IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN

IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in SAN JUAN, TX with about 739 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 53 teachers, IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN is a tuition-free, public charter school located in San Juan, Texas, serving students as part of the broader IDEA Public Schools network. The campus is dedicated to preparing students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond. By maintaining a rigorous academic culture and a "college-for-all" philosophy, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities that equip students with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary for long-term professional and academic success.

The school’s curriculum is centered on intensive instruction, frequent assessments, and a structured environment designed to foster discipline and academic growth. Beyond traditional coursework, IDEA San Juan emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages students to aim for higher education from an early age. Through its commitment to a college-bound mission, the school provides personalized attention and a comprehensive support system, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to matriculate into and persist through four-year universities.

For more information, contact IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN at (956) 588-4021 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 E SIOUX RD
SAN JUAN, TX 78589
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IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN is a public Title I Charter school in SAN JUAN, TX with about 739 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:
739
Teachers:
53.7
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 739 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.9%
Asian
0.4%
White
0.4%
Black or African American
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.