What Arise High School does

ARISE High School is a public charter high school operating in East Oakland, California, serving approximately 330 students across grades 9-12. Founded in 2007 and authorized under California charter law, the school operates as a nonprofit public benefit corporation governed by an independent board, with Head of School Karla Gandiaga leading a staff of 11-50 employees. The student body is overwhelmingly high-need: 90% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 89% are English Language Learners, and 86% are first-generation college-bound. At least 85% of graduates matriculate into two- and four-year colleges annually, and the school ranked #1 in the Bay Area for A-G completion among high-poverty schools (2022).

The school's core educational product is a Linked Learning pathway organized around Public Health and Education sectors, layered onto a 4x4 semester block schedule (80-minute classes, four times weekly) that enables dual enrollment. The instructional model is anchored in a proprietary set of systems: the Warrior Intellectual Skill Rubrics (5 C's — Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Critical Consciousness, Community Transformation), a 10th-grade Bridge Presentation, and a senior-capstone Warrior Intellectual Portfolio Defense evaluated by panels of peers, teachers, and community members. Student support is delivered through the Adelante Student Services program (restorative justice, universal education model, RtI), grade-specific counselors, and an Academic Mentor Program that employs 20+ ARISE alumni as in-class mentors. The technology stack is composed of commodity K-12 platforms — Schoology (LMS), JumpRope (grading), NWEA MAP (assessment), Zoom, Google Workspace, and BoardOnTrack (governance).

ARISE generates revenue through three streams: per-pupil public funding tied to Average Daily Attendance from the State of California, competitive grants (notably the $200,000 CCSPP Grant and the $30,000 SEL in Action Award), and donations/fundraising (including GoFundMe campaigns supporting the Academic Mentor Program). As a public charter, the school charges no tuition and distributes services through open-enrollment direct application. Distribution/marketing relies on community partnerships, family word-of-mouth, social media, and earned media (Edutopia, Rogers Family Foundation, Oaklandside).

Name

Arise High School

Legal name

ARISE High School

Website

https://arisehighschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ARISE High School is a public charter high school in East Oakland, California serving approximately 330 students in grades 9-12 from predominantly low-income, ELL, and first-generation college-bound backgrounds, operating Linked Learning pathways in Public Health and Education with alumni-staffed Academic Mentors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Charter Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public charter high school
• College preparatory education
• Linked learning pathway
• Dual enrollment programs
• Community-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Public Funding: State and federal per-pupil funding for charter schools based on average daily attendance
2. Grant Revenue: Competitive grants including CCSPP Grant ($200,000), SEL in Action Awards grant ($30,000), and other education foundation grants
3. Donations and Fundraising: Community donations and GoFundMe campaigns to support programs like the Academic Mentor Program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ARISE High School is a public charter high school in Oakland, California serving approximately 330 students in grades 9-12 with tuition-free, college-preparatory education grounded in a "Warrior Intellectual" Critical Race Theory framework. The school delivers a Linked Learning Public Health and Education pathway, dual enrollment college courses through the Peralta Community College District, industry certifications, and supports at least 85% of graduates matriculating to two- and four-year colleges and universities each year.

