Hope Online Learning Academy

What Hope Online Learning Academy does

Hope Online Learning Academy Co-Op (legal name; doing business as Hope Online Learning Academy) is a tuition-free, nonprofit public charter school authorized within the Douglas County School District that delivers blended K-12 education to Colorado students in grades 6-12. The school's product is structured around two graduation pathways: the Core24 Diploma Pathway (24-credit college/career/military preparation built around an Individual College and Career Plan, or iCAP) and the Workforce Ready Diploma Pathway (for seniors 17+ who are 10 or more credits short of Core24, focused on career readiness, industry certifications, and ACT WorkKeys/NCRC assessments). Supplementary academic offerings include the High Potential (HiP) Program for gifted learners, Concurrent Enrollment with Colorado colleges for dual credit, Work Study for elective credit through approved employment, Special Education services (IEPs, specialized instruction, related services), and English Language Learner (ELL) support. Enrichment extends to athletics (soccer, basketball, volleyball through the HOPE Sports League) and student-led clubs and field trips.

The underlying technology stack is a blended delivery model rather than a proprietary platform. Curriculum is delivered through Edmentum Courseware accessed via a Student Portal, with personalized differentiated instruction provided through IReady (single sign-on via Clever), assessment via NWEA MAP, workforce certification via ACT WorkKeys, and educational 3D content via HMH E3D. Student records, grades, and attendance are managed in Infinite Campus; enrollment forms and event RSVPs are processed through Smartsheet; identity is federated through Clever (district_id 5390b3a4ca8b0e470e0001a5); communication runs on Google Gmail; and IT support tickets are handled in Zendesk. No public API, developer portal, or proprietary AI/ML capability was identified.

The business model is per-pupil state funding: as a public charter school of choice, HOPE receives funding from the State of Colorado on a per-student basis through the Douglas County School District, supplemented by federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) reimbursements for free meals. Pricing to families is zero — tuition-free enrollment with no fees. The school reports 21 Learning Sites (community-based nonprofit-operated physical locations, plus remote-only options) across 12 Colorado districts, an average class size of 23, 1,300+ currently enrolled students, and 3,000+ graduates since founding in 2004. The company is privately held (nonprofit), headquartered at 9780 Pyramid Court, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, and led by Founder and CEO Heather O'Mara.

Name

Hope Online Learning Academy

Legal name

Hope Online Learning Academy Co-Op

Website

https://hopeonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hope Online Learning Academy Co-Op is a tuition-free, nonprofit public charter school in Colorado's Douglas County School District delivering blended online-and-in-person education to 1,300+ students in grades 6-12 through 21 community-based Learning Sites statewide. It offers Core24 and Workforce Ready graduation pathways, funded on a per-pupil basis by the State of Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter / Online & Blended Education

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 industries

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

Keywords

• Blended online learning
• Public charter school
• K-12 online education
• Concurrent enrollment programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a tuition-free public charter school, HOPE receives funding from the state of Colorado on a per-student basis to provide high-quality educational services. The school contracts with community-based organizations to establish Learning Sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hope Online Learning Academy is a tuition-free, nonprofit public charter school serving Colorado students in grades 6-12 through a blended learning model that combines standards-aligned online coursework with in-person instruction at 21 community-based Learning Sites. It sells enrollment in two graduation pathways (Core24 and Workforce Ready Diploma), supports concurrent enrollment for college credit, and provides related student services such as special education, English language learner support, athletics, and clubs/enrichment.

