Who wants their school to hold itself to higher standards?
- Tuition-free charter school
- 100% college acceptance for the past 20 years
- 4x the national average for college degree attainment
College acceptance for more than 20 years
The national average for college degree attainment
Higher than state average for college preparedness
Years of proven success
As we reflect on Uplift Education’s past year’s achievements and challenges, it is with great pride and a clear vision for the future that we address the pressing question: “What is economic freedom?” At Uplift, we firmly believe that the opportunity to achieve economic freedom and prosperity is the right of our graduates. To us, this encompasses more than just financial stability; it includes home ownership, comprehensive insurance coverage, and the capacity to save for the future.
I hope that you will give during this critical time for public schools in Texas. The State has held per student funding flat since 2019 despite Uplift and other school districts experiencing more than 20% overall cost increases due to inflation. Like other school districts, Uplift has had to make tough decisions to make our budget work including staff reductions, higher class sizes, and minimal teacher salary increases.
Will you make a gift of $42 monthly or a one-time gift of $501 to our annual fund? If everyone responds with a gift, we will achieve our goal. Thank you for your support. Together, we can continue to help Uplift scholars reach their full potential in college or direct to career so they, and their families, can be on a bright path to economic mobility and achievement.
Warmly,
Yasmin Bhatia
Chief Executive Officer
Uplift Education
Click here to read an OpEd from our CEO joined by school leaders from across the State
Uplift Scholars Earn More
From the Classroom to the Boardroom: A Full Circle Story
About Uplift
Uplift Scholars Achieve Starting Salaries More Than $20,000 Higher than County and Local Averages
At Uplift, success is not defined solely by test scores but by the holistic development of each scholar through their educational journey and beyond high school. We take pride in our commitment to equip scholars with the skills, knowledge, and resilience to navigate the challenges of higher education, career, and life beyond the classroom.
Uplift alums earn on average $20K more than their peers from surrounding districts.
Our Recent Graduates
Graduates in the class of 2024
950
College applications submitted
9,498
Scholarships and grants awarded
$196M
Different college acceptances
467
Scholars matriculating to college
89%
Scholars choosing a career path
149
Scholars earning IB college credit
93%
Giovanny Sanchez’s Full Circle Story
Giovanny Sanchez was not just the first in his family to go to college but also the first to attend high school. When he graduated from Uplift Williams in 2012, he was excited to pave a new way for his younger brothers.
Now, just ten years later, Gio has earned his college degree and is employed as an account executive at a rapidly growing tech company in Dallas.
Gio owns a home, provides for his family, and serves on the Board of Directors of Uplift Education.
Gio’s story is a testament to the transformative power of education. It reminds us that education is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about empowering individuals to redefine their destinies.
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