Uplift Hampton Preparatory

The mission of Uplift Education 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 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) framework for all students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades K-5 focuses on interdisciplinary themes such as "Sharing the Planet" and "How the World Works," covering language, math, science, social studies, arts, and physical education. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6-10 bridges foundational learning with the Diploma Programme, adding subjects like design and language acquisition. The Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12 offers college-level coursework, including Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).

Uplift Education has achieved a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduates since 2002. The network reports an 85% college matriculation rate, with 75% of students being first-generation college attendees. Students earning an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma are eligible for 24 hours of guaranteed college credit at Texas public universities and demonstrate a 79% college graduation rate.

Uplift provides social and emotional learning (SEL) through daily lessons designed to build character, empathy, and positive relationships. Each campus employs licensed behavioral counselors to support student well-being. Additionally, the network offers intervention specialists and special education services to meet diverse student needs.

Uplift Education operates a free, public charter school network with an open application process. Families can apply online by creating an account, and the network provides support through application advisors, scheduled calls, and email assistance. The process includes a lottery system for enrollment.

The school provides printable academic calendars for the current and upcoming school years, available in both English and Spanish. The network designates the 10 weekdays of Winter Break as non-business days.

The network operates 20 campuses across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, including facilities like the 18-acre Uplift Hampton campus. Safety features across the network include gated and fenced grounds, locked lobbies with electronic access, security cameras, locked exterior and classroom doors, and on-site police officers. Campuses are equipped with cafeterias, and some locations house specialized centers like the Uplift Heights Healthcare facility.

Campuses offer a variety of extracurricular activities to help students explore interests and build social skills. Offerings vary by campus but typically include sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, track, and football, as well as clubs like gardening, baking, step teams, choir, and STEM. High school students also participate in the Road to College & Career program, which includes career exposure, college field trips, and fairs.