Vegas Vista Academy

What Vegas Vista Academy does

Vegas Vista Academy (VVA) is a K-6 public charter school founded in 2023 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in Kindergarten through 6th grade with a stated plan to expand into a K-12 facility. The school operates on a 6.41-acre, three-building campus (25,506 sq ft) at 4660 N Rancho Dr. and enrolls families through an open lottery process, with priority for employees', board members', and siblings of enrolled students. Its educational program centers on IB Primary Years Programme candidacy, daily dual-language Spanish instruction via the ACTFL-aligned Risas y Sonrisas curriculum, monthly experiential field trips, service learning, and a wellness model supported by free USDA-reimbursed breakfast and lunch.

The underlying technology stack is conventional edtech and productivity tooling rather than proprietary platforms: Google Classroom and Google Forms for instruction, attendance, and enrollment; Infinite Campus for the parent portal; NWEA MAP Growth for assessment; Nutrislice for the food menu; and Risas y Sonrisas for dual-language curriculum. Before/after-school care is delivered through Discover Champions, and donations are processed via Venmo. The school is governed by a community board chaired by Eric Duran-Valle and led operationally by Executive Director Dr. Benjamin Feinstein.

VVA's business model is a non-profit public charter funding stack: Nevada per-pupil allocations from the Department of Education, federal Title I funds for disadvantaged students, USDA National School Breakfast and Lunch reimbursements (operationally executed by SLA Management), and supplemental revenue from individual donations, naming opportunities, and a corporate Platinum Sponsorship tier (e.g., Raymond James, Howard & Howard, Concord Group, Hiltz Commercial, Red Hook, Aguilas CFC). No tuition is charged, and pricing is effectively free for families. Marketing relies on organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X), email newsletters, the school website, the Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and word-of-mouth through the 70+ community partnership network.

Name

Vegas Vista Academy

Legal name

Vegas Vista Academy

Website

https://vegasvistaacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vegas Vista Academy is a K-6 public charter school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving families through a lottery-based enrollment system with IB Primary Years Programme candidacy, dual-language Spanish instruction, experiential education, and free meals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education - Public Charter School

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• K-6 elementary education
• Dual language instruction
• IB Primary Years Programme
• Experiential learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Title I Federal Funding: Federal Title I, Part A funds used to supplement educational programs for disadvantaged students. Subject to supplement not supplant requirements.
2. National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs: USDA-reimbursed meal programs providing free breakfast and lunch to all students through partnership with SLA Management.
3. Charter School State Funding: State-funded charter school receiving per-pupil allocation from Nevada Department of Education.
4. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual and corporate donations through Venmo, naming opportunities for programs and facilities, and corporate sponsorship tiers (Platinum Sponsors).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vegas Vista Academy operates a tuition-free K-6 public charter school in Las Vegas, Nevada, delivering inquiry-based education through an IB Primary Years Programme candidacy framework, daily Spanish instruction via the Risas y Sonrisas curriculum, and an experiential education model featuring monthly field trips, service learning, and on-campus hydroponics/outdoor gardens. The school supplements its core academics with a USDA-compliant free breakfast and lunch program (delivered by SLA Management), an English Language Learners program, and a wellness model grounded in Smart Snacks nutrition standards.

Product overview

Vegas Vista Academy is a K-6 public charter school in Las Vegas, NV, offering a unified educational program built around IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidacy, supplemented by a Dual Language Program (using the Risas y Sonrisas Spanish curriculum), an Experiential Education Program (monthly field trips, service learning, and school gardens), a free meal program (breakfast and lunch via SLA Management), an English Language Learners program, a wellness model, and before/after school care through Discover Champions. The school operates on a 6.41-acre campus with three buildings totaling 25,506 sq ft, and plans to expand into a K-12 facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-6 Charter School Education Core K-6 public charter school education delivered tuition-free at 4660 N Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89130, on a 6.41-acre campus with three buildings totaling 25,506 sq ft. Encompasses the IB Primary Years Programme candidacy framework, daily Spanish instruction, monthly experiential learning, school gardens, and a USDA-compliant free meal program. Available to K-6 students and families in the Las Vegas area.
• Dual Language Program Daily Spanish language instruction using the Risas y Sonrisas curriculum, aligned with ACTFL standards. Students develop writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills in Spanish alongside cultural comparisons. Available to all enrolled K-6 students at Vegas Vista Academy.
• Experiential Education Program Monthly field trips and excursions aligned with IB curriculum, plus service learning projects and indoor hydroponics and outdoor gardens producing herbs, fruits, and vegetables for school meals. Available to all enrolled K-6 students at Vegas Vista Academy.
• Free Meal Program Free breakfast and lunch provided to all students daily through the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, supplied by SLA Management. Meals include lean protein, whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and milk, meeting Smart Snacks nutrition standards. Available to all enrolled K-6 students at no charge.
• English Language Learners (EL) Program Title III-supported program providing English language instruction and support for emergent bilingual students. Rights and resources documentation available in English, Spanish, Filipino/Tagalog, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Amharic. Available to EL students enrolled at Vegas Vista Academy.
• Before & After School Care Before and after school care program provided through Discover Champions at the Las Vegas location (site code NV 003410), offering extended supervision and enrichment for enrolled K-6 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive daily Spanish instruction with significant academic improvement documented in dual language education research

