Broken Arrow Public Schools

What Broken Arrow Public Schools does

Broken Arrow Public Schools is a public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of Oklahoma, founded in 1904 and headquartered at 701 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. It is the sixth largest school district in Oklahoma, serving more than 20,000 students across 31 school sites that include three early childhood centers, sixteen elementary schools, six middle schools, a freshman academy, Broken Arrow High School, and four specialized academies (Early College Academy with Northeastern State University dual-credit, Options Academy, Vanguard Academy, and a PreK-12 Virtual Academy). The district employs over 2,600 staff and operates with an annual budget of approximately $180 million derived from local property taxes, state aid distributed through Oklahoma's funding formula, and federal program funds.

The district's core academic platform integrates Canvas as its learning management system, Infinite Campus as its student information system, Clever and Microsoft My Apps for single sign-on, and a district-wide 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 8-12, all supported by a fiber-and-wireless network with security cameras at every school site. Specialized programs include Career Pathways (in partnership with Tulsa Tech, the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation, and Northeastern State University), Air Force JROTC, Tiger Tails Therapy Dogs, fine arts venues including Kirkland Theatre and the Performing Arts Center, and an Energy Star sustainability partnership. The district won the 2016 Center for Digital Government's Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation Award, competing against universities and community colleges.

As a government entity, the district is funded by tax revenue rather than commercial sales and charges no tuition to resident students. Ancillary fee-based services include the B&A Connections before-and-after care program, Chromebook insurance for grades 6-12, school meals via MySchoolBucks, and summer programs. Distribution is exclusively direct to district-resident households through the 31 physical school sites, the Enrollment Center at 210 N. Main Street, and the Virtual Academy. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education, with Chuck Perry serving as Superintendent since December 2021 and a full executive cabinet overseeing instruction, technology, finance, human resources, operations, security, communications, and support services.

Name

Broken Arrow Public Schools

Legal name

Broken Arrow Public Schools

Website

https://baschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Broken Arrow Public Schools is the sixth largest Oklahoma school district, serving more than 20,000 K-12 students across 31 school sites on a $180 million budget funded by property taxes and state aid, and offering specialized academies, career pathways, and a 1:1 Chromebook program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Information Systems (SIS) & School Administration Platforms (EDAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC), Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG), Special Education (IEP/504) & Student Support Case Management (EDAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Child nutrition programs
• School transportation services
• Educational technology infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Broken Arrow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue constitutes major portion of district funding for operations, facilities, and educational programs
2. State Aid: State funding distributed through complex formula considering student count, poverty levels, English Learners, transportation, and special education needs. District budget is $180 million serving nearly 20,000 students
3. Federal Programs: Federal funding for specific programs including Title programs, special education, and child nutrition
4. Before and After Care (B&A Connections): Fee-based before and after school childcare program for working families
5. Child Nutrition Services: Meal services with free and reduced meal programs for eligible students; summer feeding program for children 18 and younger

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Broken Arrow Public Schools is a K-12 public school district that delivers comprehensive education and ancillary services to more than 20,000 students across 31 school sites, including early childhood, elementary, middle, high school, and specialized academy programs. The district provides before/after care, child nutrition, transportation, special education, fine arts, athletics, JROTC, and college/career pathways through Career Tech and university partnerships, supported by a Canvas/Clever/Infinite Campus digital learning stack and 1:1 Chromebooks for grades 8-12. Operations are funded primarily through property taxes and state aid with a $180 million annual budget.

