Guilderland Central Schools District

What Guilderland Central Schools District does

Guilderland Central School District is a public K-12 school district operating under New York State Education Law and the authority of the New York State Education Department, headquartered at 8 School Road in Guilderland Center, New York. The district serves students residing in most of the Town of Guilderland and parts of the Towns of Knox, New Scotland, and Bethlehem, covering approximately 60 square miles in the Capital District. It operates seven schools: five elementary schools (Altamont, Guilderland, Lynnwood, Pine Bush, and Westmere), Farnsworth Middle School (grades 6-8, organized into four houses), and Guilderland High School (grades 9-12, graduating 340 students in the Class of 2026). Specialized programs include English as a New Language (ENL), deaf and hard of hearing services, special education, food services, transportation, health services, and a summer reading program.

The district's technology stack is built on commodity educational platforms rather than proprietary systems: Google Apps for Education for productivity and collaboration; eSchoolData powering the Parent Portal and Student Portal; ParentSquare for district-wide communications and emergency notifications; SORA for digital ebook and audiobook access; Edmodo as a learning management system; Naviance for college and career readiness; Master Library Schedules for facility booking; and My Learning Plan for educator professional development tracking. Continuing education courses are offered to adult Capital District residents aged 18 and older across categories including fitness, language, financial literacy, and hobbies. The district's athletic program has produced multiple NYSPHSAA state championships, including four state titles in a single 2024-25 season across track and field, swimming, and cross country skiing.

The district is funded through a combination of local property taxes, New York State education aid (allocated by enrollment and property wealth formulas), and federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Secondary revenue streams include fee-based continuing education courses, building use rental fees charged to community organizations (with liability insurance required), and tuition billing for non-resident students. Governance rests with a nine-member elected Board of Education serving three-year terms, and executive leadership comprises Superintendent Daniel Mayberry, Assistant Superintendent for Business Andrew Van Alstyne, and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Regan Johnson. The 2025 Future Ready Capital Project is the district's current facility modernization initiative, and a 2026-27 Budget Development process is underway to address changes in New York State budget and voting procedures.

Name

Guilderland Central Schools District

Legal name

Guilderland Central School District

Website

https://guilderlandschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Guilderland Central School District is a public K-12 school district in New York's Capital District, operating five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school across approximately 60 square miles for district-resident students. It is funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, with supplemental fee-based continuing education for adults.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary and secondary schools
• Special education services
• Adult continuing education
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guilderland Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The district is primarily funded through local property taxes from residents within its service area covering approximately 60 square miles.
2. State Education Aid: New York State provides educational funding and aid to the district based on formulas tied to enrollment, property wealth, and other factors.
3. Federal Funding (ESSA): Federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESSA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, supports various district programs.
4. Continuing Education Course Fees: Fee-based adult education courses open to Capital District residents 18 and older, including fitness, financial literacy, language, and hobby classes.
5. Building Use Rental Fees: Community use of district buildings is permitted with fees charged to defray associated expenses. External organizations must provide liability insurance coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Guilderland Central School District is a public K-12 school district providing comprehensive educational services to students in grades K-12 across five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school covering approximately 60 square miles in the Capital District of New York. The district offers academic instruction, athletics, special education, English as a New Language (ENL) programs, and supporting services including food services, transportation, and health services. Additionally, the district offers continuing/adult education courses to Capital District residents age 18 and older on a fee basis.

