Still Accepting Applications
Apply to enroll for the 2021–22 school year | Seats available for grades PreK-3rd and 6-12
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 Fifth Ward is in one of Houston’s most historical communities, surrounded by incredible talent and creativity. Our school embodies a spirit of collaboration and exists to provide an unbelievable opportunity for growth for our students and teachers. NEXUS!
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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
![Tony Castillo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567744572/yespreporg/zyysozvt1jalr0kd3wo1/AntonioCastillo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567744572/yespreporg/zyysozvt1jalr0kd3wo1/AntonioCastillo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1567744572/yespreporg/zyysozvt1jalr0kd3wo1/AntonioCastillo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1567744572/yespreporg/zyysozvt1jalr0kd3wo1/AntonioCastillo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1567744572/yespreporg/zyysozvt1jalr0kd3wo1/AntonioCastillo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1567744572/yespreporg/zyysozvt1jalr0kd3wo1/AntonioCastillo.jpg","width":2200}])
Prior to Fifth Ward, Tony worked at YES Prep Southwest as a teacher and as an administrator. He also served as principal at YES Prep Southside and was resident principal at YES Prep Brays Oaks.
![Students hanging out outside of school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567742983/yespreporg/gfbsimnvf964dyoq1xjq/FifthWard-Classof2019.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567742983/yespreporg/gfbsimnvf964dyoq1xjq/FifthWard-Classof2019.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567742983/yespreporg/gfbsimnvf964dyoq1xjq/FifthWard-Classof2019.png","width":767}])
Take a look at the Fifth Ward's Class of 2019.
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A one-minute behind-the-scenes look at our campus.