High School Administrator

What High School Administrator does

Arizona School Administrators (ASA) is a member-governed, member-driven nonprofit professional association founded in 1971, headquartered at 1910 W Washington Street in Phoenix, Arizona. The organization serves over 1,500 school administrators across the state, including superintendents, principals, assistant superintendents, program directors, and coordinators organized into seven divisions: Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, Educational Services, Superintendents, Higher Education, and CTE (added in 2025). ASA provides professional development, leadership training, legislative advocacy at the Arizona State Legislature and State Board of Education, legal services reimbursement (up to $1,500 per fiscal year for active members after six months), networking events, and recognition programs. The association is led by Executive Director Dr. Paul Tighe and an elected Executive Board comprising division presidents and officers.

ASA generates revenue through five primary streams: (1) Active Membership dues calculated at 0.42% of salary (annual, July-June cycle) plus Associate, Graduate Student, and Retired membership categories; (2) Conference and event registration fees across multiple annual events including the Fall Leadership Conference, Summer Leadership Conference, Institute for Excellence, Winter Conference, Principal & the Law Conference, and School Safety & Security Summit; (3) Tiered corporate sponsorships via the Star Partner program ($30K for 5 Star, $15K for 3 Star, $5K for 1 Star, $600 for Network); (4) Customized district consulting and special education support services; and (5) Legal assistance for active members. The association maintains partnerships with national organizations (AASA, NAESP, NPA), the Arizona Department of Education, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University, and the Arizona School Boards Association.

ASA is not a technology company; it operates no proprietary software products, APIs, or AI capabilities, with its digital infrastructure provided by third-party vendors MemberLeap and Vieth Consulting. Its competitive moat derives from 50+ years of institutional brand recognition, dense peer networks across the seven divisions, switching costs created by accrued legal and professional development benefits, and a legislative advocacy role that positions ASA as the recognized collective voice for Arizona school administrators in state policy matters.

Name

High School Administrator

Legal name

Arizona School Administrators

Website

https://azsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arizona School Administrators (ASA) is a member-governed nonprofit professional association founded in 1971, serving over 1,500 school administrators across Arizona through seven divisions with leadership development, legislative advocacy, legal services, conferences, and corporate sponsorship programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Professional Association Services

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (92311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & Cabinet Administration (EDADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

School District Central Administration (Superintendent & Cabinet Offices) (EDADABAF)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Educational leadership development
• School administrator membership
• Legislative education advocacy
• Administrator professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Active membership dues are based on a percentage of salary (0.42%) rather than a tiered scale. Membership year runs July 1 to June 30. Categories include Active, Associate, Graduate Student, and Retired memberships with different benefit tiers.
2. Conference and Event Fees: Revenue generated from registration fees for conferences and workshops including Fall Leadership Conference, Summer Leadership Conference, Institute for Excellence, Winter Conference, Principal & the Law Conference, School Safety & Security Summit, and various other professional development events.
3. Business Partner Sponsorships: Corporate partnerships through Star Sponsorship program with tiered levels: 5 Star Partner at $30,000 annually, 3 Star Partner at $15,000 annually, 1 Star Partner at $5,000 annually, and Network Partner at $600 annually. Benefits include exhibit booths, newsletter articles, website recognition, and conference sponsorship opportunities.
4. District Support Services: Customized consulting and support services for member districts including special education support services and other district support offerings.
5. Legal Services: Legal assistance program provides up to $1,500 per fiscal year toward legal services for active members after six months of membership. Services include contract review, termination assistance, and employment-related legal matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arizona School Administrators is a nonprofit, member-governed professional association for school administrators in Arizona, providing individual memberships, professional development conferences, legislative advocacy, legal services support, district consulting, and career center resources. Its core offerings center on membership subscriptions across four categories (Active, Associate, Graduate Student, Retired) and annual conferences plus tiered corporate sponsorship, all delivered to over 1,500 Arizona administrators organized into seven divisions.

Product overview

Arizona School Administrators (ASA) is a professional membership association for school administrators in Arizona. It does not offer technology products. ASA provides professional services including leadership development, legislative advocacy, legal support services, professional development conferences and events, career center/job board services, awards and recognition programs, and networking opportunities through seven divisions (Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, Educational Services, Superintendents, Higher Education, and CTE).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASA Individual Membership Annual membership subscription for Arizona school administrators across four categories (Active, Associate, Graduate Student, Retired). Active membership is 0.42% of salary; membership year runs July 1 to June 30. Members receive leadership development, legal services eligibility (after 6 months), legislative advocacy, networking, $20,000 AD&D insurance, and minimum 30% conference fee savings.
• ASA Business Partner (Star Sponsorship) Program
• ASA Annual Conferences and Summits
• ASA Legal Services Program
• District Support Services
• ASA Career Center
• ASA Awards and Recognition Programs
• ASA Webinars and Virtual Training
• Legislative Advocacy Representation

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 school administrators served across Arizona
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

49 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic partner, star partner, core partner and national affiliate.

