Grade Results

What Grade Results does

Grade Results, Inc. is a privately held K-12 educational technology company incorporated in Texas and headquartered in Carrollton (Dallas metro), founded in 2005. The company operates a cloud-based learning ecosystem that combines a learning management system (GR LearnPro), curriculum management system (GR CoursePro), student information system (GR EduSync/GR Nexus), assessment solution (GR AssessPro), analytics platform (GR Insights), virtual classroom (GR VirtualLearn), and generative AI tutoring (LessonBot) into a single integrated platform supporting 100+ integrations with major LMS, SIS, and identity providers including Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, PowerSchool, Clever, and ClassLink.

The platform serves public school districts, charter and private schools, alternative education programs, community colleges, and adult learners, with primary use cases centered on credit recovery, dropout prevention, credit accrual, alternative diploma pathways, and dual enrollment. Curriculum is aligned to state academic standards and spans core subjects plus 17 career clusters, with 55 Mississippi Department of Education-approved courses and 100+ integrations. The company delivers 24/7 live instructor support and maintains compliance with FERPA, COPPA, SOPIPA, and GDPR.

Grade Results monetizes primarily through enterprise licensing agreements with school districts on multi-year contracts, complemented by direct student enrollment through self-serve portals and mobile applications (iOS and Android). Distribution combines enterprise district sales with a strategic dual enrollment channel through Tougaloo College covering 17 districts and more than 600 high school students as of October 2024. The company's documented customer outcomes include a 23-point graduation rate increase at Birmingham City Schools, a 40% to 90% graduation rate improvement at Huffman High School, and recovery of 500+ students to diploma attainment. Leadership consists of President Chad Shealy and School Director Antonio Washington, with no disclosed venture or institutional funding.

Name

Grade Results

Legal name

Grade Results, Inc.

Website

https://graderesults.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grade Results is a Texas-based K-12 edtech company founded in 2005 that sells an integrated cloud-based learning platform (LMS, CMS, SIS, assessment, analytics, and AI tutoring) to U.S. school districts and educational institutions for credit recovery, alternative education, and dual enrollment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Educational Software

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive Learning & Personalized Instruction Software (EDAJAMAE), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF), Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

Keywords

• K-12 learning platform
• Educational software
• Credit recovery programs
• Student information systems
• Curriculum management system

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrollton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enterprise School/District Licensing: Grade Results operates on an enterprise licensing model where school districts must have an enterprise license to participate in programs. Districts purchase access to the platform for their student populations, likely on a per-student or site license basis.
2. Online Course and Curriculum Sales: The company sells access to comprehensive virtual courses for core and elective middle/high school subject areas. Students can earn credits toward graduation through credit accrual programs.
3. Credit Recovery and Alternative Education Services: Services helping students recover credits, regain grade levels, and earn high school diplomas. The proven credit recovery program has helped students across the nation achieve their high-school diploma.
4. Professional Development: The company provides professional development services for educators, including sessions, LIVE Instructions, and webinars to help teachers effectively use the platform.
5. Dual Enrollment Program: Partnership with Tougaloo College offering dual enrollment where the first four courses are offered free of charge. Additional expansions in academic and workforce areas are in development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grade Results sells an integrated cloud-based K-12 learning ecosystem that combines a learning management system (GR LearnPro), standards-aligned curriculum management (GR CoursePro), adaptive assessment (GR AssessPro), student information system (GR EduSync/GR Nexus), virtual classroom (GR VirtualLearn), analytics (GR Insights), and AI-powered tutoring (LessonBot) under enterprise licenses sold to school districts, alternative schools, charter/private schools, and higher education partners. Its core offerings focus on credit recovery, credit accrual, dropout recovery, dual enrollment, and adult diploma completion, supported by 24/7 live instructor tutoring.

