IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY
IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in EDINBURG, TX with about 741 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY, located in Edinburg, Texas, is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, tuition-free public education to students in underserved communities. Serving students across a range of grade levels, the school operates on the core belief that every child can succeed in college and beyond if given the right support, rigorous curriculum, and a structured learning environment.
The school is defined by its "College for All" mission, emphasizing a college-preparatory academic track that begins early and remains consistent throughout a student's tenure. Beyond traditional academics, IDEA Quest focuses on building character, fostering a strong school culture, and preparing students for the demands of higher education through individualized instruction, college counseling, and a commitment to academic excellence. By integrating a supportive community with high expectations, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and empower its graduates to excel in universities and their professional careers.
For more information, contact IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (956) 287-1003 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EDINBURG, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in EDINBURG, TX with about 741 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 741
- Teachers:
- 47.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 741 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.9%
- White
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.