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
Applying to an Uplift school is free and as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Exciting news for Texas students! Texas Free College Application Week is happening October 13-19, 2025. 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬! Make sure to take advantage of this valuable opportunity and take the next step towards your future. Be ready to get those applications in by October 19! https://www.applytexas.org/ Questions? Contact your Road to College & Career counselor.
🍂 Fall Break Alert! 🍂 Uplift Families, mark your calendar! Fall Break is coming up from October 13–20. Take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy special moments with family and friends. We can’t wait to see scholars back, ready to learn on October 21st! ✨ Stay up to date with upcoming school holidays by downloading the school year calendar. 📅English: https://uplifteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-26_Calendar-English.pdf 📅Spanish:https://uplifteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-26_Calendar-Spanish.pdf
𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙄—Just real classmates who cheer each other on and celebrate their differences. Communities of families that partner with teachers in their child’s education and build relationships that last a lifetime. New students apply today for the 2026-27 school year. It’s free to apply and free to attend! Apply now for the 2026-27 school year: https://uplifteducation.org/apply/
We had a great night at our V.I.P Kick-off party! 🎉 Thank you Cici's Pizza 🍕 for feeding us. Huge shout out to our cheer and dance teams for pumping up our parent volunteers for the 2025-26 school year. 📣 Want to know how you can get 🔌 into the Volunteers In Partnership group here at Ascend click the 🔗 and get involved. 💚 🦅 https://linktr.ee/vipupliftascend
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.