Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 671 students in grades 6-12, Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory's student population of 671 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
671 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4264 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
44%
58%
51%
53%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
90%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
6%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
IDEA School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory is ranked #4264 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory?
671 students attend Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory?
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory part of?
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory located?
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory is located in the South San Antonio neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in South San Antonio.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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