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RIDGELINE ACADEMY INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860698441 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.ridgelineacademy.org
revenue
$9.4M
expenses
$8.0M
net assets
$6.4M
employees
152
volunteers
150
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

RIDGELINE ACADEMY EXISTS TO FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING AMONG STUDENTS, PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND INSTILL A CULTURE OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Ridgeline Academy is a tuition-free charter school in Phoenix and Anthem, Arizona, serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The academy focuses on academic excellence, critical thinking, and lifelong learning through a Core Knowledge curriculum and a values-based foundation. It offers a comprehensive educational experience including core subjects, specials like music, art, Spanish, and physical education, along with clubs and sports.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Before Care
Before-school care program for students.
High School Curriculum
Academic curriculum for high school students, including career pathway clusters.
K-6 Specials Instruction
Specialized instruction in Music, Visual Arts, Spanish, and Physical Education for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Kindergarten Program
Full-day, tuition-free Kindergarten focused on Core Knowledge curriculum and Ridgeline Values, with early entry options.
Middle School Curriculum
Academic curriculum for 7th and 8th-grade students, including a structured schedule.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Classical Christian Education Programs 5 activities
    • Core Knowledge Curriculum Implementation
      Implements the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum for preschool through grade 6, the Core Knowledge History and Geography (CKHG) program for Kindergarten through grade 6 and above, and the Core Knowledge Science (CKSci) program for Kindergarten through grade 5, providing comprehensive instruction in various subjects.
    • Core Knowledge Curriculum Implementation
      Implements the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum for students in preschool through grade 6, the Core Knowledge History and Geography (CKHG) program for students in Kindergarten through grade 6 and above, and the Core Knowledge Science (CKSci) program for students in Kindergarten through grade 5.
    • Core Knowledge Curriculum Implementation
      Implements the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum for students in preschool through grade 6, the Core Knowledge History and Geography (CKHG) program for students in Kindergarten through grade 6 and above, and the Core Knowledge Science (CKSci) program for students in Kindergarten through grade 5.
    • K-12 Educational Services
      Provides daily educational support to students from Kindergarten through high school, focusing on individual growth and preparing high school students for post-secondary education. This includes tuition-free, full-day Kindergarten and specific admission criteria for Kindergarten and First Grade.
    • K-12 Educational Services
      Provides daily educational support to students from Kindergarten through high school, focusing on individual growth and preparing high school students for post-secondary education. This includes tuition-free, full-day Kindergarten and specific admission criteria for Kindergarten and First Grade.
  • Graduation Recognition and Celebration Events 4 activities
    • Student Recognition and Graduation Events
      Organizes various events to recognize student achievements and mark transitions, including "Chalk a Senior" for graduating students, an 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, a Kindergarten Celebration, a 6th Grade Promotion ceremony, and a Senior Graduation ceremony.
    • Student Recognition and Graduation Events
      Organizes various events to recognize student achievements and mark transitions, including a Kindergarten Celebration, 6th Grade Promotion ceremony, 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, "Chalk a Senior" event, and a Senior Graduation ceremony.
    • Student Recognition and Graduation Events
      Organizes various events to recognize student achievements and milestones, including "Chalk a Senior" for graduating students, an 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, a Kindergarten Celebration, a 6th Grade Promotion ceremony, and a Senior Graduation ceremony.
    • Student Support Programs and Events
      Provides a "Before Care" program and organizes various student events and ceremonies, including "Chalk a Senior," 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, Kindergarten Celebration, 6th Grade Promotion, and Senior Graduation.
  • After-School Youth Development Programs 3 activities
    • Before Care Program
      Offers a "Before Care" program for students.
    • Before Care Program
      Provides a "Before Care" program for students.
    • Before Care Program
      Offers a "Before Care" program for students.
  • Student Enrollment & Admissions Management 2 activities
    • Student Enrollment and Admissions
      Conducts open enrollment for future school years with a lottery system if necessary.
    • Student Enrollment and Admissions
      Conducts open enrollment for the upcoming school year with a lottery system if necessary, and manages admissions processes for students.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • K-12 Academic Instruction
      Provides daily educational support and instruction to students from Kindergarten through high school, focusing on individual growth and preparing high school students for post-secondary education. This includes tuition-free, full-day Kindergarten and specific admission criteria for Kindergarten and First Grade.
    • Kindergarten Jump Start Program
      Offers a two-day Kindergarten Jump Start program for early entry students to assess academic readiness and provide an introduction to the academy before full enrollment.
    • Kindergarten Jump Start Program
      Offers a two-day Kindergarten Jump Start program for early entry students to assess academic readiness before enrollment and allow them to attend the academy for two days before school starts.
    • Kindergarten Jump Start Program
      Offers a two-day Kindergarten Jump Start program for early entry students to assess academic readiness before enrollment and to provide an initial academy experience.
    • Kindergarten Jump Start Program
      Offers a two-day Kindergarten Jump Start program for early entry students to assess academic readiness before enrollment and allow them to attend the academy for two days before school starts.
    • Specialized Arts and Language Instruction
      Provides instruction in Music, Art, Spanish, and Physical Education (PE) to all K-6 students, covering music history and composition, various visual arts, Spanish language basics and culture, and physical health and fitness.
    • Specialized Subject Instruction
      Provides instruction in Music, Art, Spanish, and Physical Education (PE) to all K-6 students, covering music history, visual arts techniques, Spanish language basics and culture, and physical health and fitness.
    • Specialized Subject Instruction
      Provides instruction in Music, Art, Spanish, and Physical Education (PE) to all K-6 students, covering music history and composition, visual arts techniques, Spanish language basics and culture, and health and fitness education.
    • Specialized Subject Instruction
      Offers instruction in Music, Art, Spanish, and Physical Education (PE) to all K-6 students, covering music history and performance, visual arts techniques, Spanish language and culture, and physical activity and health education.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$9.40M
Contributions & grants$839K9%
Program service revenue$8.54M91%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$8.03M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.85M
Cash$4.86M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.49M
Net assets$6.36M
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KEVEN BARKER EXECUTIVE DI 40 $124K
board members · 5
  • BRANDON YANCEY — PRESIDENT
  • JASON KLONOSKI — TREASURER
  • JOHN MAZZA — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN SEABOLT — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTINE BURNETT — SECRETARY
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Government — Complies with enrollment requirements for charter schools sponsored by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools.
  • Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) Government — Complies with all enrollment requirements for charter schools sponsored by ASBCS.