IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY
IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public charter middle school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX with about 103 students. With about 6 teachers, IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY 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 RIO GRANDE CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a tuition-free public charter school located in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the wider IDEA Public Schools network, the campus is built upon a mission to prepare students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The school utilizes a structured, high-expectations academic environment that emphasizes intensive instruction, rigorous curriculum standards, and a "college-for-all" philosophy, ensuring that students are not only prepared for higher education but are also supported through the application and transition process.
Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its strong campus culture, which often focuses on character development, goal setting, and fostering a sense of community among students and staff. By offering specialized college counseling and a consistent focus on Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, IDEA Rio Grande City aims to close the opportunity gap for its students. The school plays a significant role in the local educational landscape of Starr County, providing families in the Rio Grande City area with an alternative public school option that prioritizes long-term post-secondary success.
For more information, contact IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (956) 263-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Charter school in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX with about 103 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 103
- Teachers:
- 6.66
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 103 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.1%
- White
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.