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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🌞🏖️ Spring Break is here! 🎉 Mark your calendars! 📅 Spring Break is March 16-20. All Uplift campuses and the Central Management Office will be closed. March 23 is Staff Development Day, so campuses will continue to be closed. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟰 ready for a fresh start to the spring season. Have a wonderful break! Take time to rest, recharge, and make great memories. 🌟
What a great night we had at our Black History Month Celebration: Rhythm & Beats Creative Culture ♥️ 💛 💚
Celebrate the great choice you’ve made for your child’s future! Reserve your child’s seat for next year, today! Re-enrollment is open. [Learn More] https://uplifteducation.schoolmint.net/ You made the right choice once—celebrate and make it again! Re-enroll your child at Uplift Education and access pathways to promising careers and real jobs. Uplift’s Healthcare high schools are just the beginning of Uplift Education’s efforts to provide career education and exposure that empower graduates with meaningful opportunities after graduation. Don’t miss these golden opportunities—re-enroll today! Visit uplifteducation.org/reenroll to secure your scholar’s seat for the 2026-27 school year!
![Celebrate the great choice you’ve made for your child’s future!
Reserve your child’s seat for next year, today! Re-enrollment is open.
[Learn More] https://uplifteducation.schoolmint.net/
You made the right choice once—celebrate and make it again! Re-enroll your child at Uplift Education and access pathways to promising careers and real jobs. Uplift’s Healthcare high schools are just the beginning of Uplift Education’s efforts to provide career education and exposure that empower graduates with meaningful opportunities after graduation. Don’t miss these golden opportunities—re-enroll today!
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![Celebrate the great choice you’ve made for your child’s future!
Reserve your child’s seat for next year, today! Re-enrollment is open.
[Learn More] https://uplifteducation.schoolmint.net/
You made the right choice once—celebrate and make it again! Re-enroll your child at Uplift Education and access pathways to promising careers and real jobs. Uplift’s Healthcare high schools are just the beginning of Uplift Education’s efforts to provide career education and exposure that empower graduates with meaningful opportunities after graduation. Don’t miss these golden opportunities—re-enroll today!
Visit uplifteducation.org/reenroll to secure your scholar’s seat for the 2026-27 school year!](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/641637506_1424419076147753_5139880295233829009_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=13d280&_nc_ohc=uFyXNY02oMEQ7kNvwFvoSs7&_nc_oc=Adncpb2Pgs7s_Rl1YQyWfX342iJ25s6U_nAGC7d01BzbE6-dxSJZSbKjp_oFbG1K-dA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=Ae7TTDf4uPX_tuPDD8Y_2g&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGOY_flNU2auJ-ZW5K_EJyFPWihfRX7Ix-DMJNySRIjoZ8gZ5fEqoyCjLGJkFTawqgJWw0t1mum&oh=00_Afx100M1rT5Cqd-bnpoEoDFEGPKmHhfiBV6RHO0SCciNeQ&oe=69BAB7D4)
🚨 Join us at the Uplift Education Career Fair!🚨 📅 March 11th, 2026 ⏰4:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Uplift Ascend Preparatory | 3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140 We’re hiring for instructional and non-instructional positions and making on-the-spot offers to qualified candidates. ✨ What You Can Expect: ✅ Teachers start at $60K ✅ Stipends up to $5K for high-needs positions ✅ Comprehensive benefits package, including family medical leave Be part of a team making a real difference in education at the largest charter district in North Texas, with a 30-year history of success. Don’t miss this opportunity, your future starts here! 🔗 www.jobs.uplifteducation.org 🚨 ¡Acompáñanos en la Feria de Empleo de Uplift Education!🚨 📅 Miércoles, 11 de marzo de 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 📍 Uplift Ascend Preparatory | 3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140 Estamos contratando para puestos instruccionales y no instruccionales y haremos ofertas en el momento a los candidatos calificados. ✨ Lo que puedes esperar: ✅ Los maestros empiezan en $60K ✅ Estipendios de hasta $5K para puestos de alta necesidad ✅ Paquete de beneficios integrales, incluida licencia médica familiar Sé parte de un equipo que marca una verdadera diferencia en la educación como el distrito charter más grande del norte de Texas, con 30 años de éxito. ¡No pierdas esta oportunidad—tu futuro empieza aquí! 🔗 www.jobs.uplifteducation.org
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.