IDAHO DISTANCE EDUCATION ACADEMY

IDAHO DISTANCE EDUCATION ACADEMY is a Title I public charter school that is part of the GEM PREP: ONLINE LLC school district, located in DEARY, ID with about 557 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, IDAHO DISTANCE EDUCATION ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 50:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **IDAHO DISTANCE EDUCATION ACADEMY (iDEA)**, located in Deary, Idaho, is a public charter school designed to provide flexible, technology-driven instruction to students across the state. By utilizing an online learning platform, the school serves K-12 students who require an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting. Its mission is centered on providing personalized education that allows families to tailor their child’s learning experience to meet individual academic needs, pacing, and goals, regardless of their geographic location.

As an online academy, iDEA focuses on a partnership between certified educators and parents, who often serve as "learning coaches" to support their children at home. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that meets Idaho state standards while fostering independence and digital literacy. By bridging the gap between distance and learning, the academy offers an accessible option for students seeking a customized educational path outside of the conventional school environment.

For more information, contact IDAHO DISTANCE EDUCATION ACADEMY at (208) 877-1513 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.