Project Based Design Thinking Schools
School Model Guide

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Schools using this model

High Tech High

Project-based public charter
San Diego, CA networkPublic charterIn-person network • Grades K-12 varies by campus

Public charter network known for project-based learning, exhibitions, internships, and design work.

Design Tech High School

Design-thinking public charter
Redwood City, CAPublic charterIn-person • Grades 9-12

Free public charter on Oracle's campus with design thinking, maker space work, internships, and tech-sector exposure.

NuVu Innovation School

Design studio school
Cambridge, MAPrivateIn-person • Grades 8-12

Studio-based grades 8-12 school organized around creative problem-solving and hands-on design challenges.

Crosstown High

Project / competency public charter
Memphis, TNPublic charterIn-person • Grades 9-12

Public charter using project-based learning, competency development, diverse-by-design principles, and community partnerships.

The Workshop School

Design/build public magnet
Philadelphia, PAPublic district schoolIn-person • Grades 9-12

Public high school using project-based design/build work, internships, and real-world learning.

Da Vinci Schools

Project-based charter network
Los Angeles area, CAPublic charter networkIn-person network • Grades K-12 varies by campus

Public charter network using project-based learning, design thinking, pathways, and real-world applications.

School Of The Future

Local/NetworkPrivate/PublicIn-person • Grades Varies

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