Eastside Academy

What Eastside Academy does

Eastside Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit therapeutic alternative high school founded around 2000 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The school serves at-risk youth who have not found success in traditional school settings, offering a Christ-centered, wrap-around educational model that integrates high school academics with counseling, recovery support, housing, life-skills training, and spiritual formation. Operations are delivered through a single physical campus at 1800 100th Avenue NE, with school hours Monday–Friday 8:15am–3:05pm, and a staff of 11–50 employees including a dedicated Chaplain and counseling professionals.

The organization markets itself directly to families and through a referral network of counselors, doctors, teachers, and pastors, and supports families with an 'Affording EA' tuition-assistance program. Revenue is generated from three streams: tax-deductible individual, corporate, and foundation donations processed via GoFundMe Classy and PayPal Giving Fund; annual fundraising events including a Golf Classic and a Gala (the 25th-anniversary Y2K Throwback Gala was held at MOHAI in October 2025); and tuition contributions. Administrative technology is limited to mainstream SaaS: RenWeb for student information and parent portal access, Wufoo for volunteer and internship forms, and Outlook for appointment scheduling. The organization holds a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating and is led by Dr. Aaron Monts, appointed as the fifth Executive Director in 2024.

The business model is fundamentally community-funded rather than tuition-driven, with fundraising events and donations as the primary revenue engines and tuition playing a supplementary, needs-based role. The Christ-centered identity and integrated therapeutic-academic model constitute the core differentiator, while geographic concentration in Bellevue and dependence on donor sentiment represent the principal operating risks.

Name

Eastside Academy

Legal name

Eastside Academy

Website

https://eastsideacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eastside Academy is a Bellevue, Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofit therapeutic alternative high school serving at-risk youth through an integrated Christ-centered model combining academics, counseling, recovery, housing, and life-skills training, funded primarily by donations and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Therapeutic Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Therapeutic alternative education
• At-risk youth high school
• Christ-centered alternative school
• School-based counseling services
• Recovery support education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, Eastside Academy relies primarily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations are tax-deductible within U.S. tax guidelines.
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated through annual fundraising events including a Golf Classic and Gala. Donations are processed through GoFundMe Classy platform.
3. Education Services: Provides educational services to students; families may contribute to tuition through the 'Affording EA' program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eastside Academy is a Christ-centered alternative high school providing therapeutic education for at-risk youth. Its core offering is an integrated wrap-around program combining high school academics with counseling, recovery support, housing assistance, life skills training, and spiritual formation (chaplaincy). The school serves students who have not found success in traditional educational settings, delivered through small class sizes with personalized support on a physical campus in Bellevue, WA.

Product overview

Eastside Academy is a single, unified therapeutic alternative high school offering rather than a modular software platform. The school provides an integrated wrap-around education model combining high school education, counseling, recovery support, housing, and life skills training within a Christ-centered environment. All services work together holistically to support students who have struggled in traditional school settings. The institution also operates supporting infrastructure including a Parent Portal (via RenWeb) for family engagement and a donation platform (via GoFundMe/Classy) for community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic High School Education Alternative high school program designed for students who have not found meaning, value, or success in traditional school settings. Provides personalized education with a therapeutic approach and is targeted at at-risk high school–age youth and their families in the Bellevue, WA area.
• Counseling Services Mental health and emotional wellness support integrated into the educational program to help students develop resilience and cope with challenges. Targeted at students enrolled at Eastside Academy who require therapeutic support alongside their academics.
• Recovery Support Recovery programs for students dealing with addiction or substance abuse issues, providing a supportive environment for healing. Targeted at Eastside Academy students who need recovery support alongside their high school education.
• Housing Services Housing support for students in need, providing a stable environment essential for educational success. Targeted at Eastside Academy students requiring residential stability to continue their high school education.
• Life Skills Training Practical skills development including emotional wellness, academic success strategies, and mentorship programs to prepare students for independent living. Targeted at Eastside Academy students preparing for post-graduation life.
• Spiritual Formation (Chaplaincy) Christ-centered environment with chaplain services, youth ministry, chapel gatherings, spring retreats, and student service projects aligned with the school's mission. Targeted at Eastside Academy students and families seeking faith-based formation alongside education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni testimonials demonstrating successful outcomes across multiple graduating classes (2007, 2014, 2020, 2025)

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Glendale Country ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Venue partner for the annual 2026 Golf Classic fundraising event. Glendale Country Club in Bellevue hosts the event as part of Eastside Academy's fundraising activities.
• MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2025Venue partner for the Y2K Throwback Gala celebrating Eastside Academy's 25th School Year. MOHAI in Seattle hosted the October 2025 fundraising event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation: National network of public charter K-12 schools serving underserved and at-risk students with extended day and wraparound supports. Broadly comparable in mission to serve at-risk youth, but operates a vastly larger charter network with public funding.
• Boys Town: National nonprofit providing youth care, education, behavioral health, and family services for at-risk children. Comparable in combining residential/housing, education, counseling, and recovery for at-risk youth, but operates nationally at a much larger scale.
• Eckerd Connects: National nonprofit operating education, workforce, and behavioral health programs for at-risk youth and families. Comparable wraparound education-plus-services model for vulnerable youth, but at significantly larger national scale.

Direct peers

• YouthCare: Seattle nonprofit serving youth experiencing homelessness with housing, education, and employment services. Overlaps with Eastside Academy's housing + education wraparound for at-risk adolescents in the same regional market.
• Ryther: Seattle-based nonprofit providing therapeutic mental health, substance use, and educational support for children, youth, and families. Directly comparable in therapeutic wraparound philosophy and Pacific Northwest at-risk youth focus.
• Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences: Independent alternative K-12 school in Santa Monica, CA known for progressive, nontraditional pedagogy and small classes. Comparable in being an established, mission-driven alternative school serving nontraditional learners, though at a much larger scale.
• Pioneer Human Services: Washington-state nonprofit operating housing, behavioral health, and education programs for at-risk youth and adults. Comparable wraparound service model combining housing, recovery, counseling, and education for vulnerable populations in the Pacific Northwest.
• Bellevue Big Picture School: Public alternative high school within the Bellevue School District serving students seeking nontraditional learning. Directly comparable alternative high school option for at-risk and non-traditional learners in the exact same Bellevue, WA geography as Eastside Academy.
• Northwest Academy: Independent alternative high school in Portland, OR built around small class sizes and individualized learning for students who did not thrive in traditional schools. Comparable small, individualized alternative high school model.

Regional players

• Eastside Catholic: Faith-based Catholic high school in nearby Sammamish, WA. Comparable in faith-based educational positioning and Eastside Puget Sound geography, but is a traditional college-prep school rather than a therapeutic alternative program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ealions
• Facebookfacebook.com/eastsideacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eastside-academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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