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IDEA - Integrated Design & Electronic Academy PCS

Charter | 7-12 | 302 students

preparing students with academic, social, leadership, and occupational skills
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Posted January 18, 2012

I enrolled my son because I heard it was a good school. And my experience with the teachers and staff has been exceptional. Ireceive daily emails of my sons behavior and work ethic from ALL of his teachers. The downside is you don't get proper notification of trips, closings or half- days. Other than that it is an awesome school. My son enjoys being there and is excited to attend next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2012

I love my school IDEA PCS. For the most part the school is excellent, has an excellent curriculum with rigorous work for the students. The school standing alone is good, it's just that some of the students make it look bad by refusing to do their work even if they get suspended or failed because I encountered a lot of students who had stayed back in school and noticed the reason they stayed back. The only negative review I have about the school is that they have too many rules.


Posted November 1, 2010

I love IDEA PCS because of it's dedication to the students as well as the community involvement. I am also impressed with their Computer Repair Program that will afford interested students in obtaining certifications in A+, Networking and Cisco.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2010

My Son failed miserably in this school. great promises to get your kid in the door and then they drop the ball. Fake promotinal pictures and advertisiement. Nothing current. Most discernig-I never saw the Principle of the school, never at a PTA meeting, never at any functions, never available upon request, never walking in the hall, never in her office-who is she?? The office staff has a kind of deer in the headlight look when you walk in the office-they never greet you and say may I help you. They are quick to tell you to have a seat in the "parent Center" and often forget you are there. The leadership caters to the Gang activity rather that gang prevention. Dress Code is Lax. Great Teachers for the most part.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2008

I am a parent of two students attending IDEA and one eldest son whom which graudated a few years ago. My eldest son excelled and went on to jion the Navy. My two younger son are in the Junior Acad. and in High School. I love the school and the communition. The staff are very reliable . IDEA turn boys into Men, responsible men.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2006

My son attends this school and have attended this school for 3 years. He is now a Junior. The teachers keep you informed on your child's progress. The academic programs are awesome! My son is taking courses at this school that are actually preparing him for college should he decide to attend college. He's also taken classes that will prepare him for the workforce if he doesn't decide to attend college. I know that if my son had not attended this school, he would not have been properly prepared for the real world except under my guidance. I applaud IDEA. I am very greatful for all of the teachers being so committed to the students. Thanks IDEA
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
37%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

GreatSchools Rating

This school is a low-performing (Tier 3) school, according to the DC Public Charter School Board, the organization that regulates DC charter schools. Schools that are persistently or significantly low performing (Tier 3) could have their charters revoked, resulting in closure. If a school has been identified as low performing by a local authority and that designation could result in school closure, the school receives a "Below average" GreatSchools Rating.

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
3 / 10
Climate rating
Coming 2013

This GreatSchools Rating is based on academics, including students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. Soon, the rating will also measure school climate, which includes safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Overall academic rating

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This school
Percent of 12th graders taking SAT or ACT: 48%
Percent of test takers who are "college ready": 3%

*Test scores are based on 2012 DC-CAS results from the District of Columbia.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. The data is for the 2012 school year and is provided by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

***This rating is based on the percent of 12th graders in 2012 that took the SAT or ACT, and the percent of those test-takers that reached a "college ready" benchmark as determined by SAT or ACT. Data is provided by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

Climate ratings

Starting in fall 2013, we plan to release a climate rating as part of this school's overall GreatSchools Rating. The climate rating will be based on survey data about various aspects of this school's climate, such as safety, cleanliness, expectations for students, parent involvement, and more.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 80%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
White 0% 7%
Source: NCES, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 186%N/A70%
Special education 217%N/A13%
English learners 20%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2009-2010
Source: 2 Office of the State Superintendent of Education, 2011-2012

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
All Students 86%N/AN/A
Female 87%N/AN/A
Male 86%N/AN/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 95%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 86%N/AN/A
Hispanic 95%N/AN/A
White, not Hispanic 80%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 87%N/AN/A
Not economically disadvantaged 83%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 84%N/AN/A
General-Education students 87%N/AN/A
Not limited English proficient 86%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 93%N/A75%
Female 93%N/A77%
Male 93%N/A71%
Black, not Hispanic 93%N/A77%
White, not Hispanic 100%N/A73%
Economically disadvantaged 94%N/A96%
Not economically disadvantaged 91%N/A58%
Students with disabilities 100%N/A94%
General-Education students 92%N/A73%
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

College readiness and student pathways

Colleges most students attend after graduation UDC
Penn State
Tuskegee
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff French
Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Engineering
  • Technology
Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Computer programming
  • Engineering
Visual arts
  • Architecture
Clubs
  • Technology club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Industrial / graphic design
Visual arts
  • Architecture
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Textile design
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Art club
  • Dance club
  • Drill team
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:45 am
School end time
  • 4:00pm
School Leader's name
  • John Goldman
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
  • Extended/longer school day
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (202) 399-4783

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • College prep
  • Core knowledge
  • Direct instruction
  • Hybrid
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Project-based
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Engineering
  • Service learning
  • Technology
  • Vocational education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Computer programming
  • Engineering
  • Industrial / graphic design

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Transportation provided for special education students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • College/career center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Parent center
  • Performance stage
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Track

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Architecture
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Textile design
Music
  • None
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Boy scouts
  • Dance club
  • Drill team
  • JROTC
  • Student council/government
  • Technology club
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • burgundy, grey
School mascot
  • Timberwolves
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


10 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
306
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
306

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
UDC
Penn State
Tuskegee
College preparation / awareness offered
College prep programs/courses during the year
College presentations or information sessions
SAT/ACT prep classes
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
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1027 45th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
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Phone: (202) 399-4750

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