Idea College Preparatory Pharr vs Valley View H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 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
Valley View H S
Hidalgo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,227 students
| Measure | Idea College Preparatory Pharr Pharr, Texas | Valley View H S Hidalgo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1016 of 1,419 | #1007 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #10916 of 16,910 | #10757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 848 | 1,227 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 1,227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| city | Pharr | Hidalgo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.2 vs 40.9).
- •Valley View H S does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Valley View H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 94%).
- •Valley View H S does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.3).
- •Valley View H S is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 848.
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr is a charter school while Valley View H S is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Valley View H S?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Idea College Preparatory Pharr and Valley View H S?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Hidalgo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr: 848. Valley View H S: 1,227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea College Preparatory Pharr and Valley View H S rank in Texas?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr is 1016th of 1,419 and Valley View H S is 1007th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).