Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

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Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory ranks 1009 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in San Antonio, Texas, with a student population of 562 that is predominantly Hispanic (93.77%). The school is part of the Idea Public Schools district, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory consistently outperforms the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas in various STAAR test proficiency rates, particularly in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade reading, as well as 7th grade math. The school also maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.6% over the past four school years, which is significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a high-need student population, with over 80% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other nearby schools, Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory stands out. It outperforms the Harlandale ISD schools (such as Harlandale High School and McCollum High School) in most STAAR test proficiency rates, despite serving a similar high-need student population. The school also performs on par with or better than the Frank L. Madla Early College High School, another charter school in the area, in academic metrics. Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory's consistent academic performance and low dropout rates make it a standout in the local education landscape.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

2523 W Ansley Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224

(210) 430-7595

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1009^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,554

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 562

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.8%

White:

3.9%

African American:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory ranks better than 70.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory ranks worse than 50.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 19^th among 32 ranked high schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.67. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.8%), White (3.9%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory is 16.7. 26 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory is $9,554, which is the lowest among 32 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory 698^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory 1009^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Idea Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	62.71	636^th	2193	71.0%
2021	51.50	984^th	2252	56.3%
2022	58.33	768^th	2254	65.9%
2023	61.93	741^st	2330	68.2%
2024	63.48	698^th	2361	70.4%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	92.02	47^th	1445	96.7%
2021	90.08	59^th	1592	96.3%
2022	82.32	139^th	1643	91.5%
2023	83.32	147^th	1720	91.5%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	61.57	342^nd	1626	79.0%
2021	26.63	1460^th	1712	14.7%
2022	16.61	1729^th	1757	1.6%
2023	40.96	982^nd	1815	45.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	74.64	283^rd	2073	86.3%
2021	65.39	509^th	2172	76.6%
2022	68.28	438^th	2220	80.3%
2023	73.29	358^th	2251	84.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	63.54	606^th	2047	70.4%
2021	55.09	845^th	2151	60.7%
2022	55.20	853^rd	2221	61.6%
2023	64.97	617^th	2241	72.5%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	97.08	27^th	2058	98.7%
2021	84.68	112^th	2118	94.7%
2022	63.30	515^th	2182	76.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	56.57	742^nd	2069	64.1%
2021	46.04	1094^th	2168	49.5%
2022	60.24	729^th	2228	67.3%
2023	54.81	900^th	2245	59.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	69.64	384^th	1935	80.2%
2021	62.15	574^th	2043	71.9%
2022	66.62	482^nd	2077	76.8%
2023	73.43	349^th	2116	83.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	71.53	382^nd	1684	77.3%
2023	25.11	1454^th	1749	16.9%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.67	1009^th	1987	49.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	8	0	0	110	0	1	119
2019	16	5	0	231	0	1	253
2020	26	9	0	323	0	2	360
2021	30	9	0	405	1	2	447
2022	14	10	0	435	0	2	461
2023	22	10	2	527	0	1	562

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	119	5.4	22.0	79
2019	253	n/a	n/a	79.4
2020	360	18.3	19.6	73.6
2021	447	19.7	22.6	80.8
2022	461	30.1	15.2	78.3
2023	562	33.5	16.7	80.8

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 Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	119	5.4	22.0	79
2019	253	n/a	n/a	79.4
2020	360	18.3	19.6	73.6
2021	447	19.7	22.6	80.8
2022	461	30.1	15.2	78.3
2023	562	33.5	16.7	80.8

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 Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,718 (18.4%)	$7,633 (81.6%)	$9,352
2020	$2,501 (26.2%)	$7,037 (73.8%)	$9,538
2021	$1,668 (17.5%)	$7,886 (82.5%)	$9,554

