Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Uplift Education’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. The network aims to inspire a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service, fostering an environment where students learn to think critically, ask questions, and grow into confident, 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 "How the world works" and "Sharing the planet," covering language, social studies, mathematics, science, arts, and physical education. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–10 bridges foundational learning with high school requirements, adding subjects like design and language acquisition. The Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12 offers college-level coursework, including the DP Core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service), preparing students for higher education and career success. Several campuses also offer dual language programs.

Since its first graduating class in 2002, 100% of Uplift Education graduates have been accepted to college. The network reports an 85% college matriculation rate, with 75% of students being first-generation college attendees. Students earning an IB Diploma benefit from guaranteed college credit at Texas public universities and demonstrate a 79% college graduation rate.

The network prioritizes student well-being through comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) programs, which include daily character-building lessons and frequent surveys to identify emotional needs. Every campus is staffed with licensed behavioral counselors to provide support. Additionally, schools offer specialized services such as intervention specialists and special education support to meet the unique needs of individual scholars.

Uplift Education operates a free, public application process for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Interested families can apply online by creating an account, with the process designed to be simple and no-obligation. The network provides support through specialized Application Advisors, and families may schedule tours or calls to learn more about the enrollment process.

The school provides academic calendars for the current and upcoming school years, available in both English and Spanish. These documents outline the schedule for the school year, including designated breaks and non-business days.

Uplift Education operates 20 campuses across six cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Arlington, Grand Prairie, and DeSoto. Each campus is designed with safety in mind, featuring gated and fenced grounds, locked lobbies with electronic access, security cameras, and locked exterior and classroom doors. Facilities are supported by on-campus police officers and include dedicated spaces for primary, middle, and high school instruction.

Campuses offer a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities designed to help students explore interests, build social skills, and discover potential career paths. While offerings vary by campus and student interest, examples include theatre, gardening, fishing, cheerleading, art, golf, yoga, and chess. Additionally, students participate in a network-wide IB Showcase to present top year-end projects.