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
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Uplift Heights Primary
Uplift Heights Secondary
105 outstanding Uplift Heights seniors proudly walked the stage at our annual Senior Decision Day, celebrating their achievements and sharing their exciting plans for the future! Here are just a few of the amazing accomplishments from the Uplift Heights Class of 2025: 📬 454 college acceptances 💯 100% college acceptance rate 🎓 33% first-generation college attendees 🏅 1 Dell Scholar ($20,000 over 4 years) 🎓 12 Matijek Scholarships ($2,000–$5,000 per year each) We are incredibly proud of our Heights scholars and so grateful to the families, educators, sponsors, and community members who supported them along the way. #UpliftSDD25 #CollegeBound #RoadToCollegeAndCareer #RTCC #UpliftProud
What an incredible experience to test out the DaVinci robot!! 🤩 I spy 🔍 future surgeons, scrub techs and more!!
This past Friday our Inaugural PCT seniors were given their cords for graduation 🎓 and celebrated for all their hard work! 🩺 we are so proud and cannot wait to see where you end up in your healthcare journey! 👩⚕️👨⚕️🙌
Day 5️⃣ of Teacher Appreciation Week ended with our annual cookout thanks to our AD’s and OD! Teachers, what was your favorite part of the week? Scholars, did you get your teachers anything 🆒? Comment 👇💙
Day 4️⃣ of Teacher Appreciation Week! Tumblers for MS, slushy’s from the OPS team, fruit trays from Officer Flowers, and Nothing Bundt Cakes for HS! It’s a great day to be a condor! ❤️💙
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.