Venture Academy Charter School

What Venture Academy Charter School does

Venture Academy is a Utah public charter school operating two co-located campuses in Marriott-Slaterville (approximately 480 K-8 slots at 495 N 1500 W and 350 high school slots at 508 N 1500 W), serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The K-8 program was founded in 2008 and the high school in 2010, operating under a charter agreement with the Utah State Board of Education. The school's product is built on three differentiated program layers: (i) Crew, an advisory-based small-group mentorship model positioned as the foundation of school culture; (ii) Intensives, in-depth topical learning experiences held apart from the standard curriculum; and (iii) a Fieldwork excursions program with over 241 documented off-campus learning trips. The high school adds a Venture Higher module that allows students to earn concurrent college credit, complete AP coursework, and pursue trade-school certifications. Operational technology is conventional K-12 infrastructure: PowerSchool for grades and attendance, School Messenger for parent communications, H-Wire for enrollment and lottery management, LINQ Connect for meal payments, TreeRing for yearbooks, Frogtummy for carpool coordination, and Calendly for tour scheduling. There is no proprietary AI or ML component disclosed in the product surface.

Venture Academy is funded primarily through Utah per-pupil state allocations tied to average daily membership, and does not charge tuition because it is a public charter. Supplementary revenue includes transactional student fees for classes, programs, intensives, yearbook, band, fieldwork donations, and VHS-branded merchandise (with a waiver mechanism tied to free/reduced meal eligibility), plus National School Lunch and Breakfast Program reimbursements. Enrollment is handled through an open online application that converts to a lottery system once capacity is reached; the lottery runs on the third Thursday of each month (excluding December, May, and July), and articulation agreements with four partner charter schools (Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning, Greenwood Charter School, Voyage Academy, Maria Montessori Academy) place graduates of those institutions on a priority enrollment list behind siblings. Marketing reach is concentrated on the venturelearning.org website, K8 and HS Facebook/Instagram accounts, scheduled tours, and email communications.

The customer base is horizontal, made up of K-8 and high school families in Northern Utah who select the school for its small class sizes (25 or fewer students), character-driven curriculum (Venture Values), and experiential programming in contrast to larger traditional schools. Governance is provided by an independent Board of Trustees, with no parent company, no private equity sponsor, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed M&A history.

Name

Venture Academy Charter School

Legal name

Venture Academy

Website

https://venturelearning.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Venture Academy is a Utah public charter school operating two campuses in Marriott-Slaterville that serve approximately 830 K-12 students through small classes, a Crew advisory culture, experiential fieldwork excursions, and a Venture Higher program for concurrent college credit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marriott-Slaterville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: Public charter school funded through state per-pupil allocation based on average daily membership (ADM). As a public school, Venture Academy does not charge tuition.
2. Student Activity & Program Fees: Fees collected for classes, programs, intensives, yearbook, band, fieldwork donations, and school merchandise (VHS school swag). Fee waiver applications available for families demonstrating economic hardship.
3. Meal Program Revenue: National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (NSBP) providing breakfast and lunch for K-12 students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Venture Academy is a public charter school in Marriott-Slaterville, Utah, providing tuition-free K-12 education across two campuses (K-8 and High School). Its core educational model combines small class sizes of 25 or fewer students, the Crew advisory culture, Intensive deep-dive learning experiences, and 241+ fieldwork excursions, with the High School program further enhanced by Venture Higher for concurrent college credit, honors courses, and trade school certifications.

