Liberty Common School

Name

Liberty Common School

Legal name

Liberty Common School

Website

https://libertycommon.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Liberty Common School is a K-12 public charter school in Fort Collins, Colorado, delivering classical liberal-arts education across four campuses. It serves approximately 1,607 students through tuition-free lottery enrollment, funded by per-pupil state funding supplemented by fees and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 classical education
• Public charter school
• Core knowledge curriculum
• College preparatory education
• Liberal arts curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

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 Funding: As a district-sponsored charter-public school, Liberty Common School is funded through state and local tax revenues based on enrollment. The school receives approximately 80% of what a typical public school in Fort Collins would receive.
2. Student Fees: Annual fee of $50 per student (K-12) to offset costs of special events. Junior high students (grades 7-8) assessed a $30 academic fee; high school students (grades 9-12) assessed a $50 academic fee. Part-time homeschool students pay $50 annual fee.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Funding gaps are supplemented through grant appeals and fundraising efforts including the Eagles for Eagles golf tournament to fund Everett Field turf transformation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Liberty Common School is a tuition-free public charter school providing K-12 classical liberal-arts education across four campuses in Fort Collins, Colorado. Its core offering combines the Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum (K-8) with Singapore Math (K-7) and a Classical Liberal Arts program (9-12), supplemented by character education, Latin instruction, performing arts, athletics, and college preparatory services. Students are admitted via a randomized lottery system, and the school also offers part-time enrollment for homeschool high schoolers seeking AP coursework and fine arts.

Product overview

Liberty Common School is a public charter school offering a unified K-12 classical liberal-arts education across four campuses in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school's core offering centers on its classically-oriented curriculum combining the Core Knowledge Sequence with Singapore Math methodology, character education through Foundation Stones and Capstone Virtues, and comprehensive performing arts. Elementary education (K-6) is delivered at two campuses (Plato and Aristotle) following the Core Knowledge Foundation principles, while the standalone Junior High (7-8) completes this sequence with virtue education. The High School (9-12) provides college-preparatory classical liberal-arts instruction emphasizing humanities, math, science, and engineering. Supporting programs include Latin instruction, Great Books discussions, a House System for high schoolers, an Order System for junior high, comprehensive athletics (23 sports), 40+ clubs, College Center services, and part-time enrollment options for homeschool students. The school operates via lottery-based enrollment and does not charge tuition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Liberty Common School: Main brand name for the public charter school serving grades K-12

Products and services

• K-12 Education Services Comprehensive tuition-free K-12 classical liberal-arts education delivered across four campuses in Fort Collins, Colorado, including K-6 elementary, junior high (7-8), and high school (9-12) divisions.
• Elementary School Program (K-6) Foundational Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum delivered across two elementary campuses (Plato Campus and Aristotle Campus) for grades K-6, including language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education.
• Junior High School Program (7-8) Liberty Common Junior High School (LCJHS) completing the Core Knowledge Sequence with classical virtue education, the Order System leadership model, and preparation for accelerated secondary learning.
• High School Program (9-12) Liberty Common High School (LCHS) college-preparatory classical liberal-arts curriculum emphasizing humanities, mathematics, science, and engineering, with AP courses, House System, and College Center services.
• Part-Time Enrollment Program Part-time enrollment option for homeschool students in grades 9-12 to access AP courses, upper-level mathematics and science classes, and fine-arts offerings at Liberty Common High School for a $50 annual fee.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program offering 23 sports for grades 6-12 with more than 600 student-athletes, including state championships in boys soccer (2017) and girls track and field (2022).
• Performing Arts Program Performing arts programming including choir (grades 5-12), orchestra, band, jazz band (grades 9-12), and full Broadway-style musical theatre and play productions across all grade levels.
• Common Knowledge Podcast Liberty Common School podcast exploring classical literature, musical composers, great art, and science, distributed via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
• International Students Program Program supporting international students attending Liberty Common High School (grades 9-12).

Quantifiable outcome

• Average composite SAT score of 1242 - #1 in Poudre School District and #3 in Colorado High Schools (Class of 2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Poudre School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberty Common School is chartered by the Poudre School District (PSD) in Fort Collins, Colorado. The charter agreement establishes the school's governance structure and accountability to the PSD Board of Education. The school operates as a district-sponsored charter-public school.
• Core Knowledge FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberty Common School follows the Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum, developed by E.D. Hirsch Jr. The school is recognized as a Core Knowledge Leadership School (2012, 2024). The Core Knowledge Foundation provides the foundational curriculum framework for grades K-8.
• Singapore MathcoreTechnology or IntegrationLiberty Common School uses Singapore Math curriculum for kindergarten through seventh grade, a cohesive mathematics approach developed to foster algebraic thinking through conceptual depth.
• After School Kindness (ASK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberty Common School contracts with After School Kindness (ASK) to provide after-school care at elementary campuses, offering extended care services for working families.
• Wholesome Food ServicesminorOthersThird-party food service provider offering online lunch purchasing options for Liberty Common School families. School does not participate in federal Free & Reduced-Price Meals program.
• SpotifyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution platform for the Common Knowledge podcast. Available on Spotify along with Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
• Apple PodcastsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution platform for the Common Knowledge podcast. Available on Apple Podcasts along with Spotify and Amazon Music.
• Amazon MusicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution platform for the Common Knowledge podcast. Available on Amazon Music along with Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• Western States Core Knowledge NetworkmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberty Common School participates in the Western States Core Knowledge Network, a collaborative network of schools implementing the Core Knowledge curriculum across western states.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Charter management organization operating 90+ schools nationwide. Comparable as a multi-campus charter operator, though its curriculum is more general rather than classically oriented.
• Charter Schools USA: Large for-profit charter management organization. Comparable as a charter operator with multi-school infrastructure but operates a much broader and less classical educational model than Liberty Common.
• KIPP Foundation: Largest U.S. charter school network operating across multiple states. Compares to Liberty Common as a peer charter organization but serves a broader college-prep mission without the classical curriculum specialization.

Regional players

• Ridgeview Classical Schools: Colorado-based classical charter school offering a rigorous liberal-arts curriculum. Operates in the same Colorado market and shares Liberty Common's classical education philosophy and emphasis on character formation.

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: High-performing charter network known for rigorous academics and top national rankings. Comparable to Liberty Common's college-prep intensity, emphasis on math/science, and similar reputation for high SAT scores and college placement.
• Hillsdale College K-12 Initiative: Network of classical charter schools launched by Hillsdale College using a traditional liberal-arts curriculum. Shares Liberty Common's commitment to classical pedagogy, Western canon, and character education grounded in civic virtue.
• Athenian Academy: Florida-based classical charter school offering a classical education model with Core Knowledge and Singapore Math adoption. Comparable in curricular philosophy and instructional approach to Liberty Common.
• Great Hearts Academies: Multi-state charter network offering a classical, liberal-arts K-12 curriculum with emphasis on virtue, character, and college preparation. Operates a comparable model to Liberty Common's classical Core Knowledge sequence across multiple campuses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdqwHq34X2fGwODNFzaWSGA
• Facebookfacebook.com/LibertyCommonSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/libertycommonschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/liberty-common-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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