Fauquier County Public Schools

Name

Fauquier County Public Schools

Legal name

Fauquier County Public Schools

Website

https://fcps1.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fauquier County Public Schools is a Virginia public K-12 school division serving approximately 11,000 students across 20 schools in Fauquier County, funded primarily through state, local, and federal education appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Primary secondary education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Virtual academy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Virginia state government funding for public education operations
2. Local/County Funding: County taxpayer support through Board of Supervisors appropriation, approximately $100-117 million annually from local sources
3. Non-Resident Tuition: Tuition charged to students residing outside Fauquier County, approximately $11,101 annually per student
4. Federal Funding: Federal education grants and programs including ESSER funds, approximately $12 million annually
5. Sales Tax Receipts: State sales tax allocated to public education, approximately $16 million annually

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fauquier County Public Schools is a public K-12 school division providing primary and secondary education to approximately 10,600 students across 20 schools (11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative learning school) in Fauquier County, Virginia. The division delivers traditional classroom instruction, a full-time Virtual Academy for online K-12 education, specialized academy programs (iSTEM, Environmental Studies, Cyber Security, Future Educators), Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education, special education services, and English Language Learner programs. Supporting services include school nutrition, transportation, and student health services.

Product overview

Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS1) is a public school division serving approximately 10,600 students across 20 schools. The division operates a portfolio of educational programs and services organized as: core educational delivery through traditional and virtual formats (FCPS1 Virtual Academy for K-12); specialized academy programs (iSTEM, Environmental Studies, Cyber Security, Future Educators); summer enrichment (Camp SMILE, STEM Camp, Summer FLEX, STARTalk); and health/wellness initiatives (FRESH program). Technology infrastructure includes Schoology LMS, Infinite Campus SIS, Google Workspace for Education, and the FCPS1 Mobile App. Supporting services include School Nutrition, Transportation, and Special Education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FCPS1 Mobile App: Mobile application for Fauquier County Public Schools providing school communication and information to families.
• FCPS1

Products and services

• FCPS1 Virtual Academy Full-time online learning program offering K-12 virtual education with certified teachers, providing an alternative to traditional in-person schooling.
• iSTEM Academy Specialized academy program focusing on integrative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for high school students.
• Environmental Studies Academy Academy program providing interdisciplinary education combining environmental science, ecology, and sustainability studies with hands-on learning.
• Cyber Security Academy Career and technical education program preparing students for cybersecurity careers through specialized coursework and certifications.
• Future Educators Academy Program allowing high school students to explore teaching careers through coursework, observations, and mentorship opportunities.
• School Nutrition Program Division-wide meal service providing breakfast and lunch to students, including free and reduced-price meal programs and summer meal kits.
• School Transportation Services Bus transportation services including route management, Here Comes the Bus GPS tracking, and safety training programs for eligible students.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs including preschool programs, disability evaluation, Section 504 services, and related services for hearing/visually impaired students.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level courses offered at high schools with exams and potential college credit, including 24 AP course offerings across multiple subjects.
• Camp SMILE Summer enrichment program for students focusing on science, math, and related educational activities.
• STEM Camp Summer program offering hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities for students.
• STARTalk Summer foreign language immersion program focused on critical languages including Arabic, Chinese, and Russian.
• SummerQuest! Summer enrichment program for gifted and advanced students offering challenging academic and creative activities.
• Summer FLEX Flexible summer learning program providing academic support and enrichment opportunities for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.8% on-time graduation rate, exceeding state dropout rate of 2.7% vs. 5.2% state average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• George Lucas Educational Foundation (Edutopia)minorOthers · 29 September 2023Edutopia film crew visited Fauquier High School to document and showcase innovative teaching practices at the school division.
• Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)coreOthersState education agency providing funding, regulatory oversight, accreditation, and educational standards. FCPS operates under VDOE guidelines and participates in state programs including Standards of Learning assessments.
• Fauquier County Sheriff's OfficecoreOthersSchool Resource Officers (SROs) assigned to each middle and high school. Partnership includes co-teaching Virginia Rules curriculum and coordinated safety response.
• Fauquier County Fire and RescuecoreOthersEmergency response coordination and safety training. Part of the Security Council cross-section of community leaders dedicated to children's safety.
• Fauquier Parks & RecreationminorOthersCooperative Committee jointly with Parks & Recreation Board to coordinate projects and facility sharing between the school division and county parks.
• PATH FoundationmajorOthersPATH Foundation awarded grant to three FCPS schools to offer free meals in 2026-27. Also funds the FRESH (Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health) program promoting nutrition, movement, and literacy.
• Fauquier HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FRESH program to promote childhood literacy and wellness. Combines healthcare and educational resources for community benefit.
• Virginia Attorney General's OfficeminorOthersVirginia Rules law-related education program co-taught in middle and high schools by Fauquier County Sheriff's Office. Curriculum covers 26 topics including alcohol, drugs, criminal law, and teen safety.
• Mountain Vista Governor's SchoolminorOthersRegional gifted program for academically talented 10th-12th graders. FCPS students can apply to participate in college-level, project-based learning environment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prince William County Public Schools: Another large Virginia public K-12 system under VDOE with similar academy programs (e.g., Cyber, STEM) and a comparable residential base; directly comparable on funding, operations, and governance.
• Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Virginia school division referenced in FCPS management hiring history; operates K-12 schools under the same VDOE framework with comparable governance and programs.
• Stafford County Public Schools: Virginia public K-12 division in the I-95/DC corridor with comparable AP, CTE, and dual-enrollment offerings under the same state funding and accountability regime.
• Loudoun County Public Schools: Loudoun is the fastest-growing Virginia district adjacent to Fauquier, sharing the NOVA/Washington DC exurb growth corridor; same VDOE accountability model and academy-style programming.
• Albemarle County Public Schools: Mid-sized Virginia public district near Charlottesville with similar specialty programs, VDOE accreditation, and AP offerings; comparable scale and academic-mission orientation to FCPS.
• Fairfax County Public Schools: Virginia public K-12 division serving northern Virginia with comparable state funding formula, AP/STEM academies, and DC-adjacent demographic profile; the closest large-scale peer to FCPS.
• Culpeper County Public Schools: Neighboring Virginia district of similar size and rural-suburban mix; operates K-12 public schools under the same VDOE framework, making it a directly comparable peer.

Others

• Virginia Department of Education: State education agency that funds, accredits, and sets standards for FCPS; included as an ecosystem/regulatory peer rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• K12 Inc. (Stride): Large national virtual K-12 provider offering full-time online schooling; competitive overlap with the FCPS Virtual Academy and a benchmark for online K-12 operations.

Regional players

• Rappahannock County Public Schools: Small neighboring Virginia rural district sharing geographic and demographic characteristics with Fauquier; relevant as a same-region public K-12 comparator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fcps1news
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZQ9rz61cWw3_RAJKbOiSww
• Facebookfacebook.com/FCPS1Official
• Instagraminstagram.com/FCPS1News

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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