What Boise School District does

Boise School District is a public K-12 school district operating as a political subdivision of the State of Idaho and serving approximately 21,650 students across 48 schools in Boise, Idaho (33 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools, and 6 senior high schools, plus specialty programs). The district traces its origin to the 1881 founding of Boise's public school system and operates tuition-free neighborhood schools alongside specialty offerings including Montessori, Dual Language, Gifted/Talented, Boise Online School, Career-Technical Education, and the state's leading AP program, which has earned AP School Honor Roll Gold/Silver recognition. It maintains 501-1,000 employees, with 72% of teachers holding a Master's degree, and is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.

The district's core product is comprehensive K-12 instruction plus wraparound student services, delivered through a centralized technology stack that includes Infinite Campus as the student information system, ParentSquare Smartsites for unified web and family communications across 50+ sites, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for productivity, ClassLink/MyApps for single-sign-on application access, and Qustodio for content filtering on district-issued devices. The technology architecture is multi-vendor SaaS rather than proprietary-build, with district IT acting as integrator and steward of student data.

The business model is publicly funded rather than commercial: revenue is derived from Idaho state K-12 per-pupil allocations, a local Maintenance & Operations property tax levy, federal Title I and IDEA special education funds, nutrition program reimbursements, and donations channeled through the Boise Schools Foundation. Total Budget Revenue is disclosed at $449,333,350, with a proposed 2026-2027 General Fund budget of $350.3 million. There are no tuition charges, no per-seat licensing, and no competitive sales motion; families within the district's geographic boundaries are the captive customer base. Pricing is therefore set via state funding formulas and local levy decisions, and distribution occurs through attendance-area assignment rather than marketing.

Name

Boise School District

Legal name

Boise School District

Website

https://boiseschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Boise School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 21,650 students across 48 schools in Boise, Idaho, operating tuition-free instruction funded by state allocations, local property taxes, federal grants, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Primary education services
• Secondary education programs
• Public school district
• Student education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State K-12 Funding: Primary revenue source from Idaho state government, based on enrollment and formulas tied to student attendance and educational programs.
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local funding through Maintenance & Operations levy, approved by voters to supplement state funding.
3. Federal Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I, special education, and nutrition programs.
4. Grants and Donations: Additional funding from grants and donations, including support from Boise Public Schools Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boise School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers primary and secondary education services to students in Boise, Idaho. It operates neighborhood schools offering standard academic curricula, supports student services such as special education and counseling, and provides community and parent engagement programs typical of U.S. public school systems. [Inferred from company name only — no source content was supplied in this input.]

Product overview

Boise School District is a public school district operating a unified portfolio of educational programs and services across 48 neighborhood schools (33 elementary, 8 junior high, 6 senior high, plus specialty programs). The district's core offerings consist of traditional neighborhood schools at the elementary (K-6), junior high (7-8), and senior high (9-12) levels, supplemented by specialized programs including Pre-K Early Childhood Learning Centers, Boise Online School (elementary and secondary), Montessori, Dual Language, Gifted and Highly Gifted programs, and focus schools such as the Treasure Valley Math & Science Center and Dennis Technical Education Center. The district supports student success through Career-Technical Education (CTE) pathways, the state's leading Advanced Placement program, Standards-Based Reporting, AVID college-readiness, athletics and 200+ activities, Food and Nutrition Services (including Free Breakfast for All), comprehensive student support services, and Community Education. Technology operations are managed through ParentSquare (website CMS and communication), Infinite Campus (student information), ClassLink/MyApps (application portal), Google and Microsoft 365 (identity/SSO), Qustodio (parental controls), and Rank One (athletics registration).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dual Language Program: Bilingual education program offering instruction in both English and Spanish.
• Montessori Program
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
• Health Sciences Pathway
• Treasure Valley Math & Science
• Dennis Technical Education Center
• Just For Kids
• Lincoln Early Learning Center
• Owyhee Early Learning Center

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Core instructional program covering elementary, middle, and high school grades for school-age children residing within district boundaries. [Inferred from company name.]
• Special Education Services Specialized instructional and support services for students with disabilities, required under U.S. federal law (IDEA) for public school districts. [Inferred from standard public school district operations.]
• Student Nutrition Program Daily meal service for enrolled students, typically aligned with the U.S. National School Lunch Program. [Inferred from standard public school district operations.]

