K-12 Grades
100% College-Bound
4 Tuition-Free Public Schools Louisiana
IDEA has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” and received nationa rankings on U.S. News & World Report s Top High Schools lists and Jay Mathews Challenge Index High School Rankings formerly known as America’s Most Challenging High Schools published in The Washington Post.
1,900 Students Served
Looking back on 2024 we are f l ed with gratitude and pride n the progress made and the milestones achieved throughout our organization The year was transformative, pushing us to adapt, innovate and strengthen our commitment to providing every student w th access to a college-ready education
As we reflect on th s ourney we ce ebrate the successes, big and small, that have defined this year Together we have created moments of joy, nsp ration and achievement that remind us of our purpose and fuel our aspirations for the future Here are some of the high ights that made th s year unforgettable:
IDEA we comed over 87 000 students and more than 11,000 staff for the f rst day of school across 11 regions in 4 states.
The class of 2024 included 2 218 sen ors earning 14 264 acceptances to co leges and universities
73 2% of 2024 seniors were first-generation college students
88 IDEA Elementary & Midd e Schoo s Ranked n the top 25% n all of Texas by U S News & Wor d Report
27 IDEA high schools ranked among the most challenging n the nation by the Jay Matthew’s Cha lenge Index
IDEA was recognized as a Top Perform ng D str ct by the Educational Results Partnership. In addit on, 21 of our campuses made the prestig ous honor ro l list
133 IDEA schools network-w de earned a spot on the Alliance for a Hea thier Generation s 2024 l st of “America s Healthiest Schoo s ”
DEA has achieved over 13,000 a umni
DEA announced new leadersh p: Dolores Gonza ez
Deputy Superintendent Kathleen Z mmerman, Ch ef F nancial Off cer, Adam M l er, National Executive D rector of IPS, Dr Colleen Stearns, Chief Academic Officer, Matthew Robinson, Executive D rector for IDEA
Cincinnati, and Dr. Annette Macias, Executive D rector for Perm an Basin.
Looking ahead, we are filled with oy and optimism and remain deep y committed to our mission vis on, and values
As a Team & Fami y we will continue to bui d upon our academic successes, student ach evements and nnovative learn ng exper ences whi e nurtur ng a co laborative and thriving community working toward a s ngle mission of co lege for al
Let us embrace the possib l ties that l e ahead. Thank you for being a vita part of this community.
Sincerely,
Jeff Cottrill CEO & Super ntendent
IDEA is a goal-oriented and datadriven family of public charter schools, open to all students in grades K–12. The district prioritizes achieving 100% college acceptance and matriculation for its students.
IDEA Innovation Founded 2018, K-12 2
IDEA Bridge Founded 2018, K-12
IDEA named Adam Miller as the new National Executive Director of PS Adam's passion for serving fami ies and his dedication to ensuring every chi d has equal opportun ty for an exce lent education are truly nspiring With a proven track record of leadership and a steadfast comm tment to excellence Miller is poised to drive our PS reg ons to new he ghts
IDEA made the decision to consol date operations n the Southern Louisiana region which a lowed us to re-a locate our resources and strengthen our academic product to our fami ies in the Baton Rouge community As part of the consolidation DEA Univers ty Prep closed at the end of the 20232024 schoo year and students attend ng University Prep were offered a transfer to another IDEA campus in the reg on at DEA Bridge or IDEA Innovation
IDEA is held to the same standards as tradition schools and prioritiz development of the wh including character, emo physical health, and w 2 1
IDEA teachers partner with students and families every step of the way to ensure students are prepared for success in college and life.
