Two Visionary Schools.
One United PTA.
Supporting the students, educators, and families building the future of learning at CityLab & IDEA High School.
HOW THE PTA INVESTS ON CAMPUS
Teacher & Classroom Support
Helping educators stock classrooms and studios with essential supplies, project materials, and wishlist needs.
Teacher Appreciation
Hosting monthly lunches, hospitality carts, and appreciation events for faculty.
Student Programs
Sponsoring National PTA Reflections, pitch competitions, and student events.
Family Community
Connecting bilingual families and advocating for student resources across both schools.
OUR TWO HIGH SCHOOLS
Two visionary transformation schools sharing one campus, preparing students for college, design, and innovation.
Diane RagsdaleCityLab High School
CityLab introduces students to architecture, urban planning and design, and environmental systems through a rigorous project-based curriculum. Using downtown Dallas and the urban core as their extended classroom, CityLab students not only learn from the city around them — they help transform it.
Gertrudis Tula & Hector M. FloresIDEA High School
IDEA (Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy) empowers students through a personalized "one-size-fits-one" learning model rooted in design thinking and entrepreneurship. Students take ownership of their education to launch viable ventures, solve real-world problems, and gain hands-on experience through corporate internships and mentorships across Dallas-Fort Worth.
ROOTED IN EXCELLENCE: OUR SCHOOL RATINGS
Official state accountability ratings celebrate the rigorous academics, student growth, and educator dedication driving both CityLab and IDEA High School.
Diane Ragsdale CityLab High School
Maintaining the state's highest accountability mark for three consecutive years under the Dallas ISD banner “We are Rooted in Excellence!”
Gertrudis Tula & Hector M. Flores IDEA High School
Surging forward through hard work, innovation, and determination under the Dallas ISD banner “Rooted in Excellence.”
New $80M Nolan Estes Transformation Campus
Funded by Dallas ISD's capital bond, both CityLab and IDEA High School will move to an advanced South Dallas facility by 2027 — uniting both schools with cutting-edge architecture fabrication studios, incubators, and hydroponic laboratories.
MEETINGS & ORGANIZATION
Meeting Location
PTA meetings take place in the cafeteria. All campus families and staff are welcome.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Affiliated with Texas PTA and National PTA. All contributions directly support our students and staff.
Get in Touch
Have questions or want to get involved? Email our board directly.
Support CityLab & IDEA Students
PTA dues are $13.50. Join the parents and educators making a difference on our campus.