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Idea Riverview College Preparatory

30 Palm Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520 · (956)832-5900

Type
High
Grades
6–12
Enrollment
787
FTE teachers
52
Student/teacher
15.1:1
District
Idea Public Schools
Designation
Charter

About this school

Idea Riverview College Preparatory is a high school located in Brownsville, TX, serving grades 6–12 and approximately 787 students. Operated by Idea Public Schools, the campus sits about 1.5 miles from The Brownsville's newsroom and is part of The Brownsville's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15.1:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

Idea Riverview College Preparatory operates as a publicly funded charter school. These designations affect funding, enrollment policy, and the kinds of state and federal accountability measures the campus is subject to.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Brownsville publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

High school news from Idea Riverview College Preparatory — including graduation rates, college signing days, sports results, and state academic competitions — appears regularly in The Brownsville's Brownsville coverage.

Tip about Idea Riverview College Preparatory? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Idea Riverview College Preparatory". For more education coverage, see thebrownsville.org/schools or browse The Brownsville's latest reporting at thebrownsville.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Idea Riverview College Preparatory located?
Idea Riverview College Preparatory is located at 30 Palm Dr in Brownsville, TX 78520.
What grades does Idea Riverview College Preparatory serve?
The school serves grades 6 through 12 as a high campus.
How many students attend Idea Riverview College Preparatory?
Approximately 787 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Idea Riverview College Preparatory?
Idea Riverview College Preparatory is part of Idea Public Schools (NCES LEA ID: 4800211).
Is Idea Riverview College Preparatory a charter or magnet school?
Yes — Idea Riverview College Preparatory operates as a publicly funded charter school.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Brownsville from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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