IDEA PCS

Open Since 1998 Grades 9 - 12

Our mission at IDEA Public Charter School is to prepare students with the academic, social, leadership and occupational skills for post-secondary opportunities and to be responsible citizens who contribute to the community. IDEA is a small high school with innovative options for our scholars. Whether they seek to pursue college, trade careers, or military service upon graduation, our outstanding faculty provides rigorous academics designed to prepare all students for post-secondary success. In partnership with the DC Students Construction Trades Foundation, IDEA offers cutting-edge, hands-on vocational training emphasizing construction and design. IDEA’s Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program helps students develop character and leadership. We also offer dual enrollment with University of the District of Columbia Community College and Apex Learning online credit recovery classes.

1027 45th Street NE,

School Website

202-399-4750

School Contacts

Nicole McCrae

Principal

Dr. Charlene Evans-Smith

Title IX Coordinator

Justin Rydstrom

Executive Director

Tiffany Casey

Homeless Coordinator

Sybil Pernell

Special Education Coordinator

Taylor Ray

Parent Complaint

Calvin Snowden

Board Chair

Lakeshia Highsmith

Board Vice-Chair

School Performance SY 2018-2019

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including student achievement in English language arts (ELA) and Math on the statewide assessment, PARCC. The percent is the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4+ ELA

21.9%

PARCC 4+ Math

9.0%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

37.9%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

61.9%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In-Seat Attendance

85.5%

Re-enrollment

76.4%

Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Financial Information (Based on all the campuses in the School’s Network)

PCS Expense By Category

Our Financial Analysis Report breaks down public charter school expenditures into four categories – Occupancy, Personnel, Student Support, and General Expenses - and compares them to the sector median.

IDEA PCS

School Contacts

School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

PMF Score

Student Achievement

PARCC 4+ ELA

PARCC 4+ Math

Student Progress

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

Growth on the state assessment in Math

School Environment

In-Seat Attendance

Re-enrollment

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

Qualitative Site Review

Equity Report

DC Report Card

Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

At-Risk Percentage

Special Education Percentage

Student Reports

SY 2020-21 Annual Report

Financial Information (Based on all the campuses in the School’s Network)

Net Assets

Total Revenue

Total Net Income

PCS Expense By Category

Personnel

Occupancy

General Expenses

Student Support

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

FY2021 Budget

990

FY20 Financial Statement

Administration and Operations

Charter Agreement and Reviews

Charter Agreement and Reviews

Charter Agreement