Delaware Valley School District

What Delaware Valley School District does

Delaware Valley School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 236 Route 6 & 209 in Milford, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 4,400 students across seven schools in Pike County — four elementary schools (Delaware Valley Elementary, Dingman Delaware Elementary, Dingman Delaware Primary, Shohola Elementary), two middle schools (Delaware Valley Middle School, Dingman Delaware Middle School), and one comprehensive high school (Delaware Valley High School). The district is governed by a nine-member elected Board of Education under Pennsylvania state law and operates as a government entity with no private ownership, subsidiaries, or parent company. Revenue is functionally its operating budget, sourced from Pennsylvania Department of Education per-pupil allocations, federal program funding, and local property taxes, with auxiliary transactional revenue from meal services ($2.00-$2.25 lunches, free breakfast under state program), sports physicals ($20), and summer camp registrations.

The district's core technology stack comprises Google Apps for Education, Schoology LMS, ClassLink SSO, PowerSchool SIS, SchoolCafe for cafeteria payments, Arbiter for athletic scheduling, Hudl for video streaming, and district-wide Chromebooks on a high-speed WAN with full WiFi coverage. Online learning is delivered through the Delaware Valley Cyber Academy in partnership with Connections Education (Pearson), and before-and-after-school and summer programs are operated under the DV-ACE brand. Supporting services include counseling, mental health support, special education at both elementary and secondary levels, English language development, gifted education, transportation (via Rohrer Bus), and food services.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer to families in the Pike County catchment, with student enrollment managed through the Office of Support Services. Marketing and outreach run through the district website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, the Connect-Ed automated messaging system, and community events. The DV Educational Foundation (501(c)(3)), DV Hall of Fame alumni program, Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance, and Dynamite Sports partnership supplement public funding with private philanthropy and student-recruitment support. Recognition includes multi-year placements on U.S. News & World Report, Washington Post, Newsweek, Scranton Times-Tribune, College Board AP Honor Roll, and NAMM Best Communities for Music Education (nine consecutive years).

Name

Delaware Valley School District

Legal name

Delaware Valley School District

Website

https://dvsd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Delaware Valley School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 4,400 students across seven schools in Pike County, Pennsylvania, funded by state allocations and property taxes, with online learning via a Pearson partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Secondary education programs
• Special education services
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Public Education Funding: Primary funding from state (PDE) and federal government allocations based on student enrollment, with local property tax support for operational expenses
2. Student Meal Services: Food service program with breakfast provided free to all students through state program, lunch at $2.00-$2.25 per student, with federal free/reduced lunch program
3. Athletic Programs and Summer Camps: Sports physicals at $20, summer camp registrations, and athletic program fees generating revenue for district programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Delaware Valley School District is a public K-12 school district operating seven schools in Pike County, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 4,400 students from Pre-K through 12th grade. The district delivers comprehensive elementary, middle, and high school education including AP courses and dual enrollment, special education, mental health and student support services, athletics, food services, and career and technical education. Supplemental offerings include the Delaware Valley Cyber Academy online K-12 program (in partnership with Connections Education/Pearson) and DV-ACE before/after school and summer camp programs.

Product overview

Delaware Valley School District operates as a unified public school district serving approximately 4,400 students across seven schools in Pike County, PA. The district offers traditional in-person education through four elementary schools (Delaware Valley Elementary, Dingman Delaware Elementary, Dingman Delaware Primary, Shohola Elementary), two middle schools (Delaware Valley Middle School, Dingman Delaware Middle School), and one comprehensive high school (Delaware Valley High School). The district supplements its core school offerings with DV Cyber Academy (a K-12 online virtual school partnered with Connections Education/Pearson) and DV-ACE (an after school enrichment program featuring summer camps and swim lessons). The district uses technology platforms including Schoology (LMS), ClassLink (SSO), Google Apps for Education, PowerSchool (SIS), and SchoolCafe (food service).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Delaware Valley Elementary School: Elementary school serving grades K-5
• Delaware Valley Middle School
• Delaware Valley High School
• Dingman Delaware Elementary School
• Dingman Delaware Middle School
• Dingman Delaware Primary School
• Shohola Elementary School
• DV-ACE
• DV Cyber Academy
• DV Educational Foundation
• DV Hall of Fame

