



Uplift Hampton
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving DeSoto, Lancaster, South Oak Cliff

About Our School
Uplift Hampton’s beautiful 18-acre campus is located in south Dallas/Oak Cliff and has unique ties to the community and businesses. The tight knit community of families bonds through annual fall festivals and events. Scholars at Uplift Hampton help shape the culture of the school and “Phonix 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:
2007
Grades:
Pre-K - 12th
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Students Served:
1500
Mascot:
Phoenix
Uniforms:
Yes
Map/Directions:
STAAR Results:
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Uplift Hampton Pre-K is housed at Uplift Gradus and these scholars are guaranteed seats at Uplift Hampton for Kindergarten and beyond.
Academics at Uplift Hampton
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 Hampton
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 Phoenixes and take great pride in our outstanding sports teams for boys and girls in middle school and high school!
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Soccer
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Track
- Weightlifting
- Tackle Football (coming in 2025-26)
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:
- Gardening
- Baking
- Step Team
- Choir
- STEM
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
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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Find Us on Facebook
🏈 Game Day is here! Hampton is ready to take the field against Keene High School. Let’s go, Phoenix! 🔥💪 #HamptonFootball #GameDay
This week, Tony Fay PR visited Uplift Hampton and joined Coach Brandon Carr’s classroom to teach our football players, team managers, and scholars about the importance of personal branding, acing interviews, and staying true to themselves. 🏈✨ It is truly inspiring when our scholars have the opportunity to learn directly from leading industry professionals. Uplift Hampton scholar-athletes are now ready to tackle any interviews this football season! #UpliftHampton #Scholarathlete #FutureReady #UpliftFootball
🏈 Game Day Reminder! Uplift Hampton takes on Keene High School. Come out and cheer on our scholars! 📣 📍 Location: 404 Charger Drive, Keene, TX 76059 📅 Friday, September 19th ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 pm
𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙄—Just real teachers and staff who know your child’s name. Connections that make your child want to be in school every day, and learning that clicks. New students can apply starting October 6th for the 2026-27 school year. It’s free to apply and free to attend! Want a reminder sent to your email? Click here: https://ow.ly/vCio50WXeLz
Map & Directions
- 8915 S. Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75232

Located just south of I-20 at the intersection of Hampton and Beckleymeade