Product overview

Broken Arrow Public Schools operates as a unified school district offering educational services across multiple school types and programs. The district utilizes an integrated technology stack including Canvas LMS for digital learning, Infinite Campus for student information management, Clever for single sign-on access, and Google Chromebooks for the 1:1 initiative serving grades 8-12. The district provides specialized academies (Early College, Options, Vanguard, Virtual), before/after care programs (B&A Connections), fine arts venues (Kirkland Theatre, Performing Arts Center), and athletic programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early College Academy Academy serving grades 9-12 offering early college opportunities allowing students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Options Academy Alternative education academy serving grades 9-12 providing flexible scheduling and individualized learning environments.
• Vanguard Academy Innovation academy serving grades 9-12 offering blended scheduling and unique learning opportunities for students.
• Virtual Academy Online learning academy serving grades PreK-12 providing virtual education options for students.
• B&A Connections (Before & After Care) Before and after care program for the 2026-27 school year offering supervision and enrichment activities for students, fee-based for working families.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal program providing nutritious meals to students and staff, including summer feeding program and free/reduced meal applications.
• 1:1 Chromebook Initiative District-wide program providing Google Chromebooks to students in grades 8-12 for digital instruction and curriculum access, with insurance available for grades 6-12.
• Special Services (Special Education) Special education services and supports for approximately 2,400 exceptional students, including Level 1-4 programs, autism support, therapy services, and transition programs within state and federal guidelines.
• Student Transportation Services District transportation services with 92 regular education drivers, 5 technology drivers, and 36 special education drivers, transporting approximately 13,000 students daily across regular and special education routes from Central and South Terminals.
• Stars on Stage (Inclusive Performing Arts) Theatre program using performing arts to create collaborative opportunities between students with developmental disabilities and their peers, housed at the Kirkland Theatre and Performing Arts Center.
• Tiger Tails Therapy Dogs Therapy dog program providing emotional support and therapeutic interactions for students across the district.
• Broken Arrow Public Schools Mobile App Mobile application available for iOS and Android providing families access to district information, news, and resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free summer meals provided to children age 18 and younger at various school sites until end of July
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Career Tech (Tulsa Tech)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Pathways program operates in conjunction with Career Tech and higher education degree programs, providing students with roadmap for future success and easy-to-read plan of study. Students can access Tulsa Tech programs for career technical education.
• Broken Arrow Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Pathways program operates in conjunction with the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation to connect students with community businesses for internships and career exploration.
• Broken Arrow Economic Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support Career Pathways program and connect students with local business community for workforce development and career exploration opportunities.
• Northeastern State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly College Academy partnership allowing high school students to earn college credit through NSU courses, supporting the goal of college and career readiness.
• TeacherListsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to digitize school supply lists for the district's early childhood centers and elementary schools, making it easier for families to access and purchase school supplies.
• ENERGY STARminorOthersDistrict is an ENERGY STAR partner, agreeing to measure, track and benchmark energy performance, develop and implement plans to improve energy performance, and educate staff and public about partnership achievements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Union Public Schools: Tulsa-metro suburban public school district of comparable size and demographic profile. Superintendent Chuck Perry previously served Union as assistant principal, director of athletics, and director of secondary education, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Jenks Public Schools: Adjacent suburban Tulsa district with similar college-preparatory focus, strong athletics/fine arts, and comparable enrollment scale. Jenks is a frequent point of comparison for Broken Arrow families.
• Owasso Public Schools: Suburban Tulsa-area district with similar growth profile and K-12 footprint. Owasso competes directly with BAPS for students on the north side of the metro.
• Edmond Public Schools: Suburban Oklahoma City district with a comparable college-preparatory brand, strong community support, and similar enrollment scale. Often used as a peer benchmark for suburban Oklahoma district performance.
• Moore Public Schools: Suburban OKC district with similar size, demographic profile, and community-based funding model. Comparable in scale of operations, technology adoption, and academy-style programming.
• Norman Public Schools: Suburban OKC-area district anchored by the University of Oklahoma, offering similar college-credit partnerships and comparable suburban enrollment scale.
• Putnam City Schools: Suburban OKC district with comparable enrollment size and academy-style programming. Frequently compared to BAPS in statewide district rankings.

Broad incumbents

• Tulsa Public Schools: The largest and most urban district in the Tulsa metro and the regional anchor for K-12 education. Overlaps with BAPS on technology initiatives, special education, and career pathways partnerships but serves a fundamentally different urban student population.
• Oklahoma City Public Schools: The largest district in Oklahoma and the state's urban anchor. Overlaps with BAPS on state funding formula, special education, and statewide assessments but serves a very different urban population.

Regional players

• Bartlesville Public Schools: Oklahoma public school district in the northeast part of the state, serving a similar mid-size community with comparable K-12 programming structure and rural-suburban mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BAschools
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• Facebookfacebook.com/baschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/4829425
• Instagraminstagram.com/baschools

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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