Now Accepting Applications!
Student applications for the 2026-2027 school year are open. Take the first step toward an excellent education and a brighter future — apply today!
A B-Rated District on the Rise
We are proud to share that YES Prep Public Schools made significant gains in the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) accountability ratings for the 2024–25 school year.
Southwest Weekly Family Notes
Please visit our YP Southwest page on Fridays for our most up-to-date happenings at our Southwest Campus.
A Charter Education
At YES Prep Southwest we believe strong culture and community are essential to student achievement. We create systems, structures, and routines, to create school-wide consistency, creativity and achievement for students and staff. It is critical that we create a high-quality culture, so students develop the character and academic skills needed to graduate from college prepared to lead.
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Who We Are
90%
First Generation College Students
97%
African American and Hispanic
85%
Economically Disadvantaged
90%
Graduation Rate
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