Upward Hope Academy

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)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Upward Hope Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Truth. Courage. Character.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Galveston County, TX is $6,005 for elementary schools and $7,231 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Galveston County, TX is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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