Iredell-Statesville Schools

What Iredell-Statesville Schools does

Iredell-Statesville Schools (also styled I-SS or the Iredell-Statesville School District) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 549 North Race Street, Statesville, North Carolina, serving more than 20,000 students across Iredell County, which places it among the 20 largest districts in North Carolina. Despite the input firmographic field listing "for_profit," the entity is a government/state entity governed by an elected Board of Education under North Carolina state authority and Iredell County government, with Superintendent Dr. Jeffery James as chief executive. The district operates 35+ physical facilities spanning elementary, middle, and high schools, plus specialized campuses including the Career Academy & Technical School (CATS) at 350 Old Murdock Road, Troutman, and an Educational Support Center at 292 Old Murdock Rd.

The product portfolio is organized across multiple program lines: traditional K-12 instruction, choice programs (I-SS Virtual Academy for K-12 online learning, International Baccalaureate across PYP/MYP/DP/CP, Dual Language Immersion, iACADEMY, AP Academy, Early Colleges with Mitchell Community College, and a Career & Technical Education framework spanning 16 Career Clusters and 79 Career Pathways), and support services (Prime Time before/after childcare, Driver Education at $65, Multilingual Learner/ESL, and Exceptional Children special education). The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS platforms stitched together via ClassLink single sign-on: Canvas as the LMS, PowerSchool/Infinite Campus as student information systems, Neptune Navigate for digital citizenship instruction, Destiny for library cataloging, ACT WorkKeys for career readiness assessment, ParentSquare for family communications, Peachjar for digital flyers, and a K12 Payment Center for transactions. The I-SS Model for Performance Excellence is the district's branded pedagogical framework.

Revenue mechanics are public-sector rather than commercial: the district is funded by North Carolina state appropriations and Iredell County property taxes as primary sources, supplemented by competitive federal grants (GEAR UP, Teacher and School Leader, Education Innovation and Research, School Climate Transformation, Project Prevent, School Based Mental Health: Resolve, IMPACT, and i3). Customer segments are defined by learner profile: K-12 general students, advanced learners (AIG), career-focused CTE students, multilingual learners, and students with disabilities. Ancillary revenue streams include Prime Time childcare subscriptions, $65 driver's education fees, school nutrition programs, and facility rentals, but these are immaterial relative to tax-based appropriations. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the attendance zone, with school choice applications adding a secondary enrollment funnel managed through Infinite Campus online registration (launched 2025).

Name

Iredell-Statesville Schools

Legal name

Iredell-Statesville Schools

Website

https://issnc.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Iredell-Statesville Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina, serving 20,000+ students across Iredell County through 35+ traditional and choice-program schools funded by state appropriations, local property taxes, and competitive federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Gifted learner programs
• Dual language immersion

Headquarters

HQ city

Statesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 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. State and Local Tax Funding: Public school district funded primarily through North Carolina state appropriations and local property taxes from Iredell County residents.
2. Federal Grants: Multiple competitive federal grants including GEAR UP, Teacher and School Leader Grant (TSL), Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Grant, School Climate Transformation Grant, Project Prevent, and School Based Mental Health Resolve Grant.
3. Student Activity and Program Fees: Fees for Prime Time childcare program, driver's education ($65), school nutrition meals, and facility rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Iredell-Statesville Schools is a public K-12 school district serving more than 20,000 students across Iredell County, North Carolina, operating 35+ traditional schools and a portfolio of specialized choice programs (Virtual Academy, International Baccalaureate, Dual Language Immersion, Early Colleges, iACADEMY, AP Academy, Career Academy & Technical School). The district also delivers career and technical education with 16 career clusters, special education, gifted education, multilingual learner support, and fee-based ancillary services such as Prime Time childcare and Driver Education.

