Idea McAllen College Preparatory vs Sharyland 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 McAllen College Preparatory
McAllen · Charter high · Grades 6–12
820 students
Sharyland H S
Mission · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,527 students
| Measure | Idea McAllen College Preparatory McAllen, Texas | Sharyland H S Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 1,419 | #446 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #5012 of 16,910 | #5785 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 820 | 1,527 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 1,527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| city | McAllen | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 60.1).
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Sharyland H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 74.8%).
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.2).
- •Sharyland H S is the larger school with 1,527 students compared with 820.
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory is a charter school while Sharyland 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 McAllen College Preparatory better than Sharyland H S?
On the Success Index (US), Idea McAllen College Preparatory ranks higher (63.1 vs 60.1 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 H S?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea McAllen College Preparatory: 820. Sharyland H S: 1,527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea McAllen College Preparatory and Sharyland H S rank in Texas?
Idea McAllen College Preparatory is 365th of 1,419 and Sharyland H S is 446th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).