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Yes Prep - West

10535 HARWIN DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77036

Ranked 1124 of 2317 in Texas

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About Yes Prep - West

YES Prep - West is a top school in the YES Prep Public Schools Inc. network. It is in Houston, Texas. This public charter school is for students in grades 6 through 12. It has about 1,000 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18:1. It is one of the best schools for getting ready for college because all of its students take Advanced Placement courses and tests. The campus is home to a wide range of people, with 96% of students being minorities and 93% of students being low-income. The school also helps students take college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. According to performance data, 56% of students are proficient in reading and 39% in math. YES Prep - West is one of the best schools because it is committed to making sure that all students have equal access to higher education and because it does a great job of helping all of its students get there, and it is one of the the best high school in Texas.

Yes Prep - West Contact Information

Address

10535 HARWIN DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77036

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Phone

(713) 967-8200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 56% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
31
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1000
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1124 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Yes Prep - West

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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.

Student Demographics

White 3.9%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic 83.2%
Black 7.4%
Two+ Races 0.8%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
3.9%
Asian
4.5%
Hispanic
83.2%
Black
7.4%
Two+ Races
0.8%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1000
49%
490 Female
51%
510 Male

Student Population

1000 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

333 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

YES Prep West Secondary is going to have a bigger impact in West Houston when its new elementary feeder campus opens in August 2026. It will have special science labs and music rooms. Recently, the campus held a successful Community Resource Fair where more than 20 student volunteers worked with local groups like the Houston Food Bank to help families in the area. Students are also taking part in intensive AP Summit sessions and spring tutorials right now to boost their academic confidence and skills before the end-of-year tests.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to be a leader at Yes Prep - West?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q2. How does Yes Prep - West help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Yes Prep - West helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Yes Prep - West encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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