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Welcome SPARKS
Welcome To YES Prep Southside Elementary!
COVID-19 Health & Safety
Learn the steps we can all take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Your Opportunity to Make a Difference
The Teacher and Leadership applications are now open for the 2022-23 school year.
About Us
At YES Prep Southside Elementary, we strive to become a national model for pre-K to 5 education by delivering rigorous and engaging instruction, arming students with the skills required to be independent and successful in college, and creating a staff culture where every team member is excited to work together to provide life-changing opportunities for our students.
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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
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