Idea McAllen College Preparatory vs Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea McAllen College Preparatory
McAllen · Charter high · Grades 6–12
820 students
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
Mission · Public high · Grades 9–12
481 students
| Measure | Idea McAllen College Preparatory McAllen, Texas | Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #365 of 1,419 | #105 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #5012 of 16,910 | #1863 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 820 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | McAllen | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 63.1).
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 74.8%).
- •Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 17.1).
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory is the larger school with 820 students compared with 481.
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory is a charter school while Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy 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 McAllen College Preparatory better than Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy ranks higher (76.5 vs 63.1 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 McAllen College Preparatory and Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea McAllen College Preparatory: 820. Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea McAllen College Preparatory and Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy rank in Texas?
Idea McAllen College Preparatory is 365th of 1,419 and Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy is 105th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).