Calvert Academy

What Calvert Academy does

Calvert Academy is a private, accredited online K-12 academy headquartered in Rock Rapids, Iowa, operating under the Weld North Education umbrella (with a legal/corporate office in Scottsdale, Arizona). It delivers comprehensive kindergarten-through-12th-grade education through the 'Calvert Experience' learning management platform, which combines individualized learning plans, integrated communication tools (Command Center, Communication Center), progress tracking (Schoolwork module), and live teacher support delivered via phone, email, and online meetings. The platform offers 100+ courses across core subjects, twelve Advanced Placement offerings, Career & Technical Education across 14 career clusters, and world languages in French, German, and Spanish. The academy holds full regional accreditation from Cognia (NCA CASI and SACS CASI) and complies with COPPA for student data privacy, and it serves thousands of U.S. and international students with a named faculty of approximately 29 teachers and staff.

The business model is subscription-based recurring tuition priced from $259/month (grades 1-2) to $399/month (grades 9-12), with a 10% discount for annual prepayment and flexible per-course options, plus a separate $99/month Dual Credit Program operated in partnership with Jacksonville University that allows eligible juniors and seniors to earn simultaneous high school and college credit. Customer acquisition runs through direct-to-consumer website enrollment supplemented by phone-based educational specialists who provide free consultations (888.866.4989), with a $750 referral credit incentive driving word-of-mouth growth. Primary customer segments are homeschool families seeking accredited alternatives to traditional schooling, college-bound high school students pursuing rigorous coursework and dual credit, student athletes and performers needing schedule flexibility, and international students seeking U.S.-accredited diplomas.

In 2020, Calvert Academy was merged into Imagine Learning Excellence Academy, with its website now redirecting to the combined platform while retaining its teachers and curriculum — a corporate restructuring that consolidates its operations under the Weld North Education group. The company has no public funding rounds, no disclosed revenue figures, and no AI/ML capabilities referenced in available materials, positioning it as a traditional, teacher-led accredited online school within a larger private education portfolio.

Name

Calvert Academy

Legal name

Calvert Academy

Website

https://calvertacademy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Calvert Academy is an accredited online K-12 academy serving homeschool families, college-bound students, and international learners through a subscription-based learning platform offering individualized instruction, qualified teachers, dual credit, and Cognia-accredited diplomas under Weld North Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual/Online Charter Schools (EDAJACAD)

Keywords

• Online K-12 education
• Accredited homeschool curriculum
• Distance learning programs
• Dual credit courses
• Individualized learning plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-time Enrollment Tuition: Monthly or annual subscription-based tuition for full-time K-12 enrollment. Tiered pricing by grade level with upfront deposit and 9-month payment plans.
2. Per-Course Enrollment: Flexible per-course payment options allowing families to customize tuition plans for individual student needs
3. Dual Credit Program: Charges $99/month for dual credit courses through Jacksonville University partnership, allowing juniors and seniors to earn both high school and college credit
4. Referral Credits: Awards $750 credit to referring families upon referred student's completion of first school year with minimum 4 courses. Additional $250 immediate credit to referred student.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Calvert Academy is an accredited online K-12 school that delivers a comprehensive curriculum through the Calvert Experience learning platform. It offers customizable tuition plans for full-time enrollment, individualized learning plans, qualified teacher support, and a Dual Credit program with Jacksonville University for high school students. Services are sold via monthly or annual subscriptions targeted at homeschool families and students needing flexible, accredited education.