Product overview

Grade Results provides a comprehensive K-12 learning ecosystem that combines multiple integrated products into one connected platform. The core portfolio includes: GR LearnPro (LMS) as the primary learning management platform featuring AI-powered adaptive learning and gamification; GR AssessPro for standards-based assessments with adaptive and benchmark testing; GR CoursePro as the curriculum and content management system aligned to State Academic Standards; and GR EduSync/GR Nexus as Student Information Systems for data management and third-party integrations. Additional modules include GR AuthorPro (content creation), GR Insights (analytics), GR VirtualLearn (virtual classroom), GR NotifyPro (communication), and GR CloudConnect. The platform supports 100+ integrations with major LMS systems (Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard) and SIS platforms (PowerSchool, Clever, ClassLink), and incorporates generative AI through LessonBot for academic assistance. The ecosystem is designed for individualized, personalized, and differentiated learning across public, private, charter, alternative schools, community colleges, and universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GR LearnPro A powerful Learning Management System (LMS) with engaging tools that support individualized, personalized, and differentiated learning for K-12 students. Features include videos, social and academic clubs, blogs, wikis, playlists, discussion forums, gamification, and AI-powered adaptive learning. Fully customizable, user-friendly, cloud-based, and supports 100+ integrations.
• GR AssessPro A standards-based assessment solution with adaptive and benchmark testing that helps districts analyze student performance data to drive targeted instruction and improve achievement through AI-driven insights. Supports NWEA MAP, STAR, i-Ready and other third-party assessments.
• GR CoursePro A K-12 Content and Curriculum Management System (CMS) aligned with State Academic Standards, providing rigorous, relevant instruction in core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) and career electives across 17 career clusters.
• GR EduSync A Student Information System (SIS) that streamlines student data management and integration, ensuring seamless school system syncing with third-party platforms including Clever, ClassLink, and PowerSchool. Includes attendance management, goals (ILP) tracking, real-time data access, student dashboards with at-risk indicators, report cards, transcripts, graduation requirements, and parent portal.
• GR VirtualLearn A purpose-built virtual classroom that empowers educators to teach effectively and students to learn seamlessly. Features include video Meet, Whiteboard, Screen Sharing, Session Recordings, Share Notes, Emojis, Distance Learning, Webinars, and Tutoring for LIVE instructions.
• Credit Recovery Program Online credit recovery program that helps students recover credits, regain grade levels, and earn high school diplomas. Documented outcomes include a 23-point graduation rate lift at Birmingham City Schools, a 40-to-90 percent lift at Huffman High School, and 500+ recovered dropouts.
• Career Pathways Career pathway programs spanning 17 career clusters including computer programming, hospitality and tourism, and other fields. Students can take classes tailored to their career cluster with multiple career pathways per cluster.
• Certification Courses Certification courses in technology and humanities fields offered through graderesults.university, designed to set high school graduates and older adults on the path to career success.
• Project-Based Learning Project-based learning instructional approach that uses learning activities designed to motivate and engage students' interest while helping them solve real-world problems.
• Virtual and Blended Learning Solution Virtual and blended learning solution built on the GR LearnPro LMS that accommodates combinations of online, remote, and in-person instruction for K-12 learners.
• Adult Education Program Adult education curriculum that offers adult learners an opportunity to earn a high school diploma at a pace that fits their busy schedules.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23-point increase in Birmingham City Schools graduation rate (66% to 78%)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tougaloo CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024Dual enrollment partnership offering college-level courses to more than 600 high school students across 17 school districts. Students earn both high school and college credits simultaneously. Initial four courses include College Composition I, College Algebra, Introduction to Biology I, and US History Since 1865, aligned with End-of-Course standards. The first four courses are offered free of charge.
• Canvas by InstructurecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership allowing GR CoursePro curriculum to be seamlessly integrated into Canvas LMS. Schools can import standards-aligned courses into their Canvas environment.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership allowing GR CoursePro curriculum to integrate with Schoology LMS.
• BlackboardcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership allowing GR CoursePro curriculum to integrate with Blackboard LMS.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationGR Nexus Student Information System integrates with Clever for seamless student data synchronization and single sign-on access.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationGR Nexus Student Information System integrates with ClassLink for seamless student data synchronization and single sign-on access.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationGR Nexus Student Information System integrates with PowerSchool for seamless student data management and district synchronization.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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