High Schools in Idea Public Schools

The Idea Public Schools district in Texas operates 32 high-performing public charter high schools serving grades 6-12 across various cities and regions, including Brownsville, McAllen, Pharr, San Benito, Weslaco, Austin, San Antonio, Edinburg, Rio Grande City, and Donna. These schools demonstrate strong academic results, with several standout institutions like Idea Quest College Preparatory and Idea Carver College Preparatory ranking among the top high schools in Texas.

Many Idea Public Schools campuses boast impressive proficiency rates, particularly in reading and math, often exceeding state and district averages. For example, Idea Quest College Preparatory had 78.76% proficiency in 6th grade reading and 90.48% in English II reading, while Idea Carver College Preparatory achieved 71.56% proficiency in 8th grade reading and 83.75% in English II reading. Additionally, Idea Monterrey Park College Preparatory stood out with a 97% proficiency rate in 6th grade math.

While the majority of Idea Public Schools campuses serve student populations with high rates of free or reduced-price lunch, the district's schools have generally maintained strong academic performance, suggesting they are able to overcome socioeconomic challenges. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in subjects like social studies and science, as well as for the lower-performing schools in the district. Continued focus on equity, instructional quality, and sharing of best practices could help elevate the entire Idea Public Schools system.