Yes Prep - North Central | Houston, TX (For STEM)

About Yes Prep - North Central

YES Prep - North Central is one of the best schools in Houston, Texas, and is part of the YES Prep Public Schools Inc. network. This public charter school serves students in grades 6 through 12. It has about 1,000 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18:1. It has a 98% participation rate in the Advanced Placement program, which is one of the most respected schools for academic rigor. This prepares students for college. The campus is home to a wide range of people, with 99% of students being minorities and 90% of students being from low-income families. The proficiency data shows that students are doing very well: 79% of them passed Math and 63% passed Reading. Students also take the SAT and ACT, which are tests that help them get into college. YES Prep - North Central is one of the best schools because it is always focused on getting students ready for college and has been successful in creating a supportive, high-achieving environment, and it is one of the the best high school in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 79%

Reading 63%

State average proficiency is 79% in Math and 63% in Reading.

60

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

999

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.2%

Asian 0.2%

Hispanic 95.7%

Black 1.9%

Two+ Races 0.3%

Native Am. 0.7%

White

1.2%

Asian

0.2%

Hispanic

95.7%

Black

1.9%

Two+ Races

0.3%

Native Am.

0.7%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 999

47.95%

479 Female

52.05%

520 Male

Student Population

999 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

499 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Yes Prep - North Central Contact Information

Address

13703 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77039

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Phone

(713) 967-8800

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Website

http://northcentral.yesprep.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

YES Prep North Central Secondary is celebrating the release of its 2025 Neighborhood Impact Report, which shows that 98% of its students graduated and were ready for college. As seniors make their final plans for after high school, the campus is getting ready for its graduation ceremony on May 30, 2026. The district-wide "Power of YES" program is also helping students by paying for new buildings and more technology access. This will make sure that students have a smooth educational path from elementary school to graduation.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q2. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q3. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Yes Prep - North Central helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q4. How does Yes Prep - North Central get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Yes Prep - North Central lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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