IDEA WESLACO PIKE COLLEGE PREPARATORY
IDEA Weslaco Pike College Preparatory is a tuition-free public charter school located in Weslaco, Texas, and is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Dedicated to its core mission of "College for All," the school focuses on rigorous academic preparation to ensure that students from underserved communities are equipped with the skills and habits necessary to succeed in higher education. The campus provides a structured, goal-oriented environment that emphasizes college readiness through a challenging curriculum, frequent assessments, and a culture of high expectations for both students and staff.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and college-going identity, fostering a supportive community that encourages students to envision themselves as future university graduates. By integrating small class sizes, personalized learning, and a focus on critical thinking, IDEA Weslaco Pike aims to bridge the achievement gap. The school works closely with families to prepare students not only for the rigors of high school but for long-term success in college and their future professional careers.
WESLACO, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
http://www.ideapublicschools.org
IDEA WESLACO PIKE COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in WESLACO, TX with about 487 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 487
- Teachers:
- 27.95
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 487 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA WESLACO PIKE COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.7%
- White
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
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.