Uplift Atlas
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving East Dallas
About Our School
Uplift Atlas Preparatory is part of Uplift Education, the largest charter school network in North Texas. Our beautiful campus is located in east Dallas and is the 2nd oldest school in the Uplift network. 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!
Tuition cost:
Free
Founded:
2004
Grades:
K - 12th
Students Served:
1600
Mascot:
Gryphon
Uniforms:
Yes
Map/Directions:
STAAR Results:
Academics at Uplift Atlas
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 Atlas
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 Gryphons and take great pride in our outstanding sports teams for boys and girls in middle school and high school!
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Esports
- 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:
- Speech and Debate
- Girls Who Code
- eSports
- Photography
- Pop Culture
- Theatre
- Dance
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
🌟 Today our 12th graders went to the College and Career Fair! This was an incredible opportunity for them to explore colleges, meet industry professionals, and discover exciting career paths. Let’s go, Class of 2025! 🎓💼 #CollegeAndCareerFair #UpliftAtlasScholarCulture
Uplift Atlas families are COOL! 😎 🎉 Celebrating Family Appreciation Week with our amazing Uplift Atlas families during our Middle School Meet the Teacher Night. Here’s to the incredible families that make Uplift Atlas truly special! 💖 #FamilyAppreciationWeek #UpliftAtlasScholarCulture
Uplift Atlas families are COOL! 😎 🎉 Celebrating Family Appreciation Week with our amazing Uplift Atlas families during Carline. 💖 #FamilyAppreciationWeek #UpliftAtlasScholarCulture
🌟 Happy Family Appreciation Week! 🌟 Our scholars are expressing their heartfelt thanks to their families with big smiles and sincere “thank yous”. Thank you for being a part of the Uplift Atlas community! 🩷 #UpliftAtlasScholarCulture
Map & Directions
- 4600 Bryan Street, Dallas, TX 75204
Located east of Hwy 75 near Baylor Medical Center in Dallas