Monrovia Community Adult School

What Monrovia Community Adult School does

Monrovia Community Adult School (MCAS) is a WASC-accredited, NCAA-approved public adult education institution operated by Monrovia Unified School District in Monrovia, California. It delivers short-term career technical education (medical, computer/IT, construction, security, television production), six levels of English as a Second Language, a competency-based WASC-accredited high school diploma and HiSET preparation, adult basic education, and ceramics, plus workforce services through a newly launched America's Job Center of California (AJCC) affiliate.

The technology stack is hybrid: Edgenuity for online curriculum in academic and HiSET programs, Google Classroom and Google Drive as supplemental delivery layers, and an internally operated LMS that supports competency-based progression. The financial aid operation runs through partnerships with nocosttraining.org and the ASAP Connected self-serve registration platform. CTE programs are instructor-led with internships, externships, and LiveScan background checks embedded where required (e.g., BSIS guard card, CNA clinical rotations, OSHA-30 in construction). Two physical facilities support delivery: the Main Campus at 920 S. Mountain Ave. and the Skills Center at 1833 Santa Fe Place for construction training.

The business model is a hybrid public funding-plus-tuition structure. CAEP state allocations and Monrovia Unified School District support fund free ESL, high school diploma, HiSET prep, and adult basic education programs, while WIOA federal funds subsidize CTE seats for eligible participants. CTE tuition ranges from $50 (Beginning Computers) to $3,995 (Armed Security Officer), with most students qualifying for complete financial aid (97% of medical students receive aid, 82% at no cost). Non-tuition revenue streams include CAEP allocations, WIOA training funds, AJCC-subsidized employer wages, and ancillary fees such as the $30 diploma graduation fee. Customer segments span adult career seekers, ESL learners, high school equivalency seekers, AJCC-referred job seekers, and regional San Gabriel Valley employers using the AJCC for hiring.

Name

Monrovia Community Adult School

Legal name

Monrovia Community Adult School

Website

https://monroviaadultschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Monrovia Community Adult School is a WASC-accredited public adult education institution under Monrovia Unified School District delivering hybrid CTE, ESL, high school diploma/HiSET, and ceramics programs to adult learners in California's San Gabriel Valley, with workforce services via a 2025 AJCC affiliate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL) (EDAAACAA), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB), Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK), Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

Keywords

• Adult education programs
• Career technical education
• ESL instruction
• High school equivalency
• Workforce development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. California Adult Education Program (CAEP) Funding: State funding through the California Adult Education Program to maintain educational programs and services
2. CTE Program Tuition: Fee-based Career Technical Education programs including Medical, Computers, Construction, Security, and Television Production with tuition ranging from $50 to $3,995 per program
3. WIOA Training Funds: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds covering no-cost classroom training for eligible participants in Building Futures Construction and other programs
4. Free ESL and Academic Programs: Free English as a Second Language and High School Diploma programs funded by CAEP state allocations

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monrovia Community Adult School is a tuition-free public adult education institution that delivers Career and Technical Education (Medical, Computers, Construction, Security, Television Production), ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Diploma, and HiSET preparation, along with ceramics and American Job Center of California (AJCC) affiliate workforce services for adult learners. The school operates within the Monrovia Unified School District, is WASC-accredited, and is funded primarily through the California Adult Education Program (CAEP) and the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Product overview

