Slippery Rock Area School District

What Slippery Rock Area School District does

Slippery Rock Area School District is a public K-12 school district operated by an elected school board under Pennsylvania state law, serving students across a 130-square-mile area of Butler County anchored by the borough of Slippery Rock. Its core product is traditional public education delivered through four schools — Slippery Rock Area High School, Slippery Rock Area Middle School, Slippery Rock Area Elementary School, and Moraine Elementary School — plus a virtual learning option (Slippery Rock Online Odyssey) and a Pennsylvania Section 1327 Home Education oversight program. Supporting services include Title I–IV federal programs, Special Education, Food Services (operated by Metz Culinary Management), transportation for roughly 2,000 students, school counseling with Student Assistance Program liaisons, athletics (17 varsity sports and 33+ clubs), and health services. The technology stack is built on Infinite Campus for the student information system, Google Workspace for Education with Clever SSO, GoGuardian for device monitoring, ParentSquare for parent communication, Raptor Technologies for visitor management, Arbiter for athletics administration, and School Cafe for meal payments; a 1:1 Chromebook initiative covers grades 3–12 with optional damage insurance through One2One Risk Solutions. The district supplements public funding with the SRASD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that channels private donations toward technology, literacy, and capital projects.

Name

Slippery Rock Area School District

Legal name

Slippery Rock Area School District

Website

https://slipperyrock.k12.pa.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Slippery Rock Area School District is a public K-12 district in Butler County, Pennsylvania, operating four schools plus a virtual program for approximately 2,000 students across a 130-square-mile service area, funded by state aid, federal grants, and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Slippery Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State and Federal Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through Pennsylvania state education funding formulas and federal education programs including Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV grants
2. Local Tax Revenue: Funded through local property taxes from residents of the Slippery Rock Area School District service area
3. Food Services Revenue: National School Lunch Program reimbursements and meal payments; free breakfast for all students regardless of income for 2025-2026 SY

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Slippery Rock Area School District is a public K-12 school system operating four schools (one high school, one middle school, two elementary schools) plus an online virtual program (Slippery Rock Online Odyssey) for students in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The district provides comprehensive education including academics, athletics (17 varsity sports), special education, food services, and student transportation for approximately 2,000 students across a 130-square-mile service area, funded primarily through state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants with no tuition charged.

Product overview

Slippery Rock Area School District is a public K-12 school district operating four traditional schools (High School, Middle School, two Elementary Schools) plus one virtual program (Online Odyssey). The core educational offering comprises traditional classroom instruction across all schools, supplemented by a comprehensive athletics and activities program featuring 17 varsity sports and 33+ extracurricular clubs. The district provides supporting services including special education, Title I-IV federal programs, food services (via Metz Culinary Management), transportation (serving 2,000 students across 130 square miles), and school counseling. The SRASD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, augments district funding for technology, literacy, and innovative programs. Technology infrastructure includes a One-to-One Chromebook initiative for grades 3-12 with integrated platforms for student information (Infinite Campus), communication (ParentSquare), and digital safety (GoGuardian).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SRASD Foundation: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing educational programs for students in the Slippery Rock Area School District through private funding and community donations.

Products and services

• Slippery Rock Area High School Four-year public high school serving grades 9-12, offering college-preparatory academics, 17 varsity sports programs, and career/technical education pathways for students in the Slippery Rock area.
• Slippery Rock Area Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8, providing transitional academic programs and introductory athletic activities for adolescent students in the Slippery Rock area.
• Slippery Rock Area Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in early grades (K-5), providing foundational literacy and numeracy instruction with Title I support services in Slippery Rock.
• Moraine Elementary School Public elementary school located in Prospect serving K-5 students, designated as a Distinguished Title I School in 2018 for academic excellence.
• Slippery Rock Online Odyssey Online/virtual learning program offering distance education options for students requiring flexible or remote learning arrangements in the Slippery Rock area.
• Athletics and Activities Department Comprehensive athletic program featuring 17 varsity sports and 33+ clubs/activities, including fall, winter, and spring seasons across multiple competition levels (Varsity, JV, Junior High).
• Transportation Services Student transportation service transporting 2,000 students daily to 4 public schools and 16 special needs/non-public schools across the district's 130 square mile service area.
• Food Services School nutrition program managed by Metz Culinary Management, offering breakfast and lunch programs with free and reduced-price meal eligibility, including free breakfast for all students during the 2025-2026 school year.
• Special Services Special education and related services including learning support, life skills support, and itinerant autism support across district buildings.
• Federal Programs (Title I, II, III, IV) Federally-funded support programs including Title I academic assistance, Title II teacher development, Title III English language learner support, and Title IV well-rounded education initiatives.
• SRASD Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit education foundation supporting technology enhancements, literacy programs, innovative educational initiatives, professional development, capital improvements, and scholarships for district students.
• One-to-One Technology Initiative District technology program providing Chromebooks to students in grades 3-12 with optional insurance coverage through One2One Risk Solutions to protect against accidental damage and loss.
• Home Education Program Pennsylvania School Code Section 1327-compliant home education program allowing parents to conduct homeschool instruction with district oversight and evaluation.
• Health Services School nursing and health services including medical screenings, vision exams, first aid, medication administration, and health record management for district students.
• School Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling program including academic advising, career planning, mental health support, and Student Assistance Program (SAP) services across all school buildings, in partnership with Center for Community Resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Graduation Rate
• +3 more outcomes

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

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Metz Culinary ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood services provider managing district cafeteria operations. Metz provides food service staff, menu planning, and nutrition program management for district students.
• Center for Community Resources (CCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides mental health services, Student Assistance Program (SAP) liaisons in each school, crisis support line, and counseling referrals for students and families.
• Raptor TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationVisitor management system using Raptor ID badges for enhanced school security and visitor tracking.
• Armstrong CableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide accessible broadband for children in the community, addressing digital equity.
• Pennsylvania Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict receives federal Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV funding through PDE to support academic programs, teacher training, and language instruction.
• One2One Risk SolutionssupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides Chromebook insurance portal protecting district devices from accidental damage and loss, protecting families from repair/replacement costs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• North Allegheny School District: Large, highly rated PA public school district north of Pittsburgh. Overlaps on K–12 curriculum, athletics, and technology investment but operates at meaningfully larger scale in a suburban market.

Direct peers

• Seneca Valley School District: Nearby Butler County PA public school district operating multiple K–12 schools with similar funding, athletics, and technology programs. Highly comparable in scale, geography, and operational profile.
• Freeport Area School District: Butler County PA public school district with similar size, rural/small-town footprint, and K–12 structure. Comparable on funding model and operational scope.
• Grove City Area School District: Adjacent rural/small-town PA school district in Mercer County. Comparable as a similarly sized K–12 district with public schools, athletics, and federal Title program participation.
• Butler Area School District: Adjacent PA public school district in Butler County serving a similar K–12 footprint. Directly comparable on tax-base funding model, public K–12 instruction, athletics, and state/federal program participation.
• Mars Area School District: Butler County PA public school district operating elementary, middle, and high schools with comparable public K–12 programming and extracurricular offerings.
• Karns City Area School District: Butler/Clarion County PA public school district serving a similar small-community K–12 footprint. Directly comparable as a rural PA district with federal Title program participation.

Regional players

• Pine-Richland School District: Allegheny County PA public school district operating K–12 schools in the broader Pittsburgh metro. Comparable K–12 instructional model and athletics, but serves a higher-income suburban tax base north of the SRASD service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/rocketschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/slippery_rock_athletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slippery-rock-elementary-schl

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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