Product overview

Guilderland Central School District operates as a traditional K-12 public school district serving approximately 60 square miles in the Capital District of New York. The district's educational offerings include five elementary schools (Altamont, Guilderland, Lynnwood, Pine Bush, and Westmere), Farnsworth Middle School, and Guilderland High School. Core technology products include the eSchool Data Parent/Student Portal for academic information access, ParentSquare for communications, SORA for digital reading, and Master Library Schedules for facility management. The district provides supplementary programs including summer reading, continuing education for adults, ENL services, special education, deaf/hard of hearing programs, food services, transportation, and health services. Google Apps for Education and Edmodo support classroom learning, while Naviance facilitates college and career planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program Comprehensive K-12 public education across five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, including academic instruction, athletics, extracurricular activities, and AP/college credit opportunities for district-resident students.
• Continuing Education / Adult Education Fee-based adult education courses open to Capital District residents age 18 and older, including fitness, financial literacy, language, voice over training, self-defense (R.A.D.), and hobby classes.
• English as a New Language (ENL) Program Language support services for English Language Learners, providing instruction and resources to help students achieve academic success.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Specialized educational services and accommodations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, supporting their academic and social-emotional development.
• Special Services Comprehensive special education services including the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), special education programs, speech and language services, and psychological services.
• Food Services / Cafeteria School meal services providing breakfast and lunch programs to students across all district schools, with published menus available on the district website.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services including bus routes, transportation requests for non-public schools, and special transportation arrangements.
• Health Services School-based health services including nursing staff at each building, health screenings, medication administration, and health office procedures.
• Student Registration Online student registration system for new students enrolling in the district, with required forms and documentation requirements.
• Summer Reading Program Comprehensive summer reading initiative with curated reading lists for elementary, middle, and high school students, coordinated by school librarians and integrated with SORA digital library access.
• Building Use / Facility Rentals Community use of district facilities (fields, gyms, classrooms) available with fees charged to defray associated expenses; external organizations must provide liability insurance coverage.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Capital Region BOCEScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCapital Region BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) provides shared services to the district. The district's website was produced by Capital Region BOCES Engagement & Development Services in Albany, NY. BOCES also provides substitute teaching services through their platform.
• My Learning PlanTechnology or IntegrationProfessional development tracking platform for educator training, credentials, and continuing education management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Capital Region BOCES: Regional cooperative educational services organization that provides shared services (including substitute teacher management and web development) to Guilderland and other Capital District districts. Functions as an enabling partner rather than a direct competitor, but defines the shared services ecosystem in which Guilderland operates.

Direct peers

• South Colonie Central School District: Capital District K-12 public school district operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools under similar New York State Education Law governance. Comparable in student population, funding structure, and competitive position against Guilderland.
• North Colonie Central School District: Suburban Albany-area K-12 public school district with comparable enrollment scale, similar property-tax/state-aid funding mix, and overlapping competition for families in the Capital District. Operates a similar multi-school structure with comparable program offerings.
• Bethlehem Central School District: Neighboring Capital District K-12 public school district that overlaps Guilderland's geographic catchment (parts of Bethlehem fall within Guilderland's service area). Comparable in size, suburban profile, academic reputation, and tax-base funding model, making it the closest direct competitor for resident families.
• Niskayuna Central School District: Capital Region K-12 public school district with a strong academic reputation similar to Guilderland's. Comparable size, suburban profile, and competitive positioning for college-prep families, operating under the same NYS regulatory framework.

Regional players

• Mohonasen Central School District: Capital District K-12 public school district serving Rotterdam and parts of Schenectady County. Comparable governance structure, funding model, and grade-level configuration, but primarily a different geographic catchment competing for the same regional talent.
• Voorheesville Central School District: Smaller Capital District K-12 public school district serving the Town of New Scotland (which partially overlaps Guilderland's catchment). Comparable suburban K-12 model but at a smaller scale, competing for the same resident pool in overlapping zip codes.
• East Greenbush Central School District: Capital Region K-12 public school district serving the Rensselaer County suburbs east of Albany. Comparable suburban K-12 model, governance, and funding structure, though operating in a different immediate geography from Guilderland.

Broad incumbents

• Shenendehowa Central School District: Large Capital Region K-12 public school district serving the Clifton Park/Halfmoon area. Operates a comparable multi-school K-12 model under NYS governance but at significantly greater scale than Guilderland, serving as a benchmark for academic and athletic performance.
• Saratoga Springs City School District: Larger Capital Region K-12 public school district known for academic excellence. While geographically distinct from Guilderland, it is often benchmarked by Capital District families and represents a top-tier competitor for college-prep outcomes and athletic achievement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/guilderlandcsd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3rV9PpqTNs1vkdrS7xHE4w
• Facebookfacebook.com/GuilderlandCSD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/guilderland-central-school-district

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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