organizations
18 orgs in this cluster's subtree
Every organization with primary activities in Charter High School Operation or any of its descendants. Click a column header to sort. Filter by name or state above the table.
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| # | Organization | State | Revenue | Activities ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BENCHMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO INC Benchmark Elementary School is a tuition-free public charter school serving preschool through 6th grade in Phoenix, AZ. The school emphasizes a "Whole Child" e… | AZ | $38K | 5 |
| 2 | BLUEPRINT EDUCATION IN Blueprint Education is an Arizona-based nonprofit operating charter schools and offering online courses for high school students. The organization provides alt… | AZ | $6.1M | 5 |
| 3 | KAIZEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION Kaizen Education Foundation operates a network of charter schools in Arizona, providing K-12 education. The foundation oversees multiple elementary, junior hig… | AZ | $45.6M | 5 |
| 4 | PIMA PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP Pima Prevention Partnership (PPP) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 that focuses on preventing adolescent substance misuse and supporting families th… | AZ | $8.4M | 5 |
| 5 | STRENGTHBUILDING PARTNERS StrengthBuilding Partners (SBP) is a nonprofit organization focused on training, coaching, and mentoring to improve the lives of children, adolescents, and fam… | AZ | $940K | 5 |
| 6 | Arizona Leads Arizona Leads is an organization dedicated to increasing access to high-quality K-12 education for all students in Arizona, particularly those in high-need com… | AZ | $725K | 4 |
| 7 | FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES OF ARIZONA Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona provides support and resources to girls and young women aged 10 to 25, helping them overcome challenges such as poverty… | AZ | $3.4M | 4 |
| 8 | AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION operates a network of charter high schools in Arizona. The foundation provides educational services to students through its… | AZ | $45.5M | 3 |
| 9 | CALIBRE ACADEMY INC Calibre Academy is an operational organization that provides K-8 education in Arizona. The academy focuses on a curriculum aligned with Arizona College and Car… | AZ | $5.8M | 3 |
| 10 | CPLC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CPLC Community Schools is a non-profit charter holder operating three high schools in Arizona: Envision High School, Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ… | AZ | $4.4M | 3 |
| 11 | Estrella Educational Foundation Estrella Educational Foundation is a charter management organization that supports STEM² education by providing resources and services to charter schools. It f… | AZ | $4.4M | 3 |
| 12 | MOUNTAIN SCHOOLINC MOUNTAIN SCHOOLINC is an A-rated public charter elementary school in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Established in 1… | AZ | $2.0M | 3 |
| 13 | BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC BASIS Charter Schools Inc is a nonprofit operator of public charter schools offering a rigorous K–12 curriculum with an emphasis on STEM, humanities, and the a… | AZ | $158.1M | 2 |
| 14 | CASA ACADEMY INC CASA Academy is a tuition-free charter school in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to closing the achievement gap for elementary students. It provides rigorous acade… | AZ | $3.1M | 2 |
| 15 | CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS INC The Center for Academic Success (CAS) operates a network of K-12 charter schools in Sierra Vista and Douglas, Arizona. Established in 1996, CAS provides a safe… | AZ | $13.0M | 2 |
| 16 | New School for the Arts New School for the Arts is an educational institution in Arizona that offers a diverse curriculum for middle and high school students, focusing on arts and aca… | AZ | $2.4M | 2 |
| 17 | GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER Historic museum and cultural center located in Phoenix, Arizona, housed in the former George Washington Carver High School—the only high school in Arizona buil… | AZ | $155K | 1 |
| 18 | LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - MARICOPA Legacy Traditional Schools is a network of tuition-free public charter schools serving K-8 students in Arizona, Nevada, South Carolina, and Texas. The organiza… | AZ | $11.9M | 1 |
theories of action
strategies used in this cluster
Theories of action extracted from orgs in this subtree. Click any to see the full set of orgs running the same approach.
