I think the ideal student can vary from person to person. Grades aren't everything. Getting straight A's is nice, but a B or two isn't going to end the world. Its more about the effort that is put into those grades. An ideal student is someone who chooses to work and goes above and beyond. They are leaders. But actual schoolwork isn't everything. Being involved, rather it be sports, or clubs, or other activities helps to produce an ideal student. Basically in short, the ideal student is a student who works hard, is a leader, and is involved in and outside the classroom.