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GreatSchools Company Culture
GreatSchools Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
GreatSchools' Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
AHappiness
B+Team
BOutlook
BCompensation
BGreatSchools CEO
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Matthew Nelson
69 /100
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Diversity at GreatSchools
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Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at GreatSchools have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
GreatSchools eNPS
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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
31
GreatSchools employees are 31% more likely to recommend GreatSchools as a great place to work
| 56% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at GreatSchools
Working at GreatSchools is rated average by 21 employees, across various culture dimensions. GreatSchools employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team categories, putting GreatSchools’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at GreatSchools was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GreatSchools
B-
Overall Company Culture at GreatSchools is rated B-
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GreatSchools ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
GreatSchools Employee Reviews
Out of 50 GreatSchools employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GreatSchools improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 87% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 13% |
Positive Reviews From GreatSchools Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?dedicated and have been balancing our books well
- What do you like best about your company?People at the company are great and nice.
- What makes you most happy at work?Hearing great feedback from the parents and working with some great coworkers.
Constructive Feedback From GreatSchools Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?I would like to see better leadership.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Working at nonprofit will always be lower than for-profit companies for a similar role. Its expensive to live in bayarea and compensation matters alot.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They need to work on their communication skills and improve their skills.
GreatSchools Company Information
GreatSchools Company Overview
We help millions of parents get a great education for their child.
GreatSchools was founded in 1998 and its current CEO is Matthew Nelson. Since its inception 28 years ago, GreatSchools has grown to 35 employees.
GreatSchools Mission, Vision & Values
GreatSchools Mission & Values
GreatSchools is the leading national nonprofit empowering parents to unlock educational opportunities for their child. GreatSchools’ trusted ratings and school information help parents find the right school for their family and improve schools in their communities. The thousands of articles, tips and interactive tools help parents support their child’s learning and wellbeing every day. Families, community leaders and policy-makers turn to GreatSchools for the school information they need to guide children to great futures.
| Headquarter | 1999 Harrison Street #1100 Oakland, CA 94612 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | greatschools.org |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.greatschools.org/gk/careers/ |
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GreatSchools Competitors
GreatSchools competitors include ACT. GreatSchools ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GreatSchools compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
GreatSchools employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at GreatSchools report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
94% of GreatSchools employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
GreatSchools employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
100% of GreatSchools employees call their work environment positive
Environment
GreatSchools Employees
GreatSchools has 35 employees. 21 employees at GreatSchools have reviewed GreatSchools 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 21 GreatSchools employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at GreatSchools are pleased with their total compensation at GreatSchools, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GreatSchools are extremely happy with their team. 21 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at GreatSchools are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GreatSchools believe the environment at GreatSchools is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GreatSchools is comfortably fast. About 79% of the employees at GreatSchools work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at GreatSchools are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining GreatSchools - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GreatSchools is that the company was prepared on their first day. GreatSchools employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
GreatSchools KPIs and OKRs
At GreatSchools 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of GreatSchools' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 GreatSchools employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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GreatSchools CEO & Leadership
GreatSchools CEO - Matthew Nelson
69 /100
GreatSchools’s CEO Matthew Nelson started in this role in 2016. Matthew’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Matthew in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Matthew Nelson’s employees rank GreatSchools in the Top 10% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 20% for Happiness, and in the Top 25% for Team. Nelson is generally unpopular with GreatSchools employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, Male employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
GreatSchools Leadership
The GreatSchools Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Matthew Nelson, COO & VP Product Claudine Ryan, and Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs Carrie Goux
Matthew Nelson CEO / President
As President of GreatSchools, Matthew leads all aspects of the organization’s work providing information to help parents... read more
Claudine Ryan COO & VP Product
Claudine Ryan serves as the COO & VP Product of GreatSchools. Claudine started at GreatSchools in Dec of 2017. Claudine... read more
Carrie Goux Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs
Carrie Goux serves as the Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs of GreatSchools. Carrie started at... read more
Samantha Olivieri Chief Strategy Officer
Samantha Olivieri serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of GreatSchools. Samantha started at GreatSchools in Dec of 2017.... read more
Carol Lloyd VP Editorial Director
Carol Lloyd serves as the VP Editorial Director of GreatSchools. Carol currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Paula Rivers Chief Operating Officer
Paula Rivers serves as the Chief Operating Officer of GreatSchools.
Diversity & Inclusion at GreatSchools
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at GreatSchools across various culture dimensions.
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GreatSchools Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
GreatSchools PTO
GreatSchools' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. GreatSchools' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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GreatSchools Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding GreatSchools
What is GreatSchools address?
GreatSchools location is at 1999 Harrison Street #1100
Who is the CEO of GreatSchools?
GreatSchools CEO is Matthew Nelson, their score by employees is 69
What is GreatSchools eNPS?
The eNPS for GreatSchools is 31
How many employees work in GreatSchools?
GreatSchools has 35 employees
Who are GreatSchools competitors?
GreatSchools main competitors are ACT
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