Idea College Preparatory Pharr vs Kipp Austin Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 472 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Pharr · Charter high · Grades 6–12
848 students
Kipp Austin Collegiate
Austin · Charter high · Grades 9–12
847 students
| Measure | Idea College Preparatory Pharr Pharr, Texas | Kipp Austin Collegiate Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1016 of 1,419 | #1322 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #10916 of 16,910 | #13975 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 848 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 5% |
| city | Pharr | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 27.0).
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr does better on math proficiency (51% vs 5%).
- •Kipp Austin Collegiate does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Kipp Austin Collegiate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 94%).
- •Kipp Austin Collegiate does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.3).
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr is the larger school with 848 students compared with 847.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Idea College Preparatory Pharr better than Kipp Austin Collegiate?
On the Success Index (US), Idea College Preparatory Pharr ranks higher (40.2 vs 27.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Idea College Preparatory Pharr and Kipp Austin Collegiate?
About 472 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr: 848. Kipp Austin Collegiate: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea College Preparatory Pharr and Kipp Austin Collegiate rank in Texas?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr is 1016th of 1,419 and Kipp Austin Collegiate is 1322nd of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).