Northshore School District

What Northshore School District does

Northshore School District is a public K-12 school district established in 1959 through the merger of the Woodinville and Bothell school districts, headquartered at 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, Washington. It serves approximately 22,000 students across a 60-square-mile catchment covering Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, and unincorporated areas of King and Snohomish counties, operating 34 schools (20 elementary, 6 middle, 4 comprehensive high schools, and 4 choice schools) plus an online academy and the Sorenson Early Childhood Center. The district is governed by a five-member elected School Board under Superintendent Dr. Irish and is funded through voter-approved property tax levies, capital bonds, state apportionment, and federal grants rather than tuition.

Its core operational platform integrates a stack of third-party education technology: Synergy as the Student Information System, Schoology as the Learning Management System, Clever for single sign-on, ParentVUE/StudentVUE for family/student portals, Seesaw for elementary engagement, Kronos for workforce management, and ParentSquare for family communications. Specialized in-house programs include the Nexus Mental Health Hub (a 24/7 youth-developed mental health platform) and the SBIRT screening program (using the Check Yourself tool co-developed with Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Washington, and Tickit Health), with 1,584 middle school students screened in 2024-25 and 438 Brief Interventions completed. The district also operates dedicated programs in Dual Language, Highly Capable Services, Special Education, English Language Development, Adult Transition, and CTE/VoAg pathways, supported by a Racial and Educational Justice Department with a published 2024-2027 framework.

Northshore's revenue mechanics are those of a public taxing entity: the 2022 Capital Bond authorized approximately $270.5M in school modernization projects (including $100M for Inglemoor High School and $60M for Leota Middle School), and in February 2025 voters approved an Educational Programs and Operations Levy renewal, a Capital Projects Bond, and a Technology Levy renewal, securing multi-year funding. Services are delivered directly to students and families at no direct cost, with a small facilities-rental and summer-program fee base, making enrollment a function of residence rather than a commercial GTM motion.

Name

Northshore School District

Legal name

Northshore School District

Website

https://nsd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Northshore School District is a public K-12 district founded in 1959, serving roughly 22,000 students across 34 schools in Bothell, Kenmore, and Woodinville, Washington. It delivers free public education funded by voter-approved levies, bonds, and state apportionment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bothell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Voter-Approved Levies and Bonds: The district is funded primarily through local voter-approved property tax measures including an Educational Programs and Operations Levy renewal, a Capital Projects Bond, and a Technology Levy renewal. These funding measures were approved by voters in February 2025.
2. State Funding: Funding from Washington State government based on enrollment and educational programs.
3. Federal Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I, Special Education, and other federal educational initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Northshore School District provides free public K-12 education to approximately 22,000 students across 34 schools in the northshore communities of King and Snohomish Counties in Washington State. Offerings span general academics plus specialized programs such as Dual Language, Highly Capable (HiCap), PACE, Adult Transition services, and the Northshore Online Academy, alongside student support systems including the Nexus mental-health hub and SBIRT screening. Operations and capital projects are funded through state and federal allocations, voter-approved levies and bonds, and supplementary contributions from the Northshore Schools Foundation.

Product overview

Northshore School District is a public K-12 educational institution serving approximately 22,000 students across 34 schools (20 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools, and 4 choice schools) in Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, and unincorporated King and Snohomish counties in Washington State. The district offers a portfolio of educational programs and services including specialized academic programs (Dual Language, Highly Capable Services, PACE), alternative learning options (Northshore Online Academy, Choice Schools), mental health support services (SBIRT screening, Nexus Mental Health Hub), transition services (Adult Transition Program), and summer learning programs. These offerings work together to serve diverse student needs from early childhood through post-secondary preparation. Note: Northshore School District is an educational institution rather than a technology product company; its 'products and services' refer to educational programs rather than commercial software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northshore Learning Options: Online academy providing virtual learning programs for students
• Innovation Lab High School
• Secondary Academy for Success (SAS)
• Sorenson Early Childhood Center
• Northshore Online Academy

