What Bozeman High School does

Bozeman High School is a public high school within Bozeman School District 7, a government entity chartered by the State of Montana and governed by an elected eight-member Board of Trustees. The district operates a 6-3-4 plan serving kindergarten through grade 12, with 5,350 students enrolled across approximately 15 academic and support campuses comprising roughly 390 acres and over 1.4 million square feet of building space; Bozeman High School is one of two high schools in the district alongside Gallatin High School. Academic offerings span general curriculum, Career and Technical Education pathways, comprehensive K-12 fine arts (music, art, drama, dance), special education including IEP/ECSE services, multilingual/English-learner programs, gifted education, and adult community education. The school is led by Superintendent Casey Bertram and Executive Director of Business & Operations Mike Waterman.

The digital operating backbone is built on standard K-12 SaaS infrastructure: PowerSchool for student information, CANVAS for learning management, ClassLink for single sign-on, Follett Destiny for the library catalog, Tyler for substitute/attendance/time tracking, School Messenger for district-wide communications, Finalsite for the district website, MealViewer for menus, MySchoolBucks for payments, and MD Live as a $44-per-visit employee telehealth benefit. Programs such as ABCDino Academy (early childhood, 6 weeks to 5 years), kidsLINK before/after-school care with United Way, BELLA summer English-literacy programming, Project Connect community volunteers, THRIVE family support, and the Bozeman Police School Resource Officer triad model extend the school into an integrated community-services hub.

The school's economics follow a public-funding model rather than a commercial one: revenue is derived from state and federal aid, local property taxes, and voter-approved operating levies (e.g., the 2026 High School General Fund Levy of $600,000 annually and Elementary Levy of $1,200,000 annually). Commercial activity is limited to ancillary services such as cafeteria meals priced on a tiered per-meal basis (high-school breakfast $3.25, lunch $4.00, adult lunch $5.50). Operational scale signals include the 1.8 million USD annual debt service remaining from 2006 high-school renovation bonds and the self-funded health plan operating since 1990, which the board voted to transition into the Bridged Health Alliance effective September 1, 2026.

Name

Bozeman High School

Legal name

Bozeman School District 7

Website

https://bsd7.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bozeman High School is a public high school within Bozeman School District 7, a Montana government entity serving about 5,350 K-12 students across 15 campuses. It delivers academic, fine arts, CTE, special education, and community-partnered programs funded primarily through state aid and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• K-12 public education
• Secondary education services
• Career and technical education
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bozeman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bozeman High School delivers public secondary education (grades 9-12) as one of two high schools within Bozeman School District 7, offering general academics, fine arts, career and technical education pathways, special education services, and multilingual/ELL programs. The district also operates early childhood education, before/after-school care through community partners, and adult community education programs across 13 schools serving approximately 5,350 students.

