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CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS INC

SIERRA VISTA, AZ · EIN 860910328 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE B99 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.cas-schools.com
revenue
$13.0M
expenses
$12.1M
net assets
$9.4M
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO PLAN, DESIGN, IMPLEMENT, CONDUCT AND EVALUATE A CHARTER SCHOOL, TO INCLUDE, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

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 and nurturing educational environment for all students, including exceptional learners, at-risk youth, and English language learners. The organization focuses on delivering quality education within a secure setting.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Cognia School of Distinction
Recognition for pre-K–12 education institutions that exemplify excellence in education and service to learners.
PBIS Rewards School
A program focused on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Purple Star School Designation
Program honoring the school's dedication to supporting military students and their families.
Team Sports
Collaboration with Berean to offer team sports opportunities for students, including 8th-grade football, HS-Boys football and basketball, and HS-Girls volleyball, basketball, and softball.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Football and Cheer Programs 2 activities
    • Offer interscholastic sports programs
      Provides team sports opportunities for students, including 8th-grade football, high school boys' football and basketball, and high school girls' volleyball, basketball, and softball.
    • Student Sports Programs
      Provides team sports opportunities for students, including football for 8th grade and high school boys, basketball for high school boys and girls, and volleyball and softball for high school girls.
  • Charter High School Operation 2 activities
    • Operate charter schools in Arizona
      Operates 5 schools as one of the largest chartered public school systems in Arizona, serving students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
    • Operating Charter Schools
      Operates 5 charter schools in Arizona, recognized as one of the largest chartered public schools in the state, and has received designations such as Purple Star School for supporting military families and Cognia School of Distinction for educational excellence.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Deliver academic excellence recognized by accreditation body
      Recognized as a 2022 Cognia School of Distinction for high performance in education and service to learners.
  • Summer and School Break Camps 1 activity
    • Provide afterschool programs
      Offers afterschool programming supported by grant funding, specifically awarded to elementary and middle schools.
  • JROTC Support and Recognition 1 activity
    • Support military-connected students
      Recognized with a Purple Star School designation for demonstrated support of military students and their families.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Afterschool Programs
      Runs afterschool programs for elementary and middle school students, supported by grants.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$12.99M
Contributions & grants$12.98M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$510%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$12.14M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18.28M
Cash$5.73M
Investments$1.92M
Liabilities$8.91M
Net assets$9.37M
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue +8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
VADA PHELPS DIRECTOR 40 $91K
board members · 4
  • DORIS TOLBERT — PRESIDENT
  • GEORGE SELF — SECRETARY
  • HENRIETTA HUISKING — VICE PRESIDE
  • ROBERT YANCEY — TREASURER
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Berean Partner — Teams up with Berean to offer new sports opportunities for students.
  • Cognia Partner — Recognized by Cognia as a School of Distinction.