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!

Uplift Ascend Preparatory
Quick Facts

Tuition cost:

Free

Founded:

2018

Grades:

PRE-K – 12th

Students Served:

1600

Mascot:

Eagle

Uniforms:

Yes

Map/Directions:

STAAR Results:

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.

Learn more about the IB® programs.

Programs at Uplift Ascend

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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.

Testimonials
Our families are the heart of Uplift Education. Read their testimonials to see the Uplift experience through their eyes.

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.

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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🍂RETURN FROM FALL BREAK🍂 Uplift Scholars and Families, we hope you had a wonderful Fall Break! Classes resume on Tuesday, October 21. Remember, every day matters at Uplift, and we’re excited to see scholars back, ready to learn and grow in the second semester! 🎒📕

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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.

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🍂 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

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The Pre-Game tailgate party was a blast! 🏈 💚 🦅

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Tailgate Party!!! 🏈 💚 🦅

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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/

Happy National Custodians Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all that they do each and every day. 💚🦅

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Reminder: @Possipit Pulse Checks® are a great way to keep us updated on your needs! Make sure to reply to the survey today! #Possip #Feedback #Survey

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Come join us tomorrow and make sure you get a receipt and drop it in the box at the bowl desk. 🎳🎮💚🦅

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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

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Map & Directions

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.

Next Steps

*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.