North Hills Preparatory

The network’s mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower students to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace. It aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning, achievement, and service, fostering an environment of stability, belonging, and safety. The educational approach emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and the development of independent, caring leaders.

Uplift Education utilizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum across all grade levels. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades K-5 focuses on interdisciplinary themes like social studies, mathematics, science, and the arts. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6-10 bridges foundational learning with advanced study, while the Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12 offers college-level coursework, including the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. The network also provides a dedicated Road to College & Career program that includes career exposure, college field trips, and alumni support.

Uplift Education has achieved a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduates since 2002. Alumni demonstrate strong post-secondary success, with an 85% college matriculation rate and a 79% college graduation rate. Graduates often benefit from guaranteed college credit through the IB Diploma Programme and higher average salaries compared to state averages.

The network prioritizes social and emotional learning (SEL) through daily lessons designed to build character, empathy, and positive relationships. Each campus is staffed with licensed behavioral counselors to support student well-being. Additionally, schools provide intervention specialists and special education services to meet diverse learning needs.

Uplift Education operates a free, public charter school network with an open application process. Interested families can apply online by creating an account, with the network utilizing a lottery system for enrollment. Prospective families are encouraged to schedule tours or contact an enrollment specialist for assistance.

The school network provides academic calendars for the current and upcoming school years, available in both English and Spanish. These calendars outline the instructional year and designated non-business days, such as the 10-day winter break.

Campuses are designed with a focus on safety, featuring gated and fenced perimeters, locked lobbies with electronic access, security cameras, and locked exterior and classroom doors. Each site is supported by on-campus police officers. Facilities include classrooms, cafeterias, and administrative offices, with some campuses situated on historic grounds, such as the former equestrian center at the North Hills location.

Campuses offer a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities that vary by year based on student interest, including robotics, debate, Model UN, and various student associations. Middle and high school students may participate in competitive sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, track, cross country, tennis, and golf. Additionally, students engage in annual events like fall festivals and international fairs.