Bloomington Public Schools

What Bloomington Public Schools does

Bloomington Public Schools (officially Independent School District 271) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota. It serves more than 10,000 students across a network of two high schools (Jefferson and Kennedy), four middle schools, 11 elementary schools, and several specialized programs including New Code Academy (K-12 online), Choice Academy (alternative high school for ages 17-21), Bloomington Transition Center (ages 18-22 with disabilities), Beacon Alternative Learning Program, Early Learning at Washburn (preschool/ECFE/screening), Career & College Academy (dual enrollment), and Metro South Adult Education. The district employs more than 2,800 teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff and is led by Superintendent Dr. Eric Melbye.

The district's core academic differentiator is a K-12 Computer Science Pathway developed in collaboration with the University of Minnesota's Learning & Technologies Collaborative, with Computer Science Immersion offered at three schools and CS lessons across all grade levels. It supplements this with a Gifted & Talented program, the Artful Learning model at Hillcrest Community School, and a four-star Parent Aware-rated early childhood program. Technology infrastructure is anchored on Infinite Campus (student information), LINQ Connect (meal payments), Edgenuity (online curriculum for credit recovery), Peachjar (digital flyers), and Zoom (telehealth at Health Commons at Pond).

As a government entity, the district is funded primarily through state education aid, local property taxes, and federal programs — it does not generate revenue in the commercial sense. Distribution is exclusively through neighborhood-based enrollment (with intra-district transfer and inter-district open enrollment channels), and student meals are free under Minnesota's Free School Meals Program. Notable partnerships include Amazon Future Engineer (2023 grant covering 11 elementary schools and ~4,049 students), the University of Minnesota, Minnesota State University Mankato (health services), and BEC-TV (school board broadcasting).

Name

Bloomington Public Schools

Legal name

Bloomington Public Schools

Website

https://bloomington.k12.mn.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bloomington Public Schools (ISD 271) is a Minnesota public K-12 district serving more than 10,000 students across two high schools, four middle schools, 11 elementary schools, and alternative, early-learning, and adult education programs. It is funded by state aid and local taxes and offers a distinctive K-12 Computer Science Pathway developed with the University of Minnesota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private/Independent Online K–12 Schools (EDAJADAC), Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Computer science immersion
• Alternative learning programs
• Adult education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through state education funding, local property taxes, and federal education programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bloomington Public Schools (ISD 271) provides free public K-12 education to more than 10,000 students in Bloomington, Minnesota, through two high schools, four middle schools, and eleven elementary schools, supplemented by early learning programs (preschool, ECFE, screening), alternative learning options (Beacon, Choice Academy), Bloomington Transition Center for young adults with disabilities, Metro South Adult Education, Career & College Academy dual-enrollment, Gifted & Talented programs, a district-wide K-12 computer science pathway (with immersion at three schools), New Code Academy K-12 online option, and school-based health services via Health Commons at Pond.

Product overview

Bloomington Public Schools operates as a traditional K-12 public school district offering neighborhood-based education across multiple elementary, middle, and high schools. The district functions as a unified platform with specialized add-on programs including New Code Academy (K-12 online option), Computer Science Immersion Program (K-12 pathway), Career & College Academy (dual enrollment), Gifted & Talented Programs, and Alternative Learning options (Beacon ALP, Choice Academy, Bloomington Transition Center). Early childhood services are delivered through Early Learning at Washburn, while adult education is provided via Metro South Adult Education. Health services are accessible through the Health Commons at Pond clinic. The district uses Infinite Campus as its student information system, LINQ Connect for meal payments, and Edgenuity for online curriculum delivery in alternative programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New Code Academy: K-12 Online school program offering virtual education options
• Career & College Academy (BCCA)
• Early Learning at Washburn
• Hillcrest Community School - Artful Learning
• Computer Science Education

