Calvert County Public Schools

What Calvert County Public Schools does

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is a public K-12 school district operating 24 schools (elementary, middle, and high) in Calvert County, Maryland, under the authority of the Calvert County Board of Education and oversight of the Maryland State Department of Education. The district serves county-resident students and their families with free public education, implementing the statewide Blueprint for Maryland's Future across its five pillars: Early Childhood Education, High-Quality Teachers and Leaders, College and Career Readiness, More Resources for Students, and Governance and Accountability. Programs include special education, gifted and talented education, career and technical education, dual enrollment, and community school initiatives at designated sites (Calvert County School and Patuxent Appeal Campus). Two of the 24 schools (CCS and PAC) hold Community Schools designation through MSDE.

CCPS's digital platform is a multi-vendor ecosystem: Schoology as the primary LMS, Classwize for classroom management and web filtering, Qustodio for parent device monitoring, Raptor for visitor management, a CCPS Mobile App for district communications, Here Comes the Bus and the January 2026-launched Passio GO! for bus/transit tracking, Microsoft 365 for staff productivity, Zendesk for IT help desk, Home Access Center and Employee Access Center for stakeholder portals, and an AI Guidance framework within the Digital Learning program. Two designated Community Schools and a partner roster anchored by the Calvert County School Foundation (with support from Calvert Health, Constellation Energy, Shore United Bank, Chesapeake Charities, and others) extend the district's wraparound-service footprint. The CCPS Strategic Dashboard tracks progress against goal areas publicly.

CCPS is a government public school district, not a commercial enterprise; it is funded through Maryland state allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants, with no tuition for core educational services. Customer segments are students (K-12), families/parents, and community members. Distribution is via the 24 physical school buildings, supported by a digital stack and active social channels (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, school-level Instagram). Recent recognition includes 2025 NICHE Best Schools, NAMM Best Communities for Music Education, EdTA Premier Communities for Theatre Education, and Everfi Empowered District (2024).

Name

Calvert County Public Schools

Legal name

Calvert County Public Schools

Website

https://calvertnet.k12.md.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Calvert County Public Schools is a Maryland public K-12 district operating 24 schools that delivers free public education, Blueprint for Maryland's Future programming, and community school services to students, families, and residents of Calvert County through in-person and digital platforms.

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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Career technical education
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prince Frederick

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, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Calvert County Public Schools operates a public K-12 school district delivering tuition-free education to students in Calvert County, Maryland through 24 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district provides specialized instructional programs including special education, gifted and talented education, career and technical education, dual enrollment, Head Start, and HIPPY/Healthy Families, complemented by child nutrition, student transportation, athletics, and a digital learning ecosystem anchored by the CCPS Mobile App, Schoology LMS, and real-time bus tracking tools.