Monrovia Community Adult School is an adult education institution offering a portfolio of distinct programs organized into three main categories: Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, Academics & Arts programs, and workforce development services. The CTE cluster includes Medical Programs (Nursing Assistant CNA, Clinical Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist, Home Care Aide), Computers Programs (A+ Certification, Beginning MS Office and Google Suite), Building Futures Construction Training, Security Officer Programs (standard and armed), and Television Production. The Academics & Arts cluster includes ESL (six levels plus Vocational English, Citizenship, and Conversation), High School Diploma (WASC-accredited via Edgenuity, HiSET Prep, and ABE courses), and Ceramics. Workforce services are delivered through the Monrovia AJCC Affiliate. Programs are fee-based with financial aid available; ESL and high school diploma programs are free or low-cost. The school operates as part of the Monrovia Unified School District and the Citrus College Adult Education Consortium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Career Technical Education Program Career-track vocational training program preparing adult learners for entry-level medical careers.
• Computers Career Technical Education Program Career-track vocational training in computer skills and technology for adult learners.
• Construction Career Technical Education Program Career-track vocational training in construction trades for adult learners.
• Security Career Technical Education Program Career-track vocational training in security services for adult learners.
• Television Production Career Technical Education Program Career-track vocational training in television and media production for adult learners.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Structured ESL instruction delivered across multiple proficiency levels for adult learners using Rosetta Stone, BurlingtonEnglish, and classroom-based curricula.
• High School Diploma Program WASC-accredited, NCAA-approved high school diploma program for adult learners who have not completed secondary education.
• HiSET Preparation Program Preparation course for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) for adult learners seeking a state-recognized high school equivalency credential.
• Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Foundational adult literacy and basic education program supported by Aztec Software for adult learners needing remedial academic skills.
• Ceramics Program Hands-on ceramics instruction for adult learners as a continuing-education elective.
• AJCC Affiliate Workforce Services American Job Center of California (AJCC) affiliate workforce-readiness and employment services connecting adult learners to job opportunities, funded through WIOA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of medical program students receive financial aid with 82% qualifying for training at no cost
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• America's Job Center of California (AJCC) - East San Gabriel ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025MCAS serves as a collocation for an America's Job Center of California (AJCC) affiliate beginning July 2025 in collaboration with Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board and County Department of Economic Opportunity. Case Managers provide WIOA employment services to regional residents and businesses.
• Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Building Futures Construction Training Program creating a pathway to employment in the construction industry. Program provides wrap-around services including no-cost classroom training, work clothes, tools, paid work experience, and job placement assistance for eligible WIOA participants.
• Los Angeles County Workforce Development BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for workforce development services including WIOA employment services, classroom training funds, and job placement programs for regional residents and businesses.
• Los Angeles County Department of Economic OpportunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with County DEO to establish MCAS as an AJCC collocation providing employment services and workforce development support.
• Citrus College Adult Education Consortium (CCAEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCAS is a member of the Citrus College Adult Education Consortium, working together with regional adult schools and Citrus College to provide programs and services. Consortium provides Language Proficiency Objectives (LPOs) framework for ESL instruction.
• Monrovia Unified School DistrictcoreOthersMCAS is part of the Monrovia Unified School District. The District provides strong financial support and leadership, with the Board of Education overseeing school operations.
• City of MonroviamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Monrovia for Job Fairs and hiring events. City Council Member Larry Spicer supported efforts to establish MCAS as an AJCC collocation.
• Regional Employers (San Gabriel Valley)majorOthersDozens of regional employers partner with MCAS for Job Fairs and hiring events, providing employment opportunities for graduates and connecting with qualified candidates.
• CareSolaceminorOthersWellness partnership providing mental health and emotional support resources for students through CareSolace services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Year Up: National nonprofit providing workforce training and career pathways for young adults. Comparable in mission (adult career training with employer linkages) but operates at larger scale and serves a different age cohort.
• Penn Foster: National online adult education and career training provider offering high school completion, CTE certificates, and workforce credentials. Comparable adult career-training content mix, but delivered online at national scale rather than as a community-based in-person program.

Direct peers

• Rio Hondo College Adult Education: San Gabriel Valley-adjacent adult education program providing ESL, CTE, and high school equivalency services. Geographic and demographic peer with similar California community college funding.
• LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education (DACE): Largest adult education provider in Los Angeles County, operating ESL, CTE, diploma, and citizenship programs across multiple sites. Directly comparable community/district adult education model with similar state funding exposure.
• Glendale Community College Adult Education: Neighboring community college adult education division with ESL, CTE, and high school equivalency offerings. Direct functional peer operating in a similar Los Angeles County sub-region.
• Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education: San Gabriel Valley school district adult education program serving ESL and CTE learners. Closely comparable community adult school model and regional demographic.
• Pasadena City College Adult Education / Noncredit: Nearby adult education noncredit program offering ESL, CTE, and high school equivalency courses through California community college funding. Closest geographic peer with overlapping program mix and student demographics.
• Citrus College Adult Education Consortium: Consortium of which MCAS is a member, offering ESL, CTE, and academic programs through California Adult Education Program funding. Direct consortium peer with shared Language Proficiency Objectives framework.
• East Los Angeles College Adult Education: LA-area community college adult education program offering ESL, CTE, and diploma pathways. Comparable in scale, funding model, and target learner population to MCAS.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries of Southern California: Regional nonprofit providing job training, placement, and workforce services — including WIOA-funded programs — across Southern California. Comparable workforce-development mission and employer-linkage model, but operates as a multi-program nonprofit rather than a school district entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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