IDEA Owassa College Preparatory

IDEA Owassa College Preparatory

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-10
1000 E Owassa Rd,  Pharr, TX
4.7
2.0
636 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.61

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
20
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
8%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
311:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Hispanic
95.5%
White
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 39 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 24 Students
Texas A&M University 22 Students
University of Texas - Austin 16 Students
University of Houston 16 Students
Rice University 11 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 11 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 11 Students
South Texas College 10 Students
Texas State University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 7 Students
Education 6 Students
Mathematics 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Biology 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Cosmetology 4 Students
History 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/10/2025
My experience with Idea Owassa has been very good. They have taught me to be myself no matter what, they have taught me to believe in myself and support whoever is in need. I have came out of my comfort zone often and learned new things which was very rare for me. I think one of the highlights was being new to this school in 9th grade and being welcomed with open arms.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 4 Reviews
1.0 student
3/24/2025
The students here behave really bad, the teachers have no control over it, and the teachers don't teach good.
1.0 other
8/1/2024
In my opinion and in pretty sure other students could say the same the principal stevie loera is very disrespectful has never been a fair and professional principal if you haven’t been there since you were small you won’t get treated the same as other kids that have been in that school for more time...
5.0 student
2/3/2023
From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism from the staff. The food was not only delicious, but it was also beautifully presented and nutritious, from its toe-curling pizza to its scrumptious beef tacos, the lunch they serve keeps everything in mind.The education I re...
1.0 parent
8/15/2021
Horrible experience had some issues and was directed to speak with Rigoberto Rodriguez an Assistant principal. He was extremely rude and unprofessional to the point that I had to call the police for intervention. He told me (a new idea parent) that "idea is not for everyone" in front of my kids... w...

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IDEA Owassa College Preparatory is a charter school for students in grades 6-10 in Pharr, TX, in the Pharr neighborhood, and is served by the Idea Public Schools in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 636 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. IDEA Owassa College Preparatory has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61. The average ACT score is 21. The average home value in this area is $175,422. Discover additional schools in the area, like Idea Toros College Preparatory, Premier High School, IDEA College Prep - San Juan, and more. Learn more about what Pharr has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near IDEA Owassa College Preparatory.

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