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Enrollment
611
High
DISTRICT 676 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 480021113611
IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory
2523 W ANSLEY BLVD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224 · (210) 430-7595 · Bexar County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL611 STUDENTS
C+
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Scored higher than 38% of Texas public high schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public high schools
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
452 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 130 | 21% |
| Grade 7 | 134 | 22% |
| Grade 8 | 116 | 19% |
| Grade 9 | 51 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 56 | 9% |
| Grade 11 | 58 | 9% |
| Grade 12 | 66 | 11% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
57.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +6.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
34.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -8.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 57 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 34 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 6 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 8 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 25.0% | 32.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Mathematics | 11.0% | 23.0% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 57.0% | 34.0% |
| 2024-25 | 59.0% | 36.0% |
| 2023-24 | 60.0% | 37.0% |
| 2022-23 | 63.0% | 43.0% |
| 2021-22 | 64.0% | 45.0% |
| 2020-21 | 51.0% | 42.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
49.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
42.1%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.8pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 50% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 42% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory
IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory's state test result (49.9% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory this school | 611 | 74.0% | 49.9% |
| Carrizo Springs High School CARRIZO SPRINGS | 565 | 72.9% | 34.2% |
| IDEA South Flores College Preparatory SAN ANTONIO | 715 | 73.0% | 49.7% |
| Fort Stockton High FORT STOCKTON | 699 | 71.7% | 42.0% |
| IDEA McAllen College Preparatory MCALLEN | 820 | 74.8% | 59.5% |
| Crystal City High School CRYSTAL CITY | 505 | 74.7% | 34.3% |
Matched among Texas high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Bexar County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.9% | #829 of 1,385 | #45 of 81 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #983 of 1,425 ▼ 176 | #44 of 82 ▼ 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #713 of 1,425 ▼ 119 | #36 of 82 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -7.5pp | #42 of 1,184 | #5 of 75 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 611 | #807 of 2,107 | #55 of 128 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #1,121 of 1,344 | #63 of 78 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.7% | #1,174 of 1,346 | #66 of 79 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 74.0% | #499 of 1,522 | #43 of 90 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
611
+164 (+37%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 23.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 611 | 35.1 | 17.4:1 | 74% (452) |
| 2023-24 | 573 | 37.3 | 15.3:1 | 78% (448) |
| 2022-23 | 562 | 33.6 | 16.7:1 | 81% (454) |
| 2020-21 | 447 | 19 | 23.5:1 | 81% (361) |
| 2017-18 | 119 | 5.4 | 22.0:1 | 79% (94) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory.
Since 2017-18: students up 413% (119 to 611); teachers up 551% (5.4 to 35.1).
About IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory
IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory is a high school located in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, in Bexar County. The school covers grades 6 through 12 and reported 611 students in 2024-25. Across high schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 796.
In IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 125 schools enroll a combined 79,430 students.
A large majority of enrollment at IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory is Hispanic, at 93%. After that, the student body is 5% White. Among all residents of Bexar County, the Hispanic share is about 60%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 13%.
Based on 35.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory has a ratio of 17.4:1. Compared with the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas, this school's ratio is higher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 74%. Among public schools in Bexar County, the average eligibility rate is 63%.
Among Texas public high schools, IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory outscored 38%, which works out to a C+ on the allk12 Grade.
Compared with Texas schools that have similar shares of low-income students, IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory's results are 7.8 points above predicted: 49.9% against 42.1%.
In Bexar County, home to about 2,067,341 people, median household income comes to about $72,341, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bexar County's 638 public schools enroll about 368,487 students and include IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory.
IDEA Ewing Halsell Academy is less than a tenth of a mile from IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory, the shortest distance to any other public school. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. On state test proficiency, IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory ranks 1st in a group of 8 nearby schools.
NCES assigns IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory the locale City: Large, meaning inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory operates as a charter school, which is publicly funded and run under a charter.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased 37%. By 2024-25, the school had 17.4 students per teacher, compared with 23.5 in 2020-21.
The discussion board for IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Bexar County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,067,341
Census ACS
Median income
$72,341
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
638
368,487 students
Quick facts
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Other schools in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- IDEA College Preparatory PharrHigh · 848 students
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- IDEA College PrepHigh · 823 students
- IDEA McAllen College PreparatoryHigh · 820 students
- IDEA Riverview College PreparatoryHigh · 813 students
- IDEA College Preparatory MissionHigh · 798 students
Other schools in SAN ANTONIO
- Reagan High SchoolHigh · 3,403 students
- East Central High SchoolHigh · 3,362 students
- Johnson High SchoolHigh · 3,196 students
- Brennan High SchoolHigh · 2,965 students
- Harlan High SchoolHigh · 2,778 students
- Clark High SchoolHigh · 2,750 students
Nearby schools
- IDEA Ewing Halsell Academy0.0 mi · 704
- Hutchins Elementary School0.2 mi · 441
- Robert C Zamora Middle School0.4 mi · 655
- Alternative School0.5 mi · 62
- Roy Benavidez Elementary School0.6 mi · 669
- South San Antonio High School0.6 mi · 2,190
Frequently asked questions
About IDEA Ewing Halsell College PreparatoryWhat is the total enrollment at IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory?
IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory enrolls approximately 611 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory serve?
IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory?
Approximately 17.4:1 students per teacher at IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory.
How diverse is IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory?
IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory reports a student body of 5% White, 93% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian.
Who oversees IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory?
IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory is overseen by IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Bexar County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.