Taylion Academy

What Taylion Academy does

Taylion Academy is a tuition-free, public TK-12 charter school operating in California under Learning Matters Educational Group, with two regional campuses—High Desert Academy in Southern California and Six Rivers Academy in Northern California—collectively serving families in twelve counties. The school delivers a personalized, independent-study model through three distinct learning pathways: Discovery Trail (fully guided), Explorer Trail (flexible with support), and Trailblazer (self-directed), allowing families to select the level of structure and educator involvement that fits their needs.

The platform combines a proprietary learning management system with Edmentum's computer-adaptive diagnostic assessments (administered three times per year in reading, math, and language arts) to monitor student progress and inform instruction. Education Specialists and Student Success Coaches provide weekly check-ins, personalized learning plans, and credentialed teacher support at low student-to-specialist ratios. Curriculum is aligned to California state standards and delivered via an approved vendor network accessible through the beehive.ly platform. Dual accreditation from WASC and COGNIA validates the program's rigor, and the school reports a 100% On Track to Graduate rate. The Adventure Network on GroupApp extends the experience into a community platform for families, staff, and specialists.

As a California public charter school, Taylion generates revenue through state per-pupil funding based on average daily attendance, with no tuition charged to families. The school distributes student educational funds ($3,900 per year for TK-8, $4,100 for grades 9-12) to families for instructional materials through the approved vendor network. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through rolling enrollment with weekly class starts, supported by a content marketing program, a pathway quiz, and enrollment advisors. Customer segments span California families seeking alternative education, students with medical or mental health challenges, elite youth athletes and performers, and neurodivergent learners.

Name

Taylion Academy

Legal name

Taylion Academy

Website

https://taylion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taylion Academy is a tuition-free California public TK-12 charter school operating two campuses across twelve counties, delivering personalized homeschool and independent study through three learning pathways supported by credentialed Education Specialists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Online Charter School Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Online Charter Schools (EDAJACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Online charter school
• TK-12 education
• Homeschool program
• Personalized learning
• Independent study

Headquarters

HQ city

Victorville

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Charter School Funding: As a California public charter school, Taylion Academy receives state per-pupil funding based on average daily attendance. The school is tuition-free for all enrolled students, funded entirely through public education financing.
2. Student Educational Funds: School provides educational funds to families for instructional materials and supplemental learning through an approved vendor list. TK-8th Grade receives $3,900 total ($1,950 at start and $1,950 in February); 9th-12th Grade receives $4,100 total ($2,050 at start and $2,050 in February).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Taylion Academy operates a tuition-free TK-12 California public charter school delivering personalized, accredited education through independent study and homeschool pathways. Families enroll directly and choose from three learning pathways (Discovery Trail, Explorer Trail, Trailblazer) supported by credentialed Education Specialists, Edmentum diagnostic assessments, and an approved vendor network for instructional materials.

Product overview

Taylion Academy offers a unified TK-12 homeschool program through three distinct learning pathways: Discovery Trail (structured/guided), Explorer Trail (flexible with support), and Trailblazer (self-directed). The program operates across two regional campuses—High Desert Academy and Six Rivers Academy—and is backed by WASC and COGNIA accreditation. Students receive support from Education Specialists and Student Success Coaches, access state-aligned courses through an approved vendor network, and participate in community through the Adventure Network platform. The program is tuition-free for California families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Discovery Trail: A fully guided homeschool experience with curriculum selected for families, structured schedule, and consistent support from the Taylion team.
• The Explorer Trail
• The Trailblazer

Products and services

• Taylion Academy TK-12 Homeschool Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% On Track to Graduate rate maintained as a charter school
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WASCcoreOthersWestern Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation body providing formal recognition of Taylion's educational quality and standards alignment.
• COGNIAcoreOthersCOGNIA (formerly AdvancED) provides global accreditation services affirming research-based educational standards and continuous improvement practices.
• Victor Valley College (VVC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Victor Valley College providing college access and dual enrollment opportunities for Taylion students.
• San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with county education office supporting regional educational initiatives and student services.
• NCAAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Collegiate Athletic Association partnership enabling student athletes to maintain eligibility while pursuing flexible education options.
• National Alternative Education Association (NAEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership supporting alternative education providers and best practices in non-traditional schooling.
• AESDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with El Dorado County Schools supporting regional educational coordination.
• ACRCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting alternative and charter school coordination services.
• EdmentumcoreTechnology or IntegrationEdmentum provides diagnostic assessments administered three times yearly in reading, math, and language arts to track student academic growth and inform instruction.
• NicheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool profile and ranking listed on Niche education review platform for visibility to families seeking school options.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy: National K-12 online learning provider operating in multiple states, including California. A broader, more established player in the virtual charter school category.
• K12 Inc. (Stride): Large national provider of online K-12 education and the parent of CAVA. Operates at significantly greater scale than Taylion across multiple states.

Direct peers

• iLEAD Schools: California-based charter school network offering TK-12 homeschool, independent study, and online learning pathways. Closely comparable to Taylion in model, target families, and funding approach.
• Sky Mountain Charter School: California public charter school operating in the homeschool and independent study space with multiple learning pathways and credentialed teacher support.
• Inspire Charter Schools: Network of California charter schools offering homeschool and independent study programs to TK-12 families across multiple regions; highly comparable business model.
• California Virtual Academies (CAVA): California online charter school operated by K12 Inc., offering TK-12 virtual learning to California families—a direct competitor in the online charter school category.
• Granite Mountain Charter School: California homeschool charter school offering personalized learning plans and Education Specialist support, directly comparable in model and target demographic.
• Ocean Grove Charter School: California-based independent study/homeschool charter school serving K-12 students with personalized learning pathways—directly overlapping with Taylion's offering.
• Peak Prep Academy: California charter school focused on homeschool and independent study for TK-12 students, competing directly with Taylion for the same alternative-education family segment in California.
• Blue Ridge Academy: California public charter school providing personalized homeschool and independent study programs across multiple regions, with similar per-pupil funding model and pathway-based family offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TaylionAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/TaylionAcademyCalifornia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taylion-high-desert-academy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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