Product overview

Bozeman School District 7 operates a comprehensive K-12 public education system comprising 13 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school, 1 alternative high school). The district offers educational programs including general academics, fine arts (music, art, drama, dance), Career and Technical Education pathways, special education, multilingual/ELL programs, gifted education, adult community education, and various extracurricular activities and athletics. The district also provides support services including food services, transportation, student health services, and before/after school programs through community partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education Pathways Vocational and career-focused educational pathways preparing high school students for workforce readiness and post-secondary technical training.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including Child Find evaluation, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), and Therapeutic Day School Services for students with special needs.
• Fine Arts Program (K-12) Comprehensive arts education curriculum spanning music (bands, choirs, orchestras), visual arts, drama, and dance, taught by qualified music and art teachers district-wide from K-12.
• Bozeman Reads Early Literacy Project Early literacy initiative focused on ensuring all students develop strong reading skills in early grades through the Bozeman Reads Early Learning Center.
• Adult Community Education Adult learning and community education programs offered by the district for community members seeking continuing education.
• Bozeman Adult Learning Center Adult learning center providing educational services including the HiSET Option Program for adults seeking high school equivalency credentials.
• ABCDino Academy at the Hawks Nest Childcare and preschool program operating at Bozeman High School serving families with children from 6 weeks through 5 years old, open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm.
• BELLA (Bozeman English Learner Literacy Alliance) All-day summer Jump Start program for Spanish-speaking students focused on English literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening), including learning, social, and exploratory activities.
• Multilingual/English Learners Program Multilingual and English learner support services for K-12 students whose primary language is not English.
• Gifted Education Gifted and talented education program providing differentiated instruction for identified gifted learners K-12.
• Title 1 Academic Intervention Program Title 1 federally funded academic intervention services for eligible students requiring additional academic support.
• Title VI Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education Title VI federally funded program supporting Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native education for eligible students.
• Traffic Education Driver education and traffic safety program offered to high school students to provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training.
• HiSET Option Program High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) preparation program for adult learners seeking to earn their high school equivalency credential.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program McKinney-Vento federally funded program providing educational support, enrollment assistance, and stability services for homeless children and youth.
• Food Services School meal program offering breakfast, lunch, and à la carte items at tiered pricing by grade level (elementary, middle, high school, and adult/staff rates), with online payment via MySchoolBucks.
• Facility Use and Rental Services Facility rental and use agreement management for school district buildings and grounds, managed through the Facilitron platform.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABCDino Academy at the Hawks NestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education program operating in the Hawks' Nest at Bozeman High School serving families with children from 6 weeks through 5 years old. Open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. Dedicated to fostering dynamic and enriching learning environment for young children.
• BELLA (Bozeman English Learner Literacy Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Spanish-speaking students an all-day summer Jump Start program focused on English literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening). Includes learning activities, social activities, and exploratory activities.
• Bozeman Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization dedicated to preserving and expanding Bozeman's commitment to excellence in public education. Supplements traditional educational experience through grant programs for teachers and scholarships for students.
• Project ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity volunteers focused on connecting with K-12 students in schools. Helps create a culture of care, compassion, and inclusion so students feel welcome, acknowledged, and connected.
• School Resource Officers (SRO) - Bozeman Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership between Bozeman Police Department and Bozeman Public Schools ensuring safe, secure, and orderly learning environments. Officers serve as law enforcement, informal counselors, and law-related presenters using a triad approach.
• THRIVEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccess for all children at home, at school, and in life. Provides quality, evidence-based programs for all families including support for pregnant teens and parents raising high schoolers.
• United Way - kidsLINKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater Gallatin United Way program offering before and after school programming, family events, PIR day and summer camps. Provides safe, caring environment with nutritious snacks, outdoor play, homework assistance, and STEM/STEAM enrichment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Billings Public Schools: Largest Montana public school district, operating multiple high schools and K-8 schools with similar governance and funding. Comparable as a scale-relevant in-state public district peer.
• Missoula County Public Schools: Another Montana public school district with similar grade configuration and state funding. Comparable as a regional public K-12 operator within the same state regulatory and funding framework.
• Helena Public Schools: Montana public school district serving the Helena area with similar K-12 structure and state-level funding model. Comparable in governance, funding mechanics, and program offerings as a peer Montana district.

Emerging players

• KIPP Foundation: National network of public charter schools serving K-12 students, often in underserved communities. Comparable as a K-12 public education operator with multi-site, mission-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: Large charter school management organization operating K-12 public charter schools across multiple states. Comparable as a K-12 public education operator with multi-site footprint and similar grade span.
• National Heritage Academies: Operator of public charter schools across multiple U.S. states serving K-12 students. Comparable as a scaled K-12 public education provider with similar mission and student demographics.
• K12 Inc. (Stride): Large publicly traded K-12 online education provider. Not a direct geographic competitor but addresses the same K-12 learner segment with an alternative delivery model, making it relevant as a sector comparable.

Direct peers

• Bridger Charter Academy (BSD7): Charter K-8 school operating within the same Bozeman School District 7 footprint. Provides a directly comparable in-district alternative to traditional public schools and shares the same geographic and demographic base.
• Gallatin High School (BSD7): The second public high school within Bozeman School District 7, serving the same district with the same public K-12 model and overlapping administration. Most directly comparable peer given identical governance, funding, and programming.
• Flathead High School (Kalispell): Public high school within the Kalispell-area district in Montana, offering similar comprehensive academic, CTE, fine arts, and athletics programs. Comparable as a similar-size Montana public high school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BSD7Schools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_Ll_lleXUVTxDlu23Fjs4A
• Facebookfacebook.com/BozemanSchoolsFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/bsd7schools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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Funding rounds

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