INNOVATION DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY

www.dallasisd.org/idea

149 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA)**, located on Ross Avenue in Dallas, is a specialized magnet school within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Designed to bridge the gap between traditional academics and the professional world, the academy focuses on cultivating a mindset of innovation, creativity, and business leadership. The curriculum is built around project-based learning, where students are challenged to solve real-world problems by applying design-thinking principles, technological proficiency, and strategic business planning.

Beyond standard coursework, the school distinguishes itself by fostering an environment that mimics a modern startup incubator. Students are encouraged to develop their own ventures, pitch ideas, and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams, gaining practical experience that prepares them for higher education and the modern workforce. By integrating entrepreneurship into the core fabric of its educational model, IDEA aims to equip its students with the agility, leadership skills, and creative confidence necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.

149

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INNOVATION DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	99
Black	37
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
99 (66.4%)
Black
37 (24.8%)
White
9 (6.0%)
Asian
2 (1.3%)
Two or More
2 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)794-6800
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/idea
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 36

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INNOVATION DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	31
Grade 10	36
Grade 11	45
Grade 12	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INNOVATION DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	71	47.7%
Male	78	52.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

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Charter School 503 Students

4600 BRYAN ST BLDG 2
DALLAS, TX 75204 (0.3 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th