Grants Pass School District 7

What Grants Pass School District 7 does

Grants Pass School District 7 is a public K-12 school district (legal name: Grants Pass School District No. 7) operating under Oregon state law as a government entity serving the Grants Pass area in Josephine County, Oregon. The district runs 11 schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, and New Bridge High School for alternative education — serving approximately 5,600 students in the 2024/25 school year, supported by 833 staff (316 certified teachers, 463 classified staff). Roughly 27% of students are of color, 17% receive special services, and 24 languages are spoken across the student body. The district is overseen by a seven-member elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Tim Sweeney, who joined in 2022.

The district operates a standard educational technology stack rather than proprietary platforms: Canvas for learning management, PowerSchool for student information and online enrollment, Tyler Technologies for ERP/payroll, ParentSquare for family-school communications, Peachjar for digital flyer distribution, SchoolCafe for meal management, My Ride K-12 for bus tracking, and Naviance for grades 6-12 career planning. Safety is standardized through the I Love You Guys Foundation's Standard Response Protocol. The district offers 48 college-level courses including 18 AP courses, 8 CTE programs, 15 OSAA sports, and 35+ clubs and activities.

The district is funded through a combination of Oregon Department of Education state school funding (per-pupil formula), federal grants (Perkins V, Title programs), local property taxes, and state grant programs including the Student Investment Account, High School Success, and State Summer Learning Grant. No tuition is charged; free meals are universal through a USDA/ODE agreement effective through June 30, 2030. The 2023 debt restructuring freed approximately $13 million for facility improvements without taxpayer cost increase. Distribution is purely geographic: families enroll through PowerSchool at their zoned school within district boundaries.

Name

Grants Pass School District 7

Legal name

Grants Pass School District No. 7

Website

https://grantspass.k12.or.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Grants Pass School District 7 is a public K-12 government entity operating 11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, plus alternative) serving approximately 5,600 students in Grants Pass, Oregon, funded by state per-pupil allocations, federal grants, and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district operations
• Early learning programs
• Career technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grants Pass

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. State School Funding: Primary funding from Oregon Department of Education based on student enrollment and formulas
2. Federal Grants: Federal funding through grants including Perkins V (CTE), Title programs, and other federal education initiatives
3. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue supporting district operations
4. Student Investment Account (SIA): State grant for mental health, behavioral needs and academic achievement
5. High School Success Grant: State funding to improve graduation rates and college/career readiness
6. State Summer Learning Grant: State funding for summer programs focused on literacy, enrichment, and school readiness

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Grants Pass School District 7 provides free public K-12 education to approximately 5,600 students across 11 schools in Grants Pass, Oregon. Core offerings include elementary, middle, and high school academic instruction, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, advanced placement courses, special education services, English Language Development, Talented and Gifted programs, alternative education pathways, free universal meals, and student transportation services.

Product overview

Grants Pass School District 7 is a public school district (11 schools: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, ~5,600 students) offering educational programs and services through various integrated technology platforms. The district operates as a unified educational system rather than a modular product portfolio. Key operational systems include PowerSchool for enrollment/registration, Canvas LMS for learning management, ParentSquare for family communications, SchoolCafe for food nutrition services, and My Ride K-12 for transportation. The district also provides specialized programs including Early Learning (Preschool Promise), Career and Technical Education (CTE) with programs like Health Science and manufacturing, Talented and Gifted (TAG), English Language Development (ELD), Special Services, and Alternative Education. Safety is supported through the Standard Response Protocol emergency system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program Comprehensive K-12 public education program offering elementary (K-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12) academic instruction across 11 schools, including 48 college-level courses and 18 AP courses.
• Preschool Promise Early Learning Program Free full-time preschool program for eligible families with children ages 3-5, providing kindergarten readiness preparation and free meals.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs 8 CTE programs including Health Science and manufacturing pathways, designed to improve graduation rates and prepare students for college and careers.
• Alternative Education at New Bridge High School Alternative high school education program for students needing flexible scheduling, credit recovery, and alternative pathways to graduation.
• Special Education Services Specialized support for students with disabilities and individualized education needs, serving 17% of the district's student body.
• English Language Development (ELD) Program English Language Development program for English learners, supporting the district's diverse linguistic population (24 languages spoken).
• Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Specialized program for Talented and Gifted students providing advanced learning opportunities.
• School Nutrition Services School food and nutrition services providing free breakfast and lunch to all students through an Oregon Department of Education agreement effective through June 30, 2030.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation services with route tracking through the My Ride K-12 application, serving students across the district.
• ParentSquare Communication Platform Family-school communication platform providing email, text, and app notifications in multiple languages, supporting direct messaging, conference sign-ups, form signing, and volunteer coordination.
• PowerSchool Online Enrollment System Online student registration system that allows families to enroll students electronically, eliminating paper packets and providing district verification before school year start.
• Naviance Career Planning Service Career planning platform used in grades 6-12 to identify student strengths, interests, and career goals, with alternative You Science for career aptitude assessment.
• Standard Response Protocol (SRP) Safety System Emergency response protocol with five actions (HOLD, SECURE, LOCKDOWN, EVACUATE, and SHELTER) providing standardized emergency language for students, parents, staff, and first responders.
• State Summer Learning Grant Program State-funded summer programs focused on literacy, enrichment, and school readiness, awarded for 2026-28.

