IDEA Weslaco

IDEA Weslaco

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
E Sugarcane Dr,  Weslaco, TX
4.3
5.0
749 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Leanna Sarinana
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
68%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
490
Verbal
470
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
9.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
19%
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
158:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
96.7%
White
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#83 Best Charter HS in Texas
#90 Best Charter MS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 263 Students
Texas A&M University 218 Students
Texas State University 143 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 130 Students
University of Texas - Austin 128 Students
University of Houston 127 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 124 Students
Texas A&M University - Kingsville 90 Students
Baylor University 84 Students
South Texas College 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 52 Students
Biology 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Mechanical Engineering 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 37 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/13/2025
idea Weslaco is so focused on equality, the students along with the teachers always make sure to make everyone feels included.
5.0 Senior
12/15/2022
I enjoy the environment idea builds for their kids. They are really helpful and really care for their children. The staff make everyone feel welcomed. Although I enjoy most of staff and environment. I would change the food that is given at IDEA.
5.0 Senior
4/29/2020
The High school is geared towards college preparation. Academics comes first. When they say team and family, they mean it. I am completely prepared academically and socially for the upcoming challenges that college and adult life have to offer. Thank you. Samantha R. Elizondo
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 teacher
7/26/2019
Leadership and staff care for my kiddos. My kids have made good friends while pursuing excellence in education.

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IDEA Weslaco is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 in Weslaco, TX, in the Weslaco neighborhood, and is served by the Idea Public Schools in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 749 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. IDEA Weslaco has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $207,123. Discover additional schools in the area, like Premier High School - Weslaco, IDEA College Prep - Alamo, Mozart Elementary - Vangaurd Academy, and more. Learn more about what Weslaco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near IDEA Weslaco.

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