Uplift Heights
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving West Dallas and Westmoreland Heights
About Our School
Uplift Heights sits on two beautiful campuses in West Dallas and has unique ties to the community and businesses. The tight knit community of families bonds through annual festivals and events. Scholars at Uplift Heights help shape the culture of the school and “Condor 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!
Home of Heights Healthcare Institute
In 2023, Uplift Education with Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) was selected as one of 10 education/healthcare providers nationwide to receive a substantial $14.9 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies resulting in the creation of Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute, a career-technical education (CTE) high school located on the Uplift Heights Preparatory Secondary campus. The program prepares scholars with the skills needed to succeed in today’s most in-demand healthcare careers through Healthcare Therapeutic, Biomedical Science, Nursing, and Healthcare Operations learning pathways.
Apply now and embark on a transformative journey with Uplift Education and give your scholar endless opportunities in the healthcare industry.
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Academics at Uplift Heights
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 Heights Secondary
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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Uplift Heights Primary
Our monthly Possip survey will go out today, Thursday, May 7th and you have until Sunday, May 10th to complete. Please check your email and/or text messages. Your voice matters, and the Possip survey is one of the best ways for us to learn how we can better serve our Heights families. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts, celebrations, and suggestions. Every response helps us grow and improve for our scholars.
🎉 Happy School Nurse Day! 🩺💙 Today we celebrate an incredible member of our Uplift Heights Preparatory family — Ms. Hernandez, our amazing school nurse! From caring for everyday bumps and bruises to supporting our students’ health and well-being, Ms. Hernandez is always there with compassion, kindness, and a calming presence. 💖 Thank you for all you do to keep our Condors safe, healthy, and ready to learn each day! Nurse Favorites: https://canva.link/c7j5qepf4vyems1 Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for Ms. Hernandez! 👇 #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses #UpliftHeightsPrep
✨ May the 4th Be With You… and with our AMAZING teachers! ✨ This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the heroes of our school—our dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our students every day. Thanks to our @Possiplt Pulse Check, we’ve gathered incredible praise from families all year long, and we’re excited to share it in a special Canva graphic! 🌟 Parents, we want to hear from you: What has made you feel welcomed at your student’s school this year? Which teacher or staff member has made a positive impact on your child—and how? In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, who would you like to recognize with praise? Drop your shoutouts below and help us celebrate the force of great teaching in our community! 💙🍎
Happy Lunch Hero Appreciation Day! 🍕🍏 Today we're celebrating the amazing cafeteria team who keep our students fueled, smiling, and ready to learn each day! From early mornings to busy lunch lines, their hard work and kindness never go unnoticed. Parents, let's show them some love! 💙 Please take a moment to leave a kind message or thank you in the comments below to let our lunch heroes know how much they're appreciated!
Uplift Heights Secondary
One thing about teacher appreciation week?! We are gonna feed em! 🤤 from sweet and salty, Babes chicken 🍗 and Chick-fil-A thanks to our friends at Mercy Street! ❤️🫶🏼 thank you for all you do teachers!
Day 1️⃣ of teacher appreciation week!! Thank you to our parent volunteers for decorating the workroom and cart and passing out breakfast treats! Toms traveling coffee for the win 🥇 we are so excited to celebrate our amazing teachers this week! 🩷
🎉 10th Grade Families — This One’s for You! 🎉 Join us as our 10th grade scholars take a major step toward their future at the Pathway Declaration Ceremony! 🩺✨ This special event is exclusively for our 10th graders as they officially declare their career pathways, showcase their learning, and celebrate this exciting milestone. 📅 May 21, 2026 ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM Let’s celebrate their hard work and bright futures together! 💙
Map & Directions
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Uplift Heights - Primary
2202 Calypso Street, Dallas, TX 75212
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Uplift Heights - Secondary
2806 Canada Drive, Dallas, TX 75212
Primary campus is near the intersection of Hampton and Canada in Dallas, just south of the Trinity River, and the secondary campus is 1 mile to the west of the primary campus.