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% of graduates pursue post-secondary education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Valley Regional TransitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Youth Ride Free summer pass program enabling anyone age 18 and younger to ride VRT buses, VRT On-Demand, and VRT Access paratransit services free of charge May 1 through August 31, 2026.
• HPM PlanningcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Hired as Long-Range Facilities Master Planning consultant led by Mr. Tracy Richter, with Ada County resident Mr. David Lopez. Will facilitate community through comprehensive 10-15 year facilities planning process.
• Idaho PowerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for Powerdown Challenge energy-saving competitions during school breaks and Earth Week. District achieved 124,131 kWh savings during Spring Break and 5,940 kWh during Take it Outside Day, equivalent to powering 200 homes daily.
• Boise State University Idaho Policy Institute and Syringa State Community Research LabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Independent research evaluation of Free Breakfast for All initiative using mixed-methods approach comparing attendance, participation, and assessment data with surveys of 2,400 parents and 856 staff members.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict communication platform used for announcements, messaging, and engagement with families. District transitioning to new website platform integrated with ParentSquare.
• Boise Public Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting Boise School District, contracted Boise State University for Free Breakfast for All evaluation research.
• Boise State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for multi-sports stadium use at Dona Larsen Park. District is negotiating new three-year agreement while planning for independent multi-sport stadiums at each high school.
• Pacific E-RecyclingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarth Day Electronics Drive partner for safe recycling and disposal of unwanted electronics. Data securely destroyed with proceeds benefiting Boise School District.
• St. Luke's HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Festival for high school students to connect with healthcare professionals, learn about training pathways, and discover career opportunities in nursing, imaging, emergency services, and more.
• Vivid RootsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit founded by former Boise School District students, partnered for Walk for Water project to support clean water access in Guatemala.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• West Ada School District: The largest school district in Idaho, serving the neighboring Meridian/Eagle suburbs of the Boise metro. Directly comparable as a large Idaho public K-12 district competing for the same families and labor pool.
• Meridian Joint School District: Idaho public K-12 district serving the rapidly growing Meridian area adjacent to Boise. Comparable in funding model, governance, and reliance on property tax levies and state appropriations.
• Caldwell School District: Treasure Valley public K-12 district west of Boise. Shares Idaho's K-12 funding model and competes for open-enrollment families across the Boise metro.
• Nampa School District: Treasure Valley public K-12 district serving Nampa, Idaho. Operates under the same state funding formulas and serves a comparable mix of urban and suburban students in the Boise labor market region.
• Salt Lake City School District: Urban public K-12 district of comparable scale serving Salt Lake City, Utah. Useful benchmark for specialty programs, AP depth, and CTE pathways in a similar Mountain West urban context.

Regional players

• Spokane Public Schools: Pacific Northwest public K-12 district of similar size operating under Washington state funding rules. Comparable in scale, urban-suburban mix, and breadth of specialized programs.
• Anchorage School District: Alaska's largest public K-12 district, similar in student count (~21,000+ range) and breadth of programs. Comparable as a Mountain/Pacific regional urban district with diversified funding sources.
• Poudre School District: Northern Colorado public K-12 district serving Fort Collins. Comparable in size and program breadth (IB, AP, CTE) under a different state funding regime.

Emerging players

• Idaho Digital Learning Academy: Statewide online learning provider that supplements in-school instruction for Idaho districts including BSD. Overlaps with Boise Online School as an online/alternative pathway competitor.
• Sage International School: Boise-based public charter school offering an IB-focused curriculum. Competes directly with BSD high schools for open-enrollment families in the Boise metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BSDEducation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BoiseSchoolDistrict
• Facebookfacebook.com/boiseschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boiseschooldistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/boiseschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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