YES Prep Lottery Now Open!
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YES Fest Rescheduled
Event Rescheduled to January 2024! Exact Date Coming Soon!
Teacher Pathway Family Survey
Complete the Teacher Pathway Family survey by December 1 to share your feedback on your child's teacher and their classroom experience.
Experience YES School Tours
Join us for a glimpse into our schools, meet school staff, experience firsthand school layouts, school culture and more!
Refer A Family
Know a family or friend who may be interested in YES Prep? Send them our way!
The Giant Memo. Every Friday.
Visit our Southside page every week for your latest Family Notes. Stay informed on the happenings around campus.
Celebrating 25 Years of YES
Visit our 25th anniversary webpage to learn more about our history, hear from our most tenured staff & more!
2023-2024 Academic Calendar
The 2023-2024 Academic Calendar is now available! View or download a copy by clicking below.
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
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