Student Lottery Notifications
Families who applied for the 2021-22 school year can now check their students' application status in Schoolmint.
Future Family Parade
Incoming students and their families are invited to join us for a celebration parade in early April.
Seats Still Available
We're accepting seats 6-10th at YES Prep Southside. Visit the link below to register today!
Still Accepting Applications
Apply to enroll for the 2021–22 school year | Seats available for grades PreK-3rd and 6-12
Now Accepting Applications For Elementary | Pre-K - 2nd
Apply now to one of our four elementary schools for the 2021-22 school year | Seats available for grades pre-K-2nd
Virtual Family Tours
Learn more about YES Prep, meet campus staff, get acquainted with campus culture and more!
In-Person Learning Checklist
Students who are returning to campuses for In-person learning must complete the Daily Health Check before the student arrives at school each morning to ensure a faster check-in process on campus.
Teach at YES Prep
Teacher application for 2021-22 now open. Join the YES Prep team where your passion meets purpose.
Community Resources
Click below to view a list of community resources for those affected by the winter storm.
About Us
YES Prep Southside exists to eliminate educational inequity by partnering with the Southside community. We develop Giants who are ready to excel in and graduate from a 4-year college. We empower Giants to demonstrate resilience and integrity, advocate for self and their community, and always strive for excellence.
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Who We Are
90%
First Generation College Students
97%
African American and Hispanic
85%
Economically Disadvantaged
90%
Graduation Rate
Our Community
![Two additional elementary schools coming soon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1592246084/yespreporg/iqw5titl09cols7gjsxo/NFE-SSEBlogThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1592246084/yespreporg/iqw5titl09cols7gjsxo/NFE-SSEBlogThumbnail.png","width":275}])
Read More
about Two additional elementary schools coming soon
![Jamie Downs, Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":2200}])
Prior to Southside, Jamie worked as the interim Director of Academics at YES Prep Hoffman. He has also taught at YES Prep North Forest and served as principal at YES Prep Eisenhower.
![Southside Mad Minute]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580275055/yespreporg/e47rwkt8z4kty3o9vtxz/SSPictures2020-91.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580275055/yespreporg/e47rwkt8z4kty3o9vtxz/SSPictures2020-91.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580275055/yespreporg/e47rwkt8z4kty3o9vtxz/SSPictures2020-91.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580275055/yespreporg/e47rwkt8z4kty3o9vtxz/SSPictures2020-91.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1580275055/yespreporg/e47rwkt8z4kty3o9vtxz/SSPictures2020-91.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1580275055/yespreporg/e47rwkt8z4kty3o9vtxz/SSPictures2020-91.jpg","width":2200}])
A one minute behind-the-scenes look at our campus.