Coconino County Regional Accommodation School District

What Coconino County Regional Accommodation School District does

Coconino County Regional Accommodation School District (CCASD) is an Arizona governmental entity that provides alternative, non-traditional high school education to students across Coconino County who are underserved in conventional school settings. Founded in 2005, the district operates two physical campuses — Ponderosa High School in Flagstaff and Tse' Yaato' High School in Page — together with the AOI Online Program, the Teen-Age Parent Program (TAPP), and dedicated instructional sites inside the Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center and Jail. Its primary customer segments are at-risk and credit-deficient students, returning dropouts, primary caregivers needing flexible schedules, pregnant and parenting teens, and adjudicated youth under 18. The district awards a Cognia-accredited diploma aligned with Arizona Academic Standards and was recognized by Cognia as a top-5%-worldwide School of Distinction for Tse' Yaato'.

The instructional stack is built entirely on third-party educational platforms rather than proprietary technology: Edupoint Synergy is used for student information and grades, Instructure Canvas serves as the learning management system for online delivery, and Edmentum Plato provides supplemental online coursework and credit-recovery content. The AOI Online Program runs on a compressed 4-courses-per-9-weeks cadence with both full-time and part-time enrollment. CCASD does not charge tuition; instead, it receives funding through Arizona Department of Education allocations from state and local tax revenues, and operates a mileage reimbursement program that pays students to offset transportation costs. Average teacher salary for FY27 is $62,434, up 2% from FY26.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer via phone, email, in-person enrollment at the two campuses, the district website (ccasdaz.org), and a referral ecosystem that includes Northern Arizona University, Coconino Community College, Coconino County Career Center, Terra BIRDS (a separate 501(c)(3) sustainability-education non-profit), and roughly a dozen additional community partners. The district employs 11–50 staff across its sites and is governed by a publicly accountable Governing Board; it is not required to publish an annual spending report under Arizona accommodation-district rules.

Name

Coconino County Regional Accommodation School District

Legal name

Coconino County Accommodation School District

Website

https://ccasdaz.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coconino County Regional Accommodation School District is an Arizona governmental entity that operates two alternative high schools (Ponderosa in Flagstaff, Tse' Yaato' in Page), an online credit-recovery program, and education sites inside county juvenile detention and jail facilities, serving at-risk, credit-deficient, teen-parent, and justice-involved students across Coconino County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Secondary Education (Public Accommodation School District)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Alternative secondary education
• Accommodation school district
• At-risk student programs
• Online high school learning
• Non-traditional high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Flagstaff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: As a public accommodation school district in Arizona, CCASD receives funding from state and local tax revenues distributed through the Arizona Department of Education. The district is not required to post annual district spending reports as accommodation school districts have different reporting requirements.
2. Mileage Reimbursement Program: Students receive mileage reimbursement to attend school, providing incentive for attendance and transportation support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coconino County Accommodation School District provides tuition-free, non-traditional secondary education and high school diploma programs for at-risk, credit-deficient, and non-traditional students in Coconino County, Arizona. The district operates two physical high school campuses (Ponderosa in Flagstaff and Tse' Yaato' in Page), an online learning program (AOI), and specialized support programs including teen parent education, juvenile detention education, jail education, and transition services. All programs are Cognia accredited and aligned with Arizona Academic Standards, with flexible scheduling and individual academic planning.

Product overview

Coconino County Accommodation School District operates a portfolio of non-traditional educational programs across northern Arizona. The district consists of two physical high schools (Ponderosa High School in Flagstaff and Tse' Yaato' High School in Page), the AOI Online Program for distance learners, and specialized support programs including TAPP for teen parents, juvenile detention education, and jail education services. Terra BIRDS provides supplementary garden and sustainability education. All programs offer Cognia accredited diplomas aligned with Arizona Academic Standards, serving diverse student populations including at-risk students, credit-deficient learners, and non-traditional learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Terra BIRDS: A sustainability and gardening education program operated in partnership with schools, engaging students as stewards of school grounds and garden spaces. Note: Terra BIRDS is a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, not a direct sub-brand of CCASD.