• Northern Arizona University (NAU)strategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In spring 2023, ASA and NAU applied for and received a Campus Community Support Program grant to support wellbeing among school administrators in Arizona. An advisory group was formed and conducted research including literature review, administrator wellbeing survey (February 2024), and data analysis.
• Heliosstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• VSMGstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• ASBAITstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Scholasticstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Veregystar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• SVC (The Trust)star partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• 1GPAstar partnerGTM or Marketing Partner1GPA is a Star Partner sponsor. According to their testimonial, '1GPA's partnership with the Arizona School Administrators has been a rewarding experience. Collaborating with such a dedicated group of school administrators across Arizona has allowed us to contribute to the advancement of education in meaningful ways.' - Christy Knorr, President, 1GPA
• Kairosstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• CORE Constructionstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Classlinkstar partnerTechnology or IntegrationStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Edmentumstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Capturing Kids' Heartsstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Horace Mann Insurance Companystar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides preferred auto insurance rates to educators on all vehicles in household through Horace Mann Insurance Company. Horace Mann also offers homeowners and renters insurance. Star Partner sponsor displayed on ASA website.
• HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)star partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Chassestar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Solution Treestar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• K12 Coalitionstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• AlphaBEST Educationstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Zen Educatestar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Raptor Technologiesstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• PowerSchoolstar partnerTechnology or IntegrationStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Renaissancestar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• EF Educational Toursstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Carnegie Learningstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Right at Schoolstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Frontline Educationstar partnerTechnology or IntegrationStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Schneider Electricstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Thought Exchangestar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• McGraw Hillstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizonastar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• zSpacestar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Modern Classrooms Projectstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Subjectstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Copper State Pavementstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Achievement Essentialsstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Amplifystar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• ASU Mary Lou Fulton Colleges for People of Scalestar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Curriculum Associatesstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Summit K-12star partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Evressstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• MagicSchoolstar partnerTechnology or IntegrationStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Audio Enhancementstar partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerStar Partner sponsor of Arizona School Administrators. Displayed as a Star Partner logo on the ASA website homepage.
• Arizona Department of Educationcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA partners with AZ Department of Education for the New Superintendent Collaborative Network, providing training and mentoring for new superintendents at no cost. This includes in-person and virtual workshops with ongoing support from successful and retired superintendents.
• Grand Canyon Universitycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA partners with AZ Department of Education and Grand Canyon University for the New Superintendent Collaborative Network, providing training and mentoring at no cost for new superintendents.
• Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA partners with AZ School Boards Association for the annual Winter Conference, primarily attended by school board members and superintendents. Provides leadership development for both groups along with annual awards and recognitions.
• AASA (American Association of School Administrators)national affiliateGTM or Marketing PartnerNational affiliate providing additional legal services benefits. ASA members who maintain AASA membership may be eligible for reimbursement of legal services from the national affiliate. A $500 deductible to the national association is required.
• NAESP (National Association of Elementary School Principals)national affiliateGTM or Marketing PartnerNational affiliate for elementary principals. ASA members who are also NAESP members may be eligible for additional legal services benefits through NAESP.
• NPA (National Principals Association, formerly NASSP)national affiliateGTM or Marketing PartnerNational affiliate for secondary and middle level principals (formerly NASSP). ASA members who maintain NPA membership may be eligible for legal services reimbursement. NPA sponsors Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA): ACSA is a large statewide professional association for school administrators in California offering membership, advocacy, PD, conferences, and legal support — the same operating model ASA runs in Arizona, just at a different state scale.
• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA): TASA is a directly analogous statewide association serving Texas superintendents and administrators with advocacy, conferences, and professional learning. Closest structural twin to ASA at larger state scale.

Broad incumbents

• AASA (American Association of School Administrators): AASA is the national umbrella for school administrators, already a named ASA affiliate offering overlapping legal services and advocacy. Comparable as a professional membership association serving the same administrator persona at national scale.
• National Principals Association (NPA, formerly NASSP): National Principals Association supports middle and secondary principals nationally and is a named ASA affiliate. Direct functional peer: both serve principal-level administrators with advocacy, awards, and legal benefits.
• National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP): NAESP is the national association for elementary principals and a named ASA affiliate. Comparable membership/advocacy model focused on the same elementary principal segment ASA addresses through its Elementary Division.

Emerging players

• Learning Forward: Learning Forward is a national PD-focused association serving educators and leaders with training and standards. Comparable in delivering administrator professional development content, but operates nationally and as an emerging alternative channel.
• Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK): PDK is a long-standing professional association for educators with membership, advocacy, and PD programs. Comparable membership/advocacy/PD mix, but broader educator scope rather than administrator-specific.

Others

• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO): CCSSO is the national association of state education agency heads. Comparable as a membership/advocacy organization serving K-12 education leaders, but operating at the state-superintendent policy layer rather than building-level administrators.
• National School Boards Association (NSBA): NSBA serves school board members nationally with advocacy, conferences, and PD. Comparable membership/advocacy/governance model serving the K-12 leadership ecosystem that ASA also engages through its Arizona superintendent and board partner relationships.

Regional players

• Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA): ASBA is the Arizona governance counterpart that serves school board members and co-hosts the ASA/ASBA Winter Conference. Adjacent persona (governing boards vs. administrators) but co-markets within Arizona's K-12 leadership ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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