Approaching anything, in the same way, expecting different results only leads to the same tired outcomes.

Only one in 10 students living in urban underprivileged neighborhoods is expected to finish college.

On Wednesday, August 15, Yellowstone College Prep will open its doors for the first time in what is a new, Texas Education Agency- approved public/private model designed to expand quality educational opportunities in Houston’s Third Ward.

In the midst of a national dialogue over struggling school finances and failing schools, Yellowstone College Prep, nearly seven years in the making, will have strong operational efficiencies and educational leadership from day one.

As nearby public schools face a difficult future, Yellowstone College Prep provides families with a safe and academically-driven option for middle school students.