Idea Mays College Preparatory vs Jay H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Mays College Preparatory
San Antonio · Charter high · Grades 6–12
748 students
Jay H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,118 students
| Measure | Idea Mays College Preparatory San Antonio, Texas | Jay H S San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,419 | #1279 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #6407 of 16,910 | #13458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 748 | 2,118 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 2,118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 26% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Mays College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 29.4).
- •Idea Mays College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (65% vs 26%).
- •Idea Mays College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 31%).
- •Idea Mays College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 71.7%).
- •Jay H S does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.4).
- •Jay H S is the larger school with 2,118 students compared with 748.
- •Idea Mays College Preparatory is a charter school while Jay 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 Mays College Preparatory better than Jay H S?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Mays College Preparatory ranks higher (57.6 vs 29.4 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 Mays College Preparatory and Jay H S?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Mays College Preparatory: 748. Jay H S: 2,118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Mays College Preparatory and Jay H S rank in Texas?
Idea Mays College Preparatory is 508th of 1,419 and Jay H S is 1279th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).