


Uplift Summit International
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving Arlington

About Our School
Established in 2007, Uplift Summit International is located in Arlington. Our focus on diversity and international awareness culminates each year with our International Festival, where we celebrate diverse cultures through food and fun. Skyhawk Pride runs deep, and our sports teams have won many titles. U.S. News and World Report ranked the school among the top high schools in the nation. 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!

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Tuition cost:
Free
Founded:
2007
Grades:
Pre-K - 12th
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Students Served:
1500
Mascot:
Skyhawk
Uniforms:
Yes
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STAAR Results:
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Uplift Summit Pre-K is housed at Uplift Crescendo and these scholars are guaranteed seats at Uplift Summit for Kindergarten and beyond.
Academics at Uplift Summit
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 Summit International
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 Skyhawks 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
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
- Black Student Alliance
- Film
- National Honor Society
- Robotics
- UIL Theatre
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
















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🍎 Free Summer Meals Just Got Even Better! ☀️ Starting July 7, we’ve added 3 more Uplift campuses to our summer meal program! Now serving at: 📍 Uplift Ascend 📍 Uplift Atlas 📍 Uplift Gradus 📍 Uplift Grand 📍 Uplift Heights Primary 📍 Uplift Infinity 📍 Uplift Summit 📍 Uplift Williams 📍 Uplift Wisdom ✅ No registration or ID needed ✅ Open to ALL kids 18 and under (and individuals with disabilities up to age 21) ✅ Not just for Uplift scholars – everyone is welcome! 🍽 Meal Times: 🥣 Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM 🥪 Lunch: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 📌 Meals must be eaten on site. Parents/guardians may purchase meals. 📍 Find school locations: https://uplifteducation.org/schools 📞 Call 211 | 📱 Text FOOD to 304-304 | 🌐 Visit SummerFood.org for more sites near you. 📢 Help us spread the word — no child should go hungry this summer!
Map & Directions
- 1305 North Center Street, Arlington, TX 76011

Located in Arlington, two blocks south of I-30 on Center St.