Ida B. Wells High School

Ida B. Wells High School is an alternative school established to serve students who are age 16 and older who are seeking to complete the high school portion of their education in a setting with smaller classes, an array of credit recovery opportunities, and a supportive, family-like learning environment. We provide a small school setting and individualized attention. Special programs include Culinary Arts, Drama, Computer Applications and Robotics, Ceramics, and Surfing.

Ida B. Wells has a diverse, committed, and caring staff to serve our students. A highly skilled Wellness Center staff serves, refers, and develops new partnerships to serve the needs of our students and their families within a strong culture of encouragement. Our Attendance Liaison works to help our students improve their re-engagement with their education. Our commitment is to provide each of our students with the opportunity to establish academic and career goals and to acquire the skills and self-reliance needed to achieve those goals. Staff defines student achievement in terms not only of grades and credits but also preparing students for success throughout their lives.

Students who transfer to Ida B. Wells are asked to make a commitment to Three A's: Attendance, Attitude (positive), and Achievement. We focus on helping students recover high school course credit and achieve their personal goals. Our educational program embraces the concept that student success depends upon the collaboration and commitment of students, teachers, parents, and community partners.

Mission: Our mission is to re-engage continuation high school students with an alternative educational experience that supports both academic and personal growth through individualized instruction and community-building.

Vision: Our vision is that every student will graduate with academic and career goals, and with the skills required to achieve them.