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!

Uplift Ascend Preparatory
Quick Facts

Tuition cost:

Free

Founded:

2018

Grades:

PRE-K – 12th

Students Served:

1600

Mascot:

Eagle

Uniforms:

Yes

Map/Directions:

STAAR Results:

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.

Learn more about the IB® programs.

Programs at Uplift Ascend

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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.

Testimonials
Our families are the heart of Uplift Education. Read their testimonials to see the Uplift experience through their eyes.

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.

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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At Uplift Ascend, we proudly celebrate our incredible Deans—the leaders who show up every day with passion, purpose, and heart for our scholars and staff. 💚🦅 💚 Primary Deans: Ms. Jones Ms. Davis Mr. Ford 💚 Middle School Deans: Mr. Carlisle Ms. Morris 💚 High School Deans: Ms. Carlisle Ms. Hackett-Evans Mr. Johnson Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape the culture of our campus and impact lives every single day. From supporting scholars to empowering teachers, you are truly the heartbeat of Ascend! 👏👏👏 Join us in saying THANK YOU to our amazing Deans! #NationalAssistantPrincipalWeek #UpliftAscend

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Kona Ice for some scholars leveling up in class to tackle the STAAR TEST! 💚 🦅

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We had a great time yesterday getting our scholars ready for the STAAR test beginning today! We are proud of all their hard work and preparation. Now it’s time to go in with confidence, do their best, and take the STAAR test down! Let’s go, Eagles! 💪📚✨💚 🦅

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We're ready to take down the STAAR!!! 🏁💚 🦅

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📅 Reminder for Uplift families: Classes resume tomorrow, Monday, April 6. We hope you enjoyed the break and look forward to welcoming scholars back on campus ready for a strong week ahead. #EverydayMattersAtUplift

Hello Families, After an incredible win on Tuesday, our Ascend MS Boys Soccer Team has secured the Area Champions title and is advancing to the Regional Championship! Let’s show up strong for our scholars as they chase this championship. Our next game is: 📅 Saturday, April 4 ⏰ 4:00 PM 📍 Gateway Park (Field 5) Your support means everything—let’s bring the win home! 💚🖤

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📅 Reminder: Schools are closed tomorrow, April 3rd . Enjoy the break, get some rest, and we’ll see you back on Monday, April 6th ready to finish strong 💪Everyday matters and attending class regularly helps your scholar stay on track. #EverydayMattersAtUplift

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Senior Decision Day!!! Way to go class of 2026 💚 🦅#UpliftSDD26

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Awesome performance from our Ascend Eagle Cheer Team!!! 💚 🦅 📣 Watch Senior Decision Day live here 👇 https://vimeo.com/event/5825929/b8bbcb9e04

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Welcome to SENIOR DECISION DAY 2026 Day 1! Watch our live stream to catch all the action starting at 11am. 🥳 https://vimeo.com/event/5825929/b8bbcb9e04

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Map & Directions

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.

Next Steps

*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.