Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Upward Hope Academy
About the School
- Upward Hope Academy in Galveston, TX, serves 67 co–ed students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with a total of 4 teachers on staff.
- Annual tuition for this Texas private high school is $8,000.
- The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with 81% of students representing colors other than white.
- Upward Hope Academy is a member of a state or regional independent school association.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
School Motto
Truth. Courage. Character.
Student Body
Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Upward Hope Academy cost?
Upward Hope Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What schools are Upward Hope Academy often compared to?
Upward Hope Academy is often viewed alongside schools like O'connell College Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Upward Hope Academy?
The application deadline for Upward Hope Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Sports: 11
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Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
3008 Avenue O
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Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
Episcopal
720 Tremont St
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(409) 392-0764
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
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Distance: 24.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
4800 W Main St
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(281) 332-4814
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
3008 Avenue O
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 207-0622
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
Episcopal
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(409) 392-0764
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
2601 Ave. N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-6607
Distance: 24.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
4800 W Main St
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(281) 332-4814
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
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(409) 207-0622
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
1320 Tremont Street
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5534
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
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Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 392-0764
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
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(409) 762-8638
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Sports: 11
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Sports: 9
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Gr: PK-10 | 15 students
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(409) 948-1515
Distance: 3.6 mi
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(409) 207-0622
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Sports: 9
Episcopal
720 Tremont St
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(409) 392-0764
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
1903 Church St
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(409) 762-8638
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
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1600 9th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 945-3326
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 44 students
Alternative School
517 18th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 945-9313
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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2/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Ave S
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
- miles
Gr: PK-4 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2915 81st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 61st St
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(409) 750-9289
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
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Gr: PK-12 | 795 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5001 Ave U
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(409) 762-1115
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(409) 762-1115
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