Our Approach

THE OPPORTUNITY GAP

Every child can and will succeed if given the opportunity.

No student’s potential should be limited by the color of their skin, where they live or household income.

IDEA Public Schools is committed to a vision of College For All Children.

Through our unique curriculum and our college support model comprising people, programs, and culture, we are closing the opportunity gap and increasing levels of achievement by preparing students from underserved communities for success in college and citizenship.

16 YRS

For the last 16 years, IDEA has sent nearly 100% of its graduates to college and remains on track to uphold that legacy.  

7 YRS

In the past seven years, our average ACT score has increased from 17 to 21.5.

3,500

More than 3,500 of IDEA Academy and College Prep students read more than one million words and passed comprehension tests during the academic year.

IDEA PREPARES ALL STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND BEYOND.

IDEA Public Schools’ approach to education is focused on college preparation for all children. Our elementary curriculum includes a hybrid learning model known as BetterIDEA, in which all elementary students participate. Our college prep curriculum focuses on college preparation across all subjects.

CULTURE

IDEA believes that character and culture are critical components to our students’ success in school and life.

IDEA students, staff, and families hold themselves and each other to the high expectations and core values that guide all IDEA Public Schools.