Monarch School

Name

Monarch School

Legal name

Monarch School Project

Website

https://monarchschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Monarch School Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit K-12 public school in San Diego exclusively serving approximately 300 unhoused students daily with trauma-informed academic, social-emotional, arts, and life-skills programming, funded through donations, grants, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Services for Unhoused Youth

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

School Climate, Culture & Belonging Initiatives (DEI-Aligned) (EDAKAMAM)

Keywords

• K-12 education services
• Homeless youth education
• Social-emotional learning
• Trauma-informed schooling
• Nonprofit public school

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting unhoused youth education. Options include one-time donations, monthly giving programs, and stock transfers.
2. Corporate Engagement: Corporate partners sponsor events, host fundraisers, provide in-kind donations (clothing, shoes, hygiene supplies), and volunteer time.
3. Foundation Grants: San Diego Foundation awarded $2 million in grants for summer programming promoting academic and social recovery.
4. Anonymous Donor Contributions: Major $1.5 million anonymous donor contribution specifically for The Chrysalis arts center.
5. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Raise Up, Metamorphosis Art Exhibition, and community fundraisers generate donations and awareness.
6. In-Kind Donations: Accepts clothing, shoes, hygiene supplies, and Butterfly Boutique items for students and families.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monarch School Project operates the only K-12 public school in the United States exclusively serving unhoused youth, providing holistic, trauma-informed, and strength-based education that addresses academic, social, emotional, and life skill needs of nearly 300 students daily at its Nat and Flora Bosa Campus in Barrio Logan, San Diego. The school also runs The Chrysalis Center for the Arts, a Garden and Nutrition Program, a research-backed Social-Emotional Learning curriculum, and an After-School Program, all delivered free of charge to students and families.

Product overview

Monarch School is a single K-12 public school exclusively serving unhoused youth in San Diego's Barrio Logan. The organization operates as a unified educational program providing holistic education to meet academic, social, emotional, and life skill needs. Core offerings include the Monarch School Project (main educational program), The Chrysalis arts center, Garden and Nutrition Program, Social-Emotional Learning programs, and an After-School Program. All programs are designed to address the specific challenges faced by homeless students through trauma-informed, strength-based approaches. The organization serves nearly 300 students daily and has been operating since 1987.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Chrysalis: Monarch School Center for the Arts: Arts center opened in 2022, funded by a $1.5 million anonymous donation, offering Creative Youth Development programming
• Nexus

Products and services

• Monarch School Project (K-12 Public School) A free K-12 public school exclusively serving unhoused youth in San Diego, providing holistic, trauma-informed, and strength-based education designed to meet academic, social, emotional, and life skill needs of nearly 300 students daily.
• The Chrysalis: Monarch School Center for the Arts A dedicated arts center offering Creative Youth Development programming, arts instruction, and collaborations with community arts organizations for Monarch School students.
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% daily average attendance rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ben & Jerry's Seaport VillageminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 April 2024Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day at Seaport Village benefited Monarch School, with all donations raised supporting essential programs for unhoused youth.
• San Diego PadrescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2023San Diego Padres have partnered with Monarch School for over 10 years for back-to-school shopping sprees. Players and volunteers accompany students to shop for school supplies and essentials, providing both practical support and memorable experiences for unhoused youth.
• Jacobs Institute at University of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2023Jacobs Institute conducted research showing how Monarch School Project nourishes unique social-emotional strengths of unhoused youth. Study titled 'Promoting Resilience: Social-Emotional Learning Sustenance in the Monarch School Project' validates the school's SEL approach.
• Humble DesignminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2022Nonprofit interior design company partnered with Monarch School students for Art San Diego, where students sold 70+ art pieces. Students learned about interior design, art making, exhibits, and how to sell their art.
• San Diego County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonarch School partners with San Diego County Office of Education to operate as a public school serving unhoused youth.
• Sammy's Woodfired PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSammy's Woodfired Pizza collaborated with Heather Lake of Fox 5 News for National Pizza Day, resulting in $5,000 donation supporting Monarch's Garden and Nutrition Program.
• The Original Harlem GlobetrottersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJulian 'Zeus' McClurkin of The Original Harlem Globetrotters conducted anti-bullying presentations for Monarch School students, providing entertainment and life lessons.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Covenant House: Covenant House is a national nonprofit serving homeless, trafficked, and at-risk youth with shelter, education, and workforce programs. Comparable to Monarch in its nonprofit mission focused on unhoused youth with integrated educational services.
• SchoolHouse Connection: SchoolHouse Connection is a national nonprofit organization working to remove barriers to education for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to Monarch as an education-focused nonprofit serving the same unhoused youth population.
• Family Promise: Family Promise is a national nonprofit addressing family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Comparable in mission and target population (homeless families with children), though their model is shelter-based rather than school-based.
• StandUp for Kids: StandUp for Kids is a national nonprofit assisting homeless and at-risk youth with mentoring, education, and basic needs. Comparable as a youth-focused nonprofit serving homeless populations with educational support.
• National Network for Youth: National Network for Youth is a national advocacy and membership organization serving youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable in its mission focus on unhoused youth services and policy advocacy.
• National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY): NAEHCY is a national membership association dedicated to ensuring educational rights and protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable in its specialized focus on education for homeless youth populations.
• School on Wheels: School on Wheels is a nonprofit organization providing tutoring, mentoring, and school supplies to children experiencing homelessness in Southern California. Directly comparable to Monarch in its education-focused mission serving homeless youth in the same region.

Emerging players

• Kids in Need Foundation: Kids in Need Foundation provides school supplies and support to children in need across the U.S. Comparable as a K-12 education-focused nonprofit supporting low-income students, though it focuses on supplies rather than direct schooling.
• Project Renewal: Project Renewal is a New York-based nonprofit providing shelter, healthcare, education, and employment services to homeless and low-income individuals. Comparable as a multi-service nonprofit serving homeless populations including children and families.

Others

• San Diego County Office of Education: The San Diego County Office of Education is a public agency operating alternative and court schools serving at-risk youth in San Diego County. Comparable as an educational services provider serving vulnerable K-12 youth populations and a key operational partner of Monarch School.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SanDiegoMonarch
• Facebookfacebook.com/MonarchSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2007597

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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