Idea College Prep

Summary:

Idea College Prep is a public charter high school located in Donna, Texas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 725 students. The school is part of the Idea Public Schools district and has a predominantly Hispanic student population (97.38%).

Idea College Prep stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 91.5% to 98.8% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average and compares favorably to nearby public schools like Donna North High School and Donna High School. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.3% over the past five years, lower than the state and local district averages. However, Idea College Prep's performance on STAAR tests is mixed, with the school performing better in some subject areas, such as 8th grade reading and U.S. History, but lagging behind in others, such as 6th and 7th grade math.

Compared to nearby charter schools like Premier H S Of Weslaco and Premier H S Of San Juan, Idea College Prep generally outperforms them on STAAR test scores and graduation rates, but lags behind in some areas like Algebra I and English I/II. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (95.13% to 96.65%) and spends more per student ($13,817) compared to the nearby public schools, which range from $7,684 to $13,910 per student.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 401 S 1st St
       Donna, TX  78537


(956) 464-0203

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1200th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,817 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  785

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.2%
White:
2.4%
African American:
0.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.7% Help


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Compare Details Idea College Prep ranks worse than 55.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Idea College Prep ranks worse than 60.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 23rd among 32 ranked high schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.79. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Idea College Prep who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.2%), White (2.4%), Asian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea College Prep is 16.3. 17 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea College Prep is $13,817, which is the 3rd highest among 32 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea College Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea College Prep 1300th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea College Prep in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Idea College Prep 1200th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Idea College Prep in the ranking list.)

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Idea Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Public Schools 455th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Idea College Prep

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Rank History for all middle school students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 82.03 129th 1684 92.3%
2008 78.77 187th 1718 89.1%
2009 73.46 321st 1763 81.8%
2010 71.85 339th 1803 81.2%
2011 75.39 237th 1895 87.5%
2012 75.22 359th 1951 81.6%
2013 68.24 544th 1973 72.4%
2014 62.64 721st 1987 63.7%
2015 56.42 907th 2043 55.6%
2016 66.50 647th 1987 67.4%
2017 64.21 575th 2027 71.6%
2018 70.16 467th 2080 77.5%
2019 69.56 494th 2193 77.5%
2021 38.53 1330th 2252 40.9%
2022 62.15 678th 2254 69.9%
2023 52.11 1015th 2330 56.4%
2024 43.23 1300th 2361 44.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.27 50th 1376 96.4%
2019 86.25 86th 1445 94.0%
2021 57.02 445th 1592 72.0%
2022 81.87 145th 1643 91.2%
2023 67.91 339th 1720 80.3%
2024 50.07 745th 1760 57.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.04 503rd 1712 70.6%
2022 66.60 291st 1757 83.4%
2023 49.36 687th 1815 62.1%
2024 25.97 1565th 1881 16.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.35 154th 2039 92.4%
2019 83.27 148th 2073 92.9%
2021 50.83 934th 2172 57.0%
2022 77.08 272nd 2220 87.7%
2023 67.47 504th 2251 77.6%
2024 45.83 1121st 2224 49.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 493rd 2008 75.4%
2019 69.53 483rd 2047 76.4%
2021 40.52 1252nd 2151 41.8%
2022 55.54 848th 2221 61.8%
2023 45.95 1167th 2241 47.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.73 143rd 2008 92.9%
2019 85.03 128th 2058 93.8%
2021 56.64 661st 2118 68.8%
2022 82.88 170th 2182 92.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.54 464th 2030 77.1%
2019 66.85 520th 2069 74.9%
2021 36.83 1334th 2168 38.5%
2022 66.57 561st 2228 74.8%
2023 56.67 847th 2245 62.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.19 236th 1895 87.5%
2019 79.38 239th 1935 87.6%
2021 47.92 964th 2043 52.8%
2022 71.60 375th 2077 81.9%
2023 62.90 602nd 2116 71.6%
2024 44.47 1104th 2108 47.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.01 1587th 1673 5.1%
2024 1.22 1724th 1724 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Idea College Prep

