Idea South Flores College Preparatory vs McCollum H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea South Flores College Preparatory
San Antonio · Charter high · Grades 6–12
715 students
McCollum H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
| Measure | Idea South Flores College Preparatory San Antonio, Texas | McCollum H S San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 1,419 | #1120 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #5455 of 16,910 | #11748 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 715 | 1,502 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 1,502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 44% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea South Flores College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 36.9).
- •Idea South Flores College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (71% vs 44%).
- •Idea South Flores College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 37%).
- •Idea South Flores College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 84.6%).
- •McCollum H S does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •McCollum H S is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 715.
- •Idea South Flores College Preparatory is a charter school while McCollum 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 South Flores College Preparatory better than McCollum H S?
On the Success Index (US), Idea South Flores College Preparatory ranks higher (61.4 vs 36.9 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 South Flores College Preparatory and McCollum H S?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea South Flores College Preparatory: 715. McCollum H S: 1,502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea South Flores College Preparatory and McCollum H S rank in Texas?
Idea South Flores College Preparatory is 409th of 1,419 and McCollum H S is 1120th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).