Product overview

Hope Online Learning Academy Co-Op is a tuition-free, nonprofit public charter school offering a blended learning model for students in grades 6-12 across Colorado. The school operates through two graduation pathways: the Core24 Diploma Pathway (traditional college/career preparation requiring 24 credits with iCAP planning) and the Workforce Ready Diploma Pathway (alternative track for career-focused students). The academic portfolio includes the High Potential (HiP) Program for gifted learners, Concurrent Enrollment for dual college credit, Work Study for career experience, and specialized support services for Special Education and English Language Learners. Students access curriculum through Edmentum Courseware, with personalized learning via IReady, and are assessed using NWEA MAP and ACT WorkKeys. The school maintains 21 Learning Sites statewide offering hybrid (in-person 4 days/week) and remote learning models, supplemented by athletics programs and student clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core24 Diploma Pathway An academic graduation pathway for enrolled Hope Online Learning Academy students in grades 6-12 that aligns to Colorado's 24-credit standard and prepares students for post-secondary education.
• Workforce Ready Diploma Pathway A career-focused graduation pathway for enrolled HOPE students that combines core academic coursework with career-readiness preparation (including ACT WorkKeys assessment) to prepare students for direct entry into the workforce or skilled trades.
• Concurrent Enrollment Program An academic program that enables HOPE high school students to take college-level courses and earn transferable college credit while completing their high school graduation requirements.
• Community-Based Learning Sites (Hybrid and Remote) The physical delivery infrastructure of Hope Online Learning Academy: 21 community-based Learning Sites across Colorado where enrolled students access in-person instruction and support, with a fully remote option available for students statewide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ graduates prepared for college, career, or military
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community-Based Nonprofit OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLearning Sites are operated by community-based nonprofit organizations that provide physical locations where students attend school daily, access online coursework, and receive face-to-face instruction from teachers and mentors. HOPE provides curriculum resources, professional development, and monthly funding based on enrollment.
• Colleges Across Colorado (Concurrent Enrollment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPE partners with colleges across Colorado to offer Concurrent Enrollment (CCE) opportunities, allowing students to earn college credit while completing high school at no cost. Students gain access to dual credit courses through accredited institutions.
• Douglas County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPE is a public charter school authorized by and operating within the Douglas County School District. The school is held to the same Colorado and federal Common Core standards as traditional public schools.
• Michaels of Denver CateringminorOthersProvides meal services for Metro Denver Learning Sites as part of the National School Lunch Program.
• My Kids LunchminorOthersProvides meal services for Metro Denver Learning Sites as part of the National School Lunch Program.
• Sysco CompaniesminorOthersProvides meals for Titan Academy (Grand Junction) as part of the National School Lunch Program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Edmentum: Provider of the Edmentum Courseware platform that powers HOPE's online curriculum. Comparable as an enabling EdTech vendor rather than a competitor, but a key ecosystem partner for any blended online charter.

Direct peers

• Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA): Colorado statewide online public charter school serving grades K-12 through K12 Inc./Stride platforms. Direct peer to HOPE in the Colorado tuition-free online/blended charter market with overlapping target families.
• Connections Academy (Stride): Tuition-free online public schools (including Connections Academy of Colorado) serving grades K-12 in multiple states. Operates in the same tuition-free, state-funded online charter category as HOPE.
• KIPP Colorado Public Schools: Colorado-based KIPP charter schools serving grades K-12 with a focus on college preparation for underserved students. Comparable as a Colorado charter operator with a college-prep mission and community focus.
• Insight School of Colorado: Colorado online public high school focused on at-risk, dropout recovery, and credit-recovery students. Direct peer in the alternative / non-traditional Colorado online charter segment.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc.): Large publicly traded provider of online learning curriculum and managed online schools; powers Colorado Virtual Academy and many other online charter schools. Broad incumbent that supplies the underlying EdTech layer HOPE also depends on.
• National Heritage Academies: Large charter management organization operating K-8 charter schools across multiple states. Comparable as a scaled charter operator with centralized support, though primarily brick-and-mortar rather than blended online.
• Charter Schools USA: Major for-profit charter management organization operating schools in several states. Comparable as a scaled, professionally managed charter network competing for similar public per-pupil funding.
• Great Hearts Academies: Multi-state charter management organization with a classical, college-prep K-12 model. Comparable as a charter network with strong academic branding, though primarily traditional in-person rather than blended online.

Emerging players

• ASU Preparatory Academy: University-affiliated charter network including ASU Prep Digital, serving grades K-12 with hybrid and online options. Comparable as a blended/online charter model with concurrent college credit pathways similar to HOPE's.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hopeonlinelearn
• Facebookfacebook.com/HopeOnlineLearningAcademyCoOp

Compliance7 records

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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