Montgomery Public Schools

What Montgomery Public Schools does

Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) is the public K-12 school district serving Montgomery County, Alabama, operating under the governance of the Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE) and the regulatory authority of the Alabama State Department of Education. Led by Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd, the district runs 35+ schools spanning elementary, middle, high, magnet, and career-technical education programs, plus a fully online MPS Virtual School option. MPS serves Pre-K through 12th-grade students and their families across the Montgomery metropolitan area, including dedicated support for military-connected households and non-resident enrollment for out-of-district families. Specialized academic pathways include the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, Dual Enrollment for college credit, the MPACT college-and-career-readiness initiative, Magnet Schools (notably the Cyber Intelligence Academy at Park Crossing High School), and Career & Technical Education (CTE) academies. Support services span Special Education, School Counseling, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Safety & Security, and Student Social Services, with a "Three Key Phases" strategic plan tracked publicly through the Abre Insights dashboard.

Name

Montgomery Public Schools

Legal name

Montgomery Public Schools

Website

https://mps.k12.al.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Montgomery Public Schools is the public K-12 school district for Montgomery County, Alabama, operating 35+ schools and a virtual program serving Pre-K through 12th-grade students with magnet, IB, CTE, and dual-enrollment pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Magnet school programs
• Special education services
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Montgomery Public Schools is a public school district funded primarily through local, state, and federal tax revenue. As a public institution, it does not charge tuition to district residents. Additional revenue comes from federal programs (Title I, Title II, Title III), grants (ARP ESSER), and categorical funding for specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Montgomery Public Schools provides tuition-free K-12 public education to residents of the Montgomery, Alabama metropolitan area through a network of elementary, middle, and high schools, magnet programs, career technical education, dual enrollment, International Baccalaureate, virtual schooling, and specialized support services including Special Education, Child Nutrition, and Transportation. The district supplements core academic instruction with athletics, fine arts, and college and career readiness programming, and supports military-connected families through dedicated resources.

Product overview

Montgomery Public Schools operates as a traditional public school district offering a comprehensive K-12 educational platform with multiple specialized programs. The core offerings include standard academic instruction supplemented by Magnet Schools (including the Cyber Intelligence Academy), Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs, Dual Enrollment for college credit, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. The district provides alternative learning options through the MPS Virtual Program and specialized support via Pre-K Programs, Special Education services, and Summer Learning programs. Additional services include the Child Nutrition Program, Athletics, Fine Arts, and The MPS Network media platform featuring video and podcast content. Technology support is delivered through Innovation & Technology services. The district's product portfolio represents a unified educational ecosystem designed to serve diverse student needs from early childhood through high school graduation and college/career readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPS Network: The district's podcast and media network featuring Stronger Together: The MPS Podcast and MPS Now: The Newcast.
• MPS Virtual School

Products and services

• MPS Virtual Program Online schooling option enabling students to complete coursework remotely through a Google Sites-hosted virtual school platform, for families seeking full-time online K-12 education.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs Vocational training programs providing high school students with work skills, career pathways, and technical credentials across various CTE fields, including MPACT and Career Academies.
• Magnet Schools Specialized public schools offering focused programs in areas such as science, technology, arts, and cyber intelligence for students seeking differentiated academic pathways.
• Cyber Intelligence Academy at PCHS Specialized magnet program at Park Crossing High School focusing on cybersecurity and intelligence studies for high school students.
• Dual Enrollment Programs Programs enabling high school students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements, in partnership with local colleges.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Globally recognized education program fostering curious, knowledgeable, and caring students with future-ready skills, offered as a specialized academic pathway.
• Pre-K Programs Early childhood education programs including Pre-K and HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) for children prior to kindergarten entry.
• MPACT (Montgomery Public Schools Alliance for College and Technology) District-wide initiative supporting college and career readiness for students through structured pathways and support services.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal services providing breakfast and lunch to students, including free and reduced-price meals, accessible via an online menu platform.
• Special Education Comprehensive special education services including therapy, zone coordinators, and assistive technology for students with individualized education plans.
• Athletics District-wide athletic programs for middle and high school students across various sports.
• Summer Learning and Enrichment Summer programs providing academic acceleration and enrichment activities for students outside the regular school year.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationClever provides single sign-on integration for MPS students and staff, allowing access to digital learning tools through a unified authentication portal. The district uses Clever across all schools.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool provides the district's Student Information System (SIS) for managing enrollment, grades, attendance, and student records. Both parent and teacher portals are powered by PowerSchool.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationSchoology serves as the district's learning management system (LMS) for online course delivery, assignments, and communication between teachers and students.
• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationApptegy powers the district's official website and mobile applications, providing the platform for district communications, news, and parent engagement tools.
• Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPS operates under the regulatory oversight and funding framework of the Alabama State Department of Education. The district participates in state-mandated assessments, accountability systems, and federal education programs administered through ALSDE.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Birmingham City Schools: Another large urban Alabama public K-12 school district operating under ALSDE oversight; comparable in scale, governance structure (city board of education), funding mix (Title I reliance), and product mix (magnet, CTE, IB, dual enrollment). Most direct structural peer within Alabama.
• Huntsville City Schools: Alabama public K-12 district with a strong STEM/cyber and magnet program portfolio and a notable military-family presence (Redstone Arsenal). Comparable to MPS on program mix, ALSDE accountability framework, and military-connected student demographics.
• Tuscaloosa City Schools: Mid-sized Alabama city public K-12 district serving a metropolitan area, with overlapping magnet/CTE offerings and similar Title funding profile under ALSDE oversight.
• Jefferson County School District: Alabama public K-12 district comparable in size and program breadth (CTE, magnet, dual enrollment) operating under the same ALSDE regulatory and funding framework as MPS.
• Mobile County Public Schools: The largest public school district in Alabama by enrollment, operating a similar magnet/CTE/IB program set under the same state regulatory framework. Useful as a scale benchmark for MPS's strategic ambitions and operational complexity.

Broad incumbents

• Dallas Independent School District: Large urban public K-12 district with a comparable magnet/P-TECH/CTE/dual-enrollment portfolio and significant Title I federal funding exposure. Relevant as a scale and program-mix comparable outside Alabama.
• Atlanta Public Schools: Large Southeastern urban public school district with a comparable magnet/CTE/IB product mix and similarly complex Title I and federal-grant funding profile; comparable as a regional scale peer, though operating under Georgia rather than Alabama accountability rules.
• Shelby County Schools (TN): Suburban Mid-South public K-12 district with an established magnet and optional-school program architecture analogous to MPS's magnet portfolio. Useful comparable for program structure rather than direct market overlap.

Emerging players

• K12 Inc. Online learning provider serving virtual K-12 programs, including full-time virtual schools. Comparable to MPS only at the Virtual School product layer; competes indirectly for virtual students under statewide authorization rules and shares some of the same curriculum/learning-platform ecosystem.

Others

• Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE): Not a peer in the operational sense, but the regulatory and funding counterpart that MPS is contractually tied to under state law. Included because ALSDE policy decisions (accountability, funding formulas, charter authorization) are the single largest exogenous driver of MPS performance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MPSAL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSoEdJw-pBM9-PRlVTCv-Kw/feed?view_as=public
• Facebookfacebook.com/MontgomeryPublicSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/mps_al

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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