Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

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Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory ranks 1398 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in San Antonio, Texas, with a student population of 613 that is predominantly Hispanic (92.66%). While the school has relatively low dropout rates, it faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores compared to the Idea Public Schools district and the state.

Idea Brackenridge's test scores on the STAAR assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages across most grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading for grades 6-8 ranged from 46.53% to 63.08%, compared to the Idea Public Schools district averages of 52.57% to 57.73% and the state averages of 52.08% to 54.45%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.27% to 90.33% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other nearby schools, Idea Brackenridge's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as John F. Kennedy High School and South San Antonio High School, in certain test score metrics, it generally lags behind higher-performing schools like Virginia Allred Stacey Junior/Senior High School and Frank L. Madla Early College High School. Addressing these areas of concern could help Idea Brackenridge better serve its student population and improve its overall performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242

(210) 239-4300

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1398^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,728

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 613

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.7%

White:

4.7%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory ranks better than 54.7% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.87. (See more...)

Compare Details Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory ranks worse than 70.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 28^th among 32 ranked high schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.38. (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 (92.7%), White (4.7%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory is 17.5. 30 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory employs 34.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory is $9,728. 30 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory 1069^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory 1398^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Idea Brackenridge 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 Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	79.54	320^th	2193	85.4%
2021	42.98	1219^th	2252	45.9%
2022	50.46	1003^rd	2254	55.5%
2023	42.71	1296^th	2330	44.4%
2024	49.87	1069^th	2361	54.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	94.34	35^th	1445	97.6%
2021	73.30	188^th	1592	88.2%
2022	78.64	170^th	1643	89.7%
2023	62.98	430^th	1720	75.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	66.50	267^th	1626	83.6%
2021	43.90	793^rd	1712	53.7%
2022	42.05	899^th	1757	48.8%
2023	27.86	1507^th	1815	17.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	89.09	89^th	2073	95.7%
2021	56.84	745^th	2172	65.7%
2022	62.53	586^th	2220	73.6%
2023	54.16	879^th	2251	61.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	80.73	271^st	2047	86.8%
2021	44.48	1135^th	2151	47.2%
2022	61.43	666^th	2221	70.0%
2023	41.37	1316^th	2241	41.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	95.96	34^th	2058	98.3%
2021	59.59	577^th	2118	72.8%
2022	70.45	361^st	2182	83.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	75.99	354^th	2069	82.9%
2021	41.77	1205^th	2168	44.4%
2022	39.70	1325^th	2228	40.5%
2023	44.60	1198^th	2245	46.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	93.46	50^th	1193	95.8%
2021	23.81	1049^th	1213	13.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	85.53	156^th	1935	91.9%
2021	51.21	849^th	2043	58.4%
2022	61.09	594^th	2077	71.4%
2023	51.92	901^st	2116	57.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	68.29	428^th	1684	74.6%
2021	48.32	861^st	1700	49.4%
2023	28.72	1390^th	1749	20.5%

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

Rank History for Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.38	1398^th	1987	29.6%

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	5	4	0	109	0	0	118
2019	17	11	0	219	1	2	250
2020	30	12	0	311	0	3	356
2021	42	16	0	394	0	3	455
2022	39	15	0	445	0	3	502
2023	29	12	1	568	0	3	613

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	118	5.6	21.0	85.6
2019	250	n/a	n/a	86
2020	356	12.4	28.6	79.8
2021	455	17.8	25.4	90.3
2022	502	30.6	16.3	83.3
2023	613	34.9	17.5	88.7

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 Brackenridge College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	118	5.6	21.0	85.6
2019	250	n/a	n/a	86
2020	356	12.4	28.6	79.8
2021	455	17.8	25.4	90.3
2022	502	30.6	16.3	83.3
2023	613	34.9	17.5	88.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,653 (18.8%)	$7,157 (81.2%)	$8,810
2020	$1,474 (16.7%)	$7,360 (83.3%)	$8,834
2021	$1,549 (15.9%)	$8,179 (84.1%)	$9,728

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 320^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1296^th of 2330 Middle schools	41%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory)	46	54	8%
6th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	40	53	13%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory)	55	29	26%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	52	39	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory)	59	45	14%
7th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	54	58	4%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory)	65	35	30%
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	250	613	145.2%
African American	11	12	9.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	219	568	159.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	17	29	70.6%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86%	88.7%	2.7%

Schools Near Idea Brackenridge 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 Science (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 Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	5555 Old Pearsall Rd	San Antonio	78242	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4300	613	35	17.5	88.7%	29 (4.7%)	12 (2.0%)	568 (92.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	30.4	1398^th of 1987 public high schools	29.6%					(n/a)	29.7	37.2	33.7	57.9	66.7	63.1	51.6	46.5	31.8	39.5			17.8	$9,728	$1,549	$8,179
South San Antonio H S - West Campus	Public	9-12	5622 Ray Ellison Blvd	San Antonio	78242	Bexar County	South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 977-7000	521	43	11.9	97.3%	16 (3.1%)	20 (3.8%)	478 (91.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	11	1769^th of 1987 public high schools	11.0%		9.3	1764^th of 1961 public high schools	10.0%	5	20.3	23.6	15.3	26.0	48.1									$17,751	$1,828	$15,924
Virginia Allred Stacey Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	2460 Kenly Ave Bldg 8265	San Antonio	78236	Bexar County	Lackland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 357-5100	379	38	9.9	11.6%	163 (43.0%)	47 (12.4%)	103 (27.2%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	58 (15.3%)	78.4	237^th of 1987 public high schools	88.1%		78.5	235^th of 1961 public high schools	88.0%	2	65.6	67.9	74.5	90.9	92.0	74.2	64.7	70.0	36.4	35.3	69.4	56.7	47.5	$17,451	$960	$16,491
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)
Southwest Legacy High School	Public	9-12	4495 Verano Pkwy Bldg 100	Von Ormy	78073	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 623-6539	2,014	120	16.7	88.6%	49 (2.4%)	49 (2.4%)	1,900 (94.3%)	11 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	24.5	1535^th of 1987 public high schools	22.7%		26	1476^th of 1961 public high schools	24.7%	59	13.0	34.6	38.2	45.9	59.6									$10,508	$1,336	$9,171
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
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
Learn4life	Public, Charter	9-12	1922 S General McMullen	San Antonio	78226	Bexar County	Edgewood Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 898-4078	121	6	20.1	100.0%	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.5%)	117 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.1	1822^nd of 1987 public high schools	8.3%		7	1806^th of 1961 public high schools	7.9%	16	0.0	30.0	15.2	21.2	42.9
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	1922 S General McMullen Dr	San Antonio	78226	Bexar County	Edgewood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 898-4100	1,042	62	16.6	92.2%	6 (0.6%)	30 (2.9%)	1,003 (96.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	11.7	1759^th of 1987 public high schools	11.5%		9.7	1758^th of 1961 public high schools	10.4%	1	14.6	26.5	23.2	31.4	43.0									$10,873	$1,545	$9,328

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

What district is Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory in?

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What is the racial makeup of Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory are 93% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% African American.

How many students attend Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory?

In the 2022-23 school year, 613 students attended Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory.

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Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory ranks 1398^th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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