Sheridan School District NO.2

What Sheridan School District NO.2 does

Sheridan School District No. 2 is a Colorado public school district serving the Sheridan and Englewood communities in the Denver metropolitan area. It operates five schools spanning Early Childhood through 12th grade: Sheridan Early Childhood Center, Alice Terry Elementary, Fort Logan Northgate (grades 3-8), Sheridan High School, and SOAR Academy. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Gionni Thompson alongside a C-suite including a Chief Academic Officer and Chief Financial Officer. It serves a diverse K-12 student population with programming in Gifted & Talented education (including universal CogAT screening, Advanced Learning Plans in Infinite Campus, and concurrent enrollment with Arapahoe Community College), a tiered English Language Development program with a dedicated Newcomer track, a special education continuum, mental health services, and a multi-year restorative justice initiative implemented in partnership with The Restorative Justice Solution.

Name

Sheridan School District NO.2

Legal name

Sheridan School District No. 2

Website

https://ssd2.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Gifted and talented programs
• Special education services
• English language development
• School district operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Operating Revenue: Public school district funded primarily through per-pupil state revenue, determined by student enrollment numbers and the School Finance Act. This constitutes the core operational funding for instructional programs, staff salaries, and district operations.
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local mill levy property tax revenues contribute to district funding, supporting operational and capital expenses.
3. Federal and State Grants: Categorical funding from federal and state sources including Title I, Title III (English Learners), IDEA (Special Education), and other grant programs supporting specific educational initiatives.
4. Collective Bargaining / Labor Relations Services: As an employer, the district negotiates and operates under collective bargaining agreements with employee unions (Sheridan Educators Association) covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public K-12 school district that operates five schools spanning Early Childhood through Grade 12 in the Sheridan/Englewood area of Colorado, providing free core academics alongside Gifted & Talented programming, a continuum of special education services, English Language Development, mental health and social-emotional wellness support, concurrent enrollment at Arapahoe Community College, transportation, and nutrition services. The district's technology backbone combines Google Classroom (LMS), Infinite Campus (student information system), Clever (single sign-on), and a 1:1 Chromebook program delivered through a dedicated four-person Technology Department.

