IDEA WESLACO PIKE COLLEGE PREPARATORY

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Charter School 758 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

IDEA Weslaco Pike College Preparatory is a tuition-free public charter school located in Weslaco, Texas, and is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Dedicated to its core mission of "College for All," the school focuses on rigorous academic preparation to ensure that students from underserved communities are equipped with the skills and habits necessary to succeed in higher education. The campus provides a structured, goal-oriented environment that emphasizes college readiness through a challenging curriculum, frequent assessments, and a culture of high expectations for both students and staff.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and college-going identity, fostering a supportive community that encourages students to envision themselves as future university graduates. By integrating small class sizes, personalized learning, and a focus on critical thinking, IDEA Weslaco Pike aims to bridge the achievement gap. The school works closely with families to prepare students not only for the rigors of high school but for long-term success in college and their future professional careers.

758

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA WESLACO PIKE COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	738
Black	2
Asian	1

Hispanic
738 (97.4%)
White
17 (2.2%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
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)351-4850
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-weslaco-pike/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	651
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 6 132

Grade 7 134

Grade 8 128

Grade 9 97

Grade 10 83

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 106