Sage Oak

What Sage Oak does

Sage Oak Charter Schools is a California non-profit public benefit corporation operating a tuition-free public charter school network serving Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade students across eight Southern California counties (Kern, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial). Founded around 2014 and celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2024, the organization is headquartered in Redlands, CA, and is authorized as a charter school by three separate school districts — Helendale (2024-2031 charter term), Warner Unified for the South campus (2024-2031), and Keppel Union for the Keppel campus (2024-2029) — providing multi-authority geographic and operational flexibility. The school is WASC accredited and structured around three core programs: the Virtual Learning Academy (live synchronous virtual instruction with three days of direct teaching per week for TK-8), the Personalized Learning Academy (independent study with credentialed teacher-guided curriculum selection), and a High School program offering A-G approved courses, dual enrollment with community colleges, AP coursework, and Career Technical Education pathways.

The technology stack is built on commodity edtech infrastructure rather than proprietary systems. Canvas Learning Management System handles curriculum delivery and student progress tracking, with the Canvas Student App enabling assignment submission and progress monitoring. The Oakschool platform delivers daily live synchronous instruction bundled with curriculum, funded through per-student instructional dollars. Sage Crates provides a curated curriculum materials service offering 30% off retail through instructional fund allocation, available à la carte or as pre-curated grade-specific packs. Supporting integrations include SchoolAdmin for enrollment management, IncidentIQ for technical support ticketing, and Board on Track for board governance. Students receive Chromebooks as their primary device.

Revenue is generated entirely through California per-pupil state apportionment based on average daily attendance, with no tuition charged to enrolled families. The organization receives no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment and operates under a Board of Directors governance model. Customer acquisition relies on direct-to-consumer channels — website enrollment, Parent 101 webinars, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), community events, and word-of-mouth referrals through parent advisory committees — with lottery-based admission applied when applications exceed capacity. The go-to-market motion blends digital marketing with community-led engagement targeting families seeking alternatives to traditional brick-and-mortar schooling across Southern California.

Name

Sage Oak

Legal name

Sage Oak Charter Schools

Website

https://sageoak.education

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sage Oak Charter Schools is a California non-profit public charter network serving TK-12 students across eight Southern California counties via Virtual Learning Academy, Personalized Learning Academy, and High School programs. Tuition-free, funded by state per-pupil apportionments, authorized by three school districts and WASC accredited.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter School Networks (Multi-Site) (EDAJACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Online Charter Schools (EDAJACAD), Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• Personalized learning programs
• Virtual learning academy
• Independent study K-12
• Homeschool charter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Redlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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 public charter school, Sage Oak receives state per-pupil apportionment funding based on average daily attendance. Students do not pay tuition as it is a tuition-free public school.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sage Oak Charter Schools is a public, tuition-free charter school network providing personalized K-12 education across Southern California through three core programs: Virtual Learning Academy, Personalized Learning Academy, and High School. The organization delivers flexible independent study, live virtual classes, dual enrollment with community colleges, and Career Technical Education pathways to TK-12 students across eight counties, supported by a network of credentialed teachers and an extensive approved curriculum library.

