Name

Ohio Virtual Academy

Legal name

Ohio Virtual Academy

Website

https://ohva.k12.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA)

Keywords

• Online K-12 education
• Virtual public school
• Distance learning programs
• E-learning curriculum
• Personalized online schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Maumee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Public School Funding: As a public charter school, Ohio Virtual Academy operates as a tuition-free online public school funded by state education funding. The school does not charge families tuition; instead it receives per-pupil state funding typical of public schools in Ohio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is a tuition-free online public school serving full-time Ohio residents in grades K-12. It delivers personalized education through Ohio-certified teachers using K12's online curriculum and digital learning platform (K12 Launch Pad), supplemented by career and college preparation, dual-enrollment options, English learner support, and a statewide community of virtual and in-person clubs, activities, and events.

Product overview

Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is a single, unified online public school product offering tuition-free K-12 education to Ohio residents. The core platform delivers personalized online learning through Ohio-certified teachers using K12's curriculum. The product portfolio includes the main online school program with grade-specific academics (Elementary, Middle, High School), career and college preparation modules, and specialized programs like College Credit Plus for dual enrollment. Supporting modules include English Language Learners support, flexible scheduling options, advanced learner programs, testing preparation resources, and student life offerings (clubs, activities, F2F events). Onboarding is supported through the Strong Start and Learning Coach Academy programs. A mobile app is also available for student and family access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online K-12 Public School Program A full-time, tuition-free online public school serving Ohio residents in grades K-12, providing personalized education with Ohio-certified teachers using K12's curriculum and digital learning platform.
• Career and College Prep Career and college preparation program for grades 7-12 offering guidance counseling, career assessments, and workforce readiness resources.
• College Credit Plus Program allowing students to earn college credits while in high school through partnerships with Ohio colleges.
• English Language Learners Program Support services for students learning English as a second language, including language development instruction.
• Clubs and Activities Virtual and in-person clubs, activities, and events including esports, robotics, debate club, trivia club, and student council.
• F2F Events (Face-to-Face) In-person events including back-to-school picnics, school travel, OHVA Camp, and other face-to-face community gatherings.
• Strong Start Program New student onboarding program providing tools and tips to support student success from day one of enrollment.
• Learning Coach Academy Training program for parents and learning coaches to effectively support students in online learning.
• OHVA App Mobile application for accessing OHVA resources and information on-the-go.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can graduate with both high school diploma and associate's degree (e.g., Evie earned 90 college credits)

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• K12coreTechnology or IntegrationOhio Virtual Academy is powered by K12, a leader in online education for over 25 years. K12 provides the curriculum, digital learning platforms (including K12 Launch Pad), and operational infrastructure that enables OHVA to deliver its online public school programs to Ohio families.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Schools (e.g., PA Cyber): PA Cyber is one of the largest cyber charter schools in the U.S., delivering full-time online K-12 education funded through state per-pupil allocations. It mirrors OHVA's full-time virtual public school model within a different state.
• Calvert Homeschool (Stride): Calvert Homeschool is a Stride brand providing K-12 online homeschool curriculum and programs. It shares the same K12 curriculum engine as OHVA but targets homeschooling families paying tuition rather than public-school state funding.
• Florida Virtual School (FLVS): FLVS is a statewide public online school offering full-time and supplemental K-12 courses to Florida students. It operates under the same state-funded, online public school model as OHVA, though as a state-run entity rather than a charter.
• Indiana Virtual School / Indiana Online Learning Options: Indiana Virtual Pathway and similar Stride-operated online schools in Indiana deliver full-time K-12 online education using the same K12 platform and curriculum as OHVA. They are near-identical product offerings targeted at a different state.
• Connections Academy (Stride): Connections Academy is another tuition-free online public school network operated by K12/Stride, serving multiple states. It runs the same business model (state-funded, online K-12, per-pupil funding) as OHVA, making it the closest comparable operating sibling within the Stride portfolio.
• Stride, Inc. (K12 Inc.): OHVA's parent company. Stride operates online learning programs for K-12 students, including managed online schools, curriculum, and educational services, the exact operating model that OHVA embodies as one of its branded state schools.

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: National Heritage Academies is a large charter management organization operating public charter schools across multiple states including Ohio. While primarily physical schools, NHA competes with OHVA for Ohio families seeking public school alternatives to traditional districts.
• KIPP Charter Schools: KIPP is a large national charter school network operating brick-and-mortar and blended campuses. While primarily physical, KIPP represents a broader incumbent in the K-12 public charter space that competes for Ohio families exploring alternatives to traditional districts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ohio-virtual-academy

Compliance6 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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