Welcome to IDEA Jacksonville
Nationally ranked, tuition-free public schools coming to Jacksonville in 2022. Application opens Fall 2021.
Our Impact
IDEA Jacksonville is ready to engage with the local community, find and develop school sites, and recruit top-notch principals and educators for future IDEA Jacksonville schools. Developing community relationships and partnerships that will enable IDEA to effectively provide a high-quality education to students as they progress along the road to and through college is a top priority for the new region.
IDEA's two founding locations in Jacksonville are official! Take a look:
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SCHOOLS
In 2022, IDEA Jacksonville will be home to four schools on two campuses: IDEA Bassett and
IDEA River Bluff.
1000
STUDENTS
In 2022, IDEA Jacksonville will educate approximately 500 students per campus in grades K, 1st, 2nd, and 6th.
100%
COLLEGE BOUND
Since IDEA’s first graduating class in 2007, 100% of our seniors have been accepted to colleges and universities nationwide.
PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Through small learning groups and daily access to technology, every student learns at the level and speed just right for them.
Expert Teachers
Our teachers bring subject matter expertise and an unwavering commitment to set each student on a path to success.
FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Our school is family. Parents, teachers, and administrators work as a team to help each student reach their full potential.
IDEA believes a quality K – 12 public education is the key to success in college and life and is committed to helping every student achieve their own success. Personalized learning, critical thinking skills, mastery of core subjects and continued support through college is IDEA’s recipe for success.
Work at IDEA
We are a looking for hard-working, talented individuals to help make college a reality for all children in Jacksonville. From the classroom to transportation and everything in between – your work will directly deliver on IDEA’s mission.
IDEA Florida ADOPTED BUDGET
IDEA Florida Budget (2021-2022) – Download
IDEA Florida Board Meetings and agendas
Regional Leadership
Catherine Cecere
Regional Director of Operations, Jacksonville
Armando Villareal
Regional Director of Staffing, Jacksonville
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