Blueprint Education

What Blueprint Education does

Blueprint Education Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 (originally as Phoenix Special Programs) and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It operates two Arizona charter schools — Hope High School (West Phoenix ground campus) and Hope High School Online (statewide asynchronous) — plus a nationally and internationally distributed independent study course catalog sold at blueprintindependentstudy.com. The organization serves at-risk and non-traditional high school students, particularly those who have fallen behind in credits, need flexible scheduling, or are seeking alternative pathways to graduation.

The core platform is an online learning management system (sis.blueprinteducation.org) supporting 100% self-paced, asynchronous coursework, exam requests, transcript requests, and enrollment flows. Pedagogically, Blueprint has differentiated around an "Agile in Education" framework — applying Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, retrospectives, scrum boards) to teaching, operations, and student self-efficacy — operationalized through the Learning to Be Agile Compass and supporting tools (F.O.R.C.E., Team Toxins, Classroom Agreements, Agile Games). The organization is Cognia-accredited since 1980 and holds a 20-year charter renewed in 2017.

The business model is hybrid: Arizona charter operations are funded by per-pupil state allocations (free to families), independent study courses are sold individually for credit recovery/grade replacement/early graduation with an 8-week completion window, a paid full-time private online high school diploma program exists for global buyers, and philanthropic donations (including Arizona Tax Credit contributions via Donorbox) supplement revenue. Distribution is direct-to-consumer plus a counselor referral pipeline, with no enterprise contracts and revenue mix distributed across per-pupil funding, course fees, and donations. Total headcount is 67 (18 faculty, 49 staff), with average teacher compensation of $58,392 for FY2026.

Name

Blueprint Education

Legal name

Blueprint Education Inc.

Website

https://blueprinteducation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Blueprint Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating Arizona charter high schools (Hope High School and Hope High School Online) and a nationally distributed self-paced independent study course catalog, serving at-risk and non-traditional high school students with an Agile/Scrum-based pedagogical framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Alternative Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Hybrid ASE Programs & Virtual Classrooms (EDAAABAG), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB)

Keywords

• Charter high school
• Online high school
• Independent study courses
• Credit recovery programs
• Alternative education

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charter School Funding: As a Arizona charter school operator, Blueprint Education receives per-pupil public funding through charter school legislation. The organization operates free charter schools (Hope High School and Hope High School Online) funded by state charter school allocations.
2. Independent Study Course Sales: Individual course sales through blueprintindependentstudy.com. Courses are available for purchase for credit recovery, grade replacement, summer school, and supplemental needs. Course enrollment begins on date of purchase. Students can complete courses in 8 weeks.
3. Donations and Grants: 501(c)(3) non-profit funded through general donations, student scholarships, and Arizona Tax Credit contributions via Donorbox. Donations support post-secondary scholarships, extracurricular opportunities, and character education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blueprint Education operates Arizona charter high schools — Hope High School (a brick-and-mortar campus in West Phoenix) and Hope High School Online — offering free alternative education for at-risk and non-traditional students. The organization also runs Blueprint Independent Study, a national and international online catalog of Cognia-accredited, 100% self-paced courses for credit recovery, early graduation, grade replacement, chronic health issues, schedule conflicts, and summer school. A full-time private accredited online high school diploma option is available globally. Pedagogy is anchored in the company's Agile in Education framework, with the VIP (Value, Independence, Purpose) program providing supplementary student development.

