Uplift Ascend
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving Southeast Fort Worth, Everman, Forest Hill, and Surrounding Areas
About Our School
Uplift Ascend Preparatory is part of Uplift Education, the largest charter school network in North Texas. Our beautiful campus is located in the Forest Hill area of southeast Fort Worth on 25 acres. We are proud of our small school feel and tight-knit community of families. 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!
Academics at Uplift Ascend
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.
Our high school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate® (IB®) Diploma Program to every student. What is IB®? The IB® program develops 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 Ascend
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.
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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🎓 The Countdown is ON! In just 1️⃣3️⃣ days, Valeria Salinas will proudly march at the Uplift College & Career March on Dec. 6th – and her future is shining bright! 🌟 Valeria has been with Uplift since 6th grade, growing her passion for business administration and political science. Her teachers and counselors have been key to her success, helping her find opportunities like the Leading for Life program in NYC, where she earned a full scholarship! 🌆💼 "I've been working very hard since freshman year, and I'm excited about the next chapter in my life." She’s now considering rigorous programs at TCU, UT Austin, and Baylor. Join us in person on December 6th to cheer for all our seniors at the College and Career March. 📣🌟 #CollegeBound #CareerMarch #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2024 #upliftproud #roadtocollegeandcareer #RTCC #Upliftascendscholarculture
We had a great morning at our Donuts with Director Jackson event. He shared his vision and goals for Uplift Ascend Middle School. Let's move the needle together! 🥯🍩 #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
🌟🏅 We were beyond excited to welcome Olympic Gold Medalist Sha'Carri Richardson to Uplift Ascend! Our scholars were thrilled to hear directly from an athlete who understands the dedication it takes to succeed, both on and off the track. Her visit left our scholars feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to chase their own dreams 🏃♀️✨ Thank you, Sha’Carri Richardson, for motivating our Uplift community to dream big and push limits! #ShaCarriRichardson #Olympicgoldmedalist #DreamBig #USA #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Reading with the Mayor! 📖 What a great way to end our week of the Scholastic Book Fair. Thank you Mayor Boardingham for coming to read to our Pre-K and Kindergarten scholars. #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Families, we had a great time this week showing you our appreciation for choosing Uplift Ascend. We ❤️ our families! #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Happy Family Appreciation Week! We hope you enjoyed your morning snack. We ❤️ our families. #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Our High School beginning of year assembly was a blast! It's been a great first week of school. 🦅 #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Map & Directions
- 3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140
Uplift Ascend is located in the southeast part of Fort Worth, Texas in Tarrant County. This location serves students in Fort Worth, Everman, Forest Hill, and the surrounding areas. The closest freeways are the I-35W south and 1-20 East.
*Only schools authorized by the IB® Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). This school’s primary and middle school are in the consideration or candidacy phase of authorization.
