Coeur d’Alene Public Schools | District 271 THE SCHOOL DISTRICT encompasses the cities of Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Dalton Gardens and unincorporated areas along Lake Coeur d’Alene. Coeur d’Alene Public Schools is an educational leader, promoting opportunities for innovation in learning and inspiring excellence in everyone. We are guided by our Portrait of a Graduate, which describes who we want our students to become as they conclude their educational journey with us. They should possess skills and traits that cover content knowledge, communication, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and character. With these areas of emphasis, our students will be prepared for college or other post-secondary education and for 21st century careers. The district serves around 11,000 students in 19 schools: a developmental preschool, 11 elementary schools (grades K-5), three middle schools (6-8), two traditional high schools (9-12), an alternative high school, and a new K-12 magnet school with a project-based learning focus. We also have two elementary magnet schools: Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities and Ramsey Magnet School of Science.
We offer full-day kindergarten at all schools, a special needs preschool program (the CDA Early Learning Center) and opportunities at a professional technical high school program, the Kootenai Technical Education Campus in Rathdrum. The district offers Advanced Placement opportunities for high school students, as
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well as dual enrollment programs with institutions such as the University of Idaho and North Idaho College. Our graduation rate is above 91 percent, and 79 percent of graduates immediately move on to college or professionaltechnical certification, exceeding state and national averages. Our students perform well above the state average in reading proficiency and for taking advanced coursework. The district places a high priority on technology for staff and students, recognizing that it is a catalyst for teaching and learning. Our success is attributed to continual improvement in the quality of educational programs, guided by the district’s new strategic plan and our Portrait of a Graduate (www.cdaschools. org/graduate). This is made possible by a supportive community, successful business partnerships, a highly qualified and dedicated staff, and active parent organizations at every school. It is through the collaborative efforts of the community that Coeur d’Alene Public Schools continue to grow while successfully meeting the needs of all students. We invite you to lean more at www.cdaschools.org