Product overview

Blueprint Education operates as a unified education organization offering multiple learning pathways through its charter schools and online programs. The core offerings include Hope High School (brick-and-mortar charter school), Hope High School Online (virtual charter school), and Blueprint Independent Study (standalone online courses). The VIP Program provides supplementary student development using Agile methodology. The organization uses an 'Agile in Education' framework as its pedagogical approach, integrating Scrum values into teaching and learning, operations, and student development. The schools are accredited by Cognia and serve at-risk students seeking alternative, non-traditional educational options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hope High School (HHS) Free Arizona charter high school located in West Phoenix offering alternative education for at-risk and non-traditional students who have found themselves outside of traditional school situations. Operates as a brick-and-mortar campus with in-person attendance, supported by the Agile in Education framework and the VIP Program.
• Hope High School Online (HHSO) Free online charter high school for Arizona students, designed for individuals seeking flexible, self-paced education. 100% asynchronous with no cohort requirements and no daily Zoom calls. Ranked #4 best online high school in Arizona by Niche.
• Blueprint Independent Study Comprehensive online independent study program offering Cognia-accredited, 100% self-paced courses for credit recovery, early graduation, grade replacement, chronic health issues, schedule conflicts, and summer school. Available to students nationally and internationally with an 8-week completion window from the date of purchase.
• Full-Time Private Accredited Online High School Diploma Full-time private, accredited online high school diploma program for anyone, any age, living anywhere. Inquiry-based enrollment via website form or phone (602-674-5555). Pricing not publicly disclosed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enrollment growth of more than 200% following Agile transformation starting in 2014
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gateway Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Gateway Community College's Nursing, Healthcare, and Wellness Division partnered with Blueprint Education and the Maricopa County School Superintendent Office to host Teacher Pathway Day at their Central City campus. The event connected educators and counselors with hands-on information about bioscience, healthcare programs, and technical career pathways. Blueprint's VIP Program enables students to visit the campus, interact with faculty, experience classroom labs, and explore fields like CNC programming, cosmetology, and healthcare careers. Kristie Richardson, School Counselor at Hope High Online, arranged campus visits for Hope High Online and Hope High School students.
• Maricopa County School Superintendent OfficeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025The Maricopa County School Superintendent Office co-sponsored Teacher Pathway Day at Gateway Community College alongside Blueprint Education and CFA (Culver's of America). This event connected educators with career pathway information and is part of Blueprint's broader career exploration initiatives through its VIP Program.
• CFA (Culver's of America)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Culver's of America co-sponsored the Teacher Pathway Day at Gateway Community College alongside Blueprint Education and the Maricopa County School Superintendent Office, supporting workforce-focused programs that prepare students for jobs in the Phoenix area.
• Isos TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Isos Technology hosted a Lunch and Learn event for Hope High School and Hope High School Online students at their agile office space. CEO Thad West and Director of Agile Services Tracy Walton engaged students with icebreakers, personal achievement goals, 'I AM' statement exercises, and real-world career storytelling. Students received an office tour and learned about the company's people-centered culture. Isos also featured Blueprint's Krissyn Sumare on their blog as a guest author on Agile in Education. The partnership exemplifies how businesses cultivate agile culture in youth.
• Rosh ReviewminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2021Note: This appears to reference Blueprint (medical education company) rather than Blueprint Education (Arizona charter school organization). Rosh Review is a medical education and test prep company. The announcement describes efforts to expand support for medical professionals beyond medical school through innovative educational experiences. This partnership reference may pertain to a different Blueprint entity.
• The Barbell Saves ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Blueprint Education partners with The Barbell Saves Project, a nonprofit supporting well-being of individuals in recovery from substance use through community-based CrossFit exercise. Executive Director Rob Best, a Phoenix native who overcame a decade-long battle with addiction, leads the organization. For the past three years, Blueprint has teamed up with Barbell Saves to provide Hope High Online and Hope High School students hands-on exposure to CrossFit and fitness, building resilience and teaching students to take charge of their own health physically and mentally. The partnership began in early 2021 when CEO Mark French discovered CrossFit at CrossFit Uru gym.
• Seed SpotminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Seed Spot developed entrepreneurial curriculum for Blueprint's VIP Program. The curriculum teaches students to ideate, prototype, and test through entrepreneurial approaches. Students learn to design a life rather than just choose a career, building skills to make important decisions throughout life.
• Flying E RanchminorOthers · 1 January 2021Flying E Ranch in Wickenburg, AZ hosted a VIP Program retreat for 22 students from Hope High School and Hope High School Online. Activities included horseback riding, archery, axe throwing, swimming, team building exercises, and campfire reflections. Partnership provided out-of-classroom experiences for at-risk students.
• CrossFit UruminorOthers · 1 January 2021CrossFit gym where CEO Mark French began his fitness journey in early 2021, which led to the partnership with The Barbell Saves Project. This personal connection of the CEO sparked the wellness initiative for students.
• Arizona State University (ASU)minorOthers · 1 January 2020ASU Gammage hosted Blueprint VIP Program students for College Week, providing campus visits and exposure to higher education opportunities. Students attended a full production of 'The Lion King' at ASU Gammage as part of the 'Embracing and Appreciating Culture' initiative.
• St. Vincent de PaulminorOthers · 1 January 2019Blueprint Education students participate in community service at St. Vincent de Paul, rotating through the farm/garden, food warehouse, food prep kitchen, and homeless resource center. Students design fundraising plans and present at least a $100 donation. This is part of the VIP Program's 'Creating the Habit of Giving Back' initiative.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBS AZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Agile principles and scrum values are central to both BCBS AZ and Blueprint Education. BCBS employees model and mentor students on how Agile and Scrum are utilized in the workplace. Students from Hope High School and Hope High School Online participated in a 2-day workshop created by both BCBS and Blueprint staff at the BCBS building. VP of Application Development Garrett Anderson stated 'we are collaborating with the community to make lasting change.' Partnership has been ongoing since at least 2017 with annual Scrum workshops.
• Scrum AlliancecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Scrum Alliance partnered with Blueprint Education and sponsored the purchase of one-to-one Chromebooks for every student at Hope High School to support implementation of a self-directed curriculum. This new approach inspired an academic agile culture. Blueprint participated in Scrum Gatherings (San Diego 2017, Orlando 2016) where students, teachers, administrators, and executives presented. Scrum Alliance interviewed Krissyn Sumare, Principal of Hope High School, and Blueprint became co-writers of the new Agile in Education Compass.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc.): One of the largest online K-12 education providers in the US, operating tuition-free online public schools in multiple states including Arizona. Comparable in offering accredited online courses and full diploma pathways, with far greater scale and capital.
• Penn Foster High School: Accredited online high school offering self-paced courses and diploma completion for teens and adults nationally. Comparable in serving non-traditional and adult learners seeking flexible alternatives to traditional high school.
• Grand Canyon University (Online): Large Arizona-based for-profit university with extensive online education programs and pathway partnerships. Relevant as a broader Arizona educational brand and potential post-secondary pathway partner for Blueprint students.
• ASU Prep Digital: Arizona State University's online K-12 program offering accredited courses and full diplomas. Competes for the same pool of Arizona online learners with significantly stronger institutional brand backing and broader grade coverage.

