Yes Prep North Central

Schools That Work

Yes Prep North Central

Charter, Suburban

Grades 6-12

Houston, TX

OUTCOMES

Project learning, integrated studies, and comprehensive assessment support the school’s drive to achieve high academic standards. YES Prep considers critical thinking is a key skill for college readiness, and every person there is working towards getting every student into college.

YES Prep North Central is ranked 4th within Texas.

The Advanced Placement participation rate at YES Prep North Central is 100%.

9-12 High School
Extended-Day Learning = Quality Time for Students
Houston's charter school, YES Prep North Central, uses extra hours to prepare kids for college.
Grace Rubenstein
College Readiness
10 Takeaway Tips for a College-Bound School Culture
Bold ideas from YES Prep North Central, a successful Houston charter school.
Grace Rubenstein
College Readiness
On a Mission to Send Every Student to College
Enroll students from working-class homes in a school with extraordinary teachers and administrators. Give them all a mission that will transform their lives. Then discover the astonishing success of Houston's Yes Prep North Central.
Grace Rubenstein
Assessment
Resources and Lesson Plans for a College-bound Culture
The school shares details about administration, school culture, professional development, and curriculum -- materials that you may adapt for your class or school.
Edutopia
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
YES Prep’s Blueprint for Success
YES Prep North Central, serving grades 6-12 in Houston, does whatever it takes to prepare students for college success.
Professional Learning
Mark DiBella on How to Lead a Change
YES Prep's school director discusses how to create a positive environment for everyone in the school community.
Assessment
Academic Rigor that Prepares Students for College
Project learning, integrated studies, and comprehensive assessment support a drive to achieve high academic standards.
Parent Partnership
Cultivating Parent Engagement
A focus on family involvement is one reason for student success in the rigorous college-prep environment at YES Prep North Central in Houston, Texas.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
How YES Prep Prepares Students for College and Beyond
A focus on college preparation for all students helps get them to four-year schools.
Assessment
YES Prep Makes Learning Relevant
Ninth-grade English teacher Rachael Arthur makes Shakespeare come to life for her students.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
YES Prep Cultivates a Culture of Achievement
A supportive and caring environment underpins a strict discipline program.

Schools That Work

Yes Prep North Central

OUTCOMES

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Extended-Day Learning = Quality Time for Students