IDEA LA JOYA COLLEGE PREPARATORY
IDEA LA JOYA COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a mid-sized public educational campus located in LA JOYA, TX. Administered by IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 344 enrolled students across grades 06 through 09.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 30.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 91.3% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 314 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 725 E EXPY 83 in LA JOYA, TX 78560, IDEA LA JOYA COLLEGE PREPARATORY serves families zoned within the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 337 |
| Asian | 2 |
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Hispanic337 (98.0%)
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White5 (1.5%)
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Asian2 (0.6%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (956)766-3100 |
| Website: | http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-la-joya/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 9th |
| Total Students: | 344 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 314 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 69 |
| Grade 7 | 89 |
| Grade 8 | 88 |
| Grade 9 | 98 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 178 | 51.7% |
| Male | 166 | 48.3% |