Products and services

• Delaware Valley Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-5 as part of the district's seven-school network in Pike County, PA.
• Delaware Valley Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 as part of the district's secondary education offerings.
• Delaware Valley High School Comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12, recognized for AP programs and named to U.S. News & World Report's 'America's Best High Schools' list.
• Dingman Delaware Elementary School Elementary school in Dingmans Ferry serving grades K-5 in the district.
• Dingman Delaware Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Dingman Delaware campus area.
• Dingman Delaware Primary School Primary school serving Pre-K through early elementary grades in the Dingman Delaware campus area.
• Shohola Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Shohola area of the district.
• DV Cyber Academy K-12 virtual school program partnered with Connections Education (a division of Pearson) providing flexible online learning with dedicated teachers and accredited curriculum for families seeking alternative learning options.
• DV-ACE (After School Child Enrichment) Year-round after school enrichment program featuring summer camps, swim lessons, and activities for district students, located at the district pool facility.
• Student Support Services Direct services including counseling, special education, mental health services, homeless/foster programs, home education, and 504 compliance support for students across the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 years in a row ranked top by Scranton Times-Tribune 'Grading Our Schools'
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Connections Education (Pearson)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Connections Education, a division of global education leader Pearson, to deliver the Delaware Valley Cyber Academy online K-12 program. Connections Education is accredited by AdvancED and has delivered successful virtual school instruction to hundreds of thousands of students.
• Colonial Intermediate Unit 20coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, a regional educational service agency providing shared services, professional development, and specialized programs to school districts in northeastern Pennsylvania.
• Rohrer BusminorOthersBus contractor providing student transportation services. District oversees fleet and serves as liaison to Rohrer Bus for transportation operations.
• DV2000 Educational FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation established to secure resources from individuals, corporations, community organizations and foundations to support educational programs for students in the Delaware Valley School District. Tax ID #23-2828632, IRS 501(c)(3) public charity.
• Dynamite SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Dynamite Sports to guide college-bound student-athletes through the recruiting process, helping DV student-athletes make intelligent decisions during and after the recruiting process.
• Wayne Pike Workforce AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting workforce development and career opportunities in the Wayne and Pike County area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wallenpaupack Area School District: Neighboring rural PA district in Pike/Wayne counties serving a similar student demographic in the Lake Region. Comparable in size, rural setting, and funding model, making it the most direct operational peer.
• Pocono Mountain School District: Adjacent Monroe County district with similar rural/suburban PA profile and overlapping CTE/cyber offerings. Both districts compete for students along the I-84 corridor and share regional employer partnerships.
• East Stroudsburg Area School District: Neighboring PA district in the Pocono region serving a similar demographic and competing for the same talent pool. Comparable in scale and academic program structure.
• Stroudsburg Area School District: Monroe County PA district in the same labor and feeder market as DVSD. Overlapping community, similar cyber/virtual program offerings, and comparable state funding profile.

Emerging players

• Commonwealth Charter Academy: Pennsylvania's largest cyber charter school, offering statewide online K-12. Direct competitor to DV Cyber Academy for online-enrolled PA families; both target similar student profiles seeking flexible learning.
• Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School: Established statewide PA cyber charter that competes with DV Cyber Academy for online students. Comparable virtual curriculum and teacher-led instruction model.

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy (Pearson): Pearson division that powers DV Cyber Academy and operates its own Connections Academy-branded cyber schools across multiple states. Direct vendor plus strategic peer in the online K-12 space.
• KIPP Philadelphia Charter School: Larger PA charter network focused on college-prep outcomes for underserved students. Comparable mission around college placement (including elite universities) but operates under different governance and urban context.

Regional players

• Wayne Highlands School District: Adjacent Wayne County PA district serving a similar rural demographic in the same Houlka/Pocono region. Comparable funding base, CTE offerings, and competitive position for regional talent.

Others

• Colonial Intermediate Unit 20: Regional educational service agency partnering with DVSD for shared services, professional development, and specialized programs. Ecosystem partner and governance counterpart rather than a competitor, but provides operational benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/delaware_valley_sd
• Xx.com/DVSD_Warriors

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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