- Holistic Youth Development 7 orgsBy addressing multiple dimensions of a young person’s life—academic, emotional, social, physical, and familial—organizations produce sustained personal and academic growth, because systemic inequities require comprehensive, long-term support that nurtures the whole individual within their ecosystem. This strategy centers on integrating education, mental and physical health, family engagement, leadership, and skill-building into a unified model of youth development. Unlike narrow interventions that target a single outcome (e.g., tutoring or meals alone), this approach assumes that lasting change emerges from coordinated, long-duration support across interconnected domains. It emphasizes relationship stability, identity formation, and empowerment as core drivers of resilience and upward mobility.BLUEPRINT EDUCATION INFLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES OF ARIZONALEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - MARICOPAPIMA PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP
- Personalized Learning Pathways 5 orgsBy tailoring instruction, pacing, and support to individual student needs and goals, students achieve deeper engagement and academic success, because learning is most effective when aligned with a student’s strengths, interests, and developmental trajectory. This strategy emphasizes customizing the learning experience through flexible curricula, technology integration, mastery-based progression, and responsive feedback. While some organizations focus on structural elements like college prep or whole-child development, this approach centers on adaptive pedagogy—seen in self-paced online learning, personalized writing feedback, and independent study models—that responds directly to the learner’s unique profile. It distinguishes itself from one-size-fits-all academic models by prioritizing learner agency, differentiated instruction, and ongoing assessment for growth.BENCHMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO INCBLUEPRINT EDUCATION INEstrella Educational FoundationLEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - MARICOPA
- Family-School-Community Partnership 4 orgsBy integrating families, community members, and school staff as active partners in education, students achieve better academic, social, and emotional outcomes, because sustained, collaborative relationships create a cohesive support system that reinforces learning, belonging, and development across environments. This strategy centers on the belief that student success is not confined to the classroom but is co-created through strong, intentional partnerships among schools, families, and the broader community. Unlike isolated engagement tactics (e.g., one-off parent events), this approach institutionalizes collaboration—through governance, programming, and daily practice—ensuring that cultural values, individual needs, and community assets shape the educational experience. It distinguishes itself by emphasizing shared ownership, relational trust, and systemic inclusion of external stakeholders as core to educational efficacy.BENCHMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO INCCASA ACADEMY INCLEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - MARICOPAMOUNTAIN SCHOOLINC
- College-Prep Through Rigor and Support 3 orgsBy combining a rigorous academic curriculum with personalized support and early college exposure, students achieve college readiness and long-term success, because sustained academic challenge paired with holistic guidance builds both competence and confidence for higher education. This strategy unifies a shared belief across organizations that college preparation begins long before application—it is cultivated through K–12 academic rigor, interdisciplinary learning, and tailored supports such as counseling, mentorship, and concurrent credit opportunities. What distinguishes this approach from generic college readiness programs is its dual emphasis on high expectations (via STEM integration, AP access, and data-driven instruction) and individualized scaffolding (through personalized plans, family engagement, and flexible learning), ensuring that equity and excellence are pursued simultaneously.AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATIONBASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS INCEstrella Educational Foundation
- Experiential Learning Model 3 orgsBy engaging students in hands-on, real-world experiences and active problem-solving, students achieve deeper learning and personal development, because direct experience fosters meaningful connections to knowledge, builds practical skills, and enhances motivation through relevance. This strategy centers on learning through doing, where students gain knowledge and skills by participating in authentic, often collaborative activities such as projects, field trips, service, or simulations. Unlike traditional instruction or one-off enrichment activities, this approach is systematically integrated into the curriculum and grounded in a belief that cognitive, social, and emotional growth are advanced most effectively when learners actively construct understanding through experience. It unifies diverse applications—from STEM projects to service-learning and inclusive classrooms—by prioritizing engagement, context, and reflection as core drivers of transformation.BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS INCMOUNTAIN SCHOOLINCNew School for the Arts
