INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEERING AND ART
Industrial Design Engineering and Art is a public secondary school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 161 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Industrial Design Engineering and Art has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 school listed at 6701 S. Park Ave in Tacoma, Washington, is **IDEA High School** (Industrial Design Engineering and Art). It is a specialized public charter school serving students in grades 9–12. The school is distinct for its project-based learning model, which focuses on integrating creative arts with technical and engineering skills. By emphasizing a "maker" philosophy, the curriculum aims to prepare students for modern careers by blending traditional academic subjects with hands-on applications in design, digital fabrication, and collaborative problem-solving.
IDEA High School is designed to foster both technical proficiency and artistic expression, encouraging students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. The campus environment is structured to mirror professional studio and workshop spaces, providing students with access to industry-standard tools and technology. Through this unique pedagogical approach, the school seeks to develop well-rounded graduates who are not only college-ready but also equipped with the practical, creative, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in diverse professional fields.
For more information, contact Industrial Design Engineering and Art at (253) 571-7906 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEERING AND ART is a public school in Tacoma, WA with about 161 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Tacoma School District
- Total Students:
- 161
- Teachers:
- 12.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 161 students
- White
- 61.5%
- Black or African American
- 13.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 9.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.9%
- Female
- 29.2%
- Male
- 70.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.