AltSchool (now Altitude Learning partner schools / Alpha School SF lineage)
Website: www.altitudelearning.com (inactive?) Location: San Francisco, CA; New York, NY (historical labs); current partner network nationwide School Type: Private/Independent (original); now tech platform for public/private schools Grades Served: TK-8 (original labs)
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $21,000-$28,000 (historical) |
| Enrollment | 230 students (historical total) |
| Endowment / Total Funding | $200M+ venture funding |
| Notable Donors / Investors | Mark Zuckerberg (CZI), Peter Thiel (Founders Fund), Laurene Powell Jobs, Pierre Omidyar, Marc Andreessen |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
Pioneered tech-enabled personalized microschools; developed LMS used in 300k+ students; shifted model influenced learner-centered edtech; labs tested tech in real classrooms. Successor Alpha School at former site uses AI for 2hr academics.
Technology and Innovation Programs
Learner-centered platform with lesson playlists, real-time assessment, personalized learning; professional development for districts
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
Not specified
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
Data-driven personalized learning (original); partner schools may vary
Key Partnerships
Higher Ground Education (former school operator), 46+ public districts/independent schools
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | Max Ventilla (Founder/former CEO); Devin Vodicka (former CEO Altitude) |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Ben Kornell (former CEO Altitude, product lead) |
| Admissions Email | Not found current |
| Main Phone | (866) 664-2070 (historical) |
Sources
Himalayas, EdSurge, PDF Partner Story, ZoomInfo, Baseline Ventures, Alpha School SF