Prep High School’s regular student population is 503 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 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 Atlas 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 87 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 89 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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 | 87 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 89 |
| Overall | 88 |
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 Atlas Prep High School's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Uplift Grand Prep High School’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Academic Growth.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Uplift Atlas Prep High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 90.66% of student population, followed by African Americans (7.75%), Whites or Caucasians (0.80%), Two or More Races (0.40%) and Asians (0.20%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
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, Uplift Atlas Prep High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 84.89% 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 Atlas Prep High School has 190 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 37.77% of student population. Uplift Grand Prep High School has slightly more ELLs at 202 or about 52.47% of student population.
Uplift Atlas Prep High School has no gifted and talented student, while 11.13% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 34.19% 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 | 7.75% | 39 |
| Hispanic | 90.66% | 456 |
| White | 0.80% | 4 |
| Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.40% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 503 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 84.89% | 427 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 37.77% | 190 |
| Total Students | 100% | 503 |
| 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 | 34.19% | 172 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 11.13% | 56 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.98% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 503 |
| 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 Atlas Prep High School's 33 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 8.2 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 Atlas Prep High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 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 Atlas Prep High School employs 21 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs three staff members in the school administration department and three 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 2.98% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.76% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.64% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.71% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.90% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| 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 | 36.31% | 12 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| 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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