Uplift Ascend
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving Southeast Fort Worth, Everman, Forest Hill, and Surrounding Areas
About Our School
Uplift Ascend Preparatory is part of Uplift Education, the largest charter school network in North Texas. Our beautiful campus is located in the Forest Hill area of southeast Fort Worth on 25 acres. We are proud of our small school feel and tight-knit community of families. 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!
Academics at Uplift Ascend
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.
Our high school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate® (IB®) Diploma Program to every student. What is IB®? The IB® program develops 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 Ascend
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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🎉 **Show Up. Stay Committed. Secure Your Spot.** 🎮 Congratulations to our **Uplift Ascend Preparatory Middle School** attendance and reenrollment giveaway winners! One outstanding student earned the **grand prize—a Nintendo Switch—for achieving 96% attendance in January and completing their reenrollment for the 2026–2027 school year!** 👏 We also celebrate our **two additional winners** who received **special prizes** for their commitment to showing up to school and completing their reenrollment. Your consistency and preparation for next year sets the example! These giveaways are all about encouraging our students and families to: ✅ **Show up every day** ✅ **Stay engaged in learning** ✅ **Complete reenrollment early to secure their spot for the 2026–2027 school year** Reenrollment ensures your student’s place at Uplift Ascend and helps us continue building a strong, prepared school community for next year. 👀 **Keep an eye out for February’s attendance and reenrollment giveaway—you could be our next winner! Make sure you’re present and reenrolled!** #UpliftAscend #AttendanceMatters #ReenrollNow #StudentSuccess #SecureYourSpot
Network Spelling Bee 📚 London Dagley – 7th Grade A huge congratulations to London Dagley for finishing 4th place in the Network-Wide Spelling Bee! Competing at that level requires preparation, poise, and perseverance. London represented Ascend MS with excellence and confidence. Outstanding job! 🏅
🏀 Middle School Girls Basketball Team Major celebration for our Ascend MS Girls Basketball Team! 🏆 Area Champions (Back to Back Champions) 🥈 Regional Runner-Ups 🔁 Back-to-Back Regional Runner-Up Seasons Ladies, this level of sustained excellence does not happen by accident. It takes discipline, teamwork, and heart. You have set the standard and represented Ascend with pride all season long. We are beyond proud of each of you and our coaching staff for building a championship culture.
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!
![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.
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![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!](https://scontent-lax7-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/632906357_1412392510683743_6076075325198730991_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=15SsEvtyFRQQ7kNvwFJKXQb&_nc_oc=AdkNXdjp0GPwgPc-6sB1_WtIZaWaWSUhKkAQcIeuw1FnA2NY9nPKnMuaMywz1qlB4I4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lax7-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=-lZuwd1Uq3KWHP4C68yKcA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEK-S7sk0IYy2d_F6lLSV1DPcqxL4JhtOKgTlHADAtOskyBRHVkku0z2DUDpemvqOgA8Au_jmmi&oh=00_AfuZPCkU8bO7VdPfFm4Dz4QnQBIZPl7TcmwSAGZUhjdR_g&oe=69969499)
Career day was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to share with our scholars.
Map & Directions
- 3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140
Uplift Ascend is located in the southeast part of Fort Worth, Texas in Tarrant County. This location serves students in Fort Worth, Everman, Forest Hill, and the surrounding areas. The closest freeways are the I-35W south and 1-20 East.
*Only schools authorized by the IB® Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). This school’s primary and middle school are in the consideration or candidacy phase of authorization.