Products and services

• New Code Academy (K-12 Online) Full-time K-12 online school program offered at elementary, middle, and high school levels, providing virtual education options for Bloomington families seeking an alternative to neighborhood-based schooling.
• Computer Science Immersion Program K-12 computer science pathway developed in partnership with the University of Minnesota's Learning & Technologies Collaborative, offering Computer Science Immersion at three schools and computer science lessons across all grade levels for district students.
• Early Learning at Washburn Four-star Parent Aware-rated early childhood program encompassing Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), early childhood screening, and preschool for three and four-year-olds in the Bloomington community.
• Career & College Academy (BCCA) High school program allowing Bloomington students to earn college credit and explore career paths through college instructors, with a focus on STEM and elective credits.
• Beacon Alternative Learning Program Alternative education program offering credit recovery, school-within-a-school at Kennedy, and after-school/summer credit recovery using Edgenuity online instruction for Bloomington students.
• Choice Academy Alternative high school serving Bloomington students ages 17-21 who have fallen behind, need a different learning setting, or want to return to complete their education.
• Bloomington Transition Center Special Education program providing vocational and independent living skills training for Bloomington young adults with disabilities ages 18-22 transitioning from school to community.
• Metro South Adult Education Adult education program serving Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Richfield, offering English classes, GED preparation, college prep, high school diploma completion, and basic skills training.
• Health Commons at Pond School-based health clinic offering free health and wellness services to students ages 21 and under in Bloomington, including immunizations, sports physicals, mental health support, and telehealth visits via HIPAA-compliant Zoom, staffed by Minnesota State University, Mankato faculty and Family Nurse Practitioner-level nursing students.
• Gifted & Talented Programs Programs for highly academic and creatively gifted students in Bloomington Public Schools to continue growing and being challenged across all school levels.
• Neighborhood-Based K-12 Schools Comprehensive public K-12 education delivered through two high schools (Jefferson and Kennedy), four middle schools, and eleven elementary schools serving more than 10,000 students in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amazon Future Engineer ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 August 2023Amazon provides grants to support computer science education and professional development for 11 elementary schools in Bloomington Public Schools, impacting over 4,049 students.
• University of Minnesota's Learning & Technologies CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPS's K-12+ computer science pathway was created in collaboration with the University of Minnesota's Learning & Technologies Collaborative. The program is designed to maximize learning through the use of best practices in computer science education.
• Minnesota State University, MankatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Commons at Pond Clinic provides health and wellness care to students ages 21 and younger. Care is provided by Minnesota State University, Mankato faculty and Family Nurse Practitioner-level nursing students.
• BEC-TVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool board meetings are broadcast live on BEC-TV Channel 15 and rebroadcast at various times. This partnership enables community access to school board proceedings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (District 196): Large Minnesota public school district (ISD 196) operating a comparable network of elementary, middle, and high schools with alternative and online learning options. Operates at similar scale to Bloomington in the Twin Cities metro.
• Anoka-Hennepin School District: Large Minnesota public school district (ISD 11) operating multiple K-12 schools with similar program diversification (early learning, alternative programs, online options). Comparable public school district operating model at greater scale.
• Edina Public Schools: Neighboring Minnesota public school district (ISD 273) offering K-12 education with strong specialized programming and an active open-enrollment market. Competes head-to-head with Bloomington for families in the southwest Minneapolis metro.
• Wayzata Public Schools: High-performing suburban Minnesota public school district (ISD 284) with strong STEM, gifted, and college-prep programming. Direct open-enrollment competitor and benchmark for differentiated K-12 programming.
• Richfield Public Schools: Neighboring Minnesota public school district (ISD 280) sharing open-enrollment competition and overlapping with Bloomington's Metro South Adult Education service area. Comparable suburban K-12 district profile.
• Osseo Area Schools: Minnesota public school district (ISD 279) with similar suburban metro K-12 footprint, alternative learning options, and open-enrollment competition. Directly comparable in structure, funding model, and program mix.
• Eden Prairie Schools: Adjacent Minnesota public school district (ISD 272) serving a comparable suburban Minneapolis community with K-12 programming and open enrollment overlap. Directly competes with Bloomington for non-resident students and benchmarks on similar specialized programs.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc.): Large online learning operator providing K-12 virtual instruction, including state-funded online public school programs. Comparable to Bloomington's New Code Academy K-12 online offering and to its use of Edgenuity for credit recovery.
• Minneapolis Public Schools: Urban Minnesota public school district (MPS) and the largest K-12 district in the state, offering a much broader portfolio of magnet, alternative, and language-immersion programs. Sets the statewide policy and competitive backdrop against which Bloomington differentiates.
• Connections Academy: National K-12 online public school operator partnering with school districts to deliver tuition-free virtual education. Direct analog to Bloomington's New Code Academy model and a likely partner/competitor at the intersection of district-run online learning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bps271
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ISD271
• Facebookfacebook.com/bloomingtonpublicschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/bloomingtonpublicschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bloomington-public-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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