Products and services

• Elementary Education Program (20 elementary schools) Tuition-free K-5 public elementary education delivered across 20 elementary campuses for resident students in the Northshore School District attendance area.
• Middle School Education Program (6 middle schools) Tuition-free public middle school instruction delivered across 6 middle school campuses for resident students.
• High School Education Program (4 high schools) Tuition-free public high school instruction across 4 high school campuses for resident students, including college and career preparation pathways.
• Choice Schools (4 choice schools) Four choice schools providing alternative public education models for resident families seeking specialized learning environments.
• Northshore Online Academy Fully online public K-12 program allowing eligible district students to enroll in remote learning.
• Dual Language Program Specialized bilingual/dual-language instruction program for eligible district students.
• Highly Capable (HiCap) Program Specialized academic services for identified highly capable/gifted learners within the district.
• PACE Program Specialized PACE (pathway/alternative) program for eligible district students.
• Adult Transition Program Adult Transition services for adult-age students with disabilities, supporting post-secondary transition planning.
• Nexus Mental Health Support Hub District-wide student mental health support hub providing coordinated counseling and wellness services.
• SBIRT Screening Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) process used to identify and address student mental health needs across the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2025 earned over $15 million in scholarship awards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Center for Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health provider contracted with Northshore School District to provide mental health services to students district-wide. Part of the district's mental health infrastructure serving elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Grounded Mind TherapycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health provider contracted with Northshore School District to provide mental health services to students district-wide.
• Together Again TherapycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health provider contracted with Northshore School District to provide mental health services to students district-wide.
• Care SolacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree, confidential mental health referral service provided to students, staff, and families. Available 24/7/365 and supports multiple languages. Care Solace helps connect individuals with mental health and substance use treatment providers.
• Scholarship Foundation of NorthshorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity nonprofit foundation providing scholarships to Northshore students to support post-secondary education.
• Northshore Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity nonprofit foundation supporting Northshore School District programs, students, and educational initiatives.
• PTA & PTSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-Teacher Associations at individual schools working to support educational programs, student activities, and family engagement.
• Seattle Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SBIRT program development. Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute co-developed the Check Yourself screening tool with University of Washington and Tickit Health.
• University of WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SBIRT program development. Co-developed the Check Yourself screening tool with Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute and Tickit Health.
• Tickit HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing the Check Yourself screening platform for the SBIRT mental health screening program in middle schools.
• Forefront Suicide Prevention (University of Washington)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuicide prevention education program focused on reducing suicide through education and systemic change. LEARN model provides life-saving skills with emphasis on locking and limiting access to lethal means. Relevant to grades 4-12.
• King CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner through Best Starts for Kids-King County initiative providing SB-SBIRT grant funding for mental health screening programs at middle schools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lake Washington School District: Adjacent Puget Sound K-12 public school district serving Kirkland, Redmond and parts of Sammamish with ~30,000+ students across 50+ schools. Directly comparable in size, suburban Seattle geography, levy-funded model, and broad portfolio of choice/online programs.
• Edmonds School District: Public K-12 district operating in Lynnwood, Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace, Washington with similar suburban Seattle-Everett footprint and comparable student demographics. Operates similar levy/bond funding cycles and offers coordinated mental health and special education services.
• Everett Public Schools: Public school district immediately north of Northshore serving Everett, Washington with ~20,000 students. Comparable in scale (within 10% of Northshore enrollment), regional labor market, and reliance on levy/bond funding.
• Bellevue School District: Public K-12 district in Bellevue, Washington serving a similar Eastside suburban population with comparable high-achieving demographic profile, HiCap/gifted services, and repeated technology/capital levies. Operates comparable mental health and online learning programs.
• Issaquah School District: Eastside Seattle metropolitan K-12 public district covering Issaquah, Sammamish and Preston with roughly comparable student count and reliance on voter-approved capital/technology levies. Strongly comparable in academic outcomes and family engagement model.
• Shoreline School District: Public K-12 district immediately south of Northshore serving Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Washington. Comparable suburban geography north of Seattle, similar elementary/middle/high grade structure, and operates levy-funded programs.

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Public Schools: Larger urban public school district serving Seattle with ~50,000+ students. Operates in the same metro area and shares the same state funding system, but at much larger scale and with different urban demographic profile.
• Tacoma Public Schools: Larger Washington State public school district in Pierce County. Less geographically proximate but operates within the same state funding framework and serves a similar public K-12 population with broadly comparable program portfolio.

Regional players

• Mukilteo School District: Snohomish County public K-12 district in Mukilteo, WA. Operates in an adjacent county to Northshore with comparable suburban Seattle-Everett demographic profile and similar reliance on voter-approved levies.
• Puyallup School District: Pierce County public K-12 district serving Puyallup, Washington. Comparable in size (~22,000+ students) and state funding context, but serves a distinct regional geography east of Tacoma.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northshore_SD
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthshoreSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northshore-school-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/teamnorthshore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries34 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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