Product overview

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) operates as a platform-based educational ecosystem offering a unified district mobile app (CCPS Mobile App) integrated with bus tracking, complemented by multiple specialized digital tools. The core technology portfolio includes the CCPS Mobile App for general district communications, Passio GO! for real-time public bus tracking, Here Comes the Bus for parent-focused school bus monitoring, and the Schoology learning management system as the primary academic platform. Supporting tools include Classwize for classroom management, Qustodio for parental controls, Raptor for visitor management, the CCPS Notification System for alerts, and the Employee Access Center and Home Access Center for staff and family portals. The district also participates in Maryland's Blueprint for Maryland's Future initiative, a comprehensive education reform program focused on five strategic pillars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCPS Mobile App District-wide mobile application providing access to news, announcements, school meal menus, and bus status information for students, families, and staff.
• Passio GO! Bus Tracking App Real-time public bus tracking mobile application allowing Calvert County bus riders to view live bus locations, estimated arrival times, route information, set arrival alerts, save favorite routes and stops, and receive service delay notifications.
• Here Comes the Bus Parent-facing real-time school bus tracking application enabling parents and students to monitor school bus locations and estimated arrival times.
• CCPS Notification System District-wide emergency and informational notification system for guardians, employees, community members, and students, with separate enrollment pathways for each group and multi-channel (email/text) delivery.
• Home Access Center (HAC) Online portal for parents and students to access grades, attendance records, assignments, and other academic information.
• Employee Access Center Self-service portal for current and former employees to access payroll, benefits, leave balances, and employment records.
• Online Registration System Digital enrollment system for new students to register with the district, including kindergarten registration.
• Online School Payments Online payment portal for school-related fees, meal payments, and other district services.
• Strategic Dashboard Interactive public data visualization dashboard tracking district progress on key strategic goals, organized by goal area with detailed metrics and comparisons.
• Schoology Learning Management System Primary learning management system (LMS) used by CCPS for course delivery, assignments, grade tracking, and parent-student-teacher communication, accessible at schoology.calvertnet.k12.md.us.
• Classwize Classroom Management Classroom digital management platform providing web filtering, screen monitoring, and learning activity management for teachers across CCPS classrooms.
• Qustodio Parent App Digital safety and monitoring application for parents to manage children's device usage and ensure online safety on district-issued devices.
• Raptor Visitor Management System Visitor and volunteer management system used across all school buildings for check-in, identification scanning, and volunteer tracking.
• Special Education Services Specialized instruction and support services for students with disabilities, including individualized education programs (IEPs) and related services across CCPS schools.
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Enrichment programming for students identified as gifted and talented, providing differentiated instruction and advanced learning opportunities.
• Dual Enrollment Programs Programs allowing high school students to earn college credit while completing their high school coursework, supporting college and career readiness.
• School Nutrition Services District-operated child nutrition program providing school meals, including Farm to School initiatives and menu planning, across all CCPS schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• CCPS has increased efforts to support teachers pursuing National Board Certification and looks forward to increasing the number of NBC teachers in classrooms
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Maryland Teacher Pipeline SummitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The 2026 SOMD Teacher Pipeline Summit united regional school systems, higher education, and state partners to strengthen local pathways and grow Southern Maryland's educator pipeline. CCPS participated in this regional initiative to address teacher recruitment and retention.
• Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCPS has partnered with HYA, a consulting firm based in Schaumburg, Illinois with 35 years of history partnering with school districts to improve student outcomes. HYA conducted the strategic planning process to develop the district's long-term framework for decision-making.
• Calvert County School FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Calvert County School Foundation provides additional funding opportunities beyond tax dollars to support unique resources and innovative learning opportunities for every child in Calvert County. The foundation promotes creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in the learning process.
• Calvert HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting the Calvert County School Foundation through donations and sponsorships
• Calvert Education AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation association partner supporting the Calvert County School Foundation
• Shore United BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner supporting the Calvert County School Foundation through donations and sponsorships
• Constellation EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company partner supporting the Calvert County School Foundation
• Chesapeake CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization partner supporting the Calvert County School Foundation
• Calvert Marine MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity museum partner supporting the Calvert County School Foundation and educational programs
• Educational Systems Federal Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit union partner supporting the Calvert County School Foundation
• Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB)coreOthersState board with authority to ensure Blueprint recommendations are successfully implemented. AIB reviews district progress toward meeting Blueprint implementation goals and monitors compliance and implementation progress.
• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)coreOthersState education agency overseeing implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and providing guidelines, resources, and accountability measures for local school systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charles County Public Schools: Southern Maryland public school district co-participating in regional workforce and teacher pipeline initiatives with CCPS. Highly comparable in scale, geographic setting, and Blueprint implementation status.
• Frederick County Public Schools: Maryland public school district of similar mid-size scale to CCPS, operating under MSDE and Blueprint oversight. Comparable in student population profile and program breadth.
• Harford County Public Schools: Maryland public school district operating under the same MSDE/Blueprint framework with comparable enrollment scale and suburban profile. Direct peer for state accountability comparisons.
• Baltimore County Public Schools: Suburban Maryland public school district operating under the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Comparable in governance, funding model, and K-12 service delivery scope.
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Neighboring Maryland public school district operating under MSDE and the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Comparable in governance structure, funding model, and K-12 service delivery, and a direct peer for state-level performance comparisons.
• St. Mary's County Public Schools: Southern Maryland public school district and fellow participant in the SOMD Teacher Pipeline Summit. Comparable in size, rural-suburban mix, and Blueprint execution profile.
• Montgomery County Public Schools: Maryland's largest public school district and a benchmark for digital learning and equity initiatives. Operates under the same MSDE/Blueprint framework and serves as a reference point for instructional technology adoption.
• Cecil County Public Schools: Maryland public school district of similar small-to-mid scale operating under MSDE and Blueprint mandates. Comparable in governance structure and rural-suburban setting.
• Prince George's County Public Schools: Large Maryland public school district operating under the same MSDE and Blueprint framework. Comparable in governance and accountability model, though significantly larger in enrollment scale.
• Howard County Public School System: Maryland public school system recognized for strong academic outcomes and technology integration. Comparable as a high-performing Maryland district pursuing Blueprint-aligned college and career readiness outcomes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/CalvertCountyPublicSchoolsMD
• Facebookfacebook.com/calvertnet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calvert-county-public-schools
• Xx.com/calvertnet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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