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Uplift Grand
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving Grand Prairie
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About Our School
Uplift Grand’s beautiful 8-acre campus is located in the heart of Grand Prairie and has unique ties to the community and businesses. The tight knit community of families bonds through annual fall festivals and carnivals. Scholars at Uplift Grand help shape the culture of the school and “Grizzlies Pride” runs deep. The high school is nationally recognized as one of the top high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
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Our School Video
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Tuition cost:
Free
Founded:
2014
Grades:
Pre-K - 12th
Students Served:
1500
Mascot:
Grizzly
Uniforms:
Yes
Map/Directions:
STAAR Results:
Academics at Uplift Grand
We start with strong academics that tie lessons to real world situations. Then we cater the lessons to your child’s unique needs. Your child will be learning exactly what they are prepared to learn while being challenged to grow.
This school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate® (IB®) Programs to every student. What is IB®? The IB® programs develop students who are:
- inquiring, knowledgeable and caring.
- motivated to succeed.
- aware of and care about the world around them.
Students earning an IB® Diploma have an advantage:
- Guaranteed 24 hours of college credit in Texas public university.
- College graduation rate of 79% vs. 39% without an IB® diploma.
- Higher acceptance rate at top colleges and universities.
- An education that prepares them for college and life.
Programs at Uplift Grand
Social and Emotional Learning
Our social and emotional learning programs are raising the bar for SEL in education. We understand the importance of creating an environment of stability, belonging, and safety for every scholar. At Uplift, students grow their social and emotional maturity thanks to:
- Daily lessons that help build character, empathy, and positive relationships.
- Frequent surveys that provide feedback to teachers and staff to identify emotional concerns with students.
- Licensed behavioral counselors on every campus.
Sports
We are the home of the Grizzlies and take great pride in our outstanding sports teams for boys and girls in middle school and high school!
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Soccer
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Track
Clubs & Extracurriculars
Clubs help students explore their interests, build social skills, and discover passions that might influence future career paths or lifelong hobbies. Club offerings can change from year to year based on the interests of students, but currently some of the offerings include:
- Honor Guard
- Drum Line
- Dance
- Art
- Robotics
- Yearbook
Safety
The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. Whether that is physical safety, health safety, or emotional safety, we’ve got you covered. Each Uplift campus features:
- Gated and fenced campuses
- Locked lobbies with electronic access
- Security cameras
- Locked exterior and classroom doors
- Police officers on campus
After School Program
We have great after school solutions for busy working families provided by Aspire, a state-licensed afterschool program that serves students and families daily. The program helps to meet the needs of our students in a holistic way: we provide daily meals, homework assistance, academic extension + intervention, physical activities, themed programs, and more.
Road to College & Career
This secondary school offers Uplift’s unique Road to College & Career program which is UNPARALLELED in how we prepare our scholars for life after high school and support them through college and into a career, including:
- Career exposure
- College field trips and fairs
- Help with selecting the right college or career path
- Family involvement to set and achieve goals
- Alumni success counselor to help after graduation
- Alumni career centers to guide alums to the career of their dreams
Dual Language Program
This school is proud to offer a one-way dual language program for its Pre-K and Kindergarten students. In our one-way dual language program, Spanish-speaking students acquire proficiency in two program languages, English and Spanish. A one-way program consists of scholars who are fluent in the partner language (Spanish) and qualify for language services.
Seats are limited and spots are offered after acceptance to an Uplift school offering dual language. Learn more about dual language programming.
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The Uplift Education Difference
Discover Uplift's unique approach to education, designed to empower students to excel. Our differences not only set us apart—they pave the way for exceptional futures.
- Academics that connect learning with real-world concepts and ideas.
- Life skills needed to be successful in school and beyond.
- Caring teachers and personalized learning help every child achieve their full potential.
- Social and emotional learning in every day lessons builds character and healthy relationships.
- College and career preparation to support whatever path our students choose.
- Support for alums after graduation through college and career decisions.
100%
College acceptance for more than 20 years
4X
national average for college degree attainment
13%
Higher than state average for college preparedness
$23k
Higher average salaries for Uplift alums
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Congratulations, Rebecca Barraza, on signing her letter of intent with Austin College due to her outstanding soccer skills and athletic prowess! 🎉 We can't wait to see her announce her decision at Senior Decision Day and eagerly anticipate watching her walk the stage at her senior graduation. 🎓 #StudentAthlete #CollegeBound #SoccerStar #ProudMoment #SeniorDecisionDay #UpliftGrandScholarCulture
🎉🎊 Yesterday, our incredible League of United Latin American Citizens took part in Grand Prairie's vibrant Cinco De Mayo Parade, spreading joy and celebrating our culture! ✨ Huge applause to all the scholars who brought their energy and spirit to this fantastic event. A special shoutout goes to Doriada Acevedo and Lorena Barba for their outstanding leadership in organizing this inspiring group of young adults. #CincoDeMayo #CommunityPride #LULAC #UpliftGrandScholarCulture
🎉 Happy Children's Day! 🎉 This past Tuesday, April 30, our incredible Volunteers and Enrichment Staff came together to celebrate our scholars for being themselves! Let's ensure every child feels valued, cherished, and celebrated for the unique individuals they are. #ChildrensDay #CelebratingOurScholars #UpliftGrandScholarCulture
Last week, our scholars had an incredible time witnessing the solar eclipse, and our staff felt honored to share this moment with them! ✨🌒 #UpliftGrandScholarCulture
Map & Directions
- 300 E Church St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
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Located in downtown Grand Prairie one block north of W. Main St.