Christina School District

What Christina School District does

Christina School District is a Delaware public K-12 school district operating under a state government mandate, serving approximately 12,799 students (as of September 30, 2025) across 30+ schools and programs in the City of Newark, surrounding New Castle County suburbs, and the City of Wilmington. The district employs approximately 3,300 staff including teachers, administrators, and support personnel, with 45% of teachers holding a master's degree or higher. Instructional services consume over 85% of the district budget, and the student population includes 35% from low-income households, 28% students with disabilities, and 15% English Learners.

The district operates a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including 14 elementary schools, 2 elementary/middle schools, 3 middle schools, 3 traditional comprehensive high schools, and 3 early education centers, plus specialized programs such as Dual Language Immersion (Mandarin Chinese at Downes Elementary and Spanish at Oberle Elementary), AVID college-readiness, the Brennen School (Delaware Autism Program), Delaware School for the Deaf, REACH, Networks School for Employability Skills, Sarah Pyle Academy (alternative education), the CSD Virtual Academy (KN-12 online), and Adult Education. The district's 1:1 Technology Initiative provides every student with a personal device, supported by a third-party technology stack comprising Schoology (LMS), Infinite Campus (SIS), GoGuardian (monitoring), ClassLink (SSO), Zearn, and Sora. Programmatic differentiation is anchored by the Attributes of a Graduate framework, the Bully-Free Schools initiative, and the Wilmington Learning Collaborative cross-district partnership.

The business model is government-funded: there is no tuition for resident students, and revenue derives from local property taxes, Delaware state education funding, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA, ESSA), with oversight provided by an elected seven-member Board of Education and the Citizen Budget Oversight Committee. The district generates ancillary, fee-based revenue from facility rentals and select community programs. Services are delivered through traditional in-person schooling, virtual learning via the CSD Virtual Academy, and community-based early childhood programs, with distribution confined to the geographic catchment in northern Delaware.

Name

Christina School District

Legal name

Christina School District

Website

https://christinak12.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Christina School District is a Delaware public K-12 school district serving approximately 12,799 students across 30+ schools in Newark, Wilmington, and surrounding suburbs, with 3,300 employees and a portfolio spanning traditional, virtual, special education, and dual-language immersion programs funded by local, state, and federal sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public school education
• K-12 instruction services
• Early childhood education
• Special education programs
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The district is funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. Budget oversight is managed through the Citizen Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christina School District is a public K-12 school system in northern Delaware serving over 12,799 students across 30+ schools and programs, providing free public education from early childhood through 12th grade. The district delivers traditional in-person schooling, online instruction through CSD Virtual Academy, and specialized programs including dual language immersion (Mandarin Chinese and Spanish), AVID college-readiness, career and technical education, special education (autism, deaf/hard-of-hearing), and adult education and literacy services.

Product overview

Christina School District is a Delaware public school system serving the City of Newark, surrounding suburban areas, and the City of Wilmington with over 12,799 students (as of September 30, 2025). The district operates 30+ schools and programs including 3 early education centers, 14 elementary schools, 2 elementary/middle schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 traditional comprehensive high schools. The district's product portfolio includes the CSD Virtual Academy (online KN-12 instruction), Christina Adult Education & Literacy Program, AVID college-readiness program, Dual Language Immersion (Chinese and Spanish), and specialized programs including the Brennen School (Delaware Autism Program), Delaware School for the Deaf, REACH Program, Networks School for Employability Skills, and Sarah Pyle Academy (alternative education). The district operates a 1:1 Technology Initiative providing devices to all students and participates in the Wilmington Learning Collaborative with other local districts. Core educational offerings span academics, athletics, visual & performing arts, career & technical education, and gifted & talented programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSD Virtual Academy: Online program for students in grades KN-12
• Christina Parent University
• Christina Adult Education & Literacy Program

