IDEA MAYS COLLEGE PREPARATORY
IDEA MAYS 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 238 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 7th 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 15 teachers, IDEA MAYS 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 MAYS COLLEGE PREPARATORY**, located on Horal Road in San Antonio, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous academic model, the campus serves students in grades 6 through 12, focusing on preparing them for success in college and beyond. The school utilizes a structured, college-bound curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and consistent academic growth, aiming to close the achievement gap for students in the local community.
The school is defined by a high-expectations culture that encourages students to embrace the "team and family" values synonymous with the IDEA brand. Beyond standard classroom instruction, IDEA Mays incorporates a variety of extracurricular activities and social-emotional learning opportunities designed to develop well-rounded leaders. By fostering a disciplined and supportive environment, the campus works closely with families to ensure that every student graduates with the skills and habits necessary to persist through a four-year university program.
For more information, contact IDEA MAYS COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (210) 529-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78245
(210) 529-3200
IDEA MAYS COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 238 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:
- 238
- Teachers:
- 15.55
- 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 238 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA MAYS COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- White
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.