What Collier County Public Schools does

Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Administrative Center in Naples, Florida, serving approximately 50,000 students across Collier County — making it the 115th largest school district in the United States. The district operates multiple elementary, middle, and high schools spanning the communities of Naples, Immokalee, and Everglades City, with supplementary programming through Immokalee Technical College (iTECH), Lorenzo Walker Technical College, and adult workforce education sites. CCPS employs roughly 6,900 staff including 3,200 certified teachers, runs 255 bus routes covering 6.2 million miles annually, serves 5.3 million school meals each year, and maintains a 1:1 student-to-computer ratio across 54,000 district devices.

The district's core operational technology stack centers on the FOCUS Student Information System for administration, attendance, scheduling, grade reporting, and medical records, paired with an Online Centralized Registration platform, an Interactive Zoning Tool, and ancillary systems (BoardDocs, VendorLink, FortifyFL, My School Bucks, MealViewer, Microsoft Teams via SharePoint). CCPS earned an A-rating from the Florida Department of Education for 2025-2026, holds full Cognia (SACS CASI) accreditation, and ranks #1 in Florida for fewest chronically absent students. Academic offerings span six Collier Career Academies (Art & Technology, Business, Education, Engineering & Trades, Health Sciences, Law & Public Safety), exceptional student education, English language learner programs, gifted services, athletics, and fine arts.

CCPS is a governmental entity — not a commercial company — with no shareholders, ticker, or private capital structure. It is governed by an elected five-member School Board and funded primarily through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), local property taxes (where the district carries the 4th-lowest operating millage among 67 Florida districts), and federal categorical grants including Title I and IDEA. Strategic revenue measures include a tax-neutral referendum shifting 0.35 mills from capital to operating funding, generating $60.4 million for FY2025-26 operations. The district is executing a five-year Pathway to Excellence strategic plan through June 2029 and is opening a new Ave Maria Elementary School for the 2026-2027 academic year. A $42.2 million operating deficit is projected for FY2025-26, indicating structural fiscal pressure despite $20 million+ in cost savings achieved over the prior three years.

Name

Collier County Public Schools

Legal name

Collier County Public Schools

Website

https://collierschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Collier County Public Schools is a Florida public K-12 school district serving 50,000 students across Naples, Immokalee, and Everglades City, funded by state FEFP, local property taxes, and federal grants, and offering career academies, exceptional education, and technical college pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district administration
• Career technical education
• Exceptional student education
• Early childhood programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding (FEFP): Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) provides primary state funding based on Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) student enrollment. Funding is determined by legislative appropriations and distributed through formulas accounting for district cost differentials, weighted programs, and categorical funding.
2. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue including Required Local Effort (RLE), discretionary millage, and capital outlay millage. Collier County has the 4th lowest school tax millage rate among 67 Florida school districts at the operating millage rate.
3. Federal Programs and Grants: Federal funding through programs including Title I, IDEA, and other categorical grants. Managed through the district's Federal Programs and Grants department.
4. Mental Health Services Revenue: Partnership with David Lawrence Centers for behavioral health services. District collaborates on mental health and substance use challenges through community partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 50,000 students across Collier County, Florida. The district operates traditional public schools, charter schools, career and technical education programs, exceptional student education services, early childhood (Pre-K) programs, and adult workforce education. Core academic and operational services are delivered through brick-and-mortar schools, an online centralized registration system, and the FOCUS student information system.

