IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY PHARR

IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY PHARR is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in PHARR, TX with about 764 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 44 teachers, IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY PHARR 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 PHARR is a high-performing public charter school located in Pharr, Texas, serving students as part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous academic culture, the school is designed to prepare students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a structured learning environment, high expectations for student achievement, and a curriculum that focuses heavily on core subjects like mathematics and literacy to ensure students are ready for the demands of higher education.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a college-going culture through initiatives such as early exposure to university environments, dedicated college counseling, and a focus on character development. IDEA Pharr utilizes data-driven instruction and frequent assessments to track student progress, allowing teachers to provide targeted interventions. By combining a demanding academic program with a supportive school community, IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY PHARR aims to close the opportunity gap and empower its students to graduate from college and become leaders in their communities.

For more information, contact IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY PHARR at (956) 283-1515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 E LAS MILPAS RD
PHARR, TX 78577
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IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY PHARR is a public Title I Charter school in PHARR, TX with about 764 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:
764
Teachers:
44.71
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 764 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
98.4%
White
1.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.