West Broward Academy

What West Broward Academy does

West Broward Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade at its single campus at 5281 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, Florida. The school is operated by Charter School Associates (CSA), a Florida network of 15+ public charter schools, and is governed by an independent nonprofit board under a charter contract with the sponsoring district. It is Cognia-accredited, offers the University of Cambridge-sponsored Cambridge Program as its flagship academic differentiator, and aligns its curriculum with Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards through a Cooperative Learning methodology and a Concrete-Semi-Concrete-Abstract approach to mathematics. Supplementary programs include a Makerspace, an Academy of Business career pathway, athletics, clubs, and the fee-based Edventure before/after-school care program.

The underlying technology stack is commodity and operational rather than proprietary: PowerSchool powers enrollment, lottery management, and the family portal; Finalsite hosts the public website; Microsoft Teams supports classroom collaboration; Khan Academy and Savvas Realize deliver digital homework and curriculum reinforcement; MySchoolBucks handles cafeteria and Edventure payments; nutrislice publishes menus; and iUniforms handles uniform fulfillment. The school maintains Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels for community engagement, and accepts enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year through its online portal with lottery-based admission when applications exceed available seats.

The school's revenue model is dominated by per-pupil state and federal government allocations routed through the sponsoring district, supplemented by fee-based Edventure before/after-school care and food-service revenue administered by SLA Management under the National School Lunch Program. End-customers are families in greater Broward County; go-to-market is direct enrollment at the Margate campus, supported by campus tours, admission calls, and organic social. Pricing to families is effectively zero for tuition, with paid add-ons limited to childcare, meals, uniforms, and supplies.

Name

West Broward Academy

Legal name

West Broward Academy

Website

https://westbrowardacademy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Broward Academy is a tuition-free K-8 public charter school in Margate, Florida, operated by Charter School Associates and serving Broward County families through the Cambridge Program, Florida B.E.S.T. Standards curriculum, and fee-based before/after-school care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• K-8 charter school
• Public charter education
• Cambridge advanced program
• Before after school care
• College preparatory curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Margate

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Government Funding: Public charter school funded through per-pupil state and federal education funding. As a tuition-free public school, revenue is derived from enrollment-based government allocations.
2. Edventure Before/After School Program: Fee-based before and after school child care program serving students in grades K-8. Fees paid in advance through MySchoolBucks. Includes late pickup fee of $1.00 per child per minute after 6:30 PM.
3. Food Services: School breakfast and lunch program provided by SLA Management. Free and reduced-price meals available for qualifying families through National School Lunch Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

West Broward Academy is a tuition-free public charter school delivering K-8 education to families in the greater Broward County and Margate community in Florida. Its core offering combines an Elementary Curriculum (K-5) and Middle School Curriculum (6-8) aligned with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards, supplemented by the internationally recognized Cambridge Program for advanced academics and the Academy of Business for career-focused electives.

Product overview

West Broward Academy is a tuition-free public charter school offering a unified educational program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The core academic offerings consist of the Elementary Curriculum (K-5) and Middle School Curriculum (6-8), both aligned with Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards. The school differentiates itself through the Cambridge Program—an internationally recognized advanced academic program—and the Academy of Business for career-focused learning. Additional offerings include Edventure (before/after school childcare), Makerspace (hands-on constructionist learning), Athletics, and Clubs & Activities. The curriculum emphasizes cooperative learning, project-based learning, and STEM education with a focus on technology integration throughout all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cambridge Program
• Elementary Curriculum (K-5)
• Middle School Curriculum (Grades 6-8)
• Edventure Before and After School Program
• Academy of Business
• Athletics Program
• Clubs and Activities

Quantifiable outcome

• Schools exceed state's assessment scores

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Charter School Associates (CSA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSA is the parent organization operating West Broward Academy and 15+ other charter schools across Florida. Provides system-wide quality audits, Board of Directors oversight, and institutional stability with annual financial audits by CPA.
• Cambridge InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Cambridge program sponsor providing internationally recognized curriculum for grades K-12 with focus on active learning and critical thinking skills.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal nonprofit providing accreditation and improvement services. CSA network undergoes rigorous continuous quality reviews through Cognia system.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnrollment and registration platform used for lottery-based enrollment and student registration. Family portal for grade and attendance access.
• SLA ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationContracted food service provider for school breakfast and lunch programs. Monthly menus available through nutrislice platform.
• iUniformscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool uniform supplier. All students required to wear school uniforms ordered through iUniforms.com.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter network known for rigorous, internationally oriented K-12 curriculum (including Cambridge-track elements) and strong academic outcomes. Comparable in pedagogical differentiation and college-prep focus.
• Academica: Florida-based charter school management company serving dozens of K-12 campuses statewide. Comparable in scale, governance model, and reliance on per-pupil funding, and competes in many of the same South Florida markets.
• Bell Creek Academy: Another CSA-network K-8 charter school in Florida with shared governance, branding, and curriculum. Directly comparable in operations, funding model, and student demographic targeting.
• Charter Schools USA: Large Florida-based charter school management organization operating numerous K-12 campuses with similar per-pupil funding model and Cognia accreditation. A primary competitor in the Florida charter market.
• Everglades Preparatory Academy: CSA-managed charter school located in the same South Florida region as West Broward Academy. Operates with the same charter funding model and CSA curriculum standards, and directly competes for Broward County families.
• Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science: CSA-managed K-8 charter school in Florida offering the same CSA math approach and Cambridge-aligned curriculum. Shares parent organization, accreditation, and pedagogical framework with West Broward Academy.
• Valrico Academy: Sister school within the Charter School Associates network, also serving K-8 students in Florida with the Cambridge Program and CSA curriculum. Operates under identical governance and brand, making it the most direct operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation: One of the largest U.S. charter school networks operating K-12 campuses nationwide. Comparable in mission-driven charter model and public funding, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large charter network operating K-12 schools primarily in New York with lottery-based admissions and a reputation for academic outperformance. Comparable in oversubscribed-lottery model and academic-rigor positioning.
• IDEA Public Schools: National charter school network with K-12 campuses focused on college preparation for underserved students. Comparable as a large, outcomes-driven charter operator, though operating at materially larger scale than West Broward Academy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wbabobcats
• Facebookfacebook.com/westbrowardacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/westbrowardacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-broward-academy

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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