Idea Carver College Preparatory

Summary:

Idea Carver College Preparatory is a high-performing public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in San Antonio, Texas, with a diverse student population of over 1,000 students. This school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Texas, delivering exceptional academic outcomes for its students.

Idea Carver College Preparatory's academic performance is truly impressive, with a statewide ranking between 77 and 321 over the past 5 years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period. The school's students consistently outperform their peers in the San Antonio Independent School District and the state of Texas on STAAR assessments, particularly in reading, math, and end-of-course exams. Additionally, the school has maintained an exceptional 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.1% to 100% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the state average. Idea Carver College Preparatory's strong performance extends to its diverse student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, who consistently rank in the top 5-20% of Texas high schools.

When compared to nearby schools in the San Antonio Independent School District, such as Brackenridge High School, Idea Carver College Preparatory significantly outperforms them on various academic metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. This highlights the school's ability to deliver exceptional educational outcomes in a challenging urban environment, making it a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 217 Robinson Pl
       San Antonio, TX  78202


(210) 223-8885

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,922 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.2%
African American:
9.3%
White:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks better than 74.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks better than 83.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd 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 74.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Idea Carver College Preparatory 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 (83.2%), African American (9.3%), White (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Carver College Preparatory is 15.4, which is the 10th best among 32 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Idea Carver College Preparatory employs 41.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Carver College Preparatory is $10,922. 19 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Carver College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Carver College Preparatory 605th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Carver College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Idea Carver College Preparatory 321st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Idea Carver College Preparatory 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 Carver College Preparatory

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Rank History for all middle school students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 68.81 572nd 2043 72.0%
2016 85.70 143rd 1987 92.8%
2017 67.62 498th 2027 75.4%
2018 79.48 293rd 2080 85.9%
2019 85.78 223rd 2193 89.8%
2021 72.01 472nd 2252 79.0%
2022 93.52 91st 2254 96.0%
2023 76.25 397th 2330 83.0%
2024 67.41 605th 2361 74.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.72 16th 1376 98.8%
2019 90.22 61st 1445 95.8%
2021 70.52 224th 1592 85.9%
2022 98.81 13th 1643 99.2%
2023 88.24 105th 1720 93.9%
2024 69.31 338th 1760 80.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.27 30th 1597 98.1%
2019 97.14 13th 1626 99.2%
2021 86.57 69th 1712 96.0%
2022 83.30 97th 1757 94.5%
2023 81.45 136th 1815 92.5%
2024 35.47 1295th 1881 31.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.37 95th 2039 95.3%
2019 93.55 56th 2073 97.3%
2021 84.22 142nd 2172 93.5%
2022 97.49 21st 2220 99.1%
2023 87.63 117th 2251 94.8%
2024 74.61 301st 2224 86.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.23 283rd 2008 85.9%
2019 83.48 230th 2047 88.8%
2021 64.64 599th 2151 72.2%
2022 90.27 120th 2221 94.6%
2023 74.33 413th 2241 81.6%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.67 54th 2008 97.3%
2019 95.64 37th 2058 98.2%
2021 71.30 302nd 2118 85.7%
2022 95.05 43rd 2182 98.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.48 342nd 2030 83.2%
2019 84.32 232nd 2069 88.8%
2021 76.84 354th 2168 83.7%
2022 94.31 77th 2228 96.5%
2023 76.19 378th 2245 83.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.64 110th 1167 90.6%
2019 86.51 100th 1193 91.6%
2021 77.21 168th 1213 86.2%
2023 78.51 189th 1273 85.2%
2024 57.77 418th 1271 67.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.81 149th 1895 92.1%
2019 92.20 84th 1935 95.7%
2021 78.41 243rd 2043 88.1%
2022 96.94 27th 2077 98.7%
2023 84.24 185th 2116 91.3%
2024 74.15 331st 2108 84.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.02 58th 1673 96.5%
2019 55.82 669th 1684 60.3%
2021 87.73 90th 1700 94.7%
2023 64.69 521st 1749 70.2%
2024 61.86 558th 1724 67.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Idea Carver College Preparatory

