What Weber School District does

Weber School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Ogden, Utah, serving more than 15,000 students across Weber County. The district operates 8 high schools, 12 junior high schools, 34 elementary schools, plus Adult Education, the Discovery Center alternative program, Weber Online K-6, and Innovation Online. It is a political subdivision of the State of Utah governed by an elected Board of Education and administered by a Superintendent, with no private equity or venture capital ownership. The district provides free public education to district residents and is funded primarily through state appropriations (distributed by the Utah State Board of Education), local property taxes, and federal Title program grants; no tuition is charged.

The district's technology stack is anchored by PowerSchool (student information system, enrollment, grades, parent portal), Canvas (learning management system), and Google Workspace for Education (email, collaboration), with the WSD mobile app serving as the unified parent-facing entry point. Supporting platforms include Blocksi (K-12 web filtering and parent screen monitoring), Panorama Education (student climate, well-being, and behavioral analytics), Apptegy's Rooms/Engage/Alerts suite (two-way messaging, mass communications, emergency notifications), Follett Destiny (library management), LINQ Connect (food service), and Infofinderi (bus stop locator). The district maintains compliance with FERPA, CIPA, HIPAA, and the Student Privacy Pledge.

Programmatically, Weber School District delivers a broad curriculum spanning general K-12 academics, Career and Technical Education pathways (welding, construction, robotics, healthcare, agriculture, DECA business), dual immersion language programs, special education services under IDEA, preschool programs funded by the School Readiness Grant, adult education/GED preparation, and online learning options. The district has a network of community partnerships supporting student well-being, including Boys & Girls Clubs, Utah Food Bank, Weber Human Services, Family Promise, Lantern House, and the Family Support Center. It has also formalized a WSD AI Framework, signaling institutional engagement with AI in classroom instruction, while maintaining a long-running voter-approved bond program (most recent: Bond 2021) for facility capital improvements.

Name

Weber School District

Legal name

Weber School District

Website

https://wsd.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Weber School District is a public K-12 district in Weber County, Utah, serving 15,000+ students across 8 high schools, 12 junior high schools, and 34 elementary schools. It is funded by state and local taxes and offers CTE, special education, preschool, and online programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Special Education Online / Virtual Schools & Remote Programs (EDAKAAAL)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Special education services
• Adult education programs
• Online K-12 learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Ogden

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded primarily through state and local tax revenues distributed by the Utah State Board of Education, supplemented by federal funding for qualifying programs. No direct tuition is charged to district residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Weber School District operates as the public K-12 school district for Weber County, Utah, providing free education to district residents through 8 high schools, 12 junior high schools, 34 elementary schools, and specialty programs. The district delivers standard K-12 instruction, Career and Technical Education (CTE), preschool programs, adult education, and online learning (Weber Online K-6, Innovation Online) supported by educational technology such as PowerSchool, Canvas LMS, and Google Workspace for Education.

Product overview

Weber School District operates as a public K-12 educational institution offering a unified platform of products and services. The core technology stack includes PowerSchool (student information system), Canvas LMS (learning management), and Google Workspace for Education (communication and collaboration), all accessible through the Weber School District mobile app. The district provides integrated communication tools via Apptegy (Rooms, Engage, Alerts), web filtering through Blocksi, and data analytics via Panorama. Educational offerings span traditional in-person schooling across 8 high schools, 13 junior high schools, and 31 elementary schools, plus online alternatives (Weber Online K-6 and Innovation Online), preschool programs, and adult education. The district also maintains CTE programs, special education services, and various student support departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Free, comprehensive K-12 education for district residents of Weber County, Utah, delivered through neighborhood elementary, junior high, and high schools. The program includes core academic instruction, college preparation, and graduation pathways funded by state and local tax revenue.
• Preschool Programs Tuition-free, eligibility-based preschool education for qualifying 4-year-old children residing in Weber County, including a special education preschool option. Sessions run on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with the goal of kindergarten readiness.
• Adult Education Educational programs for adult learners including GED preparation, high school equivalency, adult literacy, and continuing education to support credential completion and workforce readiness.
• Weber Online K-6 Online learning program for elementary students in kindergarten through sixth grade, offering a virtual education option for families seeking alternative schooling within and beyond traditional district boundaries.
• Innovation Online Online learning program for secondary students offering flexible educational options outside the traditional classroom setting, extending district reach beyond geographic boundaries.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical training programs offered across the district's high schools, covering diverse career pathways such as welding, construction, robotics, healthcare, agriculture, and DECA business programs to prepare students for post-secondary careers.
• Special Education Services Specialized instruction, therapies, individualized education plans (IEPs), and inclusive classroom support for students with disabilities under IDEA, including a special education preschool option for qualifying children.
• Discovery Center Alternative education program operated as a distinct school within the district, serving students who require non-traditional learning environments outside the standard K-12 school setting.
• Weber School District Mobile App Official district mobile application integrating Rooms (teacher-to-guardian messaging), Engage (mass communication), and Alerts (emergency notifications), along with school information, calendars, and parent resources in a single platform available on iOS and Android.

