Serving 671 students in grades 6-12, Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Carver College Preparatory's student population of 671 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Carver College Preparatory is 0.30, 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
#588 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
5%
26%
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
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Carver College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Carver College Preparatory is ranked #588 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Carver College Preparatory often compared to?
Idea Carver College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Walzem College Preparatory, Judson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Carver College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Idea Carver College Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Idea Carver College Preparatory?
671 students attend Idea Carver College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Idea Carver College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Carver College Preparatory?
Idea Carver College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Carver College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Carver College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Carver College Preparatory part of?
Idea Carver College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Carver College Preparatory located?
Idea Carver College Preparatory is located in the Eastside Promise Neighborhood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Eastside Promise Neighborhood.
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