Saint Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy

What Saint Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy does

Saint Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA) is a nonprofit Catholic virtual K-12 institution founded in 2013 as the Archdiocese of Miami Virtual Catholic School (ADOM-VCS) and rebranded in 2025 to honor Saint Carlo Acutis, the patron saint of the internet. The school delivers asynchronous online education to 1,000+ students annually through state-certified teachers, using GeniusSIS as its student information system, with 200+ courses spanning Theology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Physical Education, Fine Arts, and Practical Arts.

CAVA serves four distinct customer segments: full-time virtual students using CAVA as their school of record, part-time students supplementing a traditional school, homeschool families, and partner schools — 145+ institutions across the United States and internationally that license the curriculum. The platform includes NCAA-approved courses, Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, and dual enrollment with St. Thomas University for transferable college credit.

Revenue is tuition-driven: full-time enrollment on an annual subscription basis and part-time enrollment on a per-course basis, all processed through FACTS; partner schools access curriculum via licensing agreements. CAVA holds a distinctive regulatory positioning as the first Cognia-accredited virtual Catholic school in the nation and the only virtual Catholic school endorsed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The institution operates under the Archdiocese of Miami and is led by Principal Dr. Rebeca Bautista and Assistant Principal Mrs. Jaclyn Don Caceres.

Name

Saint Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy

Legal name

Saint Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy

Website

https://cava.academy

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy is a nonprofit Archdiocese of Miami-affiliated Catholic K-12 virtual school serving 1,000+ students annually via full-time, part-time, homeschool, and 145+ partner school channels. It offers 200+ accredited courses and holds first-mover Cognia accreditation with exclusive USCCB endorsement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Online Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual School Course Providers (Single-Course/Part-Time Enrollment) (EDAJADAE), Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Virtual K-12 education
• Catholic online schooling
• Asynchronous learning platform
• Homeschool Catholic curriculum
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-time Student Tuition: Tuition for full-time virtual students who use CAVA as their primary school of record. Processed through FACTS (Financial Aid and College Tax Services). Requires minimum 25% of credits completed at CAVA.
2. Part-time Course Fees: Course fees for part-time students who enroll for enrichment or credit recovery while attending traditional schools. Tuition processed through FACTS system.
3. Partner School Curriculum Licensing: Catholic school partners integrate CAVA curriculum into their academic programs. CAVA provides course access, teacher support, and academic management tools to partner institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Saint Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA) delivers fully online K-12 Catholic education through an asynchronous learning model, serving full-time students as their primary school of record, part-time students seeking enrichment or credit recovery, homeschool families, and partner brick-and-mortar Catholic schools. Course offerings span Theology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Physical Education, Fine Arts, and Practical Arts, including NCAA-approved, Advanced Placement, and dual enrollment options.

Product overview

Saint Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA) operates as a unified virtual education platform offering multiple program tiers: a Full-Time Virtual Education Program as the core product serving K-12 students as their school of record, supplemented by Part-Time Course Enrollment for students at other schools, a Homeschool Curriculum Program for families leading their child's education, and Partner School Services for brick-and-mortar schools. The platform is enhanced by add-on modules including High School and College/University Dual Enrollment Programs (partnered with St. Thomas University), Advanced Placement (AP) Courses, NCAA-Approved Course offerings, and Credit Recovery Courses. The curriculum spans Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) levels, all facilitated by state-certified Catholic teachers through an asynchronous learning model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Virtual Education Program Complete K-12 Catholic virtual education program where CAVA serves as the student's primary school of record, delivering asynchronous coursework with state-certified Catholic teachers across Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12).
• Part-Time Course Enrollment Individual courses available for students attending traditional schools who seek enrichment, credit recovery, or additional academic rigor through Catholic virtual coursework, processed on a per-course basis.
• Homeschool Curriculum Program Comprehensive homeschool program allowing families to use CAVA's Catholic curriculum and teacher support while leading their child's education at home, integrating Catholic principles with personalized learning.
• Dual Enrollment Programs Acceleration program offering high school dual enrollment for grades 6-8 and college/university dual enrollment for grades 9-12 through St. Thomas University, including courses in History (EUH 1000/1001, AMH 2020), Spanish, and English Composition/Literature.
• Partner School Services Curriculum licensing and course integration services for brick-and-mortar Catholic schools (US and international), enabling partner institutions to offer courses, AP classes, dual enrollment, and credit recovery through CAVA's virtual platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ students served annually across full-time and part-time programs
• +3 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

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• St. Thomas UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAVA partners with St. Thomas University to provide students with the opportunity to earn college credits while simultaneously earning their high school diploma. Courses offered include EUH 1000/1001 (History of Western Civilizations), AMH 2020 (United States History II), SPN courses (Spanish), and ENC/ENL courses (English Composition and Literature).
• Archdiocese of MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAVA is the first Archdiocesan-supported virtual Catholic school in the nation. Founded in 2013 as The Archdiocese of Miami Virtual Catholic School (ADOM-VCS), the school continues to operate under the support and guidance of Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAVA is the only virtual Catholic school endorsed by the USCCB. The school is built from the foundation laid by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, integrating Catholic identity into all virtual course offerings.
• CogniacoreOthersCAVA is fully accredited by Cognia, an International Registry for Accreditation. This accreditation is a key differentiator as the first Cognia accredited virtual Catholic school.
• Florida Department of EducationcoreOthersCAVA is registered with the Florida Department of Education, School Code 7288. Graduation requirements follow Florida DOE standards requiring minimum 24 high school credits.
• College BoardcoreOthersCAVA is registered with The College Board (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT), School Code 102244, enabling students to access AP courses and college readiness testing.
• NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)coreOthersCAVA is NCAA certified, offering student athletes a large selection of NCAA-approved core, elective, and Advanced Placement courses for collegiate-level sports eligibility.
• Monsignor Edward Pace High SchoolsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner school using CAVA's virtual program to offer courses not available on campus to their students. Testimonial: 'The virtual program provided by CAVA gives our students the ability to take courses that we do not offer on campus.'

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy: Connections Academy is a major online K-12 public school operator serving 100,000+ students across U.S. states — a broad incumbent competitor for full-time online students, operating at significantly greater scale but in the secular public charter/district market rather than private Catholic.
• Stride (K12 Inc.): Stride is the largest publicly traded online K-12 education company in the U.S., offering tuition-free online public schools plus private online learning — a broad incumbent in the same online K-12 category though without the Catholic specialization that defines CAVA's niche.

Direct peers

• Abeka Academy: Abeka Academy provides accredited K-12 online education with Christian (Baptist) faith integration, full-time and part-time options, and AP courses — a directly comparable faith-based online school competing for similar Christian-homeschool and online faith-school families, differing from CAVA by denominational tradition.
• Keystone School (Apex Learning): Keystone is an accredited online high school offering individual courses, NCAA-approved core courses, and AP options for part-time and full-time students — directly comparable to CAVA's individual course offerings serving student athletes and students seeking supplemental enrollment.
• Seton Home Study School: Seton is a fully accredited Catholic homeschool and distance learning program serving K-12 students, offering a faith-integrated curriculum in similar asynchronous, parent-supported formats — the most directly comparable peer to CAVA's homeschool and full-time online offerings within Catholic education.
• Mother of Divine Grace Academy: Mother of Divine Grace is a Catholic homeschool distance learning program that combines parent-directed education with accredited courses and teacher support, closely paralleling CAVA's homeschool curriculum and Catholic faith-integration model.
• Laurel Springs School: Laurel Springs is a private, accredited online K-12 school offering full-time, part-time, and individual course enrollment with college-prep, AP, and NCAA-approved options — directly competing with CAVA for asynchronous online students, including athletes and homeschool families seeking flexible private education.

Emerging players

• Oak Meadow School: Oak Meadow offers accredited homeschool curricula and online K-12 courses with progressive educational philosophy — serving a similar student segment (homeschool families seeking flexible, self-paced learning) but without CAVA's Catholic focus or NCAA/AP emphasis.
• Forest Ridge Academy Online: Forest Ridge Academy offers a Catholic faith-based online K-12 program with flexible pacing — a more recent entrant in the virtual Catholic K-12 space serving a similar niche but with smaller scale and brand recognition than CAVA.

Regional players

• Archbishop Hannan High School: Archbishop Hannan is a brick-and-mortar Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Miami — comparable as a Catholic secondary education provider serving the same regional Catholic family demographic that CAVA's full-time program targets, differing only by being physical rather than virtual.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cavaacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/cava.academy

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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