Reach Cyber Charter School

What Reach Cyber Charter School does

Reach Cyber Charter School is a Pennsylvania public cyber charter school founded in 2016 and headquartered in Enola (with a Harrisburg regional office), serving approximately 7,200 K-12 students across all 67 counties of the Commonwealth through a free, publicly funded online education model. The school is led by founding CEO Jane Swan and operates with a staff of 786 administrators, educators, and support personnel. As a non-profit public charter entity governed by an independent Board of Trustees, Reach is funded by per-pupil tuition from the resident school district of each enrolled student, with no tuition charged to families.

The core educational product is a STEM-infused K-12 curriculum delivered primarily through Canvas LMS, supplemented by a Focus Parent Portal for enrollment and family engagement, Qustodio for student device safety, and WeatherSTEM for integrated weather/STEM content. Curriculum is delivered live with individualized pacing options (traditional, year-round, accelerated) and cross-curricular STEM integration rather than siloed STEM instruction. Differentiated content includes a Mobile STEM Lab that travels statewide, STEM in a Box kits shipped to each enrolled student, 65+ virtual STEM camps and clubs, and career course programs aligned with industry certifications in carpentry (Carpenters' Union + OSHA 10), veterinary science (Harcum College dual enrollment), cybersecurity (CompTIA-aligned), and cosmetology. The school also operates dual enrollment partnerships with 11 Pennsylvania colleges and universities, enabling concurrent high school and college credit.

Reach pursues a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model targeting Pennsylvania families seeking alternatives to brick-and-mortar schooling — including students with special needs, gifted learners, English Language Learners, and career-focused high schoolers. Acquisition is driven by statewide marketing, a tiered Caretaker Ambassador referral program, free in-person and virtual information sessions, and 800+ community events and field trips annually that double as enrollment touchpoints. The school is Cognia accredited and was named one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work in 2025 by the Central Penn Business Journal.

Name

Reach Cyber Charter School

Legal name

Reach Cyber Charter School

Website

https://reachcyber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Reach Cyber Charter School is a free, publicly funded Pennsylvania online K-12 charter school serving approximately 7,200 students across all 67 counties with a STEM-infused curriculum, career credentialing programs, and dual enrollment partnerships with 11 state colleges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Online Charter Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), Virtual CTE & Career Pathways Programs (K–12) (EDAJADAL)

Keywords

• Online K-12 education
• Cyber charter school
• STEM curriculum programs
• Dual enrollment courses
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Public Funding (Cyber Charter Tuition): As a Pennsylvania public cyber charter school, Reach Cyber Charter School receives per-pupil state funding based on enrollment. This is the primary revenue stream, analogous to school district tuition payments from the student's resident district.
2. Dual Enrollment College Tuition Revenue Share: Through dual enrollment partnerships with community colleges and universities, students earn both high school and college credits simultaneously. The school facilitates pathways but the primary financial arrangement is state-funded public education.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Reach Cyber Charter School delivers tuition-free, full-time K-12 online education to Pennsylvania residents across all 67 counties, combining a STEM-infused core curriculum with elementary, middle, and high school programs, dual enrollment, career pathway courses, and wraparound student support services. The school issues computing devices to enrolled students, provides a regional Family Mentor network, and operates the Mobile STEM Lab and free STEM Camps as engagement and recruitment channels.

