Windsor Charter Academy

Name

Windsor Charter Academy

Legal name

Windsor Charter Academy

Website

https://windsorcharteracademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Windsor Charter Academy is a K-12 public charter school in Windsor, Colorado serving north-central Colorado families with a Core Knowledge curriculum (K-8) and an Early College High School program (9-12) enabling students to earn an associate degree alongside a high school diploma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 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)

Keywords

• K-12 charter school
• Core Knowledge curriculum
• Early college program
• Public charter education
• College preparatory

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

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. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a public charter school, WCA receives per-pupil funding from the state of Colorado based on student enrollment numbers.
2. Student Fees: Annual registration fees of $60 per student, technology rental fees of $75 for high school students, and fees for electives, clubs, and activities.
3. Booster Club Memberships: $100 per year membership fee supporting athletics programs, includes NFHS Network subscription for live-streamed games.
4. Donations and Fundraising: General donations, Parent-Teacher Club contributions, Booster Club donations for athletics, Farm-to-School Program donations, Banner Program advertising, and various community fundraising programs (King Soopers Community Rewards, Box Tops, Coca-Cola Give).
5. Facility Rentals: Building rental program for community use of school facilities, requiring liability insurance and signed rental agreement.
6. Math Tutoring Program: After-school math tutoring at $15-$20 per session depending on tutor experience level.
7. Event Tickets: Prom and After-Prom ticket sales at $25-$30 per event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Windsor Charter Academy is a public K-12 charter school that delivers a Core Knowledge curriculum to students in grades K-8 and an Early College High School program to grades 9-12. High school students can earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree concurrently through partnerships with local colleges. The school also provides character education, AVID college-readiness support, performing arts, athletics, and supplemental tutoring and internship opportunities.

Product overview

Windsor Charter Academy is a K-12 public charter school serving north-central Colorado with two campuses—elementary school at 680 Academy Court and middle/early college high school at 810 Automation Drive, Windsor, CO. Founded in 2001, the school operates as a unified educational platform offering a K-8 Core Knowledge Curriculum and a 9-12 Early College High School Curriculum that enables students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree. The school provides complementary programs including AVID college readiness, Character Education, Performing Arts (band, choir, orchestra, theater), STEM Diploma Endorsement, Seal of Biliteracy, Math Tutoring, Summer Internship Program, and school libraries. Administrative and communication services include Infinite Campus (student information management), ParentSquare (family communication), Driveline Dismissal System, Booster Club (athletics support), Parent-Teacher Club, and scholarship programs. The school also maintains a dedicated Safety & Security program. Together, these components form an integrated educational ecosystem designed to educate, empower, and equip students to reach their highest potential.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Core Knowledge Curriculum
• Early College High School Program (Grades 9-12)
• AVID College Readiness Program
• Character Education Program
• Performing Arts Program
• Summer Internship Program
• Math Tutoring Program A supplemental math tutoring offering for students needing additional academic support in mathematics.
• School Library Services On-campus library resources and instruction supporting literacy and research skills across grade levels.
• Food Services Program School meal program providing breakfast and lunch to students, including free/reduced-price meal options for qualifying families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students complete at least one concurrent enrollment course
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and minor.

• Weld RE-4 School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWindsor Charter Academy partners with Weld RE-4 School District for shared use of Infinite Campus student information management system. Families receive IC accounts through the district, and the district's closure decisions impact WCA operations.
• ABC Bright School-Aged CenterssupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWCA partners with ABC Bright School-Aged Centers to provide before and after-school care programs for elementary school students.
• Way to Go (Schoolpool)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Way to Go's Schoolpool program to help parents connect with other families for carpooling to school. This federal program through DRCOG helps reduce traffic congestion.
• Boomer Music CompanyminorOthersLocal music instrument retailer in Fort Collins recommended to families for purchasing musical instruments for band, orchestra, and music programs.
• Music and ArtsminorOthersNational music retailer with Fort Collins location recommended to families for purchasing musical instruments.
• Office DepotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipates in Office Depot's Give Back to Schools program where WCA earns 5% back in credits for qualifying school supply purchases when families use school's ID codes.
• Coca-Cola GiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoca-Cola Give program allows supporters to donate bottle tops and codes to WCA, with funds going toward enrichment programs.
• Morning Fresh DairyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCaps4Cash program through Morning Fresh Dairy allows WCA to earn cash by collecting caps from glass milk bottles.
• King SooperssupportGTM or Marketing PartnerKing Soopers Community Rewards Program enables WCA to earn funds when shoppers link their rewards card to the school (Code: RR794). King Soopers pays up to $2.5M quarterly to all participating organizations.
• K&W PrintingminorOthersLocal Windsor printer produces official WCA spirit wear, opening their store during first two weeks of each month for families to purchase Firebird apparel.
• GoodSearch.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSearch engine donation program where WCA receives money when supporters use GoodSearch and designate WCA as their charity.
• NFHS NetworksupportOthersNational Federation of State High School Associations network provides live-streaming of home games from WCA gymnasium. Included with Booster Club membership.
• Northern Colorado BusinessessupportOthersWCA partners with businesses in northern Colorado offering internship opportunities for students. Businesses can register through a Google Form and provide paid or unpaid internships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: A charter management organization operating public charter schools nationwide with a focus on college readiness. Comparable as a multi-campus charter operator serving K-12 students through public funding.
• Charter Schools USA: One of the largest charter management organizations in the U.S., operating multiple charter schools across multiple states. Provides a benchmark for scaled charter operations comparable to WCA's model.
• BASIS Charter Schools: A national charter school network known for advanced academics and high college-readiness outcomes. Comparable to WCA in its rigorous curriculum emphasis and emphasis on measurable student outcomes.
• IDEA Public Schools: A large national charter network with strong college-prep outcomes and a high rate of college matriculation among graduates. Comparable in mission to equip students for college success through public charter schooling.

Direct peers

• Liberty Common School: A K-12 public charter school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving families in the same north-central Colorado region with a classical, college-preparatory focus—directly comparable geography and mission to Windsor Charter Academy.
• DSST Public Schools: A high-performing Colorado charter network operating multiple K-12 campuses in the Denver metro area with a STEM and college-prep focus, sharing WCA's charter funding model and academic excellence orientation.
• Peak to Peak Charter School: A K-12 charter school in Lafayette, Colorado, offering a rigorous college-prep curriculum with concurrent enrollment options. Similar grade-band structure and public charter funding model make it a closely comparable peer.
• Rocky Mountain Preparatory School: A Colorado-based charter school network operating multiple campuses in the Denver metro area with a college-preparatory focus and emphasis on student outcomes. Directly comparable regional charter peer.
• KIPP Colorado Public Schools: Colorado affiliate of the national KIPP charter network, operating college-preparatory public charter schools. Comparable in mission, public funding model, and emphasis on college readiness for underserved students.

Regional players

• Academy of Charter Schools: A charter school operator in the Denver metro area offering K-12 education with a college-preparatory focus. Comparable in grade structure and public charter operating model within the same state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSckR1T_gpxrsrGVldzVJLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/windsor.charter.academy.alumni
• Instagraminstagram.com/wca.alumni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/windsor-charter-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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