Product overview

Iredell-Statesville Schools is a public school district serving over 20,000 students in Iredell County, North Carolina. The district operates a comprehensive platform of educational products and services organized across multiple divisions: Core Academic Programs (Traditional K-12 schools across 37+ facilities), Specialized Choice Programs (Virtual Academy, IB, AIG, Dual Language Immersion, iACADEMY, AP Academy, Early Colleges), Career & Technical Education (Career Academy & Technical School with 16 career clusters and dual enrollment), and Support Services (Prime Time child care, Driver Education, Multilingual Learner support, Exceptional Children services). The district's Digital Teaching & Learning department manages technology integration including Canvas LMS, PowerSchool SIS, and ClassLink single sign-on. The portfolio also includes grant-funded programs like GEAR UP and AVID that provide college readiness and support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• I-SS Virtual Academy (ISSVA) Full-time virtual education program offering grades K-12 for students seeking online learning alternatives within the Iredell-Statesville district.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs providing career-focused education with dual enrollment through Mitchell Community College, industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning experiences across 16 career clusters.
• Career Academy & Technical School (CATS) Technical and career-focused high school offering specialized training in various career pathways with industry partnerships and work-based learning.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program International Baccalaureate program offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme for students seeking rigorous international education.
• Dual Language Immersion Language immersion program providing bilingual education opportunities for students to develop proficiency in two languages.
• Early Colleges Early college programs including Agriculture & Science Early College and Crossroads Arts & Science Early College, allowing students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements.
• AP Academy Advanced Placement program providing college-level courses and exams for high school students seeking academic acceleration.
• iACADEMY Innovative academic program offering alternative educational pathways including iACADEMY Elementary, providing personalized learning experiences.
• Academically & Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program Gifted learning program providing differentiated educational services for K-12 students performing at substantially high levels, featuring resource rooms, enrichment opportunities, and specialized identification processes.
• Prime Time (Before/After School Childcare) Before and after school child care program providing supervision and enrichment activities for elementary students with monthly subscription fees and need-based financial assistance.
• Driver Education Driver education program providing 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training for eligible students, with online course options, for a one-time $65 fee.
• Multilingual Learner Program (ML) English as a Second Language program serving multilingual learners with interpreters, translators, and specialized support for non-English speaking families.
• Exceptional Children (EC) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% CTE student proficiency target on end of course assessments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitchell Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing students to earn college credit while in high school. CTE programs offer pathways to community college credentials and degrees.
• Iredell County EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork-based learning partnerships providing students with real-world workplace experiences and exposure to local career opportunities. Includes employer site visits and mentorship programs.
• IBEAT (Iredell Business & Education Alliance Team)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory board bringing together business and education leaders to align workforce development with educational programs and student career pathways.
• NCWorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer readiness partnership providing students access to job search tools, career assessments, and workforce development resources through NCWorks Online platform.
• Doosan BobcatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partnership providing work-based learning opportunities and teacher industry exposure through facility tours and industry skill assessments.
• JC SteeleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partnership providing employability skills training and work-based learning opportunities for CTE students.
• ACT WorkKeyscoreTechnology or IntegrationAssessment partnership providing career readiness testing (Workplace Documents, Applied Mathematics, Graphic Literacy) leading to National Career Readiness Certificates.
• NCDPI (North Carolina Department of Public Instruction)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency partnership for curriculum standards, assessment frameworks, gifted education program standards, and educator licensure.
• NC Governor's SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide summer residential program for academically and intellectually gifted high school students, with only 38% acceptance rate of 1800 applicants.
• North Carolina CTE Course InventorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NCDPI for CTE curriculum alignment across 16 Career Clusters and 79 Career Pathways framework.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lincoln County Schools: Adjacent-county NC public K-12 district with similar size band, similar Lake Norman regional growth dynamics, and overlapping CTE pathways.
• Forsyth County Schools: Adjacent North Carolina public K-12 district of similar mid-large size operating under the same state funding, accountability, and graduation requirements, with a comparable magnet and CTE portfolio.
• Guilford County Schools: Large NC public K-12 district (third-largest in the state) operating the same magnet, IB, CTE, and early college models under the NCDPI accountability framework.
• Catawba County Schools: Adjacent-county NC public K-12 district serving a comparable suburban/rural mix with overlapping CTE and early college programming, and the same NC funding and accountability framework.
• Rowan-Salisbury Schools: Neighboring NC public K-12 district with similar size band and comparable magnet/choice, CTE, and early college program mix under the NCDPI framework.
• Buncombe County Schools: Large NC public K-12 district operating choice programs, CTE clusters, and early college models under the same state funding and accountability framework.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: The largest public K-12 district in North Carolina and a direct operational peer: comparable governance, state funding model, magnet/choice portfolio, and CTE/early college pathways, with overlapping student services in the Charlotte metro.
• Wake County Public School System: A large, fast-growing NC public K-12 district with a similar magnet/choice program structure, magnet themes, and CTE offerings, and comparable scale in the 150,000+ student range.
• Mooresville Graded School District: Another K-12 public district operating inside Iredell County; directly competes with Iredell-Statesville for students within the same county under the same state funding rules.
• Cabarrus County Schools: Neighboring suburban NC district with a similar growth profile around the Charlotte metro, overlapping choice and CTE programming, and direct cross-county family migration patterns.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISSchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaV6LP0W0tiNtyssgpFKYEg
• Facebookfacebook.com/IredellStatesvilleSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/iredellstatesvilleschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iredell-statesville-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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