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Rank History for all high school students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.26 77th 1857 95.9%
2021 82.52 156th 1861 91.6%
2022 87.78 88th 1876 95.3%
2023 80.96 192nd 1961 90.2%
2024 74.50 321st 1987 83.8%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.07 30th 1113 97.3%
2019 89.11 68th 1136 94.0%
2021 82.87 87th 1195 92.7%
2022 96.32 32nd 1278 97.5%
2023 76.88 164th 1371 88.0%
2024 61.61 318th 1435 77.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.88 30th 1347 97.8%
2019 99.99 3rd 1357 99.8%
2021 91.46 66th 1382 95.2%
2022 90.91 67th 1418 95.3%
2023 67.71 270th 1478 81.7%
2024 41.11 867th 1547 44.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.95 112th 1794 93.8%
2019 91.95 51st 1818 97.2%
2021 88.40 66th 1848 96.4%
2022 90.90 61st 1847 96.7%
2023 87.08 95th 1897 95.0%
2024 79.44 160th 1883 91.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.06 227th 1781 87.3%
2019 85.60 98th 1798 94.5%
2021 79.43 215th 1815 88.2%
2022 87.54 77th 1841 95.8%
2023 77.71 225th 1891 88.1%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.06 73rd 1784 95.9%
2019 95.86 34th 1810 98.1%
2021 91.54 51st 1829 97.2%
2022 91.82 57th 1837 96.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.90 147th 1803 91.8%
2019 88.79 83rd 1824 95.4%
2021 82.67 156th 1840 91.5%
2022 86.03 111th 1853 94.0%
2023 81.67 188th 1913 90.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.68 246th 1013 75.7%
2019 86.52 80th 1024 92.2%
2021 92.64 41st 1020 96.0%
2023 93.11 54th 1069 94.9%
2024 80.26 139th 1065 86.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.59 105th 1691 93.8%
2019 90.75 59th 1714 96.6%
2021 85.46 102nd 1743 94.1%
2022 90.29 61st 1762 96.5%
2023 83.03 140th 1820 92.3%
2024 78.07 194th 1804 89.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Idea Carver College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.53 55th 1539 96.4%
2019 88.70 41st 1526 97.3%
2021 52.09 697th 1510 53.8%
2023 82.33 109th 1576 93.1%
2024 85.57 80th 1556 94.9%
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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.

Idea Carver College Preparatory Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Idea Carver College Preparatory

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 1 17 0 34 0 0 0 0 52
2014 3 25 0 78 0 0 2 0 108
2015 2 28 0 144 0 0 2 0 176
2016 11 50 0 228 0 0 4 0 293
2017 12 62 0 357 0 0 3 0 434
2018 16 68 0 416 0 0 5 0 505
2019 25 82 3 488 0 0 6 0 604
2020 34 89 2 539 1 0 7 0 672
2021 37 102 3 595 1 0 6 0 744
2022 34 86 2 570 1 2 0 0 695
2023 34 74 4 557 1 0 1 0 671
2024 38 60 3 534 1 3 3 0 642

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 Carver College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 52 2.5 20.2 59.6
2014 108 5.0 21.3 85.2
2015 176 8.0 22.0 81.8
2016 293 18.0 16.2 88.7
2017 434 27.3 15.8 85.9
2018 505 37.4 13.4 77.6
2019 604 n/a n/a 82.6
2020 672 42.6 15.7 86.8
2021 744 41.3 18.0 83.6
2022 695 49.7 13.9 80.7
2023 671 43.9 15.2 91.8
2024 642 41.6 15.4 76.5

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 Carver College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 52 2.5 20.2 59.6
2014 108 5.0 21.3 85.2
2015 176 8.0 22.0 81.8
2016 293 18.0 16.2 88.7
2017 434 27.3 15.8 85.9
2018 505 37.4 13.4 77.6
2019 604 n/a n/a 82.6
2020 672 42.6 15.7 86.8
2021 744 41.3 18.0 83.6
2022 695 49.7 13.9 80.7
2023 671 43.9 15.2 91.8
2024 642 41.6 15.4 76.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Carver College Preparatory

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,389 (11.1%) $11,120 (88.9%) $12,509
2020 $1,328 (11.2%) $10,509 (88.8%) $11,838
2021 $1,186 (10.9%) $9,736 (89.1%) $10,922

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Carver College Preparatory

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 397th of 2330 Middle schools
 6.9%
Ranks 77th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 192nd of 1961 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Idea Carver College Preparatory)5354
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4053
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Carver College Preparatory)7546
 29%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5239
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Idea Carver College Preparatory)6681
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)5458
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Carver College Preparatory)5044
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5443
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Idea Carver College Preparatory)6775
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)6462
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Science (Idea Carver College Preparatory)6976
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Idea Public Schools)6350
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4943
 6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Idea Carver College Preparatory)5754
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Idea Public Schools)5036
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Idea Carver College Preparatory)9776
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Idea Public Schools)7044
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Idea Carver College Preparatory)9481
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Idea Public Schools)7963
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Idea Carver College Preparatory)8473
 11%
   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 Carver College Preparatory)8477
 7%
   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 Carver College Preparatory)8592
 7%
   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 Students604671
 11.1%
African American8274
 9.8%
American Indian01
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic488557
 14.1%
Pacific Islander00
White2534
 36%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.6%91.8%
 9.2%


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Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks 321st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Idea Carver College Preparatory are 83% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended Idea Carver College Preparatory.


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