The Foundation for Hispanic Education

What The Foundation for Hispanic Education does

The Foundation for Hispanic Education (TFHE) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation (EIN 94-2434925) that operates three public charter high schools in East San Jose: Latino College Preparatory Academy (LCPA), Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (LVLA, opened 2014), and Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (RCLA). Founded in 1981 by Dr. B. Roberto Cruz, TFHE serves more than 900 students drawn from the neighborhoods of Mayfair, Mt. Pleasant, Sylvandale, Santee, and Alum Rock, with a 106-person staff and an 11-acre campus anchored by a 67,000-square-foot learning facility and the Abby Sobrato Center for College Success. Tuition is free; TFHE funds operations primarily through state and federal per-pupil charter funding augmented by tax-deductible philanthropy. The product surface includes A-G approved college preparatory curricula, Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment with San Jose City College, a Seal of Biliteracy pathway, an After School STEAM Enrichment program, College and Career Readiness services, and Student Support Services including mental health therapy and special education. Technology delivery relies on a 1:1 Chromebook program, Google Workspace for Education, Adobe Creative Cloud, and GoGuardian web filtering, with community outreach delivered bilingually through open houses, middle school presentations, home visits, and family workshops. Governance rests with a six-member Board of Trustees that includes executives from Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Santa Clara University, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and partnerships span Santa Clara University (instructional coaching and Board representation), San Jose City College (dual enrollment), Second Harvest Food Bank (monthly distributions), and Santa Clara University School of Law's Community Law Center (workers' rights workshops). Outcome metrics reported include 100% graduation rates at LCPA and LVLA for the Class of 2022, 70% A-G eligibility at LCPA and 57.5% at LVLA, and an aggregate 65% four-year-college attendance rate with 85% total postsecondary enrollment.

Name

The Foundation for Hispanic Education

Legal name

The Foundation for Hispanic Education

Website

https://tfhe.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Foundation for Hispanic Education is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates three free public charter high schools — LCPA, LVLA, and Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy — in East San Jose, serving more than 900 historically disadvantaged students with college preparatory, bilingual, and wraparound support programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Charter Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Public charter schools
• College preparatory education
• Bilingual education programs
• Secondary education services
• STEAM enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Charter School Funding: As a public charter school operator, TFHE receives per-pupil funding from the state and federal government based on enrollment. Schools are free of charge to all students.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Tax-deductible donations through General Fund, specific school support, athletics donations, and STEAM enrichment programming. TFHE is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with EIN 94-2434925.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Foundation for Hispanic Education operates three tuition-free public charter high schools (Latino College Preparatory Academy, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, and Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy) in East San Jose, serving historically disadvantaged students with college preparatory curricula, bilingual/biliterate programs, Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment with San Jose City College, and wraparound services including free meals, transportation, mental health support, and a 1:1 Chromebook program.

Product overview

The Foundation for Hispanic Education operates three public charter high schools (Latino College Preparatory Academy, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, and Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy) serving East San Jose communities. The organization provides a comprehensive educational ecosystem including After School STEAM Enrichment programming, Technology Services with a 1:1 Chromebook program, College and Career Readiness support, Curriculum and Instruction with AP and Dual Enrollment courses, and Student Support Services. All three schools offer college preparatory curricula with a focus on bilingual education, and TFHE integrates technology tools including Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, and GoGuardian for web safety. Students receive free devices, meals, and transportation support through Clipper Cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Latino College Preparatory Academy (LCPA): Charter high school under TFHE with focus on bi-literate educational programs, located at Sobrato Hall West, 14271 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95127. Principal: Jesus Rios.
• Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (LVLA)
• Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (RCLA)

Products and services

• Latino College Preparatory Academy (LCPA)

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% of graduates attend four-year universities, 85% attend college or university post-graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center - Santa Clara University School of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2025Virtual workshop on worker's rights covering workplace raids, I-9 audits, wage theft, and more. Presented to TFHE families and community members on February 10, 2025.
• Second Harvest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides monthly food distribution to TFHE students and families. Second Harvest Food Distribution calendar available for 2026.
• San Jose City CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing TFHE students to earn college credit through elective courses taken during the school day. Students receive both college and high school credit.
• Santa Clara UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFHE has partnership with Santa Clara University for instructional coaching and professional development. Eva Blanco Masias, VP of Enrollment Management at Santa Clara, serves on TFHE Board of Trustees.
• Community Resources and PartnersminorOthersVarious community partners providing services to students including Sun Bucks resources, Know Your Rights information, immigrant support services, and access to food programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aspire Public Schools: Large California-based charter management organization operating K-12 schools serving predominantly low-income and minority communities. Directly comparable as a nonprofit charter network addressing education achievement gaps in California.
• Green Dot Public Schools: California charter management organization operating high schools focused on college preparation for historically underserved students. Highly comparable charter operator model with similar target demographics and outcomes focus.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools: California charter network operating high schools with college-preparatory focus in low-income communities. Comparable charter operator model serving historically disadvantaged students with similar college-readiness orientation.

Direct peers

• Voices College-Bound Language Academy: Bay Area charter school network focused on bilingual/biliterate education and college preparation for Latino and other historically underserved students. Highly comparable as a Hispanic-serving, bilingual charter operator in the same region.
• Summit Public Schools: Bay Area-based charter public school network operating middle and high schools focused on college readiness and personalized learning. Comparable Bay Area charter operator with similar college-prep mission and target demographics.
• PUC Schools: California charter school network serving historically underserved, predominantly Latino communities in LA with college-prep focus. Comparable as a Hispanic-serving charter operator with college-preparatory mission.
• KIPP Bay Area Public Schools: Bay Area charter school network serving predominantly low-income communities of color with college-preparatory focus. Comparable as a regional Bay Area charter operator serving similar demographic and pursuing similar college-going outcomes.

Others

• San Jose City College: Community college partner providing dual enrollment to TFHE students. Comparable as the postsecondary pathway partner enabling TFHE's dual-credit and college-transition programs.
• Santa Clara University School of Education: Higher education institution that partners with TFHE for instructional coaching, professional development, and dual-credit pathways. Comparable as an ecosystem partner enabling TFHE's college-readiness programming.

Emerging players

• Magnolia Public Schools: California charter school network serving diverse student populations with college-prep STEM-focused curriculum. Comparable as a smaller California charter operator serving historically disadvantaged students.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TFHEcommunity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-foundation-for-hispanic-education/posts/?feedView=all
• Instagraminstagram.com/tfhe_san_jose
• TikToktiktok.com/@tfhesanjose

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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