Direct peers

• Bridgeway Academy: Accredited online homeschool and umbrella program offering flexible, self-paced courses including credit recovery and full diploma pathways. Comparable in non-traditional student focus, accreditation, and self-paced delivery model.
• Primavera Online High School: Arizona-based free online charter high school offering flexible, self-paced courses for credit recovery and graduation. Closely mirrors Hope High School Online in target student, delivery model, and Arizona charter funding structure.
• Arizona Connections Academy: Arizona-licensed online charter school operator serving K-12 students statewide with tuition-free public funding. Comparable to Hope High School Online in model (state-funded, online, Arizona-resident), though it serves a broader K-12 audience rather than at-risk high schoolers specifically.
• National University Virtual High School: Accredited online high school offering UC-approved a-g courses for credit recovery, grade replacement, and supplemental needs. Closely comparable to Blueprint Independent Study in serving nationwide students seeking self-paced credit recovery.
• James Madison High School: Accredited online high school offering self-paced courses, credit recovery, and full diploma programs to students nationwide. Comparable to Blueprint Independent Study and the full-time private diploma option in delivery, audience, and self-paced model.

Regional players

• Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center (AAEC): Arizona-based charter school network with online and ground campus options serving non-traditional students. Comparable in serving Arizona at-risk and alternative education populations, though with a broader grade span.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/blueprinteducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blueprint-education

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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