Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District

Name

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District

Legal name

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District

Website

https://bhbl.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

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)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Continuing education programs
• Student transportation services
• Food services program

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballston Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: School budget funded primarily through property taxes from residents in the district's four towns. Tax levy increase of 3.5% for 2026-27 school year.
2. State Aid: Funding from New York State including foundation aid, BOCES aid, transportation aid, and building aid as outlined in State Foundation Aid Funding Plan
3. Continuing Education Program Fees: Minimum fees charged for registration, instruction, and materials for adult education courses. Classes open to anyone 16 years or older not attending regular high school classes
4. Facility Use Fees: Fees charged for use of school facilities by community organizations. More than 100 local not-for-profit organizations use school facilities. Fees designed to make facility use self-supporting
5. Federal/State Grant Programs: COVID relief funding (ARP-ESSER, CARES Act, CRRSA), Smart Schools Bond Act, and various other federal and state grant programs
6. Universal Free Meals State Funding: State-funded Universal Free Meals program beginning 2025-26 school year providing free breakfast and lunch to all students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is a public K-12 school district that operates three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school serving students across four towns in Saratoga County, New York. The district delivers comprehensive educational programs including academics, athletics, fine arts, special education, transportation, food services, and continuing adult education, funded through property taxes and state aid with oversight from the New York State Education Department.

Product overview

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District operates a five-school K-12 public education system comprising three elementary schools (Charlton Heights, Pashley, Stevens), one middle school (Richard H. O'Rourke), and one high school (Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School). The district offers comprehensive educational programs including accelerated PACE programs, Pre-Kindergarten, full-day kindergarten, fine arts (art and music), and interscholastic athletics across nearly 30 sports. Supporting services include special education, technology (with 1:1 device program), transportation (70-bus fleet), food services, continuing education for adults, and human resources. The district operates under a 21st Century Framework for Learning emphasizing global awareness, wellness, ethics, leadership, and character development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spartans: Athletic teams and school mascot of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. The mascot name represents the school's identity across all five schools.

Products and services

• Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School High school serving grades 9-12 with Spartan mascot. Offers comprehensive academic curriculum, athletics, fine arts, counseling services, and college preparation programs for enrolled district students.
• Richard H. O'Rourke Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 with Spartan mascot. Features 1:1 technology program, counseling center, library media center, activities and clubs, and student handbook for district students.
• Charlton Heights Elementary School Elementary school serving district students with knight mascot. Features library media center, PTA, homework resources, and building council. Part of the district's five-school system.
• Pashley Elementary School Elementary school featuring polar bear mascot. Offers school banking program, library media center, and various student support services to enrolled district families.
• Francis L. Stevens Elementary School Elementary school featuring faceted star logo. Offers library media center, PTA, building council, homework resources, and student dismissal procedures for district elementary students.
• PACE (Programs for Achieving Children's Excellence) Programs for Achieving Children's Excellence - accelerated and enrichment programs for students who demonstrate exceptional academic abilities or need advanced coursework.
• Pre-Kindergarten Program Universal Pre-Kindergarten program with UPK funding for 70 students to attend local early childhood programs at no cost to parents.
• Full-Day Kindergarten Full-day kindergarten program providing comprehensive early childhood education aligned with the K-12 curriculum.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive art and music programs including band, chorus, orchestra, theater, and visual arts. Director Sarah White oversees both art and music education K-12.
• Interscholastic Athletics Athletics program offering nearly 30 sports across three seasons. Competes as a Class AA school in Section II. Includes summer recreation program and community athletic leagues.
• Continuing Education Program Adult continuing education program offering classes for residents 16 years and older. Courses include career development, personal enrichment, and recreational activities offered twice yearly (Fall and Spring).
• Community Swim Program Age group competitive swim team for grades 1-12 and community swim activities, managed through the athletic department.
• Facility Use Rental Program Rental of school facilities (gyms, auditorium, fields, pool) to community organizations, youth sports groups, and scouts. More than 100 organizations use facilities. Athletic facility users must purchase liability insurance naming district as additional insured.
• Student Transportation Services Student transportation with 70-bus fleet traveling over 700,000 miles annually, transporting 3,100+ students to and from five schools.
• Food Services Program School meal program offering breakfast and lunch in all five schools. Beginning 2025-26, all K-12 students receive free meals under New York State's Universal Free Meals program.
• Special Services Special education services, health services, counseling, social work, and psychological services for students requiring specialized support.
• District Technology Department District technology services including computer hardware, software, networking, tech support, internet security, and instructional technology integration including the 1:1 device program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-92% of graduates go on to higher education each year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capital Region BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Capital Region BOCES provides career and technical education programs, shared services, and educational partnerships. BH-BL students participate in SkillsUSA competitions through BOCES, and the district works with BOCES for various shared services including superintendent search assistance
• Arbiter Sports/FamilyIDcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline registration platform for athletic team participation. Provides simple, convenient online registration process for athletics program with NYSED-compliant data protection
• Siena CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly Assurance MBA Agreement - partnership providing pathway for BH-BL students
• First NY Federal Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to open Spartan Bank at high school - financial literacy program for students
• NYSEDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York State Education Department - oversight and reporting, School Report Cards, Regents exams, certification requirements
• Glenville Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Resource Officers program - Deputy Zach Cicardi and Officer Cody Maggs serve as School Resource Officers for school safety
• NYSPHSAAcoreOthersNew York State Public High School Athletic Association - district competes as Class AA school in Section II, Suburban Scholastic Council league
• New York State School Boards AssociationminorOthersTraining and resources for school board members through workshops and development materials
• Capital District School Boards AssociationminorOthersRegional association for studying topics of interest related to school governance

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Shenendehowa Central School District: Largest school district in the Capital Region serving parts of Saratoga and Albany counties. Directly comparable as a public K-12 district of similar operational scale with comprehensive academic, athletic, and community programs serving suburban Saratoga County communities.
• Mohonasen Central School District: Schenectady County public K-12 district serving similar suburban Capital Region communities. Directly comparable in operating model, multi-school structure, Section II competition, and tax-funded revenue base.
• South Colonie Central School District: Albany County public K-12 district of comparable suburban character. Similar in operational structure, multi-school system, athletic competition, and reliance on property tax funding.
• Niskayuna Central School District: Public K-12 district in the Capital Region serving a similar suburban profile. Comparable scale and operating model, with a strong STEM/technology focus and competing in the same Section II athletic classifications.
• Guilderland Central School District: Albany County public K-12 district of similar suburban profile. Operates with comparable multi-school structure, strong academic reputation, and competes in the same Section II athletic conferences.
• Ballston Spa Central School District: Saratoga County public K-12 district that is a direct geographic and demographic neighbor. Closely comparable in grade span, scale, mission, and competition for the same regional students and tax base.
• East Greenbush Central School District: Rensselaer County suburban public K-12 district. Comparable in operating model, multi-school structure, and Section II athletic competition; similar tax-funded public education mandate.
• Bethlehem Central School District: Albany County suburban public K-12 district with similar demographic profile. Comparable in scale, academic reputation, and athletic classification, operating with similar community-funded public school model.
• Saratoga Springs City School District: Public K-12 district also located in Saratoga County within the same Capital Region competitive market. Comparable in mission, grade span, athletic competition (Section II Class AA), and community-oriented programming; competes for the same regional talent pool.
• Averill Park Central School District: Rensselaer County public K-12 district in the broader Capital Region. Operates with similar suburban/rural mix, multi-school structure, and reliance on property tax and state aid funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BHBLSchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjj_Oan7-JQxB-f8VYDVaUQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BHBLSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/bhblschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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