Quantifiable outcome

• 224 junior high students participated in Finance Day at Weber State University
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• Waterford UpstartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeber School District has partnered with Waterford Upstart to provide PreK children with an on-demand early learning program. The program offers tailored software with engaging lessons in reading, math, and science, plus personalized family coaching. A computer and internet access is provided for qualifying families. Target: Children entering kindergarten in Fall 2027.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber-DaviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school program partnership providing positive alternatives for children ages 6-18, with access to trained professionals offering guidance in healthy lifestyles and educational objectives. Helps develop skills for conflict resolution, positive relationships, and responsible citizenship.
• Catholic Community Services / Joyce Hansen Hall Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the largest food pantry in Northern Utah providing food distribution, case management, and resource connection to families in need within the district community.
• Weber Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity mental health services provider for Weber and Morgan County residents. Offers treatment regardless of ability to pay on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. Supports student mental health and wellness programs.
• Lantern HousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides 24/7 services to individuals and families experiencing housing or food crises. Offers food, shelter, emergency services, and case management to transition residents from shelter to housing with focus on self-sufficiency.
• Family Promise of OgdensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddresses family homelessness through prevention, shelter, and stabilization. Provides day center services including showers, laundry, childcare, and employment support with case management for personalized family plans.
• Utah Food BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide food bank partnership helping address food insecurity. Distributed 54.6 million meals statewide last year. Connects district families with food assistance resources.
• Utah Afterschool NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide nonprofit ensuring access to high-quality afterschool programs. Provides searchable map for finding before, afterschool, and summer programs in local neighborhoods.
• Family Support Center of OgdensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides education and supportive services to strengthen families and prevent child abuse. Offers free services including respite childcare, parenting education classes, youth development, and in-home parent education.
• Utah State Board of EducationcoreOthersReceives state funding and operates under Utah State Board of Education regulations and oversight. Title programs (Title I, Title III, Title IX) are federally funded programs administered through state education agency.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment, grades, attendance, and parent portal access across all district schools.
• Canvas LMScoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system used by district for course content delivery, assignments, and online learning across grade levels.
• BlocksicoreTechnology or IntegrationK-12 web filter and screen monitoring software. Empowers parents with dashboard access to view student online activity and set time controls outside school hours.
• Panorama EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationData platform for student climate and well-being surveys. Monitors academic and behavioral progress, serving as early warning system for student support.
• Weber State UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinance Day program hosting 224 junior high students on USU campus for financial literacy education and career exploration.
• Utah MammothminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth hockey organization that visited Burch Creek Elementary to teach street hockey, providing introduction to winter sports activities for students.
• Family Summit Foundation / Center for Grieving ChildrensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport center for children grieving loss from divorce, separation, or death. Offers free support groups serving nearly 800 individuals yearly. Funded through foundations and private donations.
• Utah Youth Village Families FirstsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-home behavioral intervention program using the Teaching-Family Model. Specialists work with families in their homes teaching skills to change unwanted behaviors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• K12 Inc. (Stride): National online K-12 learning provider whose products (online public schools, curriculum) directly overlap with Weber's Innovation Online and Weber Online K-6. Important adjacent/competing force for online enrollment that competes for the same Utah online-eligible students and per-pupil dollars.

Direct peers

• Canyons School District: Public K-12 district in the Salt Lake valley operating 33+ schools with CTE and online programs. Directly comparable in operating model, technology stack (PowerSchool/Canvas), and reliance on state/local tax revenue under the Utah State Board of Education.
• Alpine School District: Large Utah public school district serving the southern Salt Lake County area. Closely mirrors Weber in being a public K-12 operator with elementary, junior high, and high school portfolios plus CTE, online, and adult programs under the same state regulatory regime.
• Cache County School District: Northern Utah public K-12 operator serving a similarly sized county region. Comparable in school count mix, CTE offerings, and reliance on state/local tax revenue, providing a peer benchmark for capital programs and online program scaling.
• Washington County School District: Southern Utah public school district serving a comparable size service area. Operates under the same state funding model and Board of Education oversight, providing a useful benchmark for enrollment-based budget scaling and per-pupil economics.
• Davis School District: Largest school district in Utah by enrollment, geographically adjacent to Weber County. Operates under the same state funding and regulatory framework as Weber School District, serving similar K-12 public education populations and offering parallel programs (CTE, special education, online learning).
• Provo City School District: Smaller Utah public school district operating under the same state regulatory framework. Useful comparison point for school-level staffing ratios, bond-funded capital programs, and preschool/Title program funding mechanics.
• Jordan School District: Large Utah public K-12 district offering comparable academic, CTE, special education, and online programming. Operates within the same state funding formula and oversight regime as Weber School District, making it a direct operational and financial benchmark.
• Granite School District: Utah's third-largest public school district with a similar mix of elementary, junior, and high schools alongside adult education, CTE, and dual-immersion programs. Serves a diverse urban/suburban population analogous to Weber County's demographic mix.
• Salt Lake City School District: Utah public school district providing K-12 education within a single municipality. Comparable in scope, regulatory environment, and use of standard Utah edtech tools (Canvas, PowerSchool), with similar CTE, special education, and adult learner programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@weberdistrict
• Facebookfacebook.com/WeberSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/weberdistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weber-school-district

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries54 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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