IDEA NAJIM COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Charter School
388 Students
Secondary School 6th - 11th
School Overview
IDEA Najim College Preparatory, located on South WW White Road in San Antonio, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves as part of the broader IDEA Public Schools network. True to the network’s core mission, the school focuses on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds are prepared for success in higher education. The campus emphasizes a structured academic environment, high expectations for student achievement, and a "college-for-all" culture that begins as early as elementary school to instill a long-term goal of university graduation.
The school is particularly notable for its commitment to supporting underserved communities in East San Antonio. Beyond traditional academics, IDEA Najim integrates character development and personalized learning plans to help students bridge achievement gaps. By utilizing a data-driven approach and providing intensive support through extracurricular programs and college counseling, the school aims to equip students with the critical thinking skills and resilience necessary to matriculate into and graduate from four-year colleges and universities.
The school is particularly notable for its commitment to supporting underserved communities in East San Antonio. Beyond traditional academics, IDEA Najim integrates character development and personalized learning plans to help students bridge achievement gaps. By utilizing a data-driven approach and providing intensive support through extracurricular programs and college counseling, the school aims to equip students with the critical thinking skills and resilience necessary to matriculate into and graduate from four-year colleges and universities.
388
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
109.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic | 247 |
| Black | 129 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic247 (63.7 %)
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Black129 (33.2 %)
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White8 (2.1 %)
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Two or More2 (0.5 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Secondary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (210)239-4900 |
| Website: | http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-harvey-e-najim/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 11th |
| Total Students: | 388 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 425 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
102
Grade 7
97
Grade 8
58
Grade 9
55
Grade 10
40
Grade 11
36
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 102 |
| Grade 7 | 97 |
| Grade 8 | 58 |
| Grade 9 | 55 |
| Grade 10 | 40 |
| Grade 11 | 36 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 196 | 50.5% |
| Male | 192 | 49.5% |
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