Quantifiable outcome

• Target: 90% 4-year cohort graduation rate by 2028-29 (from 80.3% in 2024-25)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Student Investment Account (SIA)coreOthers · 1 January 2026State grant program to meet students' mental health, behavioral needs and increase academic achievement for focal student groups
• Oregon Department of EducationcoreOthersPrimary oversight and funding partner providing state school funding, grant administration, and the free meals agreement through June 30, 2030
• Southern Oregon ESDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared services partner providing maintenance helpdesk, technology support, and regional educational services
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily-school communications platform used for district, school and teacher communications via email, text and app notifications in preferred languages
• USDA Food and Nutrition ServicecoreOthersFederal program enabling free meals for all students through agreement with Oregon Department of Education
• Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy development support, board governance resources, training, and hosting of district board policies online
• Grants Pass Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic safety partnership for student reunification protocols and school safety coordination
• I Love You Guys FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreator of Standard Response Protocol (SRP) used for emergency response training including hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate, and shelter procedures
• Future ReadyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative supporting technology integration in education for 21st century learning
• Oregon School Nutrition AssociationminorOthersProfessional association for school nutrition professionals providing resources and standards
• School Nutrition AssociationminorOthersNational professional organization for school nutrition programs
• Grants Pass Public SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partnership for drug and alcohol education and prevention programs in schools
• Josephine County PreventionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency providing drug and alcohol education and prevention program support in cooperation with Grants Pass Public Safety

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Beaverton School District: Largest Oregon public K-12 district, serving as a broader incumbent reference. Although significantly larger, it operates in the same state funding and policy environment and provides a benchmark for program portfolio scale.

Direct peers

• Lake Oswego School District: Mid-size Oregon public K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale, funded through the same state formula and offering similar AP, CTE, and college-readiness programming.
• Bend-La Pine Schools: Central Oregon public K-12 district of similar student scale and suburban-rural mix. Comparable in its use of state school funding, CTE/dual-credit programming, and reliance on property tax base.
• Medford School District 549C: Largest school district in Southern Oregon, located in neighboring Jackson County. Operates public K-12 schools of comparable size and faces similar funding, demographic, and rural-Southern-Oregon context as Grants Pass School District 7.
• Eugene School District 4J: Mid-size Oregon public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale, diverse student population, and range of CTE, AP, and alternative education programs funded through the same state formula as Grants Pass.
• Hillsboro School District: Oregon public K-12 district of comparable scale, operating in a similarly structured state funding environment and serving a diverse student body with extensive CTE and dual-language programs.
• Springfield Public Schools (Oregon): Oregon public K-12 district of comparable enrollment size, sharing state school funding mechanics and operating similar CTE, special education, and English Language Development programs.
• Redmond School District 2J: Central Oregon public K-12 district of similar enrollment scale and suburban-rural profile, sharing the same Oregon Department of Education funding and accountability framework.
• North Clackamas School District: Mid-size Oregon public K-12 district with similar enrollment range, comparable reliance on state funding, and parallel offerings in CTE, AP, and alternative education.

Regional players

• Three Rivers School District: Neighboring Josephine County school district in Southern Oregon. Smaller and more rural, but directly comparable on geography, funding structure, and community context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqheq1ze1Ijop0iaJ-Gv-fA
• Facebookfacebook.com/GrantsPassSchoolDistrict7
• Instagraminstagram.com/gpsd7

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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