IDEA EDINBURG COLLEGE PREPARATORY

IDEA EDINBURG 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 750 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 49 teachers, IDEA EDINBURG 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 EDINBURG COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Edinburg, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the expansive IDEA Public Schools network, the campus is built upon a mission to prepare students for success in college and citizenship. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, a high-expectation culture, and a structured environment designed to ensure that every student, regardless of background, graduates ready to succeed in a four-year university.

The campus emphasizes a college-going identity from the moment students enroll, often utilizing intensive instruction, consistent progress monitoring, and extended school days to close achievement gaps. Beyond academics, IDEA Edinburg College Prep focuses on character development and provides various extracurricular opportunities to foster well-rounded growth. By integrating a strong support system for both students and families, the school aims to create a pipeline of first-generation college graduates from the Rio Grande Valley, consistently maintaining a focus on high graduation and college matriculation rates.

For more information, contact IDEA EDINBURG COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (956) 287-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2553 ROEGIERS RD
EDINBURG, TX 78541
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IDEA EDINBURG COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in EDINBURG, TX with about 750 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:
750
Teachers:
49.14
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 750 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA EDINBURG COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.2%
White
2.8%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.