Giving Tuesday
Join us in transforming our YES Prep schools and the communities they serve.
Now Accepting Applications
The student lottery application is officially open for the 2022–2023 school year!
Family Tours
We invite you to attend one of our weekly Family Tour sessions to learn more about our school.
Trailblazer Times. Every Friday.
Family Notes are sent to families every Friday. Stay informed on the happenings around campus.
COVID-19 Health & Safety
Learn the steps we can all take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Teach at YES Prep
Teacher application for 2021-22 now open. Join the YES Prep team where your passion meets purpose.
The Senior Guide Is Available
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About Us
At YES Prep North Central, we strive to blaze a trail so excellent that others are compelled to follow. Whether it be through our enthusiasm in the classroom, our passion for serving the community, or our commitment to providing a holistic education, we are dedicated to providing ALL students with the tools they need to be successful on their path through college and beyond.
![REIMAGINED thumbnail]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1637362120/yespreporg/xexzhr8eo8d871tej0os/GiveThanksgraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1637362120/yespreporg/xexzhr8eo8d871tej0os/GiveThanksgraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1637362120/yespreporg/xexzhr8eo8d871tej0os/GiveThanksgraphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1637362120/yespreporg/xexzhr8eo8d871tej0os/GiveThanksgraphic.png","width":1080}])
![Trailblazer Times | November 19th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628115600/yespreporg/mmv0iqzz0ke8sdwflmlb/NorthCentral.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628115600/yespreporg/mmv0iqzz0ke8sdwflmlb/NorthCentral.png","width":275}])
Who We Are
90%
First Generation College Students
97%
African American and Hispanic
85%
Economically Disadvantaged
90%
Graduation Rate
Our Community
![Jeff Osborne]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568045685/yespreporg/o8juc3hgmqjfz9uccixt/JeffOsborne.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568045685/yespreporg/o8juc3hgmqjfz9uccixt/JeffOsborne.png","width":440}])
Jeff is in his fourth year as principal and first year at YES Prep. Prior to becoming principal, he served as a YES Prep resident principal and Director of Academics at YES Prep North Central.
![Female student smiling in classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567742167/yespreporg/fj4zomhjybh9v83sx8wb/NorthCentral-Classof2019.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567742167/yespreporg/fj4zomhjybh9v83sx8wb/NorthCentral-Classof2019.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567742167/yespreporg/fj4zomhjybh9v83sx8wb/NorthCentral-Classof2019.png","width":700}])
Take a look at the North Central's Class of 2019.
![Male student studying at desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567722471/yespreporg/ye7em9ej2w3235goegaz/NorthCentralMadMinute.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567722471/yespreporg/ye7em9ej2w3235goegaz/NorthCentralMadMinute.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1567722471/yespreporg/ye7em9ej2w3235goegaz/NorthCentralMadMinute.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567722471/yespreporg/ye7em9ej2w3235goegaz/NorthCentralMadMinute.png","width":1085}])
A one-minute behind-the-scenes look at our campus.