What Collegiate Academies does

Collegiate Academies is a nonprofit public charter school network founded in 2008 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. The organization operates seven schools across two Louisiana metros: five open-enrollment public high schools (Abramson Sci Academy, Collegiate Baton Rouge, G.W. Carver High School, Sarah T. Reed High School, and Walter L. Cohen High School) and two post-secondary programs (Opportunities Academy for students with significant disabilities aged 18-22, and Next Level NOLA, a college-and-career bridge program). The network serves approximately 4,942 alumni, with a student population that is 85% first-generation college-bound, 20% with special education needs, and largely from non-stable-income households.

The organization's technology stack is composed primarily of third-party K-12 and productivity tools: Canvas LMS for course delivery, SchoolRunner for family-facing attendance/grade/behavior tracking, Clever for EdTech single sign-on, Zoom for virtual instruction, and HireNimble for applicant tracking. There is no proprietary platform, no disclosed AI/ML infrastructure, and no public API.

Collegiate Academies' revenue model is overwhelmingly dependent on per-pupil state and federal public funding allocated to charter school students, supplemented by philanthropic donations (channeled through the Alumni College Success Fund) and grant funding. There is no tuition, and all enrolled students receive free meals under the federal Community Eligibility Provision. GTM is direct-to-consumer through the EnrollNOLA application portal in New Orleans and direct enrollment in Baton Rouge, with marketing executed via website, organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X), and on-the-ground school visits. Named anchor post-secondary partners include Dillard University and University of Louisiana at Lafayette, plus 70+ college relationships; Care Eleven Health operates embedded school-based health clinics in 5 of 7 campuses.

Name

Collegiate Academies

Legal name

Collegiate Academies

Website

https://collegiateacademies.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nonprofit public charter school network founded in 2008, operating 5 open-enrollment high schools and 2 post-secondary programs in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, serving primarily first-generation college students with comprehensive K-16+ college-prep support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter Schools

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Alternative & At-Risk Schools (Continuation, Credit Recovery, Juvenile) (EDAJACAE)

Keywords

• Charter school network
• Public school education
• College preparation services
• Post-secondary support
• Charter school management

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Public Funding: Public charter schools receive per-pupil state and federal funding based on enrollment. Schools participate in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (Community Eligibility Provision) providing free meals to all enrolled students.
2. Philanthropic Donations and Grants: Accepts donations to the Alumni College Success Fund which provides scholarships covering gap costs and emergency needs not covered by financial aid. Contact: Sarah Hogarty, Senior Director of Advancement ([email protected]).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Collegiate Academies operates a network of five public charter high schools and two post-secondary programs across New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing free, open-enrollment college-preparatory education for students in grades 9 through 12, plus alumni college-completion support through the CA Next Level program. The network also runs Opportunities Academy for students aged 18-22 with significant disabilities and Next Level NOLA as a post-secondary bridge program. Supporting offerings include the Excellence in Teaching Institute for educator training and partnerships with universities and community organizations.

Product overview

Collegiate Academies operates a network of five public charter high schools in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, plus two post-secondary programs. The five high schools (Abramson Sci Academy, Collegiate Baton Rouge, G.W. Carver High School, Sarah T. Reed High School, and Walter L. Cohen High School) serve students starting in 9th grade with a college-preparatory curriculum. The two post-secondary programs include Opportunities Academy for students with significant disabilities (ages 18-22) and Next Level NOLA for recent graduates seeking college and career bridge support. Supporting programs include the Excellence in Teaching Institute (educator training) and CA Next Level (alumni college success support). The organization is open-enrollment and serves students regardless of academic history, with a focus on college acceptance for 100% of graduates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CA Next Level: Alumni support program providing guidance, resources, and recommendations to Collegiate Academies alumni for college completion and post-secondary success.

