Alma is a cloud-based K-12 Student Information System for managing grading, scheduling, attendance, enrollment, and state reporting in one platform.
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Online Learning
Pricing
Alma does not publish pricing publicly; districts and schools request a custom demo and quote, indicating a negotiated, quote-based pricing model rather than a fixed self-serve rate.
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August 6, 2026
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Alma is a cloud-native Student Information System (SIS) and Management Information System (MIS) designed for K-12 schools, districts, charter and independent schools, school networks, and state education agencies. Founded by Andrew Herman (CEO), Elizabeth Long, and Mike Oliver and built "by educators, for educators," Alma reports serving more than 6 million students across 43 states and 35 countries. The platform centralizes core student information, supports both traditional and competency-based grading, class scheduling, attendance tracking, enrollment and admissions, state compliance reporting, academic records and transcripts, and customizable analytics dashboards, alongside communication tools for staff, students, and families. Alma lists integrations such as Google Classroom and states it maintains GDPR compliance and has signed the Student Privacy Pledge. Prospective customers request a guided product demo through the website rather than a self-serve signup, reflecting an enterprise/institutional sales model aimed at districts and school networks of varying sizes.
Key Features
Core Student Information — Centralized student records, enrollment, admissions, and academic history in one cloud-based system.
Grading — Supports both traditional and competency-based grading models for schools and districts.
Scheduling & Attendance — Class scheduling and attendance tracking tools for administrators and teachers.
State Reporting & Compliance — Built-in tools for state compliance reporting and academic records/transcripts management.
Analytics & Dashboards — Customizable dashboards and operational reporting for data-driven decision-making.
Communication Tools — Connects staff, students, and families, with integrations such as Google Classroom.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Combines core SIS functionality (records, grading, scheduling, attendance) with state reporting and analytics in a single cloud platform
Supports both traditional and competency-based grading, giving schools flexibility in how they assess students
Lists integrations such as Google Classroom that help it fit into existing K-12 tech stacks
States GDPR compliance and has signed the Student Privacy Pledge, addressing data-privacy concerns common in education software
Cons
Pricing is not published; schools and districts must request a custom quote and demo before knowing costs
As an enterprise SIS aimed at districts and school networks, onboarding likely requires more setup than lightweight classroom tools
Broad feature depth suggests a learning curve for staff coming from simpler systems