IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY

IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 777 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 46 teachers, IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY, located in Brownsville, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous academic culture, the school is specifically designed to prepare students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a "college-for-all" philosophy, utilizing a structured curriculum, extended school days, and a strong focus on data-driven instruction to ensure students meet high performance standards from a young age.

Beyond its core academics, IDEA Frontier fosters a disciplined environment that stresses character development and leadership. The school's mission is centered on closing the achievement gap by providing students with the tools and support systems necessary to graduate from high school and complete a four-year college degree. By integrating mentorship, goal-setting, and a commitment to excellence, IDEA Frontier aims to empower its students to become successful professionals and contributing members of their local community.

For more information, contact IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (956) 541-2002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2800 S DAKOTA AVE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
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IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 777 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
777
Teachers:
46.36
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 777 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.0%
White
1.9%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

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.