Serving 517 students in grades 9-12, Uplift Luna Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Uplift Luna Preparatory High School's student population of 517 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Uplift Luna Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uplift Luna Preparatory High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6673 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Uplift Luna Preparatory High School is ranked #6673 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uplift Luna Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Uplift Luna Preparatory High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Uplift Luna Preparatory High School?
517 students attend Uplift Luna Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Uplift Luna Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Luna Preparatory High School?
Uplift Luna Preparatory High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uplift Luna Preparatory High School offer ?
Uplift Luna Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Uplift Luna Preparatory High School part of?
Uplift Luna Preparatory High School is part of Uplift Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Uplift Luna Preparatory High School located?
Uplift Luna Preparatory High School is located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Old East Dallas.
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