Product overview

Calvert Academy is an accredited online K-12 education platform offering a comprehensive curriculum through multiple integrated products and services. The core offering includes the K-12 Online Curriculum delivered via the Calvert Experience Platform, which encompasses individualized learning plans, teacher support, and recordkeeping services. The product portfolio also includes a Dual Credit Program partnering with Jacksonville University for college-bound students, Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses spanning 14 career clusters, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. World language instruction in French, German, and Spanish is available across all grade levels. All offerings are supported by qualified teachers, academic counseling, and comprehensive recordkeeping including MAP testing and official transcripts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Online Curriculum Comprehensive online and print-based curriculum for grades K-12 covering core subjects including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and electives. Delivered through the Calvert Experience platform with qualified teacher support for homeschool families and online learners.
• Dual Credit Program Program allowing high school juniors and seniors to simultaneously earn high school and college credit. Partners with Jacksonville University through TEL. Students pay $99/month with no additional fees for dual credit courses.
• Calvert Experience Platform The online learning management system encompassing Calvert Education, Command Center, Communication Center, Schoolwork tracking, and Teacher features. Provides individualized learning plans, grade tracking, and 24/7 academic support for enrolled students.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical courses covering areas such as Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Public Safety, STEM, and Transportation for middle and high school students.
• Individualized Learning Plans Personalized academic support services including placement testing, custom lesson plans based on student goals and learning style, and a dedicated team of teachers, advisors, and counselors.
• Recordkeeping Services Maintains student records including grades, attendance, transcripts, and verification records. Provides placement testing, yearly MAP testing, college entrance exam score tracking, and official high school transcripts.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level AP courses including AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government, and AP World History.
• World Language Courses Foreign language instruction including French, German, and Spanish at multiple levels for elementary through high school, aligned to ACTFL standards.
• Teacher Support Services One-on-one instructor support via phone, email, and online meetings. Teachers provide academic guidance, help with instruction and grading, and maintain regular progress updates with parents.
• Full-Time K-12 Enrollment Tuition Full-time enrollment with monthly or annual subscription tuition, tiered by grade level with upfront deposit and 9-month payment plans. Includes registration, first payment, labs, and curriculum shipping fees separately.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn up to two full years of college credit through dual credit program, saving significant tuition costs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jacksonville UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalvert Academy partners with Jacksonville University through TEL (The Education Loft) to offer dual credit program. Students can earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. Calvert students register through the academy and are charged regular tuition; Jacksonville University provides college-level instruction for dual credit courses. Eligible students must be juniors or seniors who have completed 9th and 10th grade with minimum 3.0 GPA, or demonstrate college readiness via SAT/ACT scores.
• Imagine Learning Excellence AcademycoreOthersCalvert Academy has joined Imagine Learning Excellence Academy to offer more options for courses while maintaining the same great teachers and curriculum. The merger creates a larger combined entity with expanded course offerings under the new identity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): Stride is the largest U.S. provider of online K-12 education, operating K12-powered public, private, and homeschool programs. It is the closest scaled competitor to Calvert Academy in delivering accredited, teacher-supported online K-12 curriculum to families.
• Time4Learning: Time4Learning is a subscription-based online curriculum for homeschool and afterschool use across PreK-12. It is comparable to Calvert Academy's per-course subscription model and serves a similar homeschool-family buyer.
• Oak Meadow: Oak Meadow offers accredited K-12 homeschool curriculum and online schooling with a progressive, Waldorf-inspired pedagogy. It overlaps Calvert Academy in providing accredited, flexible K-12 learning plans to homeschool families.
• Connections Academy: Connections Academy operates tuition-free online public schools in partnership with districts, plus a private academy option. It competes directly with Calvert Academy for families seeking accredited online K-12 instruction with teacher support.
• Laurel Springs School: Laurel Springs is a fully accredited private online K-12 school serving college-prep, homeschool, and elite-athlete families. It overlaps Calvert Academy on individualized learning plans, accredited diplomas, and flexible scheduling for student athletes and performers.
• The Keystone School: Keystone School is a private, accredited online K-12 program offering flexible, self-paced learning. It is highly comparable to Calvert Academy in model, target customer (homeschool and supplemental learners), and accredited diploma offering.
• Liberty University Online Academy: Liberty University Online Academy is a private, accredited online K-12 program offering Christian, college-prep education with dual-enrollment options. It parallels Calvert Academy's accredited model and dual credit pathway positioning.
• Forest Trail Academy: Forest Trail Academy is an accredited online K-12 school offering homeschool, full-time, and supplemental enrollment. It directly mirrors Calvert Academy's value proposition — flexible scheduling, accredited curriculum, and individualized learning plans.
• Seton Home Study School: Seton is a Catholic-oriented homeschool program offering accredited K-12 curriculum with academic counseling. It competes with Calvert Academy for faith-based and values-driven homeschool families seeking accredited online education.

Emerging players

• Bridgewater Academy: Bridgewater Academy is an accredited online homeschool K-12 provider offering flexible, self-paced curriculum and NCAA-approved courses. It is a smaller, more emerging competitor to Calvert Academy in the accredited homeschool/online K-12 segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CalvertatHome
• Facebookfacebook.com/CalvertHomeschool
• Pinterestpinterest.com/CalvertHomeschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calvert-academy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles29 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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