What Union Colony Schools does

Union Colony Schools is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school operating two campuses in northern Colorado: an elementary campus serving grades K-5 in Evans and a preparatory campus serving grades 6-12 in Greeley. The institution is authorized by the state of Colorado, funded primarily through per-pupil allocations and federal grants, and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Its core offering is a continuous K-12 academic pathway built around small class sizes (fewer than 30 students), three preparatory-level academic tracks (UC Core, Concurrent Enrollment, and Associate Degree), and a concurrent enrollment partnership with neighboring Aims Community College that enables eligible students to earn college credits or an associate degree before high school graduation. Supporting programs include K-12 arts and music, competitive athletics, a Capturing Kids' Hearts social-emotional learning curriculum, and extracurricular clubs.

The organization enrolls families from the greater Greeley and Evans area through a lottery system managed via SchoolMint, with demand currently exceeding capacity. Technology infrastructure consists of a 1:1 Chromebook program for every student, with Securly providing content filtering, classroom management, and remote monitoring. Administrative systems include Infinite Campus for parent communication and grade access, and Applitrack for recruitment. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, school tours, blog content, Instagram and Facebook presence, and segmented email newsletters rather than paid acquisition.

Day-to-day operations are led by Executive Director Jemiah Fowler and Business Manager Kim Measner, supported by approximately 34 employees across both campuses. The school is recognized by Niche as a top-25% college-prep public high school in Colorado and top-35% nationally, and has earned an "exceeding" rating from the Colorado Department of Education for Post-Secondary and Workforce Readiness.

Name

Union Colony Schools

Legal name

Union Colony Schools

Website

https://unioncolonyschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Union Colony Schools is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school operating two campuses in Greeley and Evans, Colorado. It serves northern Colorado families with small classes, a college-preparatory curriculum, and concurrent enrollment partnerships with Aims Community College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

Keywords

• Public charter school
• K-12 education
• College preparatory
• Concurrent enrollment
• Charter school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Greeley, Colorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public charter school, Union Colony Schools receives per-pupil funding from the state of Colorado and federal grants. The school is accountable to taxpayers and publishes financial reports and budgets for public viewing.
2. Federal Grants: The school receives federal funding and participates in federal programs including Form 990 filings, demonstrating compliance with federal tax requirements for public schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Union Colony Schools operates two tuition-free public charter school campuses in northern Colorado: an Elementary campus serving grades K-5 in Evans and a Preparatory campus serving grades 6-12 in Greeley. The school offers a college-preparatory curriculum with three academic pathways at the secondary level (UC Core, Concurrent Enrollment with Aims Community College, and Associate Degree) and enriches academics with arts, music, athletics, a 1:1 Chromebook program, and the Capturing Kids' Hearts social-emotional learning program.