Product overview

Sage Oak Charter Schools operates as a public, tuition-free charter school network serving TK-12th grade students across Southern California (Kern, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial counties). The organization offers three core educational programs: the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) providing live virtual instruction with three days of direct teaching per week; the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) offering independent study with flexible curriculum selection; and a High School program featuring independent study, live virtual classes, dual enrollment, and CTE pathways. Supporting these core programs are Oakschool (live synchronous instruction platform), Sage Crates (curated curriculum delivery service), a Lending Library, Career Technical Education programs, Special Education services, and the Program for Advanced and Gifted Education (PAGE). The school is WASC accredited and authorized by multiple school districts including Helendale, Warner Unified, and Keppel Union.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) TK-8 A live virtual classroom program serving TK-8 students featuring three days of direct instruction per week, a community of learners, live enrichment classes and clubs, field trips, and school events. Students receive a Chromebook, all curriculum and materials, and complete asynchronous assignments on remaining days. Targeted at families seeking a structured virtual school experience with credentialed teacher support.
• Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) TK-8 An independent study program serving TK-8 students with flexible curriculum options chosen in collaboration with a credentialed teacher. Students can access instructional funds, community providers, Oakschool live classes, in-person art and physical education classes, and participate in socials and field trips. Targeted at homeschool and independent study families seeking personalized pacing.
• High School 9-12 High school program for grades 9-12 offering independent study and live virtual classes, community college credit opportunities (up to 11 units per semester), personalized college and career guidance, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, A-G approved and AP courses, CLEP exam preparation, project-based learning, and traditional high school activities including prom, ASB, clubs, and college tours.
• Oakschool Daily live synchronous instruction platform for TK-8 students offering year-long courses with curriculum included across subjects including math, science, ELA, history, art, computer science, CTE, foreign languages, and enrichment activities. Enrollment uses school-provided instructional funds.
• Sage Crates Optional curriculum delivery service for TK through 8th grade Personalized Learning Academy families providing curated, high-quality curriculum materials chosen by credentialed staff. Families can order through instructional funds and receive 30% savings off retail prices. Available as À la carte customizable crates or pre-curated grade-specific Packs.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs Career-focused educational pathways aligned with industry sectors including Agriculture & Natural Resources, Arts Media & Entertainment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Computer Science/IT, Health Sciences, and more, preparing high school students for career readiness alongside college preparation.
• Special Education Services Special education services and support for students with disabilities, partnering with Sonoma County Charter SELPA. Includes Student Success Team (SST) process for students experiencing academic challenges, providing research-based supports, interventions, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Program for Advanced and Gifted Education (PAGE) Specialized program for advanced and gifted students providing enhanced educational opportunities and enrichment activities tailored to high-achieving learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• WASC Accredited - signals to other institutions that diploma programs and educational activities meet established criteria and standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Helendale School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary authorizing entity for Sage Oak Charter Schools. Approved the 2024-2031 charter petition granting operational authority as a public charter school. Provides oversight and regulatory compliance monitoring.
• Warner Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorizing entity for Sage Oak Charter School - South location. Approved 2024-2031 charter petition for the South regional campus.
• Keppel Union School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorizing entity for Sage Oak Charter School - Keppel location. Approved 2024-2029 charter petition for the Keppel regional campus.
• Sonoma County Charter SELPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Education Local Plan Area partnership providing special education services to students with disabilities. Sage Oak implements a multi-tiered approach through Student Success Team (SST) process for students experiencing academic challenges, with full services available to students found eligible for IDEA services.
• Community Providers NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community partners providing in-person educational services, art classes, physical education, and enrichment opportunities for Personalized Learning Academy students. Partners include local vendors offering specialized instruction and activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Insight Schools of California: California-licensed online public high school program operated by Stride, focused on college prep with credit recovery options. Comparable to Sage Oak's high school program offering online instruction with college preparation focus.
• Excel Academy Charter School: California non-classroom-based public charter offering personalized learning with curriculum independence funds. Operates a comparable TK-12 charter independent study model in similar Southern California geographies.
• River Springs Charter School: California public charter with independent study and virtual learning programs for TK-12 students. Comparable in model, funding mechanism, and parent-driven learning design to Sage Oak.
• California Virtual Academies (CAVA): Operated by Stride/K12 Inc., CAVA is a network of tuition-free online public charter schools serving K-12 students across California. Directly comparable to Sage Oak on model (tuition-free virtual charter), funding mechanism (state per-pupil), and target customer (California families seeking online alternatives).
• Granite Mountain Charter School: California homeschool/independent study public charter serving families across multiple counties. Operates with similar instructional funds, credentialed teacher oversight, and curriculum customization as Sage Oak's Personalized Learning Academy.
• iQ Academy California: Tuition-free online public charter school serving California students in grades K-12. Directly competes with Sage Oak's Virtual Learning Academy and Personalized Learning Academy on the online/independent study charter model in California.
• Pacific Springs Charter School: California public charter offering personalized and homeschool-based TK-12 programs with a similar multi-program structure (independent study plus virtual options). Closely matches Sage Oak's Personalized Learning Academy model and curriculum customization approach.
• Mission Vista Academy: California tuition-free public charter school serving TK-12 with personalized and virtual learning programs. Matches Sage Oak on independent study model, instructional fund mechanics, and community provider network across Southern California.

Regional players

• National University Academy: San Diego-area TK-12 public charter with personalized and independent study programs affiliated with National University (connected to Sage Oak Board President's adjunct role at National University). Comparable as a Southern California non-classroom charter, though smaller regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy of California: Part of the national Connections Academy network of tuition-free online public schools, including California-licensed options. Operates at significantly larger scale than Sage Oak but competes directly for the same online/alternative-education family segment in California.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sageoakcharterschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sage-Oak-400889546761065
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/19197593
• Instagraminstagram.com/sageoakedu
• Xx.com/SageOakEdu

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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