What East Bay Innovation Academy does

East Bay Innovation Academy (EBIA) is a free public charter school serving grades 6-12 in Oakland, California, founded in 2013 and opened to its first class of students in August 2014. The school's primary direct operation is the Lower School (grades 6-8) at its Marshall Campus (3400 Malcolm Avenue), with a Mountain Campus address (3800 Mountain Blvd.) referenced as an Upper School location; for grades 9-12, EBIA formally endorses Envision Academy as its high school continuation pathway. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID: 46-2428863) authorized by the Oakland Unified School District, with charter renewal approved in September 2018. EBIA positions itself around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education, project-based learning (solar ovens, robotics, mock trial, capstone projects), personalized learning plans co-developed with advisors and families, and college preparatory outcomes including Advanced Placement courses and digital portfolio defense.

EBIA's operating technology stack is assembled from third-party platforms: Echo Learning Management System for assignments and grades, Achieve3000 and Newsela for differentiated reading instruction, Khan Academy and CPM for math, Avela for online enrollment and lottery management, ParentSquare for school-to-family communications, STOPit Solutions for anonymous safety reporting, Bloomerang for donation management, and Revolution Foods for meal service. The school has approximately 48 employees per firmographic data, including Principal Rachel Viegas, Assistant Principal Sarah Blair, Dean of Culture, Athletic Director, counselors, and teaching staff. Governance is provided by a board chaired by Brett van Zuiden (CIO of Summit Public Schools), with connections to Summit's Next Generation Learning model as a foundational influence.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through California per-pupil Average Daily Attendance (ADA) allocations from state and federal sources channeled through the OUSD charter authorization, supplemented by tax-deductible donations processed via Bloomerang and modest after-school program fees ($30/month per student, $10/month for Free/Reduced Lunch qualifying families). Marketing and enrollment flow through the Avela online application portal (applications open October 1, lottery in March), supplemented by virtual and in-person information sessions, campus video tours, and the school's website. EBIA holds WASC accreditation, Platinum-level recognition in 2024 and 2025, and is subject to FERPA and Title IX compliance.

Name

East Bay Innovation Academy

Legal name

East Bay Innovation Academy

Website

https://eastbayia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Bay Innovation Academy is a free public charter school in Oakland, California, serving grades 6-8 with a STEAM-focused, project-based, personalized learning curriculum. Funded by per-pupil government allocations and donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it endorses Envision Academy for grades 9-12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Government Funding: Public charter school funded by state and federal per-pupil allocations based on average daily attendance
2. Donations and Grants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepts tax-deductible donations; also receives state grants including Prop 28 arts funding, ESSER funds, LCAP funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

East Bay Innovation Academy (EBIA) is a free public charter school in Oakland, California that delivers a STEAM-focused college preparatory education to students in grades 6-8 at its Marshall Campus. The school combines rigorous project-based curriculum, Advanced Placement courses, personalized learning plans, and inquiry-based instruction. For grades 9-12, EBIA formally endorses Envision Academy as its partner high school.

Product overview

East Bay Innovation Academy (EBIA) is a free public charter school serving grades 6-8 (Lower School) at its Marshall Campus in Oakland, CA. The institution offers a unified STEAM-focused educational program combining rigorous academic curriculum including Project Based Learning and Advanced Placement courses with inquiry-based learning, personalized learning plans, and hands-on skill builders. For grades 9-12, EBIA endorses Envision Academy. Key program components include the Echo Learning Management System, CPM math curriculum, Achieve 3000 for differentiated reading instruction, Newsela for science enrichment, and Khan Academy for supplemental math practice. The school also offers after-school programming including Hands On Technology Education (extended care and enrichment) and competitive athletics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School (Grades 6-8) Free public charter school program for grades 6-8 located at the Marshall Campus (3400 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605), delivering STEAM-focused curriculum with project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, and hands-on personalized opportunities.
• Upper School Endorsement (Grades 9-12)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for college and careers as thoughtful, engaged citizens who are leaders and innovators

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered operational, core and foundational.

• Revolution FoodsoperationalOthersExternal meal provider supplying breakfast and lunch to students; May and ongoing menus available on website; families can email for meal program registration
• AvelacoreTechnology or IntegrationEnrollment management platform partner for the school year; handles application processing and lottery management through online portal; families create accounts to complete applications
• STOPit SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationAnonymous reporting system for deterrence of bullying, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior; includes mobile app, web portal, and 24/7 Incident Response Center phone hotline; connects users to Crisis Text Line for mental health support
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool-to-family communication platform enabling messages from school phone number; supports SMS opt-in for urgent notifications; collects family phone numbers for contact purposes
• Summit Public SchoolsfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard Chair Brett van Zuiden serves as CIO for Summit Public Schools; EBIA model influenced by Summit's Next Generation Learning model; Kelly Garcia from Summit Public Schools serves on EBIA board
• Envision SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEBIA endorses Envision Academy for grades 9-12; students transition to Envision Academy after completing EBIA's lower school program (grades 6-8)

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Envision Academy: Public charter high school in Oakland where EBIA explicitly endorses its students for grades 9-12. Operates the same charter-school, college-prep, project-based STEAM model in the same Oakland geography.
• Oakland Unity Middle School: Oakland-based charter middle school serving grades 6-8, directly competing with EBIA's lower school for the same middle-school applicant pool in Oakland.
• ARISE High School: Oakland-based public charter serving grades 6-12 with a STEM/social-justice focus. Competes for Oakland families seeking a non-OUSD college-prep pathway.
• Oakland Charter Academy: Oakland charter school (K-8) that competes for the same middle-grade families as EBIA's lower school in the Oakland market.
• Lighthouse Community Charter School: Oakland-based public charter serving grades K-12 with a project-based, equity-focused model. Competes for the same Oakland families seeking an alternative to OUSD schools.

Emerging players

• Latitude 37.8 High School: Small Oakland public charter high school in roughly the same size band as EBIA. Adjacent geographic competitor for grades-9-12 alternative pathway families.

Broad incumbents

• Aspire Public Schools: Large California-based charter network with multiple Bay Area campuses, including in Oakland. Competes for the same college-prep, equity-focused family segment as EBIA.
• KIPP Bay Area Schools: Larger Bay Area charter network operating multiple schools in Oakland with a college-preparatory mission. Competes head-to-head for Oakland families and represents a scaled-incumbent alternative to EBIA's single-site model.
• Summit Public Schools: Bay Area charter network known for personalized learning plans and project-based curriculum. EBIA's Board Chair serves as Summit's CIO and EBIA's model is explicitly influenced by Summit's Next Generation Learning approach.

Regional players

• College Preparatory School: Independent (private, non-charter) college-prep school in Oakland serving grades 6-12. Competes with EBIA for Oakland college-prep-minded families, though as a tuition-charging private institution rather than a free public charter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiDvnQTzhngiG9FDpEa-r-g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-bay-innovation-academy

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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