Idea Najim College Preparatory

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Idea Najim College Preparatory ranks 1309 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Najim College Preparatory is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in San Antonio, Texas, with a diverse student population. While part of the Idea Public Schools district, the school faces some unique challenges compared to its neighboring Idea schools.

One key concern is Idea Najim's rising dropout rates, which have increased from 0.0% in 2018-2019 to 3.4% in 2020-2021, notably higher than the state average and the performance of other nearby schools like Idea Carver College Preparatory, which had a 0.2% dropout rate in 2021-2022. Additionally, Idea Najim's academic performance on STAAR assessments is mixed, with the school performing better than the state in some areas but lagging behind in others, particularly in mathematics and science.

Another factor that sets Idea Najim apart is its very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.59% to 95.24% over the past three years, significantly higher than the nearby Idea Carver College Preparatory (91.8%) and other district schools. Despite this, Idea Najim has seen a significant increase in its per-student spending, rising from $10,190 in 2018-2019 to $17,533 in 2020-2021, higher than the spending at nearby Idea Carver ($10,922) and Idea Eastside ($10,157) College Preparatory schools. However, this increased funding has not translated to improved performance on key metrics, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

926 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220

(210) 239-4900

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1309^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,533

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 388

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.7%

African American:

33.2%

White:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Najim College Preparatory ranks better than 55.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.07. (See more...)

Compare Details Idea Najim College Preparatory ranks worse than 65.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 27^th among 32 ranked high schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.86. (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 (63.7%), African American (33.2%), White (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Najim College Preparatory is 16.8. 27 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Najim College Preparatory employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Najim College Preparatory is $17,533, which is the highest among 32 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Najim College Preparatory 1060^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Najim College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Najim College Preparatory 1309^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Idea Najim 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 Najim College Preparatory

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	25.94	1735^th	2193	20.9%
2021	77.46	363^rd	2252	83.9%
2022	70.77	479^th	2254	78.7%
2023	48.73	1094^th	2330	53.0%
2024	50.07	1060^th	2361	55.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	69.64	247^th	1445	82.9%
2021	93.54	37^th	1592	97.7%
2022	80.06	159^th	1643	90.3%
2023	62.29	438^th	1720	74.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	50.47	581^st	1626	64.3%
2022	73.75	191^st	1757	89.1%
2023	43.75	873^rd	1815	51.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	37.66	1371^st	2073	33.9%
2021	87.71	93^rd	2172	95.7%
2022	83.98	168^th	2220	92.4%
2023	62.02	653^rd	2251	71.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	30.72	1525^th	2047	25.5%
2021	69.97	486^th	2151	77.4%
2022	77.97	343^rd	2221	84.6%
2023	47.34	1115^th	2241	50.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	60.46	531^st	2058	74.2%
2021	93.01	48^th	2118	97.7%
2022	78.79	222^nd	2182	89.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	19.73	1811^th	2069	12.5%
2021	83.03	244^th	2168	88.7%
2022	52.10	938^th	2228	57.9%
2023	47.92	1092^nd	2245	51.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	41.31	651^st	1193	45.4%
2021	92.73	41^st	1213	96.6%
2023	60.98	380^th	1273	70.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	29.02	1508^th	1935	22.1%
2021	78.36	246^th	2043	88.0%
2022	81.03	234^th	2077	88.7%
2023	53.11	862^nd	2116	59.3%

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

Rank History for Idea Najim College Preparatory

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.86	1309^th	1987	34.1%

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea Najim College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	3	28	0	69	0	1	101
2019	9	76	0	149	0	2	236
2020	9	83	2	142	0	4	240
2021	6	56	0	94	0	0	156
2022	3	89	4	177	0	0	273
2023	8	129	1	247	1	2	388

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 Najim College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	101	7.4	13.5	88.1
2019	236	n/a	n/a	85.6
2020	240	14.3	16.7	87.9
2021	156	14.0	11.0	93.6
2022	273	26.1	10.4	95.2
2023	388	23.0	16.8	94.1

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 Najim College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	101	7.4	13.5	88.1
2019	236	n/a	n/a	85.6
2020	240	14.3	16.7	87.9
2021	156	14.0	11.0	93.6
2022	273	26.1	10.4	95.2
2023	388	23.0	16.8	94.1

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 Najim College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,382 (13.6%)	$8,808 (86.4%)	$10,190
2020	$1,642 (13.1%)	$10,891 (86.9%)	$12,533
2021	$2,058 (11.7%)	$15,475 (88.3%)	$17,533