Products and services

• CSD Virtual Academy Full-time online program for students in grades KN-12, offering virtual instruction for students who need flexible or remote learning options. Available at Gallaher Elementary, Kirk Middle School, and Sarah Pyle Academy sites.
• Christina Adult Education & Literacy Program Adult education and literacy services providing educational opportunities for adult learners in the district, located at Eden Support Services Center.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness program offered at all Middle & High Schools and select Elementary Schools, designed to prepare students for college and career success through academic support and skill development.
• Dual Language Immersion Programs Dual language immersion programs offering Mandarin Chinese-English (at Downes Elementary) and Spanish-English (at Oberle Elementary) bilingual education from elementary grades.
• Middle School Honors Academy Rigorous gifted and talented program for middle school students at Christiana High School, offering advanced academic opportunities and high school-level coursework.
• REACH Program Specialized program for students with specific educational needs, located at 200 Tyre Avenue, Newark, DE.
• Networks School for Employability Skills Career and employability skills program helping students develop job-ready skills and workplace competencies, located at 30 Blue Hen Drive.
• Sarah Pyle Academy Alternative education program with campuses in Newark (263 Chapman Road) and Wilmington (1040 Justison Street), serving students seeking non-traditional educational paths.
• Douglass School Specialized school program within the district serving specific student populations at 1800 Prospect Road.
• The Brennen School (Delaware Autism Program) Specialized program for students with autism, part of the Delaware Autism Program, located at 144 Brennen Drive.
• Delaware School for the Deaf Educational program serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, partnered with Delaware School for the Deaf at 630 E. Chestnut Hill Road.
• Career & Technical Education Vocational and technical education programs preparing students for careers through hands-on training and industry partnerships.
• Early Childhood Education Programs Early childhood education including Early Learning Program, Parents as Teachers, Play Groups, and Family Advocacy & Child Educational Services (FACES).

Quantifiable outcome

• ELA and Math proficiency each rising two percentage points districtwide in 2026 state assessments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Redding Consortium for Educational EquitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019State body created in 2019 to recommend policies and practices to the Governor and Delaware General Assembly to achieve educational equity and improve PK-12 educational outcomes for City of Wilmington and northern New Castle County.
• Christiana CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristiana Care provides school-based health center services at Christina School District schools, offering healthcare access directly within the school setting to support student wellness and academic success.
• Nemours Children's HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNemours operates school-based health centers in district schools, providing pediatric health services including primary care, behavioral health, and wellness programs for students.
• Wilmington Learning Collaborative (WLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoluntary network of Wilmington schools across multiple districts (Brandywine, Christina, Red Clay) working to improve outcomes for City of Wilmington students through community engagement and shared best practices.
• Delaware Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing oversight, funding, assessment frameworks, and regulatory guidance to the district in alignment with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements.
• Relay Graduate School of EducationsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRelay Residency at Christina provides teacher preparation and professional development support through a residency program training future educators in district classrooms.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Appoquinimink School District: Rapidly growing Delaware K-12 public school district in southern New Castle County; comparable in operating model (public funding, state assessments) and increasingly relevant as a competitor for enrollment in the same corridor.
• Colonial School District: Adjacent Delaware K-12 public school district serving New Castle and surrounding areas; operates a similar mix of elementary, middle, and high schools under the same state funding framework, making it a close demographic and operational peer.
• Red Clay Consolidated School District: Neighboring Delaware K-12 public school district serving portions of New Castle County including parts of Wilmington; co-participant with Christina in the Wilmington Learning Collaborative, directly comparable in scale, demographics, and governance structure.
• Caesar Rodney School District: Central Delaware K-12 public school district serving the Dover/Camden area; operates under the same state funding and assessment framework, making it directly comparable in scale and program mix.
• Polytech School District: Delaware K-12 public school district with a strong career and technical education focus; a directly comparable peer on CTE programming, state funding structure, and Delaware accountability framework.
• Cape Henlopen School District: Delaware K-12 public school district serving Sussex County; comparable in operating model, governance, and breadth of academic/extracurricular programming under the same statewide accountability system.
• Brandywine School District: Delaware K-12 public school district serving northern New Castle County including Wilmington suburbs; member of the Wilmington Learning Collaborative alongside Christina and Red Clay, comparable in student population size and program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Stride, Inc. Large publicly traded provider of online K-12 education (formerly K12 Inc.) including tuition-free online public schools; broadly competes in the same K-12 instruction category, including virtual academy models that overlap with Christina's CSD Virtual Academy.

Others

• National Heritage Academies: Charter school management organization operating K-8 public charter schools across multiple states; adjacent to Christina as an alternative K-12 provider competing for the same families under Delaware's school choice framework.

Emerging players

• Connections Academy: Online K-12 public school operator (now part of Stride) offering tuition-free virtual education; overlaps with Christina's CSD Virtual Academy offering and is a potential alternative for Delaware families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/christinak12
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ChristinaK12
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChristinaK12
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christinak12
• Instagraminstagram.com/Christina.K12

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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