Burnt River School

What Burnt River School does

Burnt River School is a small public charter school operating under Oregon public school law as Burnt River School District #30J, headquartered at 201 South 1st Avenue in Unity, Oregon. The school serves approximately 64 students spanning preschool through 12th grade, distributed across in-person programs (~32 students in preschool through high school) and a statewide online learning program (~32 virtual students). Core academic offerings include traditional on-campus instruction with a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, project-based learning, STEM initiatives, career and technical enrichment, athletics, and a flexible online program. The school reports a 99% graduation rate and 87% college enrollment rate, supported by partnerships with Eastern Oregon University and Baker High School for scholarship pipelines.

The school's technology stack is built on third-party educational administration platforms: Synergy SIS (by Edupoint) for student records and ParentVUE/StudentVUE/TeacherVUE portals, ParentSquare as the unified communication platform (adopted March 2026), and Microsoft 365 with SSO. Each student is issued a 1:1 Chromebook for digital learning. The school has no proprietary technology assets, patents, or AI capabilities, and outsources administrative and business functions to Intermountain ESD in Pendleton, Oregon.

As a public charter school, Burnt River is funded through Oregon state per-pupil allocations, federal Title funds, and USDA meal reimbursements. Tuition is free for all students. Revenue is supplemented by community fundraising (annual plant sale/greenhouse), donations (e.g., Presbyterian Church in Baker), and community-service programming (Gabe's Garage free clothing closet). Governance is provided by a five-member school board with Cassie Moore serving as Superintendent and Budget Officer. The school's go-to-market relies on community word-of-mouth, ParentSquare outreach, and local events rather than traditional recruitment, reflecting its small rural footprint in Eastern Oregon.

Name

Burnt River School

Legal name

Burnt River Charter School

Website

https://burntriver.k12.or.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Burnt River School is a small public charter school in Unity, Oregon, serving approximately 64 preschool-through-12th-grade students through in-person and statewide online programs, funded by Oregon per-pupil allocations and federal sources, with a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio and 99% reported graduation rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Indigenous/Culturally Focused & Community-Based Schools (EDAJACAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter STEM/STEAM-Focused Schools (EDAJACAG)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Online learning program
• Project-based learning
• STEM curriculum
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Unity

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public charter school, Burnt River School District 30J receives funding from state and federal sources based on student enrollment and attendance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burnt River School is a small rural public charter school providing K-12 and preschool education through traditional in-person instruction at its Unity, Oregon campus and a flexible online learning program. The school delivers personalized instruction with a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, project-based learning, STEM initiatives, athletics and enrichment clubs, and career and technical education to approximately 64 students.

Product overview

Burnt River School is a small rural charter school offering a multi-modal educational portfolio comprising traditional in-person learning (10:1 student-to-teacher ratio), a flexible online learning program, and hybrid options blending both formats. Core educational offerings include Pre-School (ages 3-4), Project-Based Learning, STEM Initiatives, Athletics & Enrichment Clubs, and Career and Technical Enrichment. The school also supports the community through Gabe's Garage (free community closet), cafeteria services, and hosts events including the annual Plant Sale/Greenhouse fundraiser and Community Clean-Up Day. Programs serve approximately 64 students across Pre-School (6), Elementary (9), Middle School (9), High School (8), and Virtual (32) enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gabe's Garage: Free community closet for those in need, providing clothing and support to community members.

Products and services

• Traditional In-Person School On-campus learning environment at 201 South 1st Avenue, Unity, OR offering personalized instruction with a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio for Preschool through High School students.
• Online Learning Program Flexible online education program providing personalized learning opportunities for students who benefit from flexible scheduling while maintaining teacher connections and academic support.
• Pre-School Program Early childhood education program for 3-4 year olds providing foundational early learning in a small rural school setting.
• Athletics and Enrichment Clubs Individualized student clubs and athletics programs offering competitive and recreational sports, ski trips, prom, community service, and field trips.
• Cafeteria/Food Services School meal program providing daily lunches with choice of milk, fruit, vegetables, and grains under USDA Civil Rights regulations.
• Gabe's Garage Free community closet offering clothing and support for families in need, operating at the Unity, OR campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, minor and core.

• Presbyterian Church in BakersupportingOthersGenerous donation provider supporting student experiences through funding for additional ski trips. These experiences teach students perseverance and resilience that carries into the classroom.
• Baker High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides scholarship resources organized by due date, accessible to Burnt River students. Great resource for upcoming scholarships Burnt River students may qualify for.
• Intermountain ESDcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational Service District providing business office functions including administrative support, business services, and operational assistance. Business office located at Intermountain ESD in Pendleton, OR.
• Eastern Oregon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university offering scholarship programs and educational pathways for Burnt River students including OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship Program.
• Mid-Co BussupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus transportation service provider serving Burnt River School students in the region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter management organization known for STEM-intensive curriculum and strong college-prep outcomes (similar to Burnt River's 87% college-enrollment claim). Operates far larger campuses but is comparable in charter status and college-readiness orientation.
• National Heritage Academies: For-profit charter management organization operating ~90 K-8 charter schools. Comparable as a public charter operator with established back-office (SIS, parent comms) and curriculum infrastructure, though at much larger scale.
• Harmony Public Schools: Texas-based charter network operating K-12 public charter schools with STEM focus and college-prep mission. Comparable charter operating model and college-readiness orientation, though much larger and concentrated in Texas.
• KIPP Public Schools (KIPP Foundation): National nonprofit charter network serving predominantly low-income K-12 students. Comparable as a public charter operator with college-prep outcomes focus, though far larger and urban/suburban rather than rural.

Direct peers

• Stride, Inc. Stride (formerly K12 Inc.) operates the largest portfolio of online K-12 programs in the US, including Oregon Connections Academy. Directly comparable to Burnt River's online learning program in modality, state-level funding model, and K-12 student target, but at vastly larger scale.
• Idaho Digital Learning Alliance: Statewide online learning program serving rural Idaho students with flexible scheduling and teacher-supported courses. Highly comparable to Burnt River's online program in mission (rural access to personalized learning) and K-12 audience.
• Oregon Connections Academy: Oregon's flagship statewide online charter school operated under Stride. Most direct in-state competitor for the same virtual students that make up half of Burnt River's enrollment; same funding mechanism (Oregon per-pupil ADM) and similar curriculum delivery.

Regional players

• Pine-Eagle School District: Small rural school district in Halfway, Oregon, also in Baker County. Directly comparable in scale (very small student body), rural Eastern Oregon setting, and K-12 public school mission; an obvious peer on demographics and operating model.
• Baker School District 5J: Neighboring traditional public school district serving the broader Baker County area from Baker City. Most directly comparable geographic and demographic peer; competes for some families who might otherwise choose Burnt River Charter School.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burnt-river-school

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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