Product overview

Union Colony Schools operates two tuition-free public charter school campuses: Union Colony Elementary (K-5, Evans, CO) and Union Colony Preparatory (6-12, Greeley, CO). The core educational offering is structured around three academic pathways at the preparatory level — the UC Core Pathway (standard college prep), Concurrent Enrollment Pathway (dual enrollment with Aims Community College), and Associate Degree Pathway (allowing students to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree). The school enriches its academic program with dedicated arts and music (K-12), competitive athletics (middle and high school), a 1:1 Chromebook program with Securly monitoring, and the Capturing Kids' Hearts social-emotional learning program at the elementary level. The two campuses together form a unified K-12 pathway with intentionally small class sizes and consistent community culture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Colony Elementary School (K-5)
• Union Colony Preparatory School (6-12) Tuition-free public charter preparatory school serving grades 6-12 in Greeley, Colorado, offering three academic pathways (UC Core, Concurrent Enrollment, and Associate Degree), concurrent enrollment with Aims Community College, arts programs including competitive jazz band and theater, and competitive athletics (volleyball, basketball, soccer). Located within walking distance of Aims Community College.
• UC Core Pathway Comprehensive college-preparatory pathway offering 46 semester classes and 4 years of Advisory, providing a rigorous on-campus high school experience for students planning to attend a two-year or four-year college after graduation.
• Concurrent Enrollment Pathway Dual-enrollment pathway blending 36-40 Union Colony semester classes with 6-10 Aims Community College semester classes, allowing eligible juniors and seniors to earn real college credit while remaining supported by school staff, with easy access to the Aims campus across the street.
• Associate Degree Pathway Accelerated pathway enabling students to complete approximately 60 college credits and earn a Liberal Arts AA or AS degree alongside their high school diploma, potentially saving families $20,000 or more and allowing students to graduate with up to two years of college already completed.
• UCS Arts and Music Programs Comprehensive arts and music program spanning K-12, including weekly elementary music and art classes, preparatory-level ceramics, painting, drawing, choir classes, a competitive jazz band, and theater (on-stage and behind the scenes).
• UCS Athletics Programs Competitive athletic programs for middle and high school students including girls' volleyball, boys' and girls' basketball, boys' and girls' soccer, with a mascot of the Timberwolves.
• 1:1 Chromebook Program 1:1 Chromebook initiative providing every student with a personally assigned Chromebook configured for classroom use, with an optional $24.95 insurance enrollment (via Securranty) covering most damage costs.
• Capturing Kids' Hearts Program Nationally recognized social-emotional learning program at Union Colony Elementary, designated as a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School. Builds strong teacher-student relationships, fosters positive school culture, and enhances student engagement through character-based curriculum and experiential training.
• Extracurricular Clubs and Activities Range of after-school clubs including Art Club, Choir, Student Council, Math Club, Science Club, and Board Game Club, providing students opportunities to explore interests, develop skills, and build friendships outside the classroom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn up to 2 years of college credit before graduation through Associate Degree Pathway, potentially saving families $20,000 or more
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Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Aims Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion Colony Preparatory School has a partnership with Aims Community College allowing eligible students to begin and finish their college or career path tuition-free. The Preparatory campus is within walking distance of the Aims campus, making scheduling and transportation easy for families. Students can take concurrent enrollment classes at Aims, earn college credits, and some can complete an Associate Degree before graduating high school.
• SecurlycoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurly provides content filtering, student activity monitoring, and classroom management capabilities for Union Colony Schools. The platform allows teachers to see what students are doing on their Chromebooks in class or remotely, send URLs to all students at once, highlight individual Chromebooks to showcase student work, and provide assessments.
• Denver ZoominorOthersCommunity partnership for educational field trips helping students learn about global wildlife and nature.
• Museum of Nature and ScienceminorOthersCommunity partnership for educational field trips helping students learn about science and the human body.
• Young AmeriTowneminorOthersCommunity partnership helping students learn about becoming productive future citizens through interactive programs.
• ABC's Bright School-Age CentersupportingOthersPartnership with ABC to offer before and after-school care programs for students aged 5-12. Care available from as early as 6:15 a.m. and after dismissal until 6:15 p.m. The program takes place in the school cafeteria and provides fun and learning in a safe environment.
• Colorado Department of EducationsupportingOthersAs a public charter school, Union Colony Schools is accountable to the Colorado Department of Education. The school participates in CDE's SchoolView accountability system and receives per-pupil funding through the state's school finance division.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: National network of high-performing charter schools known for college-prep rigor, AP-heavy curricula, and top national rankings. Comparable college-prep charter model at greater scale across multiple states.

Direct peers

• Peak to Peak Charter School: K-12 public charter school in Lafayette, CO, consistently ranked among Colorado's top college-prep charters. Operates the same K-12 charter model with rigorous academics and high Niche rankings.
• Liberty Common School: Tuition-free public charter K-12 school in Fort Collins, CO, with a similar college-preparatory focus and continuous K-12 pathway. Directly comparable charter model serving Northern Colorado families.
• Aspen Academy: Public charter K-8 school in Greenwood Village, CO, with college-preparatory curriculum and similar small-class-size, character-based education philosophy. Comparable Colorado charter in mission and structure.
• STEM School Highlands Ranch: Public charter K-12 school in Highlands Ranch, CO, focused on STEM and college readiness with high-performing academic reputation. Directly comparable Colorado charter competitor.

Regional players

• Academy of Charter Schools: Multi-campus Colorado public charter network serving K-12 with college-prep focus. Comparable charter operator within the same state regulatory environment.
• KIPP Colorado Schools: KIPP's Colorado public charter campuses in Denver and Aurora serve similar low-income, multilingual communities with college-prep focus and longer school days. Comparable charter mission in the same state with a different urban footprint.
• Westgate Charter School: K-8 public charter in Westminster, CO, focused on classic liberal arts and college-prep curriculum. Comparable Northern Colorado charter with similar pedagogical philosophy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/uctwolves
• Instagraminstagram.com/unioncolonyschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/union-colony-schools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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