27J Schools

Public K-12 Educationsd27j.org

Company typePrivate
Founded1800
HeadquartersBrighton, United States
Headcount1,001–5,000
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

27J Schools firmographics

Firmographics

Name: 27J Schools
Legal name: School District 27J
Website: https://sd27j.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1800
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1,001–5,000 employees
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27J Schools industry classification

Industry

Product category: Public K-12 Education
NAICS: Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry: Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)
akta.pro secondary industries: Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

Keywords

K-12 public education
STEM and CTE programs
Preschool early childhood
Online K-12 academy
School transportation services

Where 27J Schools is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Brighton
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

27J Schools business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Property Tax Revenue: Primary operational funding from local property tax mill levies approved by voters
Bond Program Capital Funding: $515M school construction bond approved in November 2021 for new schools and facility improvements
Mill Levy Override: $17.7M annual operational funding approved in November 2022 for teacher/staff salaries, STEM/CTE centers, and safety
Federal Grants: Federal funding for specific programs including Title I and other categorical grants
Student Fees: Fees for child care, meals, and other student services

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Pay-as-you-go	Free and Reduced Meal Program
Other	Pay-as-you-go	Healthy School Meals for All

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

27J Schools product offering

Product offering

Core offering

27J Schools is a public K-12 school district that delivers tuition-free education to more than 23,000 students across Brighton, Commerce City, Henderson, and Thornton, Colorado, on a four-day school week schedule. Its core offerings include traditional K-12 classroom instruction across elementary, middle, and high schools, plus 18 STEM and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways delivered through dedicated STEM/CTE centers at each high school. Supporting services include transportation, school meals, before/after-school child care, preschool (Bright Beginnings and Universal Preschool), gifted and talented programs, and the 27J Online Academy for remote learning.

Product overview

27J Schools is a public school district offering a comprehensive K-12 education portfolio with multiple learning pathways. The district operates on a four-day school week and provides traditional classroom instruction alongside specialized programs including STEM and Career Technical Education (CTE) centers at each high school (offering 18 STEM and career training options), gifted and talented education through the Achieve Institute, online learning via 27J Online Academy, and universal preschool programs. Support services include transportation, meal services, and child care. The district serves Brighton, Commerce City, Henderson, and Thornton in Colorado, with new school construction funded by a $515M 2021 Bond Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

27J Online Academy: Online academy offering K-12 education programs
Innovations & Options
Discovery Magnet School
27J Schools App

Products and services

K-12 Public Education Services Traditional K-12 public education provided to students in the 27J School District covering Brighton, Commerce City, Henderson, and Thornton, Colorado.
STEM and Career Technical Education (CTE) Centers State-of-the-art STEM and CTE centers at each high school providing students with hands-on trade skills and career-ready training in 18 different STEM and career training options.
Four-Day School Week Schedule A 4-day school week program with classes in session Tuesday through Friday, providing families with a 3-day weekend for improved work-life balance.
Preschool Programs Early childhood education including Bright Beginnings preschool and Universal Preschool (UPK) offerings for young children.
Gifted and Talented Education Specialized programs including the Achieve Institute and Early Access for gifted and talented students.
27J Online Academy Virtual/online education option for students requiring flexible or remote learning arrangements.
Transportation Services School bus transportation services including route management and the North Transportation Terminal facility.
Meal Services School nutrition programs including free and reduced lunch, Community Eligibility Provision, and summer meal programs.
Child Care Services Before and after school child care programs with registration and payment systems.
Southlawn Elementary School New elementary school located at 10075 Walden Street, Commerce City, completed as part of the 2021 Bond Program.
Discovery Magnet School K-8 magnet school located at 4949 E. 147th Ave., Thornton, opened in Fall 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

16% increase in teacher pay after mill levy override passage
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use 27J Schools

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

27J Schools technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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27J Schools partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Belle Creek Charter SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent charter school authorized by 27J Schools district. Part of the district's portfolio of school options for families within the service area.
Colorado Connections AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline charter school partner providing virtual education options for students in Colorado.
Bromley East Charter SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter school partner serving students in the eastern portion of the district's service area.
Capstone AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter school partner offering alternative educational options.
Eagle Ridge AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter school partner serving the local community.
Foundations AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter school partner offering educational services within the district.
Landmark Academy at ReunionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter school partner located in the Reunion area serving local students.
The STEAD SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter school partner offering specialized educational programs.
Tri-County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with 27J Schools on the District Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) established in 2006. Provides public health guidance, wellness policies, and health services coordination.
University of Northern ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on the District Health Advisory Committee, contributing to wellness initiatives and health programming.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

27J Schools competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Boulder Valley School District: Colorado K-12 public school district serving Boulder and surrounding communities. Comparable as a district navigating competitive enrollment pressures from charter schools and school choice programs, with strong CTE pathway offerings.
Douglas County School District: Large suburban Denver-metro Colorado K-12 public school district. Comparable as a fast-growing district with strong property tax base, similar voter-approved bond funding history, and competitive pressure on teacher compensation.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools: Adjacent Colorado K-12 public school district serving Broomfield, Westminster, Northglenn, and Thornton. Direct geographic neighbor with overlapping student populations and similar suburban growth dynamics.
St. Vrain Valley School District: Colorado K-12 public school district serving Longmont and surrounding communities. Comparable as a growth-oriented district along the I-25 corridor with similar CTE pathway investments and charter school oversight responsibilities.
Jeffco Public Schools: Large Colorado K-12 public school district serving Jefferson County west of Denver. Comparable as a mature public district navigating enrollment shifts, bond program execution, and charter school oversight.
Cherry Creek School District: Large Colorado K-12 public school district serving the southeast Denver metro area. Directly comparable as another suburban Colorado public district with similar student demographics, funding model, and competitive pressure for enrollment growth.
Thompson School District: Northern Colorado K-12 public school district serving Loveland and surrounding areas. Comparable as a similar-sized Colorado public district with growth pressures and property tax funding model.
Aurora Public Schools: Colorado K-12 public school district serving Aurora and adjacent communities. Comparable as a diverse, growing urban-fringe district with similar demographic profile and federal Title I funding reliance.
Weld County School District 6 (Greeley-Evans): Weld County K-12 public school district serving Greeley and Evans. Comparable as a similarly-sized district in the same county region with overlapping labor markets and property tax base dynamics.

Broad incumbents

Denver Public Schools: Largest Colorado K-12 public school district serving Denver. Larger and more urban than 27J, but comparable as a benchmark for district-level funding scale, charter oversight complexity, and statewide education policy exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

27J Schools financial estimates

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27J Schools leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

27J Schools funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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27J Schools M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about 27J Schools

What does 27J Schools do?

Is 27J Schools a public or private company?

27J Schools is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was 27J Schools founded?

27J Schools was founded in 1800. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is 27J Schools based?

27J Schools is headquartered in Brighton, United States, in the North America region.

How does 27J Schools make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Property Tax Revenue is the primary driver. The others are bond Program Capital Funding, mill Levy Override, federal Grants and student Fees.

Who are 27J Schools's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Boulder Valley School District, Douglas County School District, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, St. Vrain Valley School District, Jeffco Public Schools, Cherry Creek School District, Thompson School District, Aurora Public Schools and Weld County School District 6 (Greeley-Evans). Denver Public Schools is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does 27J Schools have an API?

No public API is recorded for 27J Schools.

What industry is 27J Schools in?

27J Schools's product category is Public K-12 Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAAAB, Public Elementary Schools, with a secondary code of EDAJAAAC, Public Middle Schools. Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.