IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY

ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-quest/

Charter School 667 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

IDEA Quest College Preparatory, located in Edinburg, Texas, is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, tuition-free public education to students in underserved communities. Serving students across a range of grade levels, the school operates on the core belief that every child can succeed in college and beyond if given the right support, rigorous curriculum, and a structured learning environment.

The school is defined by its "College for All" mission, emphasizing a college-preparatory academic track that begins early and remains consistent throughout a student's tenure. Beyond traditional academics, IDEA Quest focuses on building character, fostering a strong school culture, and preparing students for the demands of higher education through individualized instruction, college counseling, and a commitment to academic excellence. By integrating a supportive community with high expectations, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and empower its graduates to excel in universities and their professional careers.

667

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	631
Black	9
Asian	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
631 (94.6%)
White
17 (2.5%)
Black
9 (1.3%)
Asian
9 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (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)287-1003
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-quest/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 110

Grade 9 96

Grade 10 87

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 77