Product overview

Reach Cyber Charter School is a full-time online public charter school offering a comprehensive K-12 education across Pennsylvania. The platform operates as a unified educational ecosystem with a core online learning platform supplemented by multiple integrated services including the Canvas LMS and Focus Parent Portal. Key products include STEM Education (with clubs, camps, and project-based learning), Career Readiness Programs (featuring vocational courses in carpentry, cosmetology, cybersecurity, and veterinary science), and Special Education Services (including gifted programs and transition planning). The school provides additional support through Family Mentors, Counseling Services, English Language Development, and various student clubs and activities. The institution serves approximately 7,200 students across the Commonwealth with nearly 800 staff members, offering flexible pacing options and dual enrollment partnerships with multiple Pennsylvania colleges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Online Cyber Charter School Program Tuition-free, full-time online K-12 education available to Pennsylvania residents in all 67 counties, with school-issued computing devices and access to a regional Family Mentor network. Students enroll in elementary, middle, and high school programs built on a STEM-infused core curriculum.
• Career Course Programs Career-focused elective courses offered to enrolled high school students, spanning skilled trades (carpentry, cosmetology), technology (cybersecurity), and pre-veterinary studies (veterinary science), designed to deliver industry-aligned exposure before graduation.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing enrolled high school students to take post-secondary courses and earn transferable college credit while completing their high school diploma, in partnership with college and post-secondary providers.
• STEM Camps Free STEM Camps offered in both virtual and in-person formats, providing hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiences for current and prospective Reach students.
• Special Education Services IEP/504-driven special education services delivered through the online charter, supported by a dedicated Chief of Special Education role, for K-12 students with individualized plans.
• English Language Development Program Instructional program supporting English Language Learners enrolled in the online charter school, integrated into the K-12 academic experience.
• School Counseling Services Counseling services for enrolled K-12 students covering social-emotional support, academic advising, and student wellbeing in the online learning environment.
• Homelessness Liaison Services McKinney-Vento-aligned liaison services supporting students experiencing homelessness or housing instability to maintain enrollment and access online instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of families surveyed are satisfied with the helpfulness of their student's teacher
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bucks County Community College (BCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing qualifying sophomores, juniors, and seniors to take college courses while still in high school, earning both high school and college credit. Students explore career pathways and gain college-level experience before graduating high school.
• Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with the largest community college in Pennsylvania, providing broad access to college-level coursework for Reach high school students across the central Pennsylvania region.
• Messiah UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, PA, enabling Reach students to earn concurrent high school and college credit through university-level courses.
• Mercyhurst UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, providing Reach students access to university coursework and credit that transfers to their degree programs.
• Northern Pennsylvania Regional CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing Reach students across northern Pennsylvania access to college courses and credits through the regional college network.
• Community College of Beaver County (CCBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership enabling Reach students in western Pennsylvania to access community college courses and earn transferable college credits.
• Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with the largest community college in the Pittsburgh region, providing Reach students in Allegheny County and surrounding areas access to college-level coursework.
• Moravian UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA, offering Reach students pathways to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
• Montgomery County Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing Reach students in southeastern Pennsylvania access to community college courses and articulated college credit.
• Cedar Crest CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA, enabling Reach students to begin college-level studies while in high school.
• Community College of PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with the largest public community college in Philadelphia, providing Reach students in the Philadelphia region access to urban-focused college coursework.
• Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Readiness partnership providing Reach students with hands-on training in glazing, drywall finishing, and painting. Students in the 23-week course receive five industry certifications and earn school credit for the experience.
• QustodiocoreTechnology or IntegrationReach has partnered with Qustodio as the student digital safety and well-being platform for all enrolled students. Qustodio protects school devices, provides parents with activity dashboards, and offers COPPA-compliant monitoring with remote internet pause controls. There is no cost to families for the school device protection, and parents receive the Qustodio Parent App at no cost.
• Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReach's Director of Outreach previously served as Director of Operations and Development for the PCPCS and successfully managed the $30 million Expanding Opportunities Through Quality Charter School Programs Grant (CSP Grant) awarded in September 2020, supporting 18 high-quality public schools in Pennsylvania over five years.
• Franklin InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReach maintains outreach and educational partnerships with the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, a leading science museum and educational institution, for student events, programs, and STEM enrichment activities.
• Harcum CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary science students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications as well as dual enrollment credit through Harcum College's Animal Center Management major, building their career portfolio before graduation.
• Carpenters' Union (ABC Keystone)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReach partners with the Carpenters' Union (ABC Keystone) for its carpentry program. Students can earn three project book certifications from the Carpenters' Union and their OSHA 10 certification. Reach was the first school in Pennsylvania to graduate students with all three Carpenter's Union certifications in 2024.
• CompTIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReach's cybersecurity program is aligned with CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification domains. Students in Cybersecurity 2 and 3 work toward earning the CompTIA Security+ certification through real-world simulations and industry mentorship.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Commonwealth Charter Academy: One of the largest Pennsylvania-based cyber charter schools serving K-12 students online across the state. Directly comparable to Reach as a competitor for the same PA per-pupil funding and family enrollment pool.
• Insight PA Cyber Charter School: PA-based cyber charter school serving K-12 students online. Operates under the same PA cyber charter funding framework as Reach and competes for similar families.
• Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber): Mid-state PA cyber charter school providing statewide online K-12 education. Direct peer competing for the same PA families and per-pupil funding model.
• 21st Century Cyber Charter School: PA cyber charter school offering online K-12 education statewide. Comparable in business model, regulatory exposure, and target families.
• Agora Cyber Charter School: Pennsylvania statewide cyber charter school offering K-12 online education. Direct competitor in the same regulatory and funding environment as Reach.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): National online K-12 education provider and curriculum provider powering many state virtual schools. Broader incumbent with overlapping K-12 online capabilities but not PA-cyber-charter-specific.
• National Heritage Academies: Large charter school management organization operating K-12 schools across multiple states. Comparable in charter-school funding mechanics and operating model, though brick-and-mortar rather than cyber-focused.
• Connections Academy (Pearson Online Academy): National K-12 online learning provider affiliated with Pearson. Overlapping capability in online K-12 delivery and curriculum but operates as a broader incumbent across many states.

Regional players

• Greenways Academy: Smaller PA-based online K-12 program offering cyber charter-style education. Comparable in category but smaller scale and more limited statewide footprint than Reach.

Others

• Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools: Industry advocacy organization representing PA charter and cyber charter schools. Ecosystem participant — Reach's outreach leadership came from this coalition and continues to coordinate advocacy work with it.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reachcyber

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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