Yellowstone College Preparatory operates open enrollment schools and is based in Southeast Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 96.4% Black and 94.7% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Large
ESC Region
Houston
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The base average teaching salary was
$60,912
in 2025,
up
$10,270
since 2019
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
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N/A
—
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,535per year
—
State197thof 1,182
Region55thof 83
Peers43rdof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,288per year
—
State570thof 1,191
Region74thof 83
Peers91stof 165
All teachers
$60,912per year
+$10,270
since 2019
State400thof 1,201
Region68thof 87
Peers71stof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
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Not reported
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,535per year
State197thof 1,182
Region55thof 83
Peers43rdof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,288per year
State570thof 1,191
Region74thof 83
Peers91stof 165
All teachers
$60,912per year
State400thof 1,201
Region68thof 87
Peers71stof 169
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.