Serving 863 students in grades 6-12, Idea College Preparatory Pharr ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea College Preparatory Pharr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea College Preparatory Pharr's student population of 863 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idea College Preparatory Pharr ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea College Preparatory Pharr is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3796 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea College Preparatory Pharr's ranking?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr is ranked #3796 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea College Preparatory Pharr often compared to?
Idea College Preparatory Pharris often viewed alongside schools like Vanguard Rembrandt, Vanguard Mozart by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
The graduation rate of Idea College Preparatory Pharr is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
863 students attend Idea College Preparatory Pharr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Idea College Preparatory Pharr students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea College Preparatory Pharr offer ?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea College Preparatory Pharr part of?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr is part of IDEA Public Schools.
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