Santa Fe ISD

What Santa Fe ISD does

Santa Fe Independent School District (SFISD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Santa Fe, Texas, serving approximately 4,300 students across 72 square miles of Galveston County. The district operates five campuses — Barnett Elementary, Dan J. Kubacak Elementary, and Roy J. Wollam Elementary (Pre-K-5), Santa Fe Junior High (6-8), and Santa Fe High School (9-12) — and is classified as a 5-A district by the University Interscholastic League. The district has earned a B accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency in both 2024 and 2025, and more than half of its families qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population.

The district's core product is comprehensive public education spanning college, career, and military readiness pathways, delivered through a layered program architecture. Core academic offerings are supported by a One-to-One Technology Initiative, a Canvas learning management system, a Skyward student information system, ClassLink single sign-on, and Microsoft 365. Supplemental programs include eleven Career and Technical Education clusters, Gifted and Talented programming, dual credit and AP coursework, a Character Strong social-emotional learning curriculum, fine arts (art, choir, theatre, dance, band), athletics, and the Indian Success Academy alternative learning center — a credit-recovery and workforce-certification partnership with College of the Mainland. The district holds a District of Innovation designation providing exemptions from select Texas Education Code requirements. Recent operational investments include ParentSquare unified communications (2025) and HB 1481 device updates (2025).

SFISD's business model is that of a government state entity funded primarily through local property taxes and Texas Education Agency state aid based on average daily attendance, supplemented by federal grants (including ESSER pandemic relief and IDEA special education funding), donations through the Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation, and tuition-based auxiliary services (Creative Explorers before/after-school day care at $70/week per child, with discounts for qualifying families). Free Pre-K serves at-risk four-year-olds meeting eligibility criteria. Enrollment is geographically anchored to district residency with Limited Open Enrollment available for non-resident students. Leadership is provided by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees, with Dr. Kevin Bott as Superintendent, supported by a CFO, Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Communications, and directors across child nutrition, technology, special programs, transportation, athletics, and maintenance.

Name

Santa Fe ISD

Legal name

Santa Fe Independent School District

Website

https://sfisd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Santa Fe Independent School District is a public 5-A K-12 district serving about 4,300 students across five campuses in Galveston County, Texas, funded by property taxes and state aid and offering academic, CTE, SEL, and alternative learning programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF), Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Career technical education
• Alternative education programs
• Pre-kindergarten programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Property Taxes: Primary funding source from local property tax revenue collected within district boundaries in Galveston County
2. State Funding (TEA): State funding from Texas Education Agency based on average daily attendance and other formulas
3. Education Foundation Donations: Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation provides generous support for district programs, publications, and initiatives
4. ESSER III Federal Grants: COVID-19 relief funding through American Rescue Plan; ESSER I grant of $411,181 for virtual instruction, PPE, and other costs during pandemic
5. Creative Explorers Day Care: Before and after school day care program with weekly tuition of $70 per child, with potential discounts for qualifying families

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Santa Fe Independent School District provides free public K-12 education to approximately 4,300 students across five campuses (three elementary, one junior high, one high school) in Galveston County, Texas. Beyond core academic instruction, the district operates separately-enrollable offerings including the Indian Success Academy alternative learning center, Creative Explorers before/after-school day care, Gifted and Talented programming, Career and Technical Education pathways spanning twelve career clusters, Character Strong social-emotional learning, and a free Pre-K program for at-risk four-year-olds.

