Alief Early College H S vs Yes Prep - West
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alief Early College H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
402 students
Yes Prep - West
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
990 students
| Measure | Alief Early College H S Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - West Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 1,419 | #980 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #4447 of 16,910 | #10488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 402 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 57% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alief Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 42.0).
- •Alief Early College H S does better on math proficiency (95% vs 57%).
- •Alief Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Alief Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 93.2%).
- •Yes Prep - West does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.3).
- •Yes Prep - West is the larger school with 990 students compared with 402.
- •Alief Early College H S is a public school while Yes Prep - West is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alief Early College H S better than Yes Prep - West?
On the Success Index (US), Alief Early College H S ranks higher (65.3 vs 42.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alief Early College H S and Yes Prep - West?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Early College H S: 402. Yes Prep - West: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Early College H S and Yes Prep - West rank in Texas?
Alief Early College H S is 312th of 1,419 and Yes Prep - West is 980th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).