ALDER GROVE CHARTER SCHOOL

What ALDER GROVE CHARTER SCHOOL does

Alder Grove Charter School is an independent study public charter school serving TK-12 students across Humboldt County, Northern California, from its main campus at 714 F Street, Eureka, CA. The school delivers personalized, voluntary public education to families seeking alternatives to traditional classroom-based public schooling, including homeschoolers, families dissatisfied with large class sizes, and students whose learning pace or interests fall outside conventional curricula. Credentialed supervising teachers work with parents to design and implement customized curricula aligned with California State Standards, with students completing the bulk of their schooling at home supplemented by optional on-campus enrichment classes (TK-6), hybrid core classes (grades 7-12), tutoring, labs, field trips, and dual/concurrent enrollment at College of the Redwoods.

The school's product portfolio integrates several third-party education technology platforms — Google Workspace for Education (Classroom, Meet, Drive, email), NWEA MAP Growth for assessment, Edgenuity Pathblazer (K-5) and MyPath (6+) for adaptive online learning, Read Live (Read Naturally) for reading fluency, Jupiter Ed for grade tracking, and OASIS for enrollment — supplemented by Chromebooks distributed to students. The school maintains an extensive verified Community Partners Directory of 30+ local Humboldt County vendors providing enrichment in arts, music, dance, martial arts, fitness, academics, and driving instruction. Free breakfast and lunch are served daily through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, and communications run through ParentSquare and Canva-produced monthly newsletters.

Alder Grove operates as a California public benefit non-profit corporation governed by a Governance Council, with no parent company or external investors. Revenue is derived entirely from California per-pupil state funding allocated by Average Daily Attendance; the school charges no tuition or fees to families. WASC accreditation was achieved at the 2023 Summer Commission Meeting, and the school is subject to CAASPP, CAST, FITNESSGRAM, and Title IX compliance. GTM motion is community-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on word-of-mouth among Humboldt County homeschooling families, community partnerships, the school's website, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and outreach by a dedicated Community Care Coordinator.

Name

ALDER GROVE CHARTER SCHOOL

Legal name

Alder Grove Charter School

Website

https://aldergrovecharter.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alder Grove Charter School is a WASC-accredited public charter school serving TK-12 students across Humboldt County, California, via a personalized independent study model that combines home-based learning, on-campus enrichment, and online instruction. The school is funded through California per-pupil state aid, charges no tuition, and supports families through credentialed teachers, community partnerships, and free meals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter School Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Charter school education
• Independent study program
• Personalized learning
• Homeschool support services
• TK-12 public education

Headquarters

HQ city

Eureka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a California public charter school, Alder Grove receives per-pupil funding from the state based on average daily attendance. The school serves TK-12 students in independent study/homeschool programs, operating as a voluntary public educational choice for families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alder Grove Charter School is a public charter school serving TK-12 students in Humboldt County, California through an independent study and personalized learning model. Students complete the majority of their schooling at home with guidance from California-credentialed teachers, supplemented by optional on-campus hybrid classes, virtual instruction, tutoring, enrichment activities, and a community partners network. The school is tuition-free, WASC-accredited, and aligned with California State Standards.

