Richard Milburn Academy

Name

Richard Milburn Academy

Legal name

Richard Milburn Academy

Website

https://rmaschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG), Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC)

Keywords

• Public charter schools
• Dropout recovery services
• Credit recovery programs
• Career technical education
• High school education

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a Texas open-enrollment charter school accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), RMA receives per-pupil state funding based on average daily attendance. This is the primary revenue source for public charter schools in Texas.
2. Federal Grants: RMA receives federal funding including ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds for COVID-19 recovery efforts. The district also participates in the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Richard Milburn Academy operates as a Texas open-enrollment public charter school district across 9 campuses, providing free high school education (grades 9-12) with a specialized focus on dropout recovery and credit recovery. The district delivers a 4-hour flexible school day model (morning or afternoon sessions) using an RMA-created curriculum built within the Canvas learning management system, supplemented by six Career and Technical Education programs and wraparound support services including Special Education, ESL, Dyslexia instruction, and McKinney-Vento homeless student services.

Product overview

RMA Public Schools operates as a single unified charter school district offering a comprehensive educational platform for dropout recovery and credit recovery. The core offering is the 4-Hour Flexible Model School Day delivered through Canvas LMS with RMA-created curriculum, supplemented by 6 CTE programs (Architectural Design, Business Management, Design & Multimedia Arts, Family & Community Services, Law Enforcement, and Printing & Imaging). The district provides wraparound support services including Special Education, Dyslexia Instruction (Reading by Design), ESL, McKinney-Vento homeless services, and Communities In Schools partnerships across 9 Texas campuses. Students access learning through technology with one computer per student on each campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RMA Public Schools (9 High School Campuses) Texas open-enrollment charter school district operating 9 high school campuses (Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Pasadena) for grades 9-12, specializing in dropout and credit recovery with free public education.
• Canvas LMS with RMA-Created Curriculum Accelerated and innovative curriculum built upon Texas learning standards and developed within Canvas, the learning management system used by major universities across Texas and the U.S., delivered to RMA students across all campuses.
• 4-Hour Flexible Model School Day Flexible scheduling model offering morning or afternoon sessions lasting four hours, allowing students to work toward graduation while accommodating work, family, or other obligations.
• Architectural Design CTE Program CTE program exploring occupations associated with developing, engineering, and designing building structures, including AutoCAD certification preparation for RMA students.
• Business Management CTE Program CTE program teaching learners to plan, direct, and coordinate administrative services and operations of an organization, including Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification preparation.
• Design and Multimedia Arts CTE Program CTE program for designing or creating graphics for packaging, displays, and logos, and creating special effects, animation, or visual images using Adobe software (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Family and Community Services CTE Program CTE program introducing social services including child and human development, consumer sciences, and career paths in social work or therapy.
• Law Enforcement CTE Program CTE program teaching about adherence to and protection of various branches of law, legal responses to breaches, and investigation procedures for RMA students.
• Printing and Imaging CTE Program Regional CTE program at RMA Pasadena teaching knowledge and skills related to printing and imaging services, including graphic design, graphic production, and large format printing using Xerox equipment.
• Dropout Recovery Services Specialized services helping students who have left traditional high school before graduating to complete their high school education through flexible, personalized instruction and credit recovery.
• Special Education Services Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for high school students with disabilities, including individualized instruction and accommodations for learning, speech, intellectual, emotional, health-related needs, autism, and traumatic brain injuries.
• Dyslexia Instruction Program Intervention program using Reading by Design, based on the Orton-Gillingham model, providing systematic, multisensory instruction for students with dyslexia.
• ESL Department English as a Second Language program with three dedicated teachers providing support in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English for emergent bilingual students.
• McKinney-Vento Program Support services for families and unaccompanied youth experiencing temporary housing situations, providing enrollment assistance and connection to community resources including shelter, food, and healthcare.
• Section 504 Accommodations Accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ensuring non-discrimination based on disability in district programs and activities.