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Najim 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 1735^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1094^th of 2330 Middle schools	32.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Idea Najim College Preparatory)	31	58	27%
6th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	40	53	13%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Najim College Preparatory)	29	17	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	52	39	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Idea Najim College Preparatory)	28	60	32%
7th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	54	58	4%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Najim College Preparatory)	23	46	23%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	54	43	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Idea Najim College Preparatory)	44	36	8%
8th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	64	62	2%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Science (Idea Najim College Preparatory)	34	21	13%
8th Grade Science (Idea Public Schools)	63	41	22%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Idea Najim College Preparatory)	12	31	19%
8th Grade Social Studies (Idea Public Schools)	50	36	14%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Idea Najim College Preparatory)	47	36	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Idea Public Schools)	70	44	26%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	236	388	64.4%
African American	76	129	69.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	149	247	65.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	8	11.1%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.6%	94.1%	8.5%

Schools Near Idea Najim 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 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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 Najim College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	926 S Ww White Rd	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4900	388	23	16.8	94.1%	8 (2.1%)	129 (33.2%)	247 (63.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	34.9	1309^th of 1987 public high schools	34.1%					(n/a)	37.6	48.0	37.5	56.4	54.3		43.8	60.2	60.6		36.5	35.9			0.0	22.0	$17,533	$2,058	$15,475
Houston High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4635 E Houston St	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 678-7900	856	68	12.6	95.2%	20 (2.3%)	289 (33.8%)	518 (60.5%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.1%)	9.1	1807^th of 1987 public high schools	9.1%		6.6	1814^th of 1961 public high schools	7.5%	7	12.3	24.0	17.4	28.2	39.6												$14,636	$2,673	$11,963
Idea Eastside College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2519 Martin Luther King Dr	San Antonio	78203	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4800	599	41	14.4	90.3%	12 (2.0%)	99 (16.5%)	483 (80.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	30.1	1407^th of 1987 public high schools	29.2%		38.8	1202^nd of 1961 public high schools	38.7%	205	36.6	42.1	48.2	40.8	47.5		30.2	35.1	47.1		17.9	28.1				20.9	$10,157	$1,254	$8,903
Highlands High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3118 Elgin Ave	San Antonio	78210	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 438-6800	1,651	109	15.0	91.9%	38 (2.3%)	117 (7.1%)	1,476 (89.4%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.6%)	15.2	1696^th of 1987 public high schools	14.6%		15.6	1671^st of 1961 public high schools	14.8%	25	7.7	28.5	27.7	37.6	50.3												$12,164	$2,235	$9,929
St Philip's College Early College H S With Saisd	Public, Charter	9-12	1801 Martin Luther King Dr Rm	San Antonio	78203	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 486-2406	285	15	19.2	83.9%	5 (1.8%)	51 (17.9%)	226 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	80.4	204^th of 1987 public high schools	89.7%		73.7	334^th of 1961 public high schools	83.0%	130	91.7	77.5	80.5	93.8	58.7												$10,261	$1,729	$8,532
Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	415 Gabriel St	San Antonio	78202	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 354-9652	333	26	13.0	64.3%	14 (4.2%)	60 (18.0%)	252 (75.7%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	33.8	1329^th of 1987 public high schools	33.1%		43.2	1108^th of 1961 public high schools	43.5%	221	31.0	42.9	55.6	55.2	38.7	52.6	73.2	58.0		15.8	19.5		18.0	10.5	42.0	28.0	$13,707	$1,612	$12,096
Restorative And Transition Center	Public	6-12	5903 SE Loop 410 Bldg 17	San Antonio	78222	Bexar County	East Central Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 634-6100	23	4	5.7	47.8%	2 (8.7%)	3 (13.0%)	17 (73.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Judson Learning Academy	Public	10-12	5441 Seguin Rd	San Antonio	78219	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 651-4080	73	3	24.3	58.9%	13 (17.8%)	14 (19.2%)	42 (57.5%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)								(n/a)				20.0	58.8												$11,493	$514	$10,979
Karen Wagner High School	Public	9-12	3000 N Foster Rd	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 662-5000	2,366	164	14.4	80.2%	206 (8.7%)	583 (24.6%)	1,449 (61.2%)	43 (1.8%)	7 (0.3%)	7 (0.3%)	71 (3.0%)	20.5	1612^th of 1987 public high schools	18.9%		15.9	1665^th of 1961 public high schools	15.1%	53	17.3	36.2	30.0	44.3	56.3												$8,813	$751	$8,063
Idea Carver College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	217 Robinson Pl	San Antonio	78202	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 223-8885	671	44	15.2	91.8%	34 (5.1%)	74 (11.0%)	557 (83.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	74.5	321^st of 1987 public high schools	83.8%		81	192^nd of 1961 public high schools	90.2%	129	73.2	70.0	68.0	83.8	75.7		61.5	56.0	71.6		37.0	34.4				50.0	$10,922	$1,186	$9,736

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How many students attend Idea Najim College Preparatory?

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended Idea Najim College Preparatory.

Is Idea Najim College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Najim College Preparatory ranks 1309^th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Idea Najim College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Najim College Preparatory are 64% Hispanic, 33% African American, 2% White.

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