Company Research Report: YES Prep Public Schools
1. Company Overview
Name: YES Prep Public Schools
Mission of the Company:
YES Prep Public Schools empowers all Houston students to succeed in college and to pursue lives of opportunity.
Founded By: Chris Barbic
Year Founded: 1998
Key People:
- Mark DiBella, Chief Executive Officer
- Dana Foughty, Chief of Staff
- Isy Gabriela Castillo, Chief External Officer
- Luis Mena, Chief Financial Officer
- Carmen Darville, Chief Operations Officer
- Philip Wright, Chief Schools Officer
- Tony Muñoz, Chief Talent Officer
Headquarters: 5455 South Loop East, Houston, TX 77033
Number of Employees: No information is available
Revenue of the Company: No information is available
What is the Company Known For:
YES Prep is known for being a high-performing public charter school system that serves over 18,000 college-bound students across more than 20 campuses in Houston’s most underserved communities.
2. Products
Products Offered:
1. Elementary and Secondary Education:
- High-Level Description: YES Prep offers a robust educational program from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Key Features:
- Personalized educational experiences in small school settings
- Rigorous academic curriculum and assessments
- Enrichment opportunities such as physical education, art, music, STEM lab, library core enrichment programming, and 1:1 laptops for students
- Comprehensive college counseling and support through college
Key Services Provided:
- Meals, Technology Devices, Transportation
- Special Education, English Language Learning
- Access to Healthcare, Mental Health
- Family Engagement Opportunities
- Student Support Services
3. Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
1. New School Groundbreakings (July 19, 2024):
- YES Prep Brays Oaks Elementary and YES Prep White Oak Elementary will open in August 2025.
- These schools will serve students from pre-kindergarten through the fifth grade.
2. Expansion (August 16, 2024):
- YES Prep has expanded to open new elementary schools in high-need neighborhoods.
3. Partnership with University of Houston-Downtown (July 29, 2024):
- YES Prep and UHD partnered to enhance educational opportunities for students.
4. Introduction of New Principals (August 29, 2024):
- New principals have been appointed for the 2024-2025 school year in both elementary and secondary schools.
5. Hurricane Recovery Fair (July 12, 2024):
- An event was organized to support the community in recovery after severe weather.
6. M-Pact Fund Grant by the Moody Foundation (June 21, 2024):
- YES Prep received a prestigious grant to support its educational initiatives.
New Products Launched: No specific products launched are mentioned.
New Features Added to Existing Products: No specific new features to existing products are mentioned.
New Partnerships: Partnership with University of Houston-Downtown to enhance educational opportunities for students.