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Aguilas CFCminorOthersPlatinum sponsor of VVA. Soccer club organization providing community support and sponsorship.
• Raymond JamesminorOthersPlatinum sponsor. Financial services firm providing corporate sponsorship.
• Red HookminorOthersPlatinum sponsor. Investment firm providing corporate sponsorship.
• Hiltz CommercialminorOthersPlatinum sponsor. Commercial business providing corporate sponsorship.
• Concord GroupminorOthersPlatinum sponsor. Business providing corporate sponsorship.
• Howard & HowardminorOthersPlatinum sponsor. Law firm providing corporate sponsorship.
• Leadership Las Vegas GOAT 2026minorOthersPlatinum sponsor. Leadership development program providing corporate sponsorship.
• Let's RoamminorOthersDonor. Company providing donations and support.
• ChipotleminorOthersDonor. Restaurant chain providing donations and support.
• Sahara Las VegasminorOthersDonor. Casino resort providing donations and support.
• Black Desert ResortminorOthersDonor. Resort providing donations and support.
• Desert DogsminorOthersDonor. Sports team providing donations and support.
• Raising Cane'sminorOthersDonor. Restaurant chain providing donations and support.
• Red Mountain ResortminorOthersDonor. Resort providing donations and support.
• In-N-OutminorOthersDonor. Restaurant chain providing donations and support.
• Vegas Golden KnightsminorOthersDonor. NHL hockey team providing donations and community support.
• Las Vegas RaidersminorOthersDonor. NFL football team providing donations and community support.
• Oakland AthleticsminorOthersDonor. MLB baseball team providing donations and community support.
• LV AviatorsminorOthersDonor. Minor league baseball team providing donations and community support.
• SLA ManagementcoreOthersFood service management company providing nutritious meals for all students through National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. Supplies breakfast and lunch daily.
• Vegas PBSminorOthersPublic broadcasting station. Board Chair Eric Duran-Valle works as Media Communications Specialist at Vegas PBS.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: Established national charter network known for rigorous, internationally-minded curriculum. Comparable to VVA in its emphasis on internationally benchmarked academic frameworks and high parental demand, though at much larger scale.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large national charter network operating K-12 campuses with a college-prep focus and significant lottery-driven enrollment. Comparable in funding model (per-pupil government funding), grade span (K-12), and growth ambitions.
• Academica Nevada (charter management): Charter school management organization serving multiple Las Vegas-area campuses. Comparable as a charter ecosystem participant operating in VVA's geography and supporting schools of similar grade span.
• KIPP Public Schools: Large national charter network serving K-12 students with extended-day, college-prep programs. Comparable in charter structure, K-12 mission, and reliance on government per-pupil funding streams.

Direct peers

• Doral Academy of Nevada: Las Vegas-area charter network operating multiple K-12 campuses with rigorous college-prep focus. Comparable to VVA in charter status, Las Vegas geography, and competition for incoming K-6 families.
• Pinecrest Academy of Nevada: Nevada charter school network serving Las Vegas families with K-12 instruction. Comparable as a tuition-free public charter drawing from the same family pool and competing in adjacent districts.
• Great Hearts Academies: Charter and contract-school network offering a classical/humanities-centered K-12 curriculum. Comparable to VVA in its commitment to a defined pedagogical model (analogous to VVA's IB PYP candidacy) and inquiry-driven instruction.
• Somerset Academy (Nevada): Multi-campus charter school operator serving the Las Vegas metro with K-12 programs. Most directly comparable to VVA as another tuition-free Nevada public charter competing for the same families in the same service area.
• Beacon Academy of Nevada: Las Vegas-based public charter school serving K-12 students. Comparable as a charter operator competing in the same Las Vegas family market with a similar tuition-free, lottery-based enrollment model.
• Mater Academy of Nevada: Charter school operator in the Las Vegas valley offering K-12 programs. Comparable in charter structure, geography, and enrollment-lottery dynamics to VVA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VegasVistaACAD
• Facebookfacebook.com/VegasVistaAcad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vegas-vista-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/vegasvistaacad

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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