Westwood Preparatory Academy

Name

Westwood Preparatory Academy

Legal name

Westwood Preparatory Academy

Website

https://westwoodprepacademy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Alternative & At-Risk Schools (Continuation, Credit Recovery, Juvenile) (EDAJACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI)

Keywords

• Alternative education services
• Residential treatment education
• Special education coordination
• Trauma-informed instruction
• Youth care academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Services Funding: Westwood provides educational services to students in residential centers at no cost to partner facilities. Revenue appears to be derived from public education funding sources including state reportable funds, special education scholarships (Ohio Autism Scholarship, Jon Patterson Special Needs Scholarship), and Student Wellness and Success Funds. The organization operates as a public charter school alternative educational setting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Westwood Preparatory Academy provides turnkey, on-site alternative educational services to students residing in residential treatment centers, mental health facilities, and youth care organizations across Ohio. The organization supplies the complete package—qualified teachers, individualized curriculum, classroom technology, and student supports—at no cost to partner facilities, while coordinating academic instruction with each facility's clinical treatment plan.

Product overview

Westwood Preparatory Academy operates as a unified educational service offering rather than a traditional software product. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of educational services for students in residential centers, encompassing Custom Program Design, Individualized Instruction, Special Education Services, Trauma-Informed Education, Career Technical Education, Transition Services, Credit Recovery, Credit Flexibility, and College Credit Plus programs. All services include complete classroom setup with qualified teachers, curriculum, technology, and necessary supports. Additional offerings include a Student Safety Hotline powered by Safer Ohio School Tip Line for anonymous incident reporting. The company holds Cognia accreditation, demonstrating adherence to educational quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Program Design Tailored educational program design service that meets the unique academic needs of students and the operational requirements of partner residential facilities.
• Seamless Integration Services Integration of academic programming with partner facility clinical treatment plans, supporting critical clinical work while delivering daily instruction.
• Qualified & Caring Teachers Direct classroom instruction provided by qualified teachers and professionals dedicated to serving disadvantaged students in residential settings.
• Individualized Instruction Customized academic planning and instruction through individualized academic plans designed to address each student's specific needs.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education coordination including IEP development and related services such as speech, language, occupational, and physical therapy delivered on-site through a dedicated Special Education Coordinator.
• Transition Services Facilitation of student transitions from partner residential facilities to Westwood's network schools or local school districts upon departure.
• Career Technical Education Career pathway programs enabling students to earn industry-recognized credentials alongside their diploma to support entry into professional careers.
• Trauma-Informed Education Academic environment designed specifically for vulnerable students, emphasizing connection, support, consistent communication, and messages of hope.
• Credit Recovery Programs Academic programs enabling students to recover credits and progress toward graduation after residential or treatment placement disruptions.
• Credit Flexibility Programs Flexible credit-earning options allowing students to demonstrate competency through alternative pathways aligned with Ohio graduation requirements.
• College Credit Plus Programs Dual enrollment programs allowing students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
• Student Safety Hotline Anonymous safety reporting system powered by Safer Ohio School Tip Line, enabling students to report bullying, violence, and safety concerns without identification, with phone and online intake routes.

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hittle HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Columbus, Ohio providing residential services where Westwood delivers on-site educational programming to students in their care.
• Village NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization where Westwood provides educational services for students in residential care programs.
• NECCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Pedro, Ohio providing residential services where Westwood delivers educational programming with dedicated principal oversight.
• Integrated ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Nelsonville, Ohio where Westwood provides educational services for students in residential care.
• Mohican Young Star AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Perrysville, Ohio where Westwood provides educational services with dedicated Director of Education assigned.
• EastwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization serving Columbus, Dayton, and Washington Court House locations where Westwood provides educational services.
• GracehavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization where Westwood provides educational services for students in residential care.
• New BeginningscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Youngstown, Ohio where Westwood provides educational services for students in residential care.
• Belmont PinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Youngstown, Ohio where Westwood provides educational programming with dedicated principal oversight.
• Project LIFEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransition program partner supporting students with disabilities in their transition from residential programs to independent living.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Camelot Education: Operates alternative education programs inside residential treatment, day treatment, and juvenile justice facilities nationwide. Directly comparable to Westwood because both embed academic services into clinical settings for at-risk youth, though Camelot operates at significantly larger scale across multiple states.
• The Menta Group: Operates therapeutic day schools and provides alternative education programs for students with special needs, behavioral challenges, and at-risk youth. Comparable to Westwood in delivering trauma-informed, individualized academic services to clinically complex populations.
• Specialized Education Services Inc. (SESI): Delivers special education and behavioral services to students in therapeutic, residential, and alternative school settings. Directly comparable to Westwood because both provide turnkey on-site academic and special education services to residential treatment populations.
• ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education: Provides education, behavioral health, and therapy services to at-risk youth, including those in residential and day treatment settings. Directly comparable to Westwood in serving the same student populations through embedded educational programming integrated with clinical care.

Broad incumbents

• Mosaica Education: Charter school management organization that operates and supports alternative and traditional schools, including online and blended programs. Comparable to Westwood as a charter operator serving alternative education populations, though at much broader geographic and programmatic scale.
• Catapult Learning: A large national provider of alternative education, special education, and tutoring services to schools and treatment settings. Comparable to Westwood in its alternative/special education focus and delivery model, though at much greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Rite of Passage: A larger established provider of residential treatment, behavioral health, and educational services for at-risk youth across multiple states. Comparable to Westwood because many of its facilities require exactly the kind of embedded alternative education services Westwood supplies in Ohio.
• K12 Inc. (Stride, Inc.): Large publicly traded provider of online and blended K-12 education with alternative and special education programs. Comparable to Westwood in delivering K-12 educational services to non-traditional student populations, though via a technology-centric rather than on-site embedded model.
• National Heritage Academies: A major charter school management organization operating 90+ schools across the U.S. Comparable to Westwood as another Ohio-anchored charter operator, though NHA serves traditional community schools rather than embedded residential treatment settings.

Regional players

• Three Springs Youth Services: Provides residential treatment and behavioral health services for at-risk youth, with embedded educational components. Comparable to Westwood as a residential treatment provider whose facilities rely on embedded academic programming of the type Westwood supplies in Ohio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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