Wheatley H S vs Yes Prep - 5th Ward
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wheatley H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
537 students
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
933 students
| Measure | Wheatley H S Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - 5th Ward Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1292 of 1,419 | #1020 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #13566 of 16,910 | #10952 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 537 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yes Prep - 5th Ward scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 29.0).
- •Yes Prep - 5th Ward does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Yes Prep - 5th Ward does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Yes Prep - 5th Ward does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 96.5%).
- •Wheatley H S does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.8).
- •Yes Prep - 5th Ward is the larger school with 933 students compared with 537.
- •Wheatley H S is a public school while Yes Prep - 5th Ward 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 Wheatley H S better than Yes Prep - 5th Ward?
On the Success Index (US), Yes Prep - 5th Ward ranks higher (40.1 vs 29.0 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 Wheatley H S and Yes Prep - 5th Ward?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wheatley H S: 537. Yes Prep - 5th Ward: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wheatley H S and Yes Prep - 5th Ward rank in Texas?
Wheatley H S is 1292nd of 1,419 and Yes Prep - 5th Ward is 1020th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).