Product overview

Venture Academy Charter School operates as a K-12 public charter school with two campuses in Marriott-Slaterville, Utah. The school offers a unified educational program built around small class sizes, Crew advisory groups, and unique learning experiences. The core offerings consist of the K-8 Program and High School Program, which share the foundational Venture Values approach. The High School Program is enhanced by the Venture Higher module for college credit, AP courses, and trade certifications. The school provides Intensives for in-depth topic exploration and Fieldwork excursions for hands-on learning. Supporting services include meal programs and school supply coordination. Extracurricular activities span athletics (soccer, archery), performing arts (theater, dance), adventure activities, and various student clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crew: At the heart of Venture, Crew is the foundation of the school culture and primary tool for establishing a positive learning community.
• Venture Higher
• Intensives

Products and services

• K-8 Program Kindergarten through 8th grade education program featuring small class sizes of 25 or fewer students, Crew advisory groups, fieldwork excursions, and Intensive learning experiences. Designed for families seeking a small-school environment with strong community culture and character development.
• High School Program Grades 9-12 college preparatory education program with small class sizes, contrasting with mega high schools, and offering deep learning, innovative classes, projects, and programs that foster student success. Designed for families seeking a well-rounded high school experience with strong college preparation.
• Venture Higher High school honors program that enables students to earn college credit, complete AP courses, and work toward trade school certifications in parallel with their regular high school studies. Includes dedicated study space and mentoring.
• Intensives Specialized in-depth learning experiences where students explore topics beyond the standard curriculum, providing opportunities for deeper engagement with subjects of interest.
• Fieldwork Program Experiential learning program with 241+ fieldwork excursions providing hands-on, real-world learning experiences for students across grade levels.
• Crew Advisory program that serves as the foundation of school culture and the primary tool for establishing a positive learning community through small group mentorship.
• Flight Plans Annual academic and career planning meetings between the school counselor, student, and parent to discuss graduation requirements and post-secondary goals.
• Meals Program School breakfast and lunch program operating under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (NSBP) and compliant with state and federal nutrition guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 241+ fieldwork excursions per year
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Promontory School of Expeditionary LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement allowing students who complete Promontory School's programs to be added to Venture Academy's priority enrollment list behind siblings.
• Greenwood Charter SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement allowing students who complete Greenwood Charter School's programs to be added to Venture Academy's priority enrollment list behind siblings.
• Voyage AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement allowing students who complete Voyage Academy's programs to be added to Venture Academy's priority enrollment list behind siblings.
• Maria Montessori AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement allowing students who complete Maria Montessori Academy's programs to be added to Venture Academy's priority enrollment list behind siblings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• EL Education: Non-profit providing expeditionary-learning curriculum and professional development to K-12 schools, including Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning — one of Venture Academy's feeder partners. Comparable as a pedagogical framework provider overlapping with Venture's fieldwork and project-based learning model.

Broad incumbents

• Aspire Public Schools: California-based charter network operating K-12 public charter schools with a college-for-all mission. Comparable as a multi-site charter operator with similar per-pupil funding model.
• Uplift Education: Texas-based public charter school network operating K-12 college-preparatory campuses. Comparable as a multi-site charter operator with a college-readiness focus.
• Green Dot Public Schools: Public charter school network focused on college readiness in urban communities. Comparable as a charter operator with similar college-prep mission and small-school emphasis.
• Charter Schools USA: Large charter management organization operating K-12 public charter schools in multiple states. Comparable as a multi-site charter operator funded through state per-pupil allocations.
• National Heritage Academies: For-profit charter management organization operating K-8 charter schools across multiple states. Comparable as a charter operator with similar per-pupil funding model and K-8 focus.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools: Los Angeles-based charter network of college-preparatory K-12 schools. Comparable as a charter operator emphasizing college readiness and small-school culture.
• KIPP Public Schools: One of the largest U.S. charter networks operating K-12 public charter schools. Comparable as a charter operator serving similar student populations, though much larger and multi-state.

Direct peers

• Success Academy Charter Schools: NYC-based charter school network emphasizing small classes, college prep, and a distinctive culture-driven model. Operates a similar K-12 charter framework with strong admissions demand and comparable mission messaging.
• BASIS Charter Schools: College-preparatory charter network known for advanced curriculum and high academic outcomes. Comparable to Venture Academy in its focus on rigorous, college-bound K-12 education with structured enrichment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VentureAcademyCharterSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/venturehighschool

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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