• Communities In Schools Partnership Partnership with Communities In Schools placing CIS team members at every RMA campus to provide student support services and connect at-risk students with school resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 students graduate annually from RMA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Communities In Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025RMA has partnered with Communities In Schools (CIS) for the 2025-2026 school year. CIS team members are now based on every RMA campus, bringing extra support and resources directly to students. The partnership focuses on helping at-risk students by breaking down barriers that can get in the way of learning. CIS affiliates include: CIS of Greater Central Texas (Killeen), CIS of the Permian Basin (Odessa, Midland), CIS of the South Plains (Amarillo), CIS of Greater Tarrant County (Fort Worth), CIS of Houston (Houston/Pasadena), and CIS of the Coastal Bend (Corpus Christi).
• Amarillo CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership providing pathway connections between RMA and Amarillo College for student transitions to higher education.
• Del Mar CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership providing pathway connections between RMA Corpus Christi and Del Mar College for student transitions to higher education.
• Tarrant County CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership providing pathway connections between RMA Fort Worth and Tarrant County College for student transitions to higher education.
• Lone Star CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership providing pathway connections between RMA Houston and Lone Star College for student transitions to higher education.
• South Plains CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership providing pathway connections between RMA Lubbock and South Plains College for student transitions to higher education.
• Midland CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership providing pathway connections between RMA Midland and Midland College for student transitions to higher education.
• Odessa CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership providing pathway connections between RMA Odessa and Odessa College for student transitions to higher education.
• San Jacinto CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership providing pathway connections between RMA Pasadena and San Jacinto College for student transitions to higher education.
• ESC 20 (Education Service Center Region 20)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESC 20 Shared Services Commitment Contract providing shared services support to RMA through the Education Service Center Region 20.
• Pasadena City Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Xerox lab at RMA Pasadena. The Chamber supports CTE programs and student workforce development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• KIPP Texas Public Schools: Large Texas-based public charter school network serving predominantly at-risk and minority students in K-12. Directly comparable as a Texas charter operator with multi-campus scale, dropout prevention focus, and college/career readiness mission aligned to RMA's CCMR positioning.
• Responsive Education Solutions: Texas charter management organization operating multiple charter districts including dropout recovery and alternative education campuses. Highly comparable to RMA given overlapping focus on credit recovery, alternative education, and at-risk Texas students.
• Harmony Public Schools: Texas charter network with STEM-focused campuses serving grades K-12. Comparable as a multi-campus Texas charter operator sharing TEA accreditation, per-pupil state funding, and at-risk student support services.
• Uplift Education: Texas-based charter management organization operating multiple schools serving predominantly low-income students. Comparable as a multi-campus Texas charter with similar per-pupil funding model and college/career readiness mission.
• IDEA Public Schools: Texas charter school network operating dozens of campuses focused on college readiness for underserved students. Comparable as a multi-campus Texas charter with similar funding model, dropout prevention emphasis, and college preparatory curriculum.
• Ombudsman Educational Services: Alternative education provider specializing in dropout recovery and credit-deficient high school students. Highly comparable niche focus to RMA's mission, though operates primarily outside Texas.
• YES Prep Public Schools: Houston-area charter network with a mission of college readiness for underserved students. Comparable as a Texas charter operator sharing TEA per-pupil funding dynamics and high-need student populations, though with a more selective academic focus.

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Large charter management organization operating K-8 and select K-12 schools across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-state charter operator using shared curriculum and operational models, though broader and less specialized in dropout recovery than RMA.
• ACCEL Schools: Multi-state charter management organization operating K-12 schools with a presence in Ohio and other states. Comparable as a charter management operator with shared back-office and curriculum infrastructure, though geographically broader than RMA's Texas focus.

Others

• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit providing integrated student support services in K-12 schools. RMA partnered with CIS for 2025-2026, making it an ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but its wraparound support model is core to RMA's service delivery and student outcome claims.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RMAschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwmR0Kk2CccqiGY-CZ3Y1_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/RMAschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rmapublicschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/rmaschools

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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