Uplift Luna
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving East Dallas, Mesquite, Sunnyvale
About Our School
Uplift Luna’s beautiful 15-acre campus is located in East Dallas. The tight knit community of families bonds through annual fall festivals and carnivals. Scholars at Uplift Luna help shape the culture of the school and “Owls 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!
Tuition cost:
Free
Founded:
2010
Grades:
Pre-K - 12th
Students Served:
1300
Mascot:
Owls
Uniforms:
Yes
Map/Directions:
STAAR Results:
Academics at Uplift Luna
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 Luna
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 Owls and take great pride in our outstanding sports teams for boys and girls in middle school and high school!
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Soccer
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Track
- Baseball
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:
- Student Council
- Black Student Union
- Robotics
- Chess
- Media
- Anime
- Folklórico
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
We have great before and after school solutions for busy working families provided by Champions. This high-quality program combines fun and learning, together with safety and convenience right inside the school for grades K-8th. From art, dramatic play, math and science to problem-solving, language, motor skills and more, we help your child continue learning and developing essential life skills – whether school is in session or not.
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
Applying to an Uplift school is free and as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Find Us on Facebook
Our Seniors class had an unforgettable night at Prom this past Saturday! Check out these amazing snapshots capturing all the fun, laughter, and memories made together. #ClassOf2024 #LunaOwls #Prom2024 #UpliftLunaScholarCulture
Off to State, they go. Good luck, Lady Owls! #UpliftLunaScholarCulture
Wishing our incredible HS Soccer girls the best of luck as they head to State in Austin, TX! Today, the HS campus gathered to send them off with love and support. Let's show them what we are made of! Go Owls! #StateBound #HSsoccer #UpliftLunaScholarCulture
Today was unforgettable for our scholars and staff as we witnessed the mesmerizing solar eclipse, experiencing a total blackout like never before! Thanks to the Perot Museum for providing us with eclipse-watching glasses, allowing us to safely marvel at this celestial event together. #SolarEclipse #PerotMuseum #UpliftLunaScholarCulture
Map & Directions
- 9743 E RL Thornton Fwy, Dallas, Tx 75228
Located in East Dallas near the I-30 and Hwy 80 connection.