




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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Tuition cost:
Free
Founded:
2010
Grades:
6th - 12th
Students Served:
1800
Mascot:
Condor
Uniforms:
Yes
Map/Directions:
STAAR Results:
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.
Sports
We are the home of the Condors and take great pride in our outstanding sports teams for boys and girls in middle school and high school!
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Soccer
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Track
Clubs & Extracurriculars
Clubs help students explore their interests, build social skills, and discover passions that might influence future career paths or lifelong hobbies. Club offerings can change from year to year based on the interests of students, but currently some of the offerings include:
- Art
- Chess
- Media
- Bio Bosses
Safety
The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. Whether that is physical safety, health safety, or emotional safety, we’ve got you covered. Each Uplift campus features:
- Gated and fenced campuses
- Locked lobbies with electronic access
- Security cameras
- Locked exterior and classroom doors
- Police officers on campus
After School Program
Road to College & Career
This secondary school offers Uplift’s unique Road to College & Career program which is UNPARALLELED in how we prepare our scholars for life after high school and support them through college and into a career, including:
- Career exposure
- College field trips and fairs
- Help with selecting the right college or career path
- Family involvement to set and achieve goals
- Alumni success counselor to help after graduation
- Alumni career centers to guide alums to the career of their dreams
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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Uplift Heights Primary
⚾ Don’t miss this opportunity for your scholar to play sports with Mercy Street Sports! Registration is still OPEN—but only until tomorrow, February 18! Mercy Street Sports offers a fun, supportive environment where scholars can build confidence, learn teamwork, and stay active. ✔ Boys & Girls ages 4–12 ✔ Activities begin March 2 ✔ Opening Day March 28 Give your scholar an unforgettable sports experience this season! 📲 Register today: https://mercystreetsports.leagueapps.com/leagues/
🚨 Reminder, Uplift Families! 🚨 We hope you had a fantastic long weekend! 🎉 But don’t forget—school is back in session tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17th! 🏫 Set those alarms, pack those backpacks, and get ready to learn! 💙 #StayOnTrack #SeeYouTomorrow
🔔 A friendly reminder that on Monday, February 16th, all Uplift Campuses and the Central Management Office will be closed in honor of President's Day! 🗓️🎩 ➡️ We're back in action on Tuesday, February 17th, ready to welcome our scholars! #SchoolHoliday #UpliftEducation
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 keep them on the Road to College and Career (RTCC). Our unique programs offer personalized college planning, career exploration and guidance, and scholarship opportunities to prepare your scholar for a successful future in college and career beyond high school. Visit uplifteducation.org/reenroll to secure your scholar’s seat for the 2026-27 school year!
Uplift Heights Secondary
🚨 Reminder, Uplift Families! 🚨 We hope you had a fantastic long weekend! 🎉 But don’t forget—school is back in session tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17th! 🏫 Set those alarms, pack those backpacks, and get ready to learn! 💙 #StayOnTrack #SeeYouTomorrow
🔔 A friendly reminder that on Monday, February 16th, all Uplift Campuses and the Central Management Office will be closed in honor of President's Day! 🗓️🎩 ➡️ We're back in action on Tuesday, February 17th, ready to welcome our scholars! #SchoolHoliday #UpliftEducation
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 keep them on the Road to College and Career (RTCC). Our unique programs offer personalized college planning, career exploration and guidance, and scholarship opportunities to prepare your scholar for a successful future in college and career beyond high school. Visit uplifteducation.org/reenroll to secure your scholar’s seat for the 2026-27 school year!
Great wins today from our MS girls and boys soccer teams! Keep it up!
Our Black History Month celebration is coming up! Keep an eye out for more info and save it in your calendars.
HIGH SCHOOL: Next Thursday come meet with Coach Landers to try out for E-Sports! Esports are organized, competitive video gaming events where players or teams compete in structured tournaments or leagues, often for rankings, prizes, or titles.
Happy Counselor Appreciation Week! 💙✨ Shoutout to our amazing Social Counselors and our Roads to College & Career team for always showing up, supporting our scholars, and helping them grow into their best selves. Your heart, guidance, and dedication make all the difference every single day! We appreciate you more than you know! 🫶🎓🌟
Let’s go support our boys this Saturday! See ms. Nash to turn in a permission slip. Bring cash to get in the game. And let’s cheer our boys to victory! Scholars MUST be on campus by 8:45 am.
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.