Product overview

Santa Fe ISD is a 5-A school district serving approximately 4,300 students across 5 schools in Galveston County, Texas. The district operates as a unified educational platform comprising three elementary schools (Barnett Elementary, Dan J. Kubacak Elementary, and Roy J. Wollam Elementary serving Pre-K through 5th grade), Santa Fe Junior High (grades 6-8), and Santa Fe High School (grades 9-12). Beyond traditional academics, the district offers specialized programs including the Indian Success Academy alternative learning center, Creative Explorers before/after school day care, Gifted and Talented programming, comprehensive Career and Technical Education pathways, fine arts (art, choir, theatre, band), athletics, and Character Strong social-emotional learning curriculum. The district has implemented a one-to-one technology initiative and partners with ParentSquare for communications and Qustodio for online family safety tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Santa Fe High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 for secondary education, offering Pre-AP, Dual Credit, and AP courses alongside Career and Technical Education programs and athletics. Located at https://sfhs.sfisd.org.
• Santa Fe Junior High Junior high school serving grades 6-8 with academic curriculum, electives including CTE pathways, fine arts, and athletics. Located at https://sfjh.sfisd.org.
• Barnett Elementary Elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade with science and STEM labs, robotics, and literacy libraries. Located at https://barnett.sfisd.org.
• Dan J. Kubacak Elementary Elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade with emphasis on early childhood education and foundational academic skills. Located at https://kubacak.sfisd.org.
• Roy J. Wollam Elementary Elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade and serving as a host site for the Creative Explorers day care program and the district's One-to-One Technology initiative. Located at https://wollam.sfisd.org.
• Indian Success Academy (Alternative Learning Center) Alternative learning center serving at-risk high school students significantly behind in credits and not on track to graduate in four years; uses a computer-based curriculum to help students earn credits and prepare for STAAR End-of-Course Exams, and partners with College of the Mainland for workforce/trade certifications. Located at https://www.sfisd.org/parents-and-students/alternative-learning-center/indian-success-academy.
• Creative Explorers Day Care Before- and after-school day care program for Kinder through 5th graders held at Barnett, Kubacak, and Roy J. Wollam Elementary schools; offers morning care 6:00-8:00 AM and afternoon care 3:30-6:30 PM with morning and afternoon snacks. Weekly tuition of $70 per child with discounts for qualifying families.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs District CTE programs offering courses across twelve career clusters: agriculture/food/natural resources, architecture/construction, arts/AV technology/communications, business/marketing/finance, education/training, health science, hospitality/tourism, human services, information technology, law/public safety/corrections/security, and manufacturing.
• Gifted and Talented (GT) Program Advanced academic program for students performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment; provides differentiated, accelerated, and enriched curriculum with Pre-AP, Dual Credit, and AP course pathways.
• Free Pre-Kindergarten Program Free early learning program for children who are four years old on or before September 1 and meet at-risk criteria (limited English proficiency, economically disadvantaged, homeless, military family, foster care, or Santa Fe ISD teacher family).

Quantifiable outcome

• B rating from Texas Education Agency for 2024 and 2025 accountability ratings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• College of the MainlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with College of the Mainland to help enroll Indian Success Academy students in their workforce/trade certification program, preparing them to join the workforce when they receive their high school diploma
• QustodiocoreTechnology or IntegrationSFISD partners with Qustodio, the world's leading provider of online safety solutions, offering families a free online safety tool for children
• UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine) partnership providing mental health resources and telemedicine services to students
• BACODA (Bay Area Council on Drugs of Alcohol)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing substance abuse resources and support for students and families
• Gulf Coast CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and substance abuse services partnership for district students and families
• CHN (Community Health Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare resources and support services partnership
• Santa Fe Texas Education FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation Foundation provides generous support enabling the annual Indian Pride district magazine publication and other district programs and initiatives

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dickinson ISD: Adjacent Galveston County public K-12 school district serving the Dickinson area, directly comparable as a similarly-sized Texas public school district with overlapping boundary communities and competing for Limited Open Enrollment students with Santa Fe ISD.
• La Marque ISD: Neighboring Galveston County public school district within Santa Fe ISD's stated 72-square-mile service area. Directly comparable as a peer public K-12 district serving overlapping communities in the same Texas region.
• Hitchcock ISD: Small Galveston County public school district named alongside La Marque and other communities in SFISD's service area; directly comparable as a similarly-situated public K-12 district operating under the same TEA accountability system.
• Texas City ISD: Galveston County public K-12 school district serving Texas City and adjacent areas; comparable as a peer public district under TEA accountability with overlapping feeder communities and similar district of innovation considerations.
• Friendswood ISD: Galveston/Brazoria county public K-12 school district consistently rated highly by TEA; comparable as a peer public district and direct competitor for Limited Open Enrollment transfers from the SFISD service area.
• Alvin ISD: Adjacent Brazoria County public K-12 school district comparable to SFISD in size, governance structure, and TEA accountability framework, operating a similar set of CTE, fine arts, and athletics programs.
• Galveston ISD: Galveston County public school district serving Galveston Island; comparable as a peer public K-12 district under the same TEA accountability regime, sharing regional workforce and higher-education partnerships such as College of the Mainland.

Broad incumbents

• Clear Creek ISD: Larger, higher-rated public school district covering League City and parts of the SFISD service area. Comparable as a broader incumbent competitor for open enrollment students with greater resources and a longer track record of A-level TEA ratings.

Regional players

• Midway ISD: Central Texas public K-12 district notably referenced through Superintendent Dr. Kevin Bott's prior career; comparable as a similarly-rated Texas public district with comparable CTE and innovative programming, though geographically separate.

Others

• College of the Mainland: Regional community college partnering with SFISD's Indian Success Academy to deliver workforce and trade certifications to at-risk students; comparable as a strategic higher-education and workforce-training partner rather than a competing K-12 operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/santa-fe-independent-school-district

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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