What Dove Science Academy does

Dove Science Academy is a public charter school network operating under the Dove Schools district brand across Oklahoma. Founded in 2000 as a single location, the network has expanded to multiple campuses in Oklahoma City (elementary, middle, and high school, including South OKC variants), multiple campuses in Tulsa (Dove School of Discovery, DSA Tulsa, DSA High School Tulsa), and an online Dove Virtual Academy, collectively serving students across a PreK-16 educational model.

The core offering is a STEM-focused curriculum integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from kindergarten through high school, supplemented by AP courses, specialized career pathways in Computer Science, Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Fine Arts, competitive robotics (VEX, First Lego League, Aerial Drones, SeaPerch), and a character education program recognized as a State District of Character and a National Schools of Character designation. Outcomes cited include 100% college acceptance and 89% first-generation college graduate representation, with student placements at Princeton, Yale, and University of Chicago on full-ride scholarships.

The business model is that of a non-tuition public charter school: revenue is generated through state per-pupil allocations and federal education funding rather than direct tuition, with the $9.2M U.S. Department of Education grant dated 2025-04-23 illustrating the federal funding channel. GTM is direct-to-consumer via a district website with prominent 'Apply Today' CTAs, social media channels, and campus tours targeting families in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metros. Administrative headcount is reported at 11-50 (leadership and administrative tier only); teachers and operational staff are not captured in that figure. The entity is privately held with no parent company, no VC/PE backing, and locally governed under its own board structure.

Name

Dove Science Academy

Legal name

Dove Schools

Website

https://dsaokc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dove Science Academy is an Oklahoma public charter school network founded in 2000 that delivers a PreK-16 STEM-focused curriculum across multiple campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa plus a virtual academy, serving K-12 students and families at no tuition through state and federal education funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter STEM/STEAM-Focused Schools (EDAJACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ), Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• STEM K-12 education
• College readiness programs
• Character education
• Public charter schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Charter School Funding: As a public charter school network, Dove Schools operates with state and federal education funding rather than tuition. The district receives public funding based on enrollment and complies with standard public school financial reporting requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dove Science Academy operates a PreK-16 public charter school network delivering STEM-focused education from kindergarten through high school. Core offerings include integrated STEM education, college and career readiness programming, character education, and diverse extracurricular activities including robotics and drone competitions. The network serves students across multiple campuses in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and through an online virtual academy.

Product overview

Dove Science Academy is a PreK-16 educational institution network offering a unified educational platform centered on STEM education, College and Career Readiness, Character Education, and diverse extracurricular activities. The core programs work together as an integrated system: STEM Education provides the foundational technical curriculum, supported by Career Pathways in Computer Science, Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Fine Arts. College and Career Readiness ensures 100% college acceptance through a structured PreK-16 model. Character Education provides the moral foundation recognized by National Schools of Character designation. Clubs and Activities complement academics through robotics, drone competitions, sports, and arts programs. The institution operates multiple campuses across Oklahoma (Oklahoma City and Tulsa) serving students from elementary through high school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEM Education Program Comprehensive STEM curriculum spanning Kindergarten through high school, integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with hands-on project-based learning. Includes computer science starting in kindergarten and advanced AP STEM coursework at the high school level.
• College and Career Readiness Program PreK-16 educational model ensuring students graduate college-ready, career-ready, and life-ready, with reported 100% college acceptance rate and structured career pathway options in Computer Science, Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Fine Arts.
• Character Education Program Character development program recognized as National Schools of Character and State Schools of Character, teaching core values including critical thinking, resilience, community commitment, and self-reliance.
• Clubs and Activities Program Diverse extracurricular programs including Academic Excellence clubs, Sports and Fitness, Arts and Creativity, and Technology and Innovation clubs such as robotics, aerial drone competitions, and SeaPerch underwater robotics.
• Computer Science Pathway High school career pathway covering programming, software development, and cybersecurity to prepare students for technology careers. Part of the College and Career Readiness program.
• Engineering Pathway Engineering pathway covering civil to mechanical engineering disciplines with hands-on project-based learning using industry-standard tools. Part of the College and Career Readiness program.
• Biomedical Science Pathway Career pathway preparing students for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and research careers with emphasis on lab skills and patient care applications. Part of the College and Career Readiness program.
• Fine Arts Pathway Creative arts pathway enabling students to explore visual arts and performing arts disciplines for personal expression and professional opportunities. Part of the College and Career Readiness program.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses High school curriculum offering Advanced Placement courses to challenge students academically and prepare them for college-level studies, supporting the PreK-16 college readiness model.
• VEX Robotics Competition Program Robotics competition program where students design, build, and program robots for the VEX Robotics Competition and First Lego League, fostering problem-solving skills and teamwork as part of the STEM and extracurricular offerings.
• Drone Club and Aerial Drone Competitions Aerial drone club and competitions in which students apply engineering and coding skills to design and operate aerial vehicles as part of the extracurricular technology and innovation activities.
• SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Program Underwater robotics program where students engineer remotely operated underwater vehicles and learn marine technology as part of the extracurricular technology and engineering activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students graduate with college acceptance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Top Institutions and Local BusinessescoreOthersDove Schools partners with top institutions and local businesses to enhance curriculum and provide real-world opportunities. Collaborations support internships, community service, and research, preparing students for higher education and careers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: STEM-intensive charter school network with an accelerated curriculum and high college placement rates. Comparable to Dove's STEM-focused, college-readiness model and AP-heavy course offering.
• Great Hearts Academies: Charter/independent school network operating classical and STEM-track campuses with a strong college-prep orientation. Comparable to Dove as a charter operator with multiple campuses and defined academic pathways.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large public charter school network with explicit college-readiness outcomes and STEM programming. Comparable as a multi-region charter operator pursuing 100% college acceptance for its students.
• KIPP Public Schools: National charter school network focused on college preparation for underserved students. Comparable to Dove as a multi-city charter network with a college-readiness mission, though KIPP is far larger and operates across many more states.
• Uncommon Schools: Northeast-based charter network with a strong college-prep and character-education focus. Comparable to Dove on the dual emphasis on academic outcomes and character development.
• Harmony Public Schools: Texas-based STEM-focused public charter school network with college-prep curriculum. Closely comparable to Dove on STEM specialization, charter funding model, and multi-campus operations.

Others

• Success Academy Charter Schools:

Emerging players

• Dove Virtual Academy: Dove Schools' own online K-12 program. Included as a self-reference for the digital modality of the same brand; comparable to online charter operators like Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy.

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Large charter management organization operating K-8 schools across multiple states. Comparable to Dove as a multi-state charter operator with centralized curriculum and operational support, though broader in grade range.

Regional players

• Oklahoma City Public Schools: The traditional public school district serving Oklahoma City. Comparable as a direct competitor for K-12 students in Dove's home market, though operating under a traditional district funding/governance model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DSA_OKC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAPN-6CM74I04zQSwOwdzIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/268762353155829
• Instagraminstagram.com/dsahsokc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dove-science-academy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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