Product overview

ARISE High School is a public charter high school serving approximately 330 students in grades 9-12 with a Linked Learning approach. The school offers a unified educational program built around its Public & Community Health Pathway as the core industry theme, supplemented by student leadership programs, annual CCARP conferences, and comprehensive student support through Adelante services. The academic structure uses a 4x4 block semester schedule enabling dual enrollment college courses. Key milestone programs include the Bridge Presentation (10th grade), Warrior Intellectual Portfolio Defense (12th grade), and Academic Mentor Program. The school integrates Schoology LMS, Zoom video conferencing, NWEA assessments, and JumpRope grading. ARISE holds WASC accreditation and has achieved #1 ranking in the Bay Area for A-G completion among high-poverty schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public & Community Health Pathway Core Linked Learning pathway preparing ARISE students grades 9-12 for Public Health and Education industries through internships, industry certifications, dual enrollment college courses, and work-based learning experiences.
• Academic Mentor Program Alumni mentorship program where ARISE graduates return to work as academic mentors supporting current students in various learning areas including newcomer English Language support and mathematics classes.
• Warrior Intellectual Portfolio Defense Senior capstone portfolio defense in which graduating students present and defend their work before a panel of peers, teachers, and community members as a graduation requirement.
• Bridge Presentation 10th-grade portfolio defense presentation required before advancing to 11th grade, serving as a structured checkpoint on the Warrior Intellectual pathway.
• Student Leadership Programs Suite of student leadership courses including 'Creating Social Change' (Student Governance) and 'Building School Culture' (Student Activities), plus Student Justice Panel and Pathway Ambassadors programs.
• CCARP Conference Grade-level annual conferences for 9th-12th grade students focusing on themes such as Educational Equity, Food Liberation, Environmental Racism, and Policing & Racial Justice.
• Adelante Student Services Comprehensive student support system providing intensive academic and socio-emotional support through Restorative Justice Praxis, Universal Education Model, and Response to Intervention frameworks.
• Industry Certification Programs Programs offering Phlebotomy Technician License, CPR & First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, OSHA-10, and Food Handlers License certifications to students as part of the Public Health and Education pathway.
• 4x4 Block Schedule Classes Semesterized 80-minute block classes meeting four times per week, allowing students to focus on fewer subjects per semester and enabling dual enrollment opportunities with college coursework.
• Scholar Athletes Program Athletic program requiring academic eligibility and adherence to Warrior Intellectual Core Values including Respect, Persevere, Build, and Lead.
• Dual Enrollment College Courses (Peralta Community College District) Partnership with the Peralta Community College District offering ARISE students college credit courses at Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College in subjects including Medical Terminology, Health Care Careers, Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, and Spanish for Bilingual Speakers.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership providing food distribution support and community health education. Students engage in food justice work and community service.
• La Clinica DentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental care services for low-income families in Fruitvale District. Provides health pathway internships and career exposure for students.
• ROOTS Health CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health center providing medical and behavioral health services. Partners for internships and public health pathway program.
• Planting JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood justice organization that has built 450+ edible permaculture gardens. Provides green jobs and food justice curriculum integration.
• Mentoring in Medicine & Science (MIMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit increasing underrepresented health professionals through mentoring, career exposure, and leadership development in Oakland.
• East Oakland Boxing AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization focused on education, mentoring, health and wellness, and youth leadership through boxing programs.
• CityTeam OaklandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services organization providing meals, shelter, life transformation programs. Offers service learning and volunteer opportunities.
• YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity.
• Brothers on the RiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting low-income urban male youth of color through critical examination of systemic obstacles.
• Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare career training provider creating pathways for underrepresented students into healthcare industry careers.
• Peralta Community College DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering dual enrollment classes for college credit through Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College. Includes courses in Medical Terminology, Health Care Careers, Chemistry, PreCalculus, and Spanish for Bilingual Speakers.
• Heal Program (Highland Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighland Hospital program introducing high school students of color to healthcare careers through doctor/nurse shadowing, skills workshops, and simulation center experiences.
• Families in Action (FIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of district and charter school communities building strategy and campaigns to protect public education access.
• Hip Hop 4 ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization addressing misrepresentation through education and community building, empowering people connected to Hip Hop culture.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Green Dot Public Schools: Large charter management organization operating public charter high schools (including Ánimo in Oakland) serving similar low-income urban populations. Broader incumbent with overlap in mission and Oakland footprint.
• Aspire Public Schools: Bay Area-headquartered charter management organization operating multiple campuses including Coliseum College Prep Academy in Oakland. Operates a broader portfolio of schools across California with college-prep and Linked Learning-style pathways.
• Summit Public Schools: Bay Area-based charter management organization with a college-prep and personalized-learning focus across multiple campuses. Comparable charter model serving similar demographics at greater scale.
• KIPP Bay Area Schools: Bay Area charter network operating multiple schools serving similar underserved demographics with a college-preparatory mission. Broader incumbent offering a multi-campus alternative within the same regional charter ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Bay Area Technology School: Oakland charter school focused on STEM and college readiness for underserved students. Comparable small charter model, Bay Area location, and emphasis on preparing underrepresented students for postsecondary pathways.
• Leadership Public Schools: Bay Area charter high school network (Hayward, Oakland, Richmond) serving similar demographics with college-prep focus. Direct peer in charter model, geography, and underserved student population.
• East Bay Innovation Academy: Oakland charter high school (grades 6-12) with a STEM and social-justice-focused curriculum. Comparable small charter model in the same Oakland geography targeting similar student demographics.
• Lighthouse Community Charter School: Oakland charter school serving grades K-12 with a similar equity-focused, community-based mission. Comparable in operating geography, mission emphasis, and Oakland family demographics.
• Oakland Unity High School: Oakland-based public charter high school with a college-preparatory mission serving a similar urban, predominantly low-income and minority student body. Closely comparable size and geography.
• Envision Academy: Oakland-based public charter high school serving a similar low-income, diverse student population with college preparatory focus and small-school model. Comparable grade span and Oakland geographic footprint make it the closest direct peer.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ARISEHSOAKLAND
• Instagraminstagram.com/arisehighschool/?hl=en

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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