IDEA EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY

IDEA EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 336 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 19 teachers, IDEA EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY 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 EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY, located on Martin Luther King Drive in San Antonio, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves as part of the broader IDEA Public Schools network. The campus is designed to provide a rigorous, college-focused academic environment for students in the Eastside community. Consistent with the network's mission, the school emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere with the explicit goal of ensuring that 100% of its students are accepted to and prepared for success in four-year colleges and universities.

The school’s curriculum is centered on high academic expectations, including advanced placement coursework and a strong focus on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. Beyond academics, IDEA Eastside places a significant emphasis on "character development" and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to support the holistic growth of its students. By fostering a culture of high achievement and college readiness, IDEA Eastside seeks to close the opportunity gap and provide students in the San Antonio area with the tools necessary for long-term professional and personal success.

For more information, contact IDEA EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (210) 239-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.