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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!
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.
![Students smiling in hallway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567719887/yespreporg/hwbiqtsqkia33c1eqpzl/FifthWardMadMinute.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567719887/yespreporg/hwbiqtsqkia33c1eqpzl/FifthWardMadMinute.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1567719887/yespreporg/hwbiqtsqkia33c1eqpzl/FifthWardMadMinute.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567719887/yespreporg/hwbiqtsqkia33c1eqpzl/FifthWardMadMinute.png","width":922}])
A one-minute behind-the-scenes look at our campus.