IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY MISSION

IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY MISSION is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in MISSION, TX with about 801 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 COLLEGE PREPARATORY MISSION has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 MISSION, located in Mission, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Dedicated to its mission of "College for All," the school focuses on rigorous academic preparation to ensure that its students not only graduate from high school but are also equipped to succeed in four-year colleges and universities. The campus serves students through a structured, college-oriented curriculum designed to close the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley.

The school is well-regarded for its high academic standards, strong school culture, and an intensive focus on college readiness from an early age. By emphasizing data-driven instruction, character development, and mentorship, IDEA Mission creates a supportive environment that prepares students for the challenges of higher education. With its commitment to rigorous academic expectations and personalized support, the school aims to empower its students to become leaders who can compete and thrive in a global economy.

For more information, contact IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY MISSION at (956) 583-8315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 S SCHUERBACH RD
MISSION, TX 78572
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IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY MISSION is a public Title I Charter school in MISSION, TX with about 801 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:
801
Teachers:
47.69
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 801 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY MISSION is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.9%
White
1.6%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.1%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.