- Person-Centered Empowerment 2 orgsBy aligning services with individual goals, strengths, and lived experiences, we foster self-sufficiency and community integration, because autonomy and personal agency are foundational to sustainable growth and well-being. This strategy centers on tailoring support to the unique needs and aspirations of each individual, rather than applying a standardized service model. It is distinguished by its consistent focus on dignity, choice, and capacity-building across diverse contexts—from employment and education to mental health and independent living—unifying otherwise distinct programs under a shared theory that empowerment arises when people lead their own development.FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES OF ARIZONAPIMA PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP
- Teacher-Centered Systemic Improvement 2 orgsBy strengthening teacher effectiveness, leadership, and support systems, organizations improve student outcomes because high-quality instruction and educator retention are foundational to equitable and sustainable academic success. This strategy centers on the belief that transformative change in education flows primarily through empowering educators—through development, recognition, collaboration, and working conditions—rather than through top-down mandates or isolated interventions. It distinguishes itself from broader community or policy-focused strategies by prioritizing the classroom-level driver of teacher quality as the primary lever for systemic improvement, while still incorporating aligned leadership, evidence use, and community support to sustain impact.Arizona LeadsCASA ACADEMY INC
- Community-Led Systems Change 1 orgBy centering community voice, lived experience, and local assets in governance, program design, and investment, organizations produce more equitable, sustainable, and effective outcomes, because solutions rooted in community ownership are better aligned with actual needs and more resilient to external shocks. This strategy unifies approaches that shift power and decision-making to the community level—whether through participatory grantmaking, member governance, co-created services, or culturally rooted programming. It goes beyond service delivery to transform systems by ensuring those most impacted by inequity shape the interventions meant to serve them. What distinguishes it is its foundational belief in community agency as the primary engine of change, rather than an input or beneficiary.MOUNTAIN SCHOOLINC
- Engagement Through Relevant Pedagogy 1 orgBy using culturally resonant, interactive, and student-centered teaching methods, organizations increase STEM and computer science engagement and learning outcomes among underrepresented youth, because these approaches reduce psychological barriers, foster identification with the subject, and make abstract concepts accessible and meaningful. This strategy centers on redesigning how STEM and computer science education is delivered—not just what is taught—by prioritizing engagement through relevance, interactivity, and identity affirmation. It unites diverse tactics like gaming, edutainment, role modeling, project-based learning, and blended instruction under a shared belief that marginalized learners are more likely to persist in STEM when pedagogy reflects their experiences, interests, and learning contexts. Unlike traditional or purely content-focused approaches, this strategy treats motivation and identity as critical components of academic success.Estrella Educational Foundation
- Music as Transformative Practice 1 orgBy engaging individuals in meaningful musical participation and performance, organizations foster personal, social, and cultural transformation, because immersive artistic experiences cultivate identity, connection, and developmental growth. This strategy centers on the belief that music is not merely an art form but a vehicle for deep individual and collective change. It unites programs that use music to build character, bridge cultural divides, support youth development, and create ritual or spiritual experiences—going beyond skill acquisition to emphasize holistic growth and community belonging. Unlike strategies focused solely on performance excellence or audience expansion, this approach treats musical engagement as a formative, identity-shaping practice.New School for the Arts
- Peer-Based Healing and Support 1 orgBy facilitating connections among veterans through shared experiences, mutual recognition, and peer-led initiatives, the organization fosters psychological healing, social reintegration, and sustained well-being, because shared identity and lived experience create trust, reduce isolation, and reinforce a sense of purpose. This strategy centers on leveraging the unique bond among veterans as a catalyst for emotional, social, and civic recovery. Unlike top-down service models, it relies on peer-driven engagement—through storytelling, camaraderie, mutual aid, and collective advocacy—to build trust and empower individuals. What distinguishes it is the belief that healing and reintegration are not just clinical or transactional outcomes, but relational processes rooted in shared identity and mutual respect.PIMA PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP
- Tax Credit Leverage 1 orgBy redirecting individual and corporate tax liabilities into private school tuition scholarships, we expand access to private education for underserved students, because donors are more likely to contribute when they receive dollar-for-dollar state tax credits that reduce their net cost to zero. This strategy leverages Arizona’s unique ecosystem of private and corporate tax credit programs to convert public tax obligations into private educational funding without relying on direct government appropriations. It distinguishes itself from traditional fundraising or needs-based aid models by aligning donor incentives (tax savings) with equitable access goals, enabling tuition organizations to scale scholarship funding through behaviorally motivated giving rather than philanthropy alone.BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC