eAchieve Academy

What eAchieve Academy does

eAchieve Academy is a tuition-free, statewide online public charter school operated by the School District of Waukesha, Wisconsin, serving K-12 students (grades 4K-12) across Wisconsin since its founding in 2004. The school delivers a comprehensive virtual curriculum through three primary programs — Elementary (4K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) — supplemented by specialized offerings including AP courses with weighted GPA up to 5.0, AVID college-readiness electives, NCAA-approved core courses for student-athletes, world languages, and alternative diploma pathways such as the Competency Program and Wisconsin's only online GEDO #2 program.

The technical platform is built on Blackboard Ultra as the core Learning Management System for middle and high school, with Blackboard and SeeSaw supporting elementary instruction. Parent access runs through Infinite Campus and transcripts are issued via Parchment. The school's proprietary product layer is the instructional program design itself: weekly live synchronous classes with recording-based flexibility, 24/7 asynchronous teacher-designed lessons, Monday community-building sessions, and structured learning-coach support for elementary families. Support services include dedicated school counseling, a technology help desk, special education with 1:1 IEP/504 teacher meetings, speech therapy, and over 10 student clubs.

The business model is public-sector: revenue comes primarily from Wisconsin state per-pupil education funding formulas under the charter authorization. Commercial revenue is generated through three additional channels — Consortium Partnerships with school districts (discounted per-pupil fees), Part-Time Partnership Programs (reduced tuition for partner schools promoting eAchieve courses), and Part-Time Enrollment for individual students taking 1-2 classes per semester. The go-to-market motion is multi-channel: direct-to-consumer self-serve enrollment through the website, channel partnerships with districts, and community-led engagement through events and social media. Headcount is listed at 11-50, reflecting the administrative and leadership organization, while instructional staff deliver the certified-teacher model required for public funding.

Name

eAchieve Academy

Legal name

eAchieve Academy

Website

https://eachieve.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

eAchieve Academy is a tuition-free statewide online public charter school operated by the School District of Waukesha, serving Wisconsin K-12 students (grades 4K-12) with live and asynchronous virtual instruction, AP/AVID/NCAA-approved courses, and alternative diploma pathways since 2004.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

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/Online Charter Schools (EDAJACAD), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF), Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Online K-12 education
• Virtual charter school
• Distance learning programs
• Public charter education
• Alternative diploma pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukesha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Charter School Funding: As a tuition-free public charter school operated by the School District of Waukesha, eAchieve Academy receives per-pupil state funding based on enrollment. Revenue comes from Wisconsin state education funding formulas.
2. Consortium Partnership Fees: Districts pay a discounted per pupil cost for consortium arrangements, which is lower than open enrollment costs. This provides revenue from educational partnerships.
3. Part-Time Partnership Revenue: Schools and families benefit from reduced tuition rates through partnership programs. Partner schools agree to promote opportunities in exchange for reduced rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

eAchieve Academy is a tuition-free, statewide online public charter school operated by the School District of Waukesha, delivering full-time K-12 virtual education (grades 4K-12) to Wisconsin students through Blackboard Ultra LMS with live synchronous classes and asynchronous independent study. It also offers part-time enrollment, alternative diploma pathways (Competency and GEDO #2), special education services, AP/AVID coursework, and consortium partnerships with school districts.

Product overview

eAchieve Academy is a comprehensive virtual K-12 school offering a unified platform with multiple integrated programs and services. The core offering includes full-time enrollment programs spanning Elementary (4K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), all delivered through Blackboard Ultra LMS with synchronous live sessions and asynchronous independent study. The platform differentiates through specialized modules including AP Courses (with weighted GPA up to 5.0), AVID college readiness electives, and World Language courses. Alternative pathways include the Competency Diploma Program and Wisconsin's only online GEDO #2 Program for credit-deficient students. Special Education services provide IEP/504 support with 1:1 teacher meetings. Additional integrated services include NCAA-approved courses for athletes, Early College Credit Program (ECCP), Start College Now, ACT Prep, School Counseling, Technology Help Desk, and over 10 student clubs. The Consortium Partnership Program enables other districts to provide eAchieve's virtual instruction to their students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive high school diploma from School District of Waukesha recognized by colleges nationwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Argyle School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Consortium partnership where eAchieve provides 100% of virtual instruction while students remain counted in Argyle School District. District receives discounted per pupil pricing.
• Highland School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Consortium partnership where eAchieve provides 100% of virtual instruction while students remain counted in Highland School District. District receives discounted per pupil pricing.
• Black River Falls School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Consortium partnership where eAchieve provides 100% of virtual instruction while students remain counted in Black River Falls School District. District receives discounted per pupil pricing.
• Direct-Admit WI - Universities of WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership program allowing eAchieve students to receive direct admission consideration to Universities of Wisconsin institutions. Supports college and career readiness with streamlined admission pathways.
• NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial NCAA-approved online instruction provider. eAchieve offers NCAA-approved core courses for high school athletes to meet NCAA course requirements while pursuing athletic careers.
• AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit college and career readiness system for grades K-12. eAchieve offers AVID elective courses focusing on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc.): National K-12 online learning operator that powers Connections Academy and other statewide virtual charter schools including in Wisconsin. Broad incumbent with overlapping curriculum, LMS, and district-partnership capabilities.

Direct peers

• Laurel Springs School: Accredited private online K-12 school offering full-time and part-time enrollment with NCAA-approved courses and AP offerings. Same core product (online K-12, NCAA, AP) but funded through tuition rather than per-pupil state aid.
• Florida Virtual School (FLVS): Statewide public online K-12 school funded by Florida per-pupil allocations, offering full-time and part-time enrollment. Closely analogous business and funding model, though operating in a different state regulatory environment.
• Wisconsin Connections Academy: A tuition-free Wisconsin public virtual charter school operated by Stride (formerly K12 Inc.), serving grades K-12 statewide. Direct competitor on geography, funding model, and program scope, but with national brand and catalog depth behind it.
• iForward Public Schools: Wisconsin-based tuition-free online public charter school serving grades 6-12 statewide. Directly competes with eAchieve on Wisconsin statewide virtual charter positioning, alternative credit pathways, and NCAA eligibility offerings.
• The Keystone School: Accredited private online K-12 school offering self-paced and structured online learning with NCAA-approved courses. Directly comparable on online K-12 delivery and NCAA positioning, though privately funded.

Others

• Blackboard: LMS platform that powers eAchieve's secondary instruction (Blackboard Ultra) and elementary (Blackboard). Critical infrastructure vendor rather than a competitor, but a key dependency for any K-12 virtual operator at this scale.

Regional players

• Michigan Virtual: Michigan statewide supplemental online course provider and full-time virtual option. Comparable supplemental/part-time course model serving homeschoolers and traditional school students, though in a different state.
• Ohio Digital Academy: Ohio statewide public e-school offering tuition-free K-12 online instruction. Similar funding model and program scope but does not overlap with eAchieve geographically.
• Indiana Gateway Digital Academy: Public online K-12 charter school authorized in Indiana. Comparable structure (state-authorized, tuition-free, statewide) but operates in a different state, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/eAchieveAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/eachieve
• Instagraminstagram.com/eachievewi
• Xx.com/eachievewi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eachieve-academy---wisconsin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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