Welcome to Fort Worth STEAM Academy

A Proposed 6th-8th Middle School in Fort Worth

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to prepare all middle school students for success in high school, college, and career through a STEAM focused education, a joyful culture of high expectations, and robust community partnerships.

OUR VISION

Our vision is that Fort Worth STEAM Academy students will receive an exceptional education that allows them to pursue careers in STEAM fields and become productive members of their communities in Fort Worth and beyond.

Our Core Values

ACHIEVEMENT

We consistently deliver top notch results in a sustainable fashion.

TEAM

We work collaboratively to attain ambitious goals.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

We build on our successes and learn from our setbacks.

STUDENTS FIRST

We always consider our #1 stakeholders, students, in every decision we make.

INNOVATION

We turn challenges into opportunities by finding new ways to solve problems.

Meet Our Founder

Nicholas Ditto is a transformational school leader who is dedicated to ensuring all students’ success. For over 10 years, he has served as a teacher, an instructional coach, and most recently, the founding principal of IDEA Rise College Prep.

Under his leadership, the school received an “A” rating from TEA and was recognized as a “Best Middle School” from US News & World Report. During the 22-23 school year, IDEA Rise College Prep was the one of the highest achieving schools in the City of Fort Worth with over 70% of students meeting grade level standards compared to an average of 22% at the surrounding middle schools.

Nicholas is currently a BES fellow and the founder of Fort Worth STEAM Academy.