Products and services

• Abramson Sci Academy Public charter high school in New Orleans (Commodores mascot) serving students starting in 9th grade, focused on college preparation and academic excellence as part of the Collegiate Academies network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% college acceptance rate for Class of 2019
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration9 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dillard UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial post-secondary partnership providing high quality support and opportunities for Collegiate alumni. Part of formal partnership network for alumni college success.
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial post-secondary partnership providing high quality support and opportunities for Collegiate alumni. Part of formal partnership network for alumni college success.
• Generation HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing support services and opportunities for Collegiate alumni in college completion programs.
• Liberty's KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development and career pathway partnership supporting alumni career preparation.
• Job1 (NOLA Economic Development)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer preparation and workforce development partnership supporting alumni employment opportunities.
• Catholic Charities Immigration ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigration services partnership supporting alumni and families with immigration-related needs.
• Care Eleven HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool health clinic partnership running clinics within 5 of 7 schools (Abramson Sci Academy, G.W. Carver High School, Collegiate Baton Rouge, Livingston Collegiate, Walter L. Cohen High School). Provides treatment of acute illnesses, immunizations, chronic condition management, and state-mandated screenings.
• College TrackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary support partnership for alumni college access and completion.
• College ForwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary support partnership for alumni college access and completion.
• BravenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary support partnership providing career and leadership development for alumni.
• ALASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary support partnership for alumni services.
• Bard CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary partnership providing college access opportunities for alumni.
• Cowen InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation policy and research partnership supporting post-secondary outcomes.
• KIPP NOLAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with fellow New Orleans education organization for community collaboration.
• NCAN (National College Attainment Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network partnership for college attainment support.
• NPEA (National Partnership for Educational Access)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network for educational access advocacy and support.
• Southern New Hampshire University / TrellisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary partnership providing online education options for alumni.
• Care Eleven HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of school health clinics with mission to provide accessible healthcare to all students. Clinics offer treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, immunizations, chronic condition management, state-mandated screenings, sports physicals, and workers' compensation. Staffed by licensed medical professionals at 5 campuses.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FirstLine Schools: New Orleans-based charter network operating several K-12 schools with a college-preparatory focus. Operates in the same open-enrollment, high-need market and competes for the same families and talent as Collegiate Academies.
• Uncommon Schools: Northeast-based nonprofit charter management organization running college-prep schools serving high-need urban populations. Comparable in network scale, rigorous college-prep culture, and focus on alumni outcomes.
• YES Prep Public Schools: Large Texas-based open-enrollment charter network with a strong college-prep identity, extended alumni support model, and similar focus on high-need urban populations. Closely comparable in mission and operating model, though in a different state.
• ReNEW Schools: New Orleans charter management organization operating multiple schools in the same city, serving similar demographics with a college-prep mission. Direct competitor for enrollment and district authorizer attention.
• InspireNOLA Schools: One of the largest New Orleans charter management organizations, operating multiple open-enrollment public schools including high schools. Competes directly with Collegiate Academies for the same families, authorizer approvals, and per-pupil dollars in the same market.
• KIPP NOLA: Operates a network of open-enrollment public charter schools in New Orleans, the same city and charter-authorizer environment as Collegiate Academies. KIPP NOLA serves a similar high-need, predominantly first-generation population with a college-prep mission.

Broad incumbents

• IDEA Public Schools: Large multi-state charter network with strong college-prep outcomes and extended alumni support. Comparable operating playbook and outcome orientation, though a significantly larger and more geographically diversified incumbent.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: NYC-based charter network widely cited for high academic growth and a college-prep mission. Operates at much larger scale but shares the same open-enrollment / high-outcome operating philosophy and urban high-need context.
• KIPP (national): The largest nonprofit charter network in the U.S., operating 200+ schools with a college-prep mission and alumni support programs. KIPP is a broader incumbent that competes with CA indirectly through shared funders, talent markets, and national charter policy debates.

Emerging players

• College Track: Nonprofit providing post-secondary advising and college completion support to first-generation students; already a partner of Collegiate Academies for alumni services. Overlaps with CA Next Level as a comparable K-16+ support model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ca_next_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5X_jS_49R-2qx211EAllaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/canextgraduates
• Instagraminstagram.com/ca_next_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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