IDEA ALLAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY

IDEA ALLAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter secondary school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 656 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 43 teachers, IDEA ALLAN 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 ALLAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a tuition-free public charter school located in East Austin, Texas, serving students in grades PK–8. As part of the broader IDEA Public Schools network, the campus is built upon a "college-for-all" mission, designed to prepare students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The school is known for its rigorous academic culture, structured environment, and a curriculum that emphasizes mastery of core subjects to ensure students are on track for higher education early in their academic careers.

Beyond its academic focus, IDEA Allan prioritizes a strong school culture characterized by high expectations, character development, and a "team and family" atmosphere. The school utilizes data-driven instruction to track student progress closely and provides personalized support to help learners achieve their goals. By maintaining an extended school day and year, IDEA Allan aims to close the achievement gap, providing students with the tools, discipline, and resources necessary to navigate the path toward university enrollment and long-term career success.

For more information, contact IDEA ALLAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (512) 646-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1701 VARGAS RD
AUSTIN, TX 78741
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IDEA ALLAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 656 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
656
Teachers:
43.65
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 656 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA ALLAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.1%
Black or African American
2.7%
White
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.