Welcome to IDEA Schools in Florida

Nationally ranked, tuition-free public schools in Florida.

Our Regions

Tampa Bay

IDEA's Tampa Bay locations:

Tampa Bay Region Map

Jacksonville

IDEA's Jacksonville locations:

6

SCHOOLS

In 2025, Florida will be home to six IDEA schools.

3,500

STUDENTS

We serve over 3,500 students between our academy and college prep campuses in grades K – 4 & 6 – 8. We will grow to serve grades K-12 when fully scaled.

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. 

Apply Now for the 2024-2025 School Year

Work at IDEA

We are a looking for hard-working, talented individuals to help make college a reality for all children in the Florida region. From the classroom to transportation and everything in between – your work will directly deliver on IDEA’s mission.

Public Custodian of Records

For public custodial records requests, please contact:

Jennifer White
jennifer.white@ideapublicschools.org

IDEA Florida Board Members

Christina Barker

Gary Chartrand

Renee Baker

Formal Solicitations

IDEA Florida ADOPTED BUDGET

IDEA Jacksonville Budget (2024-2025) – Download

IDEA Lakeland Budget (2024-2025) – Download

IDEA Tampa Bay Budget (2024-2025) – Download

IDEA Jacksonville Budget (2023-2024) – Download

IDEA Tampa Bay Budget (2023-2024) – Download

IDEA Florida Budget (2022-2023) – Download

IDEA Florida Budget (2021-2022) – Download

IDEA Florida Board Meetings and agendas

Regular board meetings are listed as approved at the regular board meeting on June 3, 2024 via this document 24-25 IDEA FL BOD Meeting Calendar. Note that any changes such as date, time, location, etc. to the originally approved board meeting calendar will be updated via the bulleted information below, as well as in the linked public notices and agendas for each meeting, next to each bulleted date. The original document approved will not be edited to reflect changes. Special meetings will be posted below as well and not shown on the linked document above.

  • July 24, 2024: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • August 28, 2024: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • CANCELLED due to Weather: September 25, 2024: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • RESCHEDULED: September 30, 2024 at 9:30 am EST: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes Minutes
  • October 30, 2024: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • CANCELLED: November 20, 2024: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • December 18, 2024: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • January 29, 2025: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • February 26, 2025: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • March 26, 2025: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • April 23, 2025: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • May 28, 2025: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes
  • June 18, 2025: Notice | Agenda | Draft Minutes | Minutes

IDEA FLORIDA BOARD APPROVED POLICIES

Regional Leadership

James Hartman

Executive Director, IDEA Tampa

Simaran Bakshi

Executive Director, IDEA Jacksonville