At a glance
Reported students
781
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY: 781 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 763
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY
IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in BROWNSVILLE. It is one of 127 current school records connected to IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. NCES reports 781 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.3%) and White (2.7%). English learners represent 42.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 42.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic97.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IDEA SAN BENITO COLLEGE PREPARATORY
High · Grades 06–12
780 reported students
IDEA BROWNSVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY
High · Grades 06–12
783 reported students
IDEA RUNDBERG COLLEGE PREPARATORY
High · Grades 06–12
790 reported students
IDEA EDINBURG COLLEGE PREPARATORY
High · Grades 06–12
795 reported students
IDEA MISSION COLLEGE PREPARATORY
High · Grades 06–12
798 reported students
IDEA WESLACO PIKE COLLEGE PREPARATORY
High · Grades 06–12
758 reported students