Susequhanna Community School District

What Susequhanna Community School District does

Susquehanna Community School District is a public K-12 school district organized under the Pennsylvania School Code, serving approximately 783 students across Susquehanna and Wayne Counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. The district operates two schools — Susquehanna Community Elementary School (grades PK-6) at 3192 Turnpike Street and Susquehanna Community High School (grades 7-12) — covering roughly 101 square miles and a residential population of about 4,650. Its student body skews economically disadvantaged (74%) and includes a notably high special education population of 28.1% (217 students). Programmatic differentiators include a STEM Inspiration Lab, the Zen Den mental health facility, STEELS science curriculum implementation, Title I school-wide interventions, and cooperative athletic agreements with neighboring Blue Ridge School District.

The district's technology footprint is built entirely on commodity K-12 administrative SaaS: Finalsite for web/communications, Focus for the student information system, Frontline for staff absence management, Zendesk for IT ticketing, Google Workspace for productivity, Nutrislice and SchoolCafe for food service, ArbiterSports and FamilyID for athletics, BoardDocs for policy, and Safe2Say Something for anonymous safety reporting. No proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Specialized facilities (STEM Inspiration Lab, Zen Den) represent physical rather than technological differentiation.

The revenue model is a public funding structure: free education is delivered to district residents with no tuition, funded through Pennsylvania state education appropriations, local property taxes, federal Title I and IDEA grants, and competitive grants from state agencies (e.g., the $300K Public School Facilities Improvement Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Committee in October 2024) and private donors (Southwestern Energy, Northeastern Telephone Company, Jessie Osgood Tourje Memorial Fund). The district is governed by an elected 9-member Board of Education representing three geographic regions and led by Superintendent John Rushefski. It is a government entity, not a corporation, with no parent company and no equity ownership structure.

Name

Susequhanna Community School District

Legal name

Susquehanna Community School District

Website

https://scschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Public K-12 school district in rural northeastern Pennsylvania serving approximately 783 students across two schools (PK-6 and 7-12) within a 101-square-mile catchment, funded by state appropriations, local taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• STEM education programs
• Title I interventions
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Susquehanna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The district receives public funding through state and local sources to provide free public education to students within its jurisdiction. Revenue comes from Pennsylvania state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA special education funding, and various competitive grants for specific programs.
2. Grant Funding: Competitive grants from state and private sources including: $300K HVAC grant from Public School Facilities Improvement Grant, $25,000 from Southwestern Energy for STEELS curriculum, $10,000 from Northeastern Telephone Company for technology, $1,485 from Jessie Osgood Tourje Memorial Fund for Inspiration Lab.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Susquehanna Community School District is a public K-12 school district that provides free public education to approximately 783 students across Susquehanna and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania. It operates two schools—Susquehanna Community Elementary School (PK-6) and Susquehanna Community High School (7-12)—delivering core academic instruction, special education services, gifted education, Title I interventions, STEM programs, athletics, and student support services such as mental health resources.

Product overview

Susquehanna Community School District operates as a single unified K-12 public school district providing educational services through two schools: Susquehanna Community Elementary School (PK-6) and Susquehanna Community High School (7-12). The district serves approximately 783 students across both schools, offering core academic instruction, special education services, STEM programs, athletics, and various student support services. The district utilizes administrative technology platforms including Focus for student information management, Frontline for staff management, and Finalsite for website and communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Susquehanna Community Elementary School: Elementary school serving grades PK-6 located at 3192 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847
• Susquehanna Community High School

Products and services

• Susquehanna Community Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in grades PK-6, located at 3192 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA. Provides foundational academic instruction, special education services, and elementary-level STEM programs to district-resident children.
• Susquehanna Community High School Public high school serving students in grades 7-12 in Susquehanna, PA. Offers academic instruction, college and career preparation, PIAA athletics, the STEM Inspiration Lab, and the Zen Den mental health resource.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including IEPs, learning support, emotional support, life skills, speech services, and related therapies for approximately 217 students (28.1% of enrollment).
• STEM Inspiration Lab STEM education facility at Susquehanna Community High School providing hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including the SNN (Saber's News Network).
• District Food Service Program School meal service provided through district cafeterias operated by The Nutrition Group, with menus published via Nutrislice and payments processed through SchoolCafe, including free/reduced lunch programs for eligible students.
• Athletic Program PIAA interscholastic athletic programs including cooperative sports with Blue Ridge School District (varsity and junior high soccer), junior high football cheer, archery, golf, and other athletic offerings managed through ArbiterSports and ArbiterLive.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28.1% of 772 students receive special education services (217 students)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Blue Ridge School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative agreement with Blue Ridge SD providing opportunities for female student athletes to play Varsity and Junior High Soccer. This partnership expands athletic opportunities for students.
• NEIU-19 (Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEIU-19 provides Artist in Residence projects, early intervention services including occupational therapy, speech and language, physical therapy, hearing, and behavioral development support. The district participates in NEIU-19 programs and the Right to Education Local Task Force 19.
• Kelly EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSusquehanna Community School District partners with Kelly Education, a leading provider of substitute educators nationwide, to manage the district's substitute program. Kelly Education handles recruitment and placement of substitute teachers and paraprofessionals.
• The Nutrition GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Nutrition Group provides food service management for the district's cafeterias. The district uses Nutrislice for lunch menus and Schoolcafe for lunch payment processing.
• The Arc of NEPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc of NEPA collaborates with the district on special education services through the Right to Education Local Task Force 19. They provide advocacy and support for students with disabilities and host LTF meetings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mountain View School District: Rural northeastern Pennsylvania K-12 public school district of similar enrollment scale and socioeconomic profile, providing a like-for-like comparator on funding mix, special education share, and rural operational challenges.
• Blue Ridge School District: Adjacent rural Pennsylvania public school district and active cooperative partner (girls' soccer); comparable size, governance structure, and rural northeast Pennsylvania footprint, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Elk Lake School District: Susquehanna County neighbor operating a similarly configured K-12 public district; directly comparable on enrollment scale, property tax base, and intermediate unit (NEIU-19) participation.
• Wayne Highlands School District: Wayne County-based public school district overlapping Susquehanna Community SD's geographic footprint; comparable rural demographics, Title I designation, and cooperative-program approach with neighboring districts.
• Lackawanna Trail School District: Small rural Pennsylvania public K-12 district in close geographic proximity; directly comparable on enrollment scale, NEIU-19 participation, and small-district operating economics.
• Forest City Regional School District: Small rural Pennsylvania public school district serving a similar Susquehanna-region catchment; comparable student population, Title I dependence, and rural cooperative-program strategy.
• Wallenpaupack Area School District: Northeastern Pennsylvania public school district of comparable K-12 scale; relevant peer for benchmarking on STEM/elective program depth and special education share.

Others

• Kelly Education: National substitute educator provider under contract to the district; adjacent ecosystem participant rather than peer, but relevant as an operational dependency for staffing continuity.

Regional players

• Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 (NEIU-19): Regional educational service agency that delivers special education, OT/PT/speech, and early intervention services to Susquehanna and other member districts; comparable operating model for shared services and regional delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education: State-level regulator and primary funding source for Susquehanna Community SD; not a competitor but defines the funding formula, accountability framework, and compliance environment in which the district operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/susquehannacommunityschooldistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/susquehanna-community-school-district

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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