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 636^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 741^st of 2330 Middle schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory)	36	57	21%
6th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	40	53	13%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory)	47	45	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	52	39	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory)	50	56	6%
7th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	54	58	4%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory)	42	46	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	54	43	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	562	122.1%
African American	5	10	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	231	527	128.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	22	37.5%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.4%	80.8%	1.3%

Schools Near Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2523 W Ansley Blvd	San Antonio	78224	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 430-7595	562	34	16.7	80.8%	22 (3.9%)	10 (1.8%)	527 (93.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46.7	1009^th of 1987 public high schools	49.2%					(n/a)	25.8	55.0	45.5	68.2	76.5	58.3	64.6	57.3	39.4	51.8	24.0	$9,554	$1,668	$7,886
South San Antonio High School	Public	9-12	2515 Navajo	San Antonio	78224	Bexar County	South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 977-7400	1,786	97	18.3	92.6%	25 (1.4%)	16 (0.9%)	1,740 (97.4%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.2	1599^th of 1987 public high schools	19.5%		16.5	1655^th of 1961 public high schools	15.6%	56	14.8	40.1	35.4	36.1	55.0							$9,937	$1,768	$8,168
Alternative School	Public	6-12	1520 Gillette Blvd	San Antonio	78224	Bexar County	South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 977-7150	50	2	25.0	96.0%	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Frank L Madla Early College High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1400 W Villaret Blvd	San Antonio	78224	Bexar County	New Frontiers Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 486-3686	163	9	18.1	67.5%	10 (6.1%)	2 (1.2%)	151 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.3	728^th of 1987 public high schools	63.4%		68.2	470^th of 1961 public high schools	76.0%	258	25.0	50.0	78.8	84.9	58.0							$9,882	$1,442	$8,440
McCollum High School	Public	9-12	500 W Formosa Blvd	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 989-1500	1,494	106	14.1	78.2%	40 (2.7%)	10 (0.7%)	1,440 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	26.6	1480^th of 1987 public high schools	25.5%		20.7	1583^rd of 1961 public high schools	19.3%	103	21.3	43.8	37.7	43.7	56.4							$12,133	$1,442	$10,692
Texans Can Academy - San Antonio	Public, Charter	9-12	1807 Centennial Blvd	San Antonio	78211	Bexar County	Texans Can Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 923-1226	218	15	14.2	84.9%	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	212 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9	1809^th of 1987 public high schools	9.0%		4.8	1856^th of 1961 public high schools	5.4%	47	9.4	13.3	26.2	34.3	29.0							$14,632	$3,093	$11,539
Harlandale High School	Public	9-12	114 E Gerald Ave	San Antonio	78214	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 989-1000	1,664	121	13.7	81.7%	23 (1.4%)	13 (0.8%)	1,625 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	24.7	1530^th of 1987 public high schools	23.0%		23.1	1537^th of 1961 public high schools	21.6%	7	18.2	35.4	34.1	51.2	54.0							$12,039	$1,404	$10,635
Idea South Flores College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	6919 S Flores	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4150	726	45	15.9	77.0%	28 (3.9%)	11 (1.5%)	682 (93.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	49.8	937^th of 1987 public high schools	52.8%		53.8	833^rd of 1961 public high schools	57.5%	104	23.6	60.0	57.8	75.5	69.4	61.6	58.7	64.5	39.4	33.6	30.4	$11,839	$905	$10,934
Frank M Tejeda Academy	Public	9-12	12121 S E Loop 410	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 989-4900	190	18	10.7	93.7%	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	186 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.9	1864^th of 1987 public high schools	6.2%		4.8	1855^th of 1961 public high schools	5.4%	9	2.8	26.8	18.2	23.8	22.3							$15,265	$855	$14,410
Hac Daep High School	Public	9-12	906 March Ave	San Antonio	78214	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 921-4463	28	6	5.0	85.7%	2 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$230,607	$15,969	$214,637

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory

Is Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory ranks 1009^th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory are 94% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% African American.

How many students attend Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory?

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory.

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