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AltSchool Company Culture
AltSchool Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
AltSchool's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
APerks & Benefits
BHappiness
CMeetings
DRetention
DAltSchool CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Max Ventilla
45 /100
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Diversity at AltSchool
N/A
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-100
AltSchool employees are -100% more likely to recommend AltSchool as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 100% | Detractors |
Working at AltSchool
Working at AltSchool is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. AltSchool employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting AltSchool’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at AltSchool was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at AltSchool
D
Overall Company Culture at AltSchool is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
AltSchool ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAltSchool Employee Reviews
Out of 2 AltSchool employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping AltSchool improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From AltSchool Employees
- What do you like best about your company?The students and teachers.
Constructive Feedback From AltSchool Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They’ve been laying off experienced engineers or having them quit, and hiring junior engineers.
AltSchool Company Information
AltSchool Company Overview
AltSchool is a network of schools with an interdisciplinary team aimed at offering experimental learning.
AltSchool Mission, Vision & Values
AltSchool Mission & Values
Imagine a world in which all children reach their potential.
AltSchool Vision Statement
Our vision is to enable all children to reach their potential.
| Headquarter | 1245 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94103 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.altschool.com |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Tel | (415)255-9766 |
| Company Status | Private |
AltSchool Competitors
AltSchool competitors include Duolingo, Education Elements, Schoology, and Carnegie Learning. AltSchool ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how AltSchool compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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AltSchool Employees
4 employees at AltSchool have reviewed AltSchool across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 4 AltSchool employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at AltSchool are extremely happy with their total compensation at AltSchool, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at AltSchool are not very pleased with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at AltSchool are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at AltSchool believe the environment at AltSchool is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AltSchool is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at AltSchool work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at AltSchool are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining AltSchool - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
AltSchool KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of AltSchool's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 AltSchool employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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AltSchool CEO & Leadership
AltSchool CEO - Max Ventilla
45 /100
Max’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Max in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Max Ventilla’s employees rank AltSchool in the Top 10% for Compensation, in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 45% for Happiness. When compared to AltSchool’s competitors, Max Ventilla ranks below both Carnegie Learning CEO Barry Malkin and Schoology CEO Jeremy Friedman.
AltSchool Leadership
The AltSchool Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Max Ventilla, VP Finance Karen Li, and VP of Engineering Dan Quine
Max Ventilla CEO / President
Max Ventilla serves as the CEO / President of AltSchool.
Colleen Broderick VP, Pedagogy
Colleen Broderick serves as the VP, Pedagogy of AltSchool. Colleen started at AltSchool in November of 2016. Colleen... read more
Sam Franklin VP of Schools
Sam Franklin serves as the VP of Schools of AltSchool. Sam started at AltSchool in June of 2017. Sam currently resides... read more
Ben Kornell President
Ben Kornell serves as the President of AltSchool.
Nick Lewis VP of Partnerships and Customer Success
Nick Lewis serves as the VP of Partnerships and Customer Success of AltSchool.
Sejal Shah Vice President of Business Operations & Strategy
Sejal Shah serves as the Vice President of Business Operations & Strategy of AltSchool. Sejal started at AltSchool in... read more
Karen Talbert VP of Sales
Karen Talbert serves as the VP of Sales of AltSchool.
AltSchool Salaries
How much does AltSchool pay?
How much do people at AltSchool get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at AltSchool is $123,362, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,103, or $69 per hour.
At AltSchool, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $193,880 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $55,685 annually. Average AltSchool salaries by department include: Customer Support at $71,798, Finance at $86,278, Marketing at $194,327, and Admin at $77,320. Half of AltSchool salaries are above $144,103.
4 employees at AltSchool rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at AltSchool rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $82k | $82k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $111k | $111k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $144k | $144k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $211k | $211k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $251k | $251k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
$123,362*
Average Compensation
$144,103*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
AltSchool Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at AltSchool
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at AltSchool across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
AltSchool Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
AltSchool PTO
AltSchool's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is AltSchool's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. AltSchool's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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AltSchool Careers
AltSchool Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, AltSchool applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let AltSchool Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in AltSchool on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
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Marketing | 25% | |
Product | 13% | |
Finance | 13% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 50% | |
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Seattle | 25% | |
Boston | 13% | |
Cupertino | 13% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding AltSchool
What is AltSchool address?
AltSchool location is at 1245 Folsom Street
Who is the CEO of AltSchool?
AltSchool CEO is Max Ventilla, their score by employees is 45
What is AltSchool eNPS?
The eNPS for AltSchool is -100
What is the salary for Developer in AltSchool?
Developer average salary in the US is 118k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in AltSchool?
The average salaries for Engineering in AltSchool is 137k
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