Products and services

• Ponderosa High School A nationally accredited non-traditional high school located in Flagstaff, AZ, serving diverse student populations since 2005. Offers flexible education aligned with Arizona State Standards and individual graduation requirements with small class sizes and highly qualified teachers. Targets at-risk students needing non-traditional academic environments.
• Tse' Yaato' High School A fully accredited and Cognia-recognized 'School of Distinction' located in Page, AZ since 2005, providing a non-traditional academic environment for diverse student populations with a focus on at-risk students. Ranked in the top 5% worldwide through Cognia Accreditation.
• AOI Online Program A flexible online learning program designed for students behind on academic credits, returning dropouts, or primary caregivers needing non-traditional schedules. Students complete 4 courses every 9 weeks with both full-time and part-time enrollment options.
• TAPP (Teen-Age Parent Program) An alternative education program for pregnant and parenting teens located inside Tse' Yaato' High School, allowing students to bring their babies to school while working toward graduation credits.
• Juvenile Detention Education Program Educational services for students adjudicated to the Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center, providing instruction by qualified teachers within the detention facility with a focus on reengagement with home schools.
• Jail Education Program Educational services for students under 18 adjudicated to the Coconino County Jail, providing academic skill development with emphasis on 21st Century Skills.
• Transition School (T-School) A transition education program serving students moving between alternative education settings and home schools.
• Terra BIRDS A Flagstaff-based non-profit garden education program for K-12 students focusing on sustainability, stewardship, and community wellness, with School Gardens, Community Gardens, and BIRDS@Work paid internship programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tse Yaato High School ranked top 5% worldwide as School of Distinction through Cognia Accreditation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coconino Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing pathway opportunities and collaboration for student transitions between CCASD and community college programs.
• Northern Arizona UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership supporting student pathways to higher education and providing academic resources and expertise.
• Coconino County Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing internship programs giving PHS students valuable 21st century skills while benefiting local organizations and businesses.
• Terra BIRDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing garden and sustainability education programs. Terra BIRDS has provided gardening education for K-12 students for 10+ years, serving over 12,000 students. BIRDS@Work internship program provides paid after-school stewardship opportunities for students.
• Habitat for Humanity of Northern ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing service-learning opportunities where students volunteer and build houses.
• United States Forest ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnership providing environmental education and conservation service-learning opportunities.
• Arizona Trails FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partnership supporting trail-related service projects and outdoor education experiences.
• Arizona Conservation ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation corps partnership providing outdoor stewardship and conservation service opportunities.
• Goodwill Industries of Northern ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing service-learning opportunities including food bank volunteer work.
• Flagstaff Cultural PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts and cultural organization partnership supporting creative education and cultural experiences.
• Humane Society of Northern ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare organization partnership providing community service opportunities.
• Arizona Department of Game and FishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership supporting wildlife education and conservation learning.
• Flagstaff Food Link NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food system organization partnership providing food security education and service opportunities.
• City of FlagstaffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership supporting community service projects and civic engagement opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Northern Arizona University: Major regional university and core strategic partner of CCASD supporting student pathways to higher education. Not a competitor but a key ecosystem participant that influences CCASD's program design and graduate outcomes.
• National Alternative Education Association: Professional association supporting alternative education programs and practitioners nationally. Not a peer organization but provides the standards, advocacy, and best-practice framework within which CCASD operates.
• Arizona Department of Education: State oversight and funding authority for Arizona public schools including accommodation districts like CCASD. Functions as regulator and primary funding distributor rather than a peer, but materially shapes CCASD's operating environment.
• Coconino Community College: Local community college in Flagstaff that is a core strategic partner of CCASD, providing articulated credit and transition pathways for graduates. Not a direct competitor but operates in the same regional education ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Stride, Inc. (K12): National online K-12 education provider offering alternative, credit-recovery, and career-focused pathways including K12, Destinations Career Academies, and tuition-free online public schools. Overlaps with AOI Online Program's modality and at-risk segment.
• Connections Academy: Operates tuition-free online public schools serving K-12 students across 30+ states with flexible scheduling. Comparable to CCASD's online program offering, though serving a broader (not exclusively at-risk) population.

Direct peers

• Primavera Online High School: Arizona-based public online high school serving at-risk, credit-deficient, and non-traditional students seeking flexible, self-paced pathways to graduation. Closely comparable to CCASD's AOI Online Program in target student and modality.
• Insight Schools: Accredited online high schools specifically designed for at-risk, struggling, and non-traditional learners seeking flexible, self-paced credit recovery. Direct mission alignment with CCASD's AOI program and alternative education focus.
• Ombudsman Educational Services: Alternative education provider operating charter schools specifically for at-risk, dropout, and credit-recovery students across multiple states. Comparable in mission, student population, and flexible scheduling model.

Regional players

• Page Unified School District: Traditional public school district serving the same Page, Arizona region as CCASD's Tse' Yaato' High School. Adjacent rather than direct competitor, as Page USD serves mainstream students while CCASD targets the at-risk segment Page USD refers out.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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