What Treca Educational Solutions does

Treca Educational Solutions operates TRECA Digital Academy, a public, non-profit, tuition-free online K-12 school chartered by the Ohio Department of Education and headquartered in Marion, Ohio. The school serves Ohio-resident students across grades K-12 through a primary full-time Digital Academy program, complemented by part-time TRECA Flex options (8-week, 26-week, and 52-week courses), Summer School, Test Prep, and TRECA Tech career-technical pathways in cybersecurity, web programming, and interactive media. The primary student segments are at-risk learners, part-time supplemental students, accelerated/gifted students seeking College Credit Plus dual enrollment, and career-technical students, with secondary support for transient and home-schooled families.

The underlying technology architecture is a multi-LMS stack: Brightspace (D2L) for Digital Academy and Flex 52-Week students, Edmentum/Plato for Flex 8-Week and 26-Week students, the proprietary Evolve Portal for student information (attendance, grades, schedules, demographics), Google Workspace for email and Meet-based live instruction, and Clever single-sign-on for Compass Curriculum SEL and Zearn Math intervention content. Equipment (iPhones and computers) is issued to enrolled students, and 24/7 asynchronous access is supported by teachers available 35+ hours weekly and a Help Desk using TeamViewer for remote support.

Revenue mechanics are those of an Ohio public school district rather than a commercial business: per-pupil state and federal education funding flows to TRECA based on enrollment counts, with no tuition charged to families. Distribution and enrollment are managed through a six-office regional footprint (Marion, Brecksville, Findlay, Columbus, Zanesville, Beavercreek), direct-to-consumer digital enrollment via treca.org, and a CCP ecosystem spanning 16+ Ohio colleges and universities that allows grades 7-12 students to earn simultaneous high school and college credit at no cost. Marketing is primarily organic: the website, Facebook/X/Instagram, a monthly newsletter, the Barrier Busters YouTube series, alumni outreach, and community/word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

Treca Educational Solutions

Legal name

TRECA Digital Academy

Website

https://treca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Treca Educational Solutions operates TRECA Digital Academy, a public, non-profit, tuition-free Ohio online K-12 school offering full-time, part-time Flex, summer, test prep, and career-technical programs funded by state and federal per-pupil allocations and supported across six Ohio regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA), Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD), Enrollment Yield, Matriculation & Onboarding Platforms (EDAFAMAG)

Keywords

• Online K-12 education
• Virtual school programs
• Distance learning
• Career technical education
• Alternative education

Headquarters

HQ city

Marion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: TRECA operates as a public, non-profit alternative to traditional in-person classroom settings. As a public school, it is funded through per-pupil state and federal education funding. The programs are described as 'tuition-free' for Ohio students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Treca Educational Solutions operates a public, tuition-free online K-12 school serving Ohio students, offering full-time Digital Academy enrollment, part-time Flex courses (8, 26, and 52-week options), summer school, test preparation, and career technical education pathways. Curriculum is aligned to Ohio Learning Standards and delivered asynchronously through the Brightspace learning management system with student information managed via the Evolve Portal.