Product overview

Sheridan School District No. 2 operates a multi-product educational technology ecosystem built on an Edlio-powered public website and multiple integrated digital platforms. Core instructional products include the McGraw Hill K-12 curriculum suite (Wonders for K-5 literacy, StudySync for 6-12 ELA, social studies, and science), Carnegie Learning math for grades 6-12, Illustrative Math and Mystery Science for K-5, supported by Curriculum Associates iReady for assessment and differentiated instruction, Lexia Core 5, and IMSE Orton Gillingham for reading intervention. The district's LMS is Google Classroom, with Infinite Campus serving as the student information system housing grades, attendance, and Advanced Learning Plans. Library services run on Follett Destiny. Beyond core academics, the district offers a comprehensive Gifted & Talented program with universal CogAT screening, ALP tracking in Infinite Campus, and concurrent enrollment at Arapahoe Community College; an ELD/Newcomer program with WIDA testing; mental health and restorative justice services; special education; transportation; and nutrition services. A 1:1 Chromebook program with a 1to1 Plus help desk supports technology access across the district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive K-12 educational services spanning Early Childhood through 12th grade, delivered across five schools (Early Childhood Center, Alice Terry Elementary, Fort Logan Northgate grades 3-8, Sheridan High School, and SOAR Academy) in the Sheridan/Englewood area of Colorado, offered free to eligible students residing in district boundaries.
• Gifted & Talented Program Comprehensive K-12 gifted education program featuring universal CogAT 7 screening of all 2nd graders, multi-measure identification (Naglieri General Ability Test, i-Ready Diagnostic, CMAS, PSAT/SAT, qualitative Body of Evidence), Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) housed in Infinite Campus, honors and concurrent enrollment courses, content acceleration, and Early Access to Kindergarten governed by Colorado House Bill 08-1021 and the ECEA.
• Special Education Program Continuum of special education programs and services from preschool through age 21, including IEP process support, school psychology, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and early childhood special education services led by the Director of Special Education.
• English Language Development Programs Comprehensive English Language Development program including Designated ELD using the LAMPS framework, Integrated Content and Language Development (ICLD), an ELD pathway to proficiency tracking, a redesignation process, and a Newcomer Program with specialized instructional tools and assessments (20 Word Vocabulary Screener, Math Diagnostic, School History Questionnaire) for new-to-country English Learners.
• Student Mental Health Services Comprehensive student mental health services including school-based counseling, social-emotional wellness programming, a dedicated mental health team, partnerships with external providers (AllHealth Network, Denver Springs, Highlands Behavioral Health System, Peakview Behavioral Health), and crisis response following the PREPaRE crisis intervention model.
• Nutrition Services District food and nutrition program offering free and reduced-price meal services compliant with USDA nutrition guidelines, managed through the Nutrition Services department.
• Sheridan Transportation Services District-provided student transportation services including bus scheduling, routing, safety programming, and drug/alcohol testing for bus drivers, serving eligible students across the district.
• Concurrent Enrollment with Arapahoe Community College Secondary program enabling eligible students to enroll in college-level courses at Arapahoe Community College (ACC) and earn transferable college credits while still in high school, supporting college and career readiness.
• Restorative Justice Practices Multi-year restorative justice implementation (currently in year two of a three-year program) in partnership with The Restorative Justice Solution, training all staff at Alice Terry, Fort Logan Northgate, and Sheridan High School in community circles and repair circles to build school culture and discipline practices.
• Online Open Enrollment Program Online open enrollment system allowing families to register and choose Sheridan School District as their school of choice, emphasizing the district's small-school community values and accessible enrollment process.
• Seal of Biliteracy High school graduation award recognizing students who demonstrate advanced proficiency in at least one world language and college-ready proficiency in English, recognized by employers and postsecondary institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gifted & Talented identification using multiple measures including Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT), i-Ready Diagnostic, CMAS, PSAT/SAT, and qualitative Body of Evidence reviewed by a district review team within 30 school days of referral.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration29 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Restorative Justice SolutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan School District partnered with The Restorative Justice Solution to extensively train staff and support full implementation of restorative justice practices across Alice Terry, Fort Logan Northgate, and Sheridan High School. The partnership is in year two of a three-year implementation program, with students and staff utilizing community circles and repair circles.
• Arapahoe Community College (ACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan School District maintains a concurrent enrollment partnership with Arapahoe Community College (ACC), allowing secondary students to enroll in college-level courses and earn transferable credits while in high school as part of the district's college and career readiness programming.
• AllHealth NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan School District partners with AllHealth Network to provide mental health services for students. AllHealth Network Phone: 303-730-8858.
• Denver SpringsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan School District partners with Denver Springs (Phone: 720-643-4300) to provide mental health crisis support and services for students.
• Highlands Behavioral Health SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan School District partners with Highlands Behavioral Health System (Phone: 720-348-2800) to provide mental health services and crisis intervention for students.
• Peakview Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan School District partners with Peakview Behavioral Health (Phone: 888-235-9475) for student mental health support services.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationSheridan School District uses Clever as its single sign-on portal, providing students unified access to district digital learning resources and platforms. Clever is the authorized OAuth identity provider linking students to Google Classroom and other district tools.
• Google ClassroomcoreTechnology or IntegrationSheridan School District uses Google Classroom as its primary learning management system (LMS) for delivering online and blended instruction across all schools.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationSheridan School District uses Infinite Campus as its student information system (SIS) for enrollment, grades, attendance, and housing Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) for Gifted & Talented students.
• Colorin ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-recommended resource for ESL strategies, best practices, and literacy instruction guidance for English Language Learners, provided as a professional resource for staff and families.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Denver Public Schools: The largest district in the Denver metro, operating a portfolio of schools including magnet, pathway, and concurrent enrollment programs that compete with Sheridan for open-enrollment students across the urban core.
• Jeffco Public Schools: Large suburban Denver metro public school district that competes for Sheridan-area families through school choice, offering a much broader programming portfolio and greater depth in special education, GT, and concurrent enrollment.
• Aurora Public Schools: Larger Denver metro public school district serving a highly diverse, multilingual student population with extensive ELD and Newcomer programming. Operates as a broader incumbent competing for the same open-enrollment families.
• Cherry Creek School District: Large, well-resourced suburban Denver metro district offering extensive Gifted & Talented, concurrent enrollment, and 1:1 device programs. Represents a competitive benchmark for programming breadth and quality.
• Adams 12 Five Star Schools: Northern Denver metro public school district with similar K-12 programming including GT identification, ELD services, and concurrent enrollment, competing with Sheridan for open-enrollment families on the district's periphery.

Regional players

• Douglas County School District: Large Colorado public school district south of Denver, recognized for its 1:1 device program, choice enrollment model, and innovation-focused programming — comparable in adoption of integrated EdTech and concurrent enrollment partnerships.
• Boulder Valley School District: Colorado public school district operating outside the immediate Denver metro but referenced as a benchmark for GT programming, concurrent enrollment, and comprehensive student services within the state.

Direct peers

• Mapleton Public Schools: Small-to-mid sized Denver metro public school district serving a diverse, predominantly Hispanic student population with comparable K-12 programming, ELD focus, and concurrent enrollment offerings. Operates in the same competitive open-enrollment market.
• Englewood Schools: Adjacent Colorado public school district serving Englewood with overlapping catchment, similar small-district scale, and comparable demographics. Directly competes for open-enrollment families in the same geographic market as Sheridan.
• Westminster Public Schools: Denver metro area public school district of similar scale with a high-need, diverse student body. Comparable reliance on Title I/III funding and similar programming mix including ELD and concurrent enrollment pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sheridan-school-district-2
• Instagraminstagram.com/sheridanschooldistrict2
• Xx.com/SheridanSchools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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