IDEA BROWNSVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY

IDEA BROWNSVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter secondary school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 694 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 11th 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 44 teachers, IDEA BROWNSVILLE 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 BROWNSVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the IDEA Public Schools network, the campus is built on a college-preparatory model designed to increase the number of students who matriculate to and graduate from four-year universities. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, small class sizes, and a highly structured environment intended to prepare students for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on data-driven instruction and its "college-for-all" mission, which permeates both the classroom and the extracurricular experience. Students at IDEA Brownsville participate in a variety of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, to earn college credit before graduating high school. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing consistent support systems, the school aims to bridge the educational achievement gap for students in the Rio Grande Valley, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed in their post-secondary journeys.

For more information, contact IDEA BROWNSVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (956) 832-5150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4395 PAREDES LINE RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
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IDEA BROWNSVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 694 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
694
Teachers:
44.37
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

* 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 694 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA BROWNSVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.0%
White
2.4%
Asian
1.6%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.