Product overview

TRECA Educational Solutions operates as a multi-product online education platform offering a unified suite of K-12 programs. The core product is TRECA Digital Academy, a full-time public online school serving at-risk Ohio students. Supporting this are part-time options including TRECA Flex (8, 26, and 52-week courses) and TRECA Summer School. TRECA Tech provides career technical education with pathways in cybersecurity and web programming. The technology infrastructure consists of Brightspace LMS for course delivery and the Evolve Portal SIS for student information management. Additional programs include Test Prep courses, the SAFE family engagement initiative, College Credit Plus for dual enrollment, and Compass Curriculum for social-emotional learning—all integrated through platforms like Clever, Google Workspace, and Edmentum/Plato depending on the program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TRECA Digital Academy Full-time tuition-free K-12 public online school program serving Ohio students in grades K-12 through asynchronous online instruction with required daily attendance (5 hours 10 minutes per day, 25 hours 50 minutes weekly), aligned to Ohio Learning Standards with teacher support available 35+ hours weekly.
• TRECA Flex Part-time online program for K-12 students enrolled in their current school district, offering 8-week, 26-week, and 52-week courses for enrichment, credit recovery, or course variety, with platforms including Edmentum/Plato (8/26-week) and Brightspace (52-week).
• TRECA Summer School Summer enrollment option for K-12 students to take online courses during the summer break, providing an alternative learning period with similar course offerings to the standard academic year.
• TRECA Tech Career technical education program for students enrolled in TRECA Digital Academy, offering pathways in Interactive Media, Web Programming, and Cybersecurity with industry certifications, Adobe Creative Cloud skills, and college credit opportunities through Ohio CTAG.
• Test Prep Test preparation courses including ACT Preparation covering literacy and reasoning skills, available for students studying for standardized tests as a supplement to their main academic program.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Dual enrollment program allowing TRECA students in grades 7-12 to earn high school and college credits simultaneously at participating Ohio colleges and universities, including Bowling Green State University, Ohio State University, and others, at no cost for tuition and books.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students required to complete 5 hours 10 minutes of schoolwork daily, totaling 25 hours 50 minutes weekly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ohio Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRECA operates as a public school under Ohio regulations and compliance requirements. The Ohio Department of Education oversees charter school operations, testing requirements, and graduation standards. TRECA follows Ohio Learning Standards and state-mandated testing requirements.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Partner InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Ohio colleges and universities participate in TRECA's College Credit Plus program, allowing students in grades 7-12 to earn college and high school credit simultaneously. Partners include Ohio public universities, community colleges, and technical schools. CCP allows students to take college courses at participating institutions at no cost for tuition and books.
• Bowling Green State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Ohio State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits through sample pathways.
• Marion Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution providing sample college credit pathways for TRECA students. Located in Marion, OH near TRECA headquarters.
• Columbus State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Kent State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Cuyahoga Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Cincinnati StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Sinclair CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Clark State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Lakeland Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• North Central State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Owens Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Stark State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Ohio Christian UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Urbana UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating CCP institution allowing TRECA students to earn college credit alongside high school credits.
• Brightspace (by D2L)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary learning management system (LMS) used by TRECA Digital Academy and Flex 52-Week students. Students access courses, submit assignments, view grades, and communicate with teachers through the Brightspace platform.
• Edmentum/PlatocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline classroom platform used by TRECA Flex 8-Week and 26-Week students for coursework delivery. Provides curriculum content and assignment management for part-time students.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Google Workspace integration including student Gmail accounts (@students.treca.org), Google Meet for live sessions, and Google Drive for file storage. Students use Google accounts for communication with teachers and staff.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform used by TRECA students to access educational applications including Compass Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning. Students log in through Clever to access multiple apps with their Brightspace credentials.
• Evolve SIScoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System portal developed by Evolve, providing attendance tracking, grade viewing, schedule access, demographic updates, and absence submission capabilities for students, parents, and guardians.
• Cisco Networking AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership providing TRECA Tech cybersecurity courses taught through Cisco's online curriculum. Students can pursue Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity industry credential through coursework.
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe Creative Cloud applications used in TRECA Tech courses including Photoshop (Digital Graphics), Illustrator (Multimedia), and InDesign for portfolio creation. Students learn industry-standard design tools used in creative careers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Edmentum: Curriculum and online classroom vendor used by TRECA for Flex 8- and 26-week students; also operates its own full-time virtual school options, making it both a technology partner and adjacent competitor.

Direct peers

• Ohio Connections Academy: Ohio tuition-free public online K-12 school also serving at-risk and non-traditional students. Directly competes for the same per-pupil funded enrollment across Ohio.
• Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA): Ohio-sponsored full-time online public K-12 school operated by Stride. Directly comparable in model (per-pupil funded, statewide Ohio e-school) and target segments.
• Great River Connections Academy: Another Ohio statewide public e-school using the Connections Academy model; competes head-to-head with TRECA for full-time and supplemental online enrollment.
• Buckeye Online School for Success: Ohio e-school offering tuition-free online K-12 education, frequently cited alongside TRECA as a same-state alternative online public school serving similar at-risk and supplemental learners.

Emerging players

• Apex Learning: Provider of digital curriculum for credit recovery, original credit, and AP — overlapping with TRECA's Flex, test prep, and supplemental course catalog at the curriculum layer.

Regional players

• Florida Virtual School (FLVS): Public statewide online K-12 school in Florida offering full-time and supplemental courses; comparable operating model but in a different geography than TRECA.
• Michigan Virtual: Michigan-based nonprofit that provides supplemental online courses and full-time programs to K-12 students; structurally similar to TRECA's Flex and Digital Academy offerings, but Michigan-only.

Broad incumbents

• Stride, Inc. National operator of tuition-free online K-12 schools (including OHVA, Buckeye Online) and a leading curriculum/LMS vendor; competes with TRECA through multiple Ohio schools and broader market scale.
• Imagine Learning (formerly Imagine Edgenuity): Large digital curriculum and online learning provider serving K-12 districts with credit recovery and supplemental courses — comparable to TRECA's Flex offerings at the curriculum and platform layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TRECAOnline
• Facebookfacebook.com/TRECAeducation
• Instagraminstagram.com/trecaeducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/treca-digital-academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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