Language Academy of Sacramento

What Language Academy of Sacramento does

Language Academy of Sacramento is a public charter school authorized by the Sacramento City Unified School District, founded in 2004, that delivers a two-way Spanish-English immersion bilingual education program serving approximately 636 students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade at its single campus at 2850 49th Street, Sacramento. The school operates as a tuition-free public school and earns a reported 95% attendance rate. Its core product is the immersion academic program aligned to Common Core, supplemented by an Expanded Learning Program (ELP) that includes the Jaguar Academy after-school program (formerly ASES), Enrichment Clubs, and Jaguar Camp summer/intersession programming, along with middle-school athletics (basketball and soccer) and a Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum.

The underlying technology stack is standard K-12 SaaS: Infinite Campus for student information, ParentSquare and Remind for family communication, Google Sites for classroom pages, and NWEA MAP Growth for assessment. There is no proprietary technology platform; the school's competitive substance is its curriculum, instructional model, and community partnerships rather than technology differentiation. Strategic partnerships with California State University Sacramento, University of California Davis, the Mexican Consulate of Sacramento, and various local cultural and health organizations form a meaningful ecosystem around the academic program.

The business model is that of a publicly funded California charter school. Revenue is generated primarily through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) per-pupil allocations routed via SCUSD based on Average Daily Attendance, augmented by categorical state and federal grants including Title I, Title II, LCAP funds, ESSER III, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P/ELOP), Proposition 28 arts funding, and Education Protection Account funds, plus minor donations via a PTA/donation portal. There is no tuition revenue, no private equity or venture capital ownership, and no commercial product. Governance is provided by an independent Governing Board including parent and community representatives, with charter oversight retained by SCUSD.

Name

Language Academy of Sacramento

Legal name

Language Academy of Sacramento

Website

https://lasac.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Language Academy of Sacramento is a public charter school founded in 2004 in Sacramento, California, serving approximately 636 students in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade through a two-way Spanish-English immersion bilingual education program, funded primarily by California LCFF per-pupil allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Bilingual Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Language Immersion & Bilingual Schools (EDAJACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Bilingual charter school
• Dual language immersion
• Spanish english education
• K-8 charter school
• Two-way immersion program

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Funding (LCFF): As a public charter school, Language Academy of Sacramento receives per-pupil funding through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) based on Average Daily Attendance. Funding is determined by the Sacramento City Unified School District as the sponsoring district.
2. Categorical Grants and Programs: The school receives various state and federal categorical funding including Title I, Title II, LCAP funds, ESSER III funds, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P/ELOP) funding, Proposition 28 arts funding, and EPA (Education Protection Account) funds.
3. Parent and Community Support: The school receives support through PTA contributions, parent volunteer hours, and community partnerships. A donation portal is available through the school's website.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Language Academy of Sacramento is a tuition-free public charter school delivering a two-way Spanish-English bilingual immersion education from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade to approximately 636 students at a single Sacramento campus. The core offering is supplemented by after-school care (Jaguar Academy), summer programming (Jaguar Camp), enrichment clubs, athletic programs (basketball, soccer), and a Social Emotional Learning program built on the Second Step curriculum, all designed to produce bilingualism, biliteracy, and bicultural competence.

Product overview

Language Academy of Sacramento is a charter school offering a single unified educational program: a two-way Spanish immersion bilingual education charter spanning transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. The school complements its core bilingual academic program with the Expanded Learning Program (ELP), which includes Jaguar Academy (after-school care formerly known as ASES), Enrichment Clubs, and Jaguar Camp (summer programming). Additional offerings include athletic programs (basketball and soccer), Social Emotional Learning via the Second Step curriculum, and a student writing program. All programs are designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, leadership, and critical thinking skills in alignment with the school's mission of creating biliterate, confident, and socially conscious students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jaguar Academy: After-school program (formerly ASES) providing academic enrichment, physical activities, and hands-on learning for students. Operates daily from dismissal until 6:00 PM.
• Jaguar Camp
• Expanded Learning Program (ELP)

Products and services

• Two-Way Spanish Immersion Charter Program A two-way Spanish-English bilingual immersion charter program spanning Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, providing academic instruction in both Spanish and English to develop biliteracy, bilingualism, and bicultural competence for approximately 636 students.
• Expanded Learning Program (ELP)

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% attendance rate achieved
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• America ReadsminorOthersCommunity literacy program partnership supporting student reading development and academic achievement.
• Ballet Folklorico Nube de OrominorOthersCultural enrichment partnership providing traditional Mexican folk dance performances and education.
• California Musical TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts enrichment partnership providing theatrical and musical education experiences for students.
• California State University Sacramento (CSUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing student teacher placements, college preparation programs, and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) support for eligible students.
• Common VisionminorOthersCommunity organization partnership supporting educational enrichment and school programs.
• La Raza Galeria PosadaminorOthersCultural arts partnership providing Hispanic/Latino cultural education and gallery experiences.
• Mexican Consulate of SacramentominorOthersConsular partnership providing resources and support for Mexican families in the school community.
• Shriners HospitalminorOthersHealthcare partnership providing pediatric specialty care resources and referrals for students.
• Sierra Health FoundationminorOthersFoundation partnership supporting health and wellness programs for students and families.
• Sol CollectiveminorOthersArts and activism community organization partnership providing cultural enrichment programs.
• University of California, DaviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing educational programs, potential student teacher placements, and community engagement opportunities.
• University of California, Davis Medical CenterminorOthersHealthcare partnership providing health education resources and medical community engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Aspire Public Schools: Large California-based public charter school network serving TK-12. Operates overlapping charter and bilingual programs but at greater scale and across multiple regions, not specializing solely in immersion.
• Rocketship Public Schools: California-rooted charter network operating TK-5 schools with public funding model. Comparable in funding and grade span but uses blended-learning model rather than dual-language immersion.
• KIPP Public Schools Northern California: Major charter network operating multiple schools in the Sacramento Bay Area with similar public funding model. Broader portfolio with college-prep focus rather than language immersion specialization.

Direct peers

• Yu Ming Charter School: Public charter school in Oakland offering Mandarin-English immersion TK-8. Comparable dual-language charter structure serving similar grade span with immersion pedagogy.
• Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School: Two-way immersion bilingual public charter school serving elementary students. Closest peer — shares dual-language instructional model and public charter funding structure, differing only in geography (Washington, DC).
• Two Rivers Public Charter School: Washington, DC bilingual public charter school with dual-language immersion model and similar student-body mission. Direct peer in instructional approach and charter governance.
• Citizens of the World Charter Schools: Network of public charter schools with language immersion and biliteracy focus across multiple states. Directly comparable mission, model, and public charter funding base.

Emerging players

• Caliber Schools: Northern California charter network with TK-8 schools and social-emotional learning focus. Partial overlap in mission and SEL emphasis but without dedicated language immersion model.

Others

• California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE): Statewide nonprofit advocacy and professional development organization supporting bilingual education programs. Ecosystem partner that influences policy and funding affecting LAS and its peers.

Regional players

• Lafayette Elementary Public Charter School: Sacramento-area public charter school with Spanish-English dual-language program. Direct geographic and instructional model peer operating in the same Sacramento market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyq8XgQOgcHCsrCJ9KJK1BA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Language-Academy-of-Sacramento-LAS-391819750912048
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/language-academy-of-sacramento

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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