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Rank History for all high school students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 86.86 30th 1497 98.0%
2008 84.34 68th 1510 95.5%
2009 83.71 54th 1539 96.5%
2010 79.32 93rd 1568 94.1%
2011 77.54 153rd 1672 90.8%
2012 63.44 462nd 1603 71.2%
2013 75.80 216th 1652 86.9%
2014 72.88 309th 1734 82.2%
2015 69.85 404th 1743 76.8%
2016 66.81 476th 1762 73.0%
2017 69.51 358th 1777 79.9%
2018 66.33 419th 1797 76.7%
2019 60.19 616th 1857 66.8%
2021 42.72 1062nd 1861 42.9%
2022 51.85 826th 1876 56.0%
2023 54.90 803rd 1961 59.1%
2024 38.79 1200th 1987 39.6%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.63 99th 1113 91.1%
2019 83.90 96th 1136 91.5%
2021 60.85 280th 1195 76.6%
2022 68.09 209th 1278 83.6%
2023 66.52 254th 1371 81.5%
2024 55.37 390th 1435 72.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.99 4th 1347 99.7%
2019 86.45 78th 1357 94.3%
2021 59.35 358th 1382 74.1%
2022 70.75 205th 1418 85.5%
2023 59.96 388th 1478 73.7%
2024 50.18 625th 1547 59.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.46 251st 1794 86.0%
2019 67.30 366th 1818 79.9%
2021 51.49 769th 1848 58.4%
2022 58.66 511th 1847 72.3%
2023 61.98 495th 1897 73.9%
2024 51.53 708th 1883 62.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.92 430th 1781 75.9%
2019 63.28 561st 1798 68.8%
2021 41.86 1066th 1815 41.3%
2022 51.92 838th 1841 54.5%
2023 56.13 751st 1891 60.3%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.33 186th 1784 89.6%
2019 74.95 220th 1810 87.8%
2021 53.35 647th 1829 64.6%
2022 62.35 392nd 1837 78.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.76 539th 1803 70.1%
2019 53.34 742nd 1824 59.3%
2021 37.71 1123rd 1840 39.0%
2022 48.92 825th 1853 55.5%
2023 51.09 834th 1913 56.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.75 316th 1691 81.3%
2019 64.96 417th 1714 75.7%
2021 49.90 774th 1743 55.6%
2022 56.23 598th 1762 66.1%
2023 61.41 528th 1820 71.0%
2024 49.65 751st 1804 58.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Idea College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.97 901st 1539 41.5%
2019 1.79 1491st 1526 2.3%
2021 6.77 1419th 1510 6.0%
2023 45.86 869th 1576 44.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea College Prep

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 15 3 0 213 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2008 19 5 5 615 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2009 11 1 5 668 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2010 2 1 5 737 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2011 3 1 0 777 0 4 0 0 785
2012 4 0 0 795 0 3 3 0 805
2013 4 1 0 776 1 4 4 0 790
2014 7 1 0 780 1 3 4 0 796
2015 4 0 0 783 1 2 5 0 795
2016 7 1 1 773 1 1 5 0 789
2017 29 1 1 752 1 0 4 0 788
2018 27 1 1 725 0 0 3 0 757
2019 31 1 1 720 0 1 1 0 755
2020 27 1 0 683 1 1 1 0 714
2021 24 1 0 712 1 0 1 0 739
2022 20 0 0 695 0 0 1 0 716
2023 18 0 0 706 0 0 1 0 725
2024 19 1 1 763 0 0 1 0 785

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idea College Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 12.1 0.0 n/a
2007 231 18.0 12.8 74
2008 644 39.0 16.5 77.8
2009 685 44.5 15.4 80.1
2010 745 43.1 17.2 85.8
2011 785 49.5 15.8 87.4
2012 805 50.4 15.9 87.7
2013 790 48.1 16.4 86.8
2014 796 49.1 16.1 88.4
2015 795 52.0 15.2 88.3
2016 789 51.0 15.4 92.3
2017 788 49.8 15.8 91.1
2018 757 56.2 13.4 93
2019 755 n/a n/a 94.2
2020 714 51.2 13.9 94
2021 739 46.2 15.9 95.1
2022 716 52.1 13.7 96.6
2023 725 53.1 13.6 95.6
2024 785 47.9 16.3 92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Idea College Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 12.1 0.0 n/a
2007 231 18.0 12.8 74
2008 644 39.0 16.5 77.8
2009 685 44.5 15.4 80.1
2010 745 43.1 17.2 85.8
2011 785 49.5 15.8 87.4
2012 805 50.4 15.9 87.7
2013 790 48.1 16.4 86.8
2014 796 49.1 16.1 88.4
2015 795 52.0 15.2 88.3
2016 789 51.0 15.4 92.3
2017 788 49.8 15.8 91.1
2018 757 56.2 13.4 93
2019 755 n/a n/a 94.2
2020 714 51.2 13.9 94
2021 739 46.2 15.9 95.1
2022 716 52.1 13.7 96.6
2023 725 53.1 13.6 95.6
2024 785 47.9 16.3 92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea College Prep

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,238 (10.1%) $10,973 (89.9%) $12,210
2020 $1,721 (13.1%) $11,432 (86.9%) $13,153
2021 $1,628 (11.8%) $12,189 (88.2%) $13,817

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 494th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1015th of 2330 Middle schools
 21%
Ranks 616th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 803rd of 1961 High schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Idea College Prep)4544
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4053
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea College Prep)4835
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5239
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Idea College Prep)5252
   7th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)5458
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idea College Prep)5332
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5443
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Idea College Prep)6764
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)6462
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Idea College Prep)4537
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Idea Public Schools)5036
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Idea College Prep)5347
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Idea Public Schools)7044
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Idea College Prep)6569
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Idea Public Schools)7963
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Idea College Prep)5946
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Idea Public Schools)7064
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Idea College Prep)6360
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Idea Public Schools)7067
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Idea College Prep)9192
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Idea Public Schools)8679
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students755725
 4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic720706
 1.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3118
 41.9%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.2%95.6%
 1.4%


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Students at Idea College Prep are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

Idea College Prep ranks 1200th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 785 students attended Idea College Prep.


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