Rio Grande Valley, Texas – IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce an exciting new academic partnership between IDEA Toros College Preparatory and The University of Texas at Austin. Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, IDEA Toros will be the first campus in the IDEA RGV district to offer students dual enrollment credit through UT Austin’s nationally recognized OnRamps program.
This pioneering initiative will allow IDEA Toros students to earn up to 30–42 college credits while still in high school, with courses offered across core content and electives. These rigorous, college-aligned courses will be taught by IDEA educators trained and supported by UT Austin faculty. Students will receive two transcripts—one from IDEA and one from UT Austin—and will have the option to accept or decline the college credit upon course completion. IDEA Toros’ dual enrollment courses from OnRamps include U.S History, Rhetoric, Economics, U.S. Government, PreCalculus, College Algebra, Chemistry 1, Physics 1, Computer Science and Arts and Entertainment Technologies.
“This is a bold step forward for our campus and our students,” said Viviane Castillo-Manzano, Principal of IDEA Toros College Prep. “We’re proud to lead the way as the first IDEA campus to bring this caliber of academic opportunity to our families. This isn’t just dual enrollment—it’s a transformational model that gives students a head start on college success.”
To celebrate and provide more information about this innovative academic model and launch, IDEA Toros will host a “Rincon Del Toro Mercado” on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the campus. The event will feature a family-friendly evening with food, local vendors, a wrap-up session of the school year, and a special session about the OnRamps program and college credit opportunities for the next school year.
This partnership aligns with IDEA’s mission to prepare all students for success in college and life. As the educational landscape evolves, IDEA Toros is setting the standard for what’s possible when schools and universities unite around a shared goal: expanding access to high-quality, college-level experiences for all students.
WHAT: IDEA Toros College Prep is launching a new dual enrollment program, OnRamps at UT Austin, for the 2025-26 school year. To celebrate and share more information for families, IDEA Toros will host a community night called “Rincon Del Toro Mercado” on Wednesday, May 28 at 5 p.m. |
WHEN: Wednesday, May 28 from 5-7 p.m. |
WHERE: IDEA Toros College Preparatory – 3300 E Texas Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542 |
WHO: IDEA Toros College Preparatory and the community of Edinburg area. |
Information source: IDEA Public Schools