IDEA RIVERVIEW COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Charter School
813 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
IDEA Riverview College Preparatory, located in Brownsville, Texas, is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, tuition-free education to underserved communities. The campus is specifically designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond through a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school days, and a strong emphasis on character development. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that its students possess the skills and discipline required to graduate from a four-year university.
The school’s pedagogical approach is rooted in a structured environment that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Beyond core academics, IDEA Riverview focuses on creating a "college-going" identity among its student body through specialized programs, mentorship, and exposure to collegiate environments. As a public charter institution, it serves as a community anchor in Brownsville, striving to empower families by providing a clear, evidence-based pathway to higher education and upward socioeconomic mobility.
The school’s pedagogical approach is rooted in a structured environment that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Beyond core academics, IDEA Riverview focuses on creating a "college-going" identity among its student body through specialized programs, mentorship, and exposure to collegiate environments. As a public charter institution, it serves as a community anchor in Brownsville, striving to empower families by providing a clear, evidence-based pathway to higher education and upward socioeconomic mobility.
813
Total Students
45.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 798 |
| Asian | 1 |
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Hispanic798 (98.2%)
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White14 (1.7%)
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Asian1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (956)832-5900 |
| Website: | http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-riverview/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 813 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 45.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 764 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
125
Grade 7
130
Grade 8
142
Grade 9
123
Grade 10
107
Grade 11
97
Grade 12
89
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 125 |
| Grade 7 | 130 |
| Grade 8 | 142 |
| Grade 9 | 123 |
| Grade 10 | 107 |
| Grade 11 | 97 |
| Grade 12 | 89 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 385 | 47.4% |
| Male | 428 | 52.6% |
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