IDEA

New IDEA part of plan for former Gault site; Park Avenue school sale proposed

As part of district’s efforts to both right-size and improve its facilities for students and the community, Tacoma Public Schools plans to relocate the bond-supported rebuild of IDEA high school at the former Gault Middle School site and sell the current Park Avenue location. Students would remain at Park Avenue until the new building opens, expected in Fall 2028.

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Tacoma Public Schools invites community to engage in plans to move IDEA school to former Gault site

ABOUT THE PROJECT

IDEA, built in 1912 as Park Elementary to serve students in grades K-5, IDEA now serves high school students from across the school district who want to study industrial design, engineering and art. Lessons focus on innovative design and prototyping.

While their school is under construction, IDEA students will remain in their current school building.

Expected opening: September 2028

This project is funded by the $650 million school construction bond voters passed in 2024.

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