Product overview

Alder Grove Charter School is an independent study charter school (TK-12) serving Humboldt County, Northern California. The school offers a personalized learning model through a unified portfolio of interconnected educational products and services: (1) Core Programs: Independent Study Program with home-based learning, On-Campus hybrid classes for grades 7-12, and Enrichment classes for TK-6; (2) Learning Support: Tutoring services, Math and Language Arts labs, and Assessment & Testing services (CAASPP, CAST, NWEA MAP Growth); (3) Technology Platforms: Google Workspace for Education (Classroom, email, Drive, Meet), Edgenuity (Pathblazer K-5, MyPath 6+), Read Live, and NWEA MAP Growth for online and hybrid learning; (4) Enrichment: Community Vendor Programs with 30+ local partners for arts, music, dance, martial arts, and fitness, plus Field Trips; (5) College & Career Planning for secondary students; (6) Student Services: Meal Program (free breakfast/lunch), Community Schools Initiative, and monthly newsletters via ParentSquare. The school is accredited through WASC and serves students via personalized curriculum aligned with California State Standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Independent Study Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve academic excellence through personalized learning aligned with California State Standards, enabling them to become competent, productive, literate, self-motivated, lifelong learners.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Partners DirectorycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 April 2026Extensive network of verified local business resources including: Academic tutors (16+ instructors), Arts and crafts instruction (11+ vendors), Dance studios (6+ providers), Martial arts schools (8+ schools), Health clubs and fitness centers (15+ facilities), Music/theater instructors (20+ providers), and driving schools (2 providers). Last updated 04/21/2026.
• College of the RedwoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege of the Redwoods offers concurrent enrollment opportunities for Alder Grove students, allowing high school students to take college courses alongside their regular studies. This partnership supports college and career readiness and provides pathways to higher education.
• First5HumboldtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst5Humboldt provides resources for immigrant families through 'The Red Folder' program, offering practical resources for recognizing and supporting family needs regardless of immigration status. The partnership includes videos in English and Spanish explaining available resources.
• Humboldt Bay Rowing AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHBRA provides recreational rowing opportunities on Humboldt Bay for adults and youth. Alder Grove families can participate through this community partner, with Sunshine Lee serving as Parent Representative. Season cost is $450.
• California State Library (K-12 Digital Resources)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free access to Encyclopaedia Britannica, ProQuest research databases, and TeachingBooks.net for all California students K-12. These resources are available at school, home, libraries, laptops, and phones with no password required.
• California State Standards AlignmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurriculum is aligned to California Common Core State Standards. School participates in CAASPP testing for grades 3-8 and 11/12, CAST science testing for grades 5, 8, and 12, and Physical Fitness Test (FITNESSGRAM) for grades 5, 7, and 9.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• River Springs Charter Schools: California personalized learning charter serving TK-12 with hybrid, independent study, and enrichment programs. Operates multiple sites but mirrors Alder Grove's emphasis on family partnerships and individualized curriculum.
• California Connections Academy: California tuition-free online public charter school serving grades K-12 with full virtual instruction. Comparable to Alder Grove's distance-learning delivery model using Google Classroom and Edgenuity.
• SCALE Academy (Solano County): California independent study charter serving K-12 with personalized learning plans and parent-teacher collaboration. Directly comparable in regulatory framework and program structure.
• iLEAD Schools: California-based TK-12 independent study/homeschool charter network offering personalized learning, hybrid on-campus classes, and community-vendor partnerships. Closely comparable to Alder Grove in mission, model, and grade span.
• Ocean Grove Charter School: California independent study homeschool charter serving TK-12 with personalized learning and enrichment vendor programs. Similar nonprofit structure, grade span, and community-partner enrichment model.
• The Classical Academies: California charter network offering independent study, hybrid, and online options with classical curriculum emphasis. Comparable in grade span, delivery modalities, and family-directed learning approach.
• Opportunities for Learning (OFL): California independent study charter school serving grades TK-12 with personalized learning plans and parent-led instruction. Operates the same homeschool charter category as Alder Grove with similar ADA-based funding model.
• Inspire Charter Schools: California homeschool charter network serving K-12 students through personalized learning, parent-directed instruction, and enrichment vendor programs. Directly comparable to Alder Grove's community partner enrichment model.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (K12 Inc): Large publicly traded online learning provider operating state-managed virtual charter schools nationwide, including California. Broader scale and online-only delivery model make it an incumbent benchmark rather than a direct match for Alder Grove's hybrid community model.

Regional players

• National University Virtual Academy: California-credentialed online charter affiliated with National University, serving grades TK-12 with full virtual instruction. Similar online delivery modality, though geographically broader than Alder Grove's Humboldt County focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmFNc6zqAqHAi-TkBRI6uHg
• Facebookfacebook.com/161174360573333
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/alder-grove-charter-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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