Product overview

Collier County Public Schools operates as a public school district providing K-12 education across multiple schools. The district offers a unified platform of educational products and services centered on its Online Centralized Registration system for student enrollment and the FOCUS Student Information System for day-to-day academic and administrative operations. Supporting these core platforms are specialized programs including Collier Career Academies (offering Art & Technology, Business, Education, Engineering & Trades, Health Sciences, and Law & Public Safety tracks), Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and the CCPS Classics Reading Program for summer learning. The district also operates The Education Channel for broadcast content, School Age Childcare (SACC) for extended student care, and Lorenzo Walker Technical College for vocational training and adult education. All programs are accredited by Cognia (SACS CASI).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collier Career Academies Career-focused high school academies offering six specialized pathways (Art & Technology, Business, Education, Engineering & Trades, Health Sciences, Law & Public Safety) providing career training, industry credentials, and college and career readiness for high school students.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical education programs for middle and high school students including industry credentials, internships, and college and career readiness preparation.
• School Age Childcare (SACC) Before and after school childcare program providing supervision and enrichment activities for elementary school students of working families; offered on a monthly subscription basis.
• The Education Channel District cable access channel and streaming platform providing school board meeting replays, district news, and educational programming for the community.
• CCPS Summer Learning Program Summer learning initiative featuring the CCPS Classics reading list, virtual field trips, and New Worlds Reading Initiative activities designed to help students maintain academic skills during the summer break.
• Early Childhood Education (Pre-K) and Head Start Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start early childhood education programs serving pre-school age children across designated Pre-K sites in Collier County.
• Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Special education services and parent resources for students with disabilities, including PEER parent support and individualized education programming.
• English Language Learners (ELL) Program Programs supporting English language acquisition and academic integration for students whose primary language is not English.
• Advanced Studies and Gifted Learner Programs Accelerated and enriched academic programming for gifted learners and high-achieving students, including advanced coursework and Project Explore.
• Online Centralized Student Registration Web-based enrollment platform enabling families to register students for Pre-K through 12th grade online, including document submission, status tracking, and address verification.

Quantifiable outcome

• District earned A rating for 2025-2026 school year from Florida Department of Education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Anguilla Ministry of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026International education collaboration. CCPS hosted education delegates from Anguilla who explored district systems and best practices, strengthening global partnerships and sharing educational ideas.
• Meals of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Community partnership for hunger relief. Highlands Elementary School partnered with Meals of Hope to pack meals for families in need, demonstrating district engagement in addressing food insecurity among students.
• Jewish Federation of Greater NaplesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation distributes Stand Up for Justice grants to CCPS educators for innovative teaching and community engagement projects.
• David Lawrence CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025Partnership for mental health services and behavioral health resources. David Lawrence Centers provides care to nearly 8,000 children and adults annually in Southwest Florida. CCPS collaborates with the organization to address mental health and substance use challenges in the region through shared programming and resource coordination.
• Collier County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025Partnership for student safety and mental health support. The Sheriff's Office collaborates with CCPS on youth relations deputies (program since 1977), school safety initiatives, and behavioral health coordination for students.
• Champions For LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education foundation that coordinates the Golden Apple teacher recognition program and other educator support initiatives. CCPS partners with Champions For Learning for teacher appreciation and professional recognition programs.
• Immokalee Technical College (iTECH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education partnership offering professional nursing programs (LPN to RN cohort). CCPS students have pathways to technical college credentials and career training through collaboration with iTECH.
• Lorenzo Walker Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical education partnership offering Project Explore program for students with unique abilities, providing career training, confidence building, and community connection.
• Equifax (The Work Number)minorOthersEmployment and income verification services through The Work Number. CCPS uses Equifax verification services for employment verification, income verification, and social service determinations for employees.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Broward County Public Schools: Second-largest Florida district serving 250,000+ students; operates under the same Florida accountability grading system and shares CTE, transportation, and student-services program structures.
• Palm Beach County School District: Large Florida public school district operating under identical state accountability system with similar CTE, career academy, and student-services program models.
• Pinellas County Schools: Florida public district similar in scale to Collier, operating under the same FEFP, A-F grading, and CTE/career-academy frameworks as a coastal county system.
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: Large Florida public district operating under the same FEFP and A-F grading system with comparable CTE academy structures and centralized student information systems.
• Orange County Public Schools: Florida public district serving Orlando metro area under the same FEFP funding and accountability framework; comparable in scale (140,000+ students) and program structure.
• Duval County Public Schools: Florida public district operating under the same FEFP funding and A-F grading system with comparable career academy and CTE programming structures.
• Brevard Public Schools: Florida public district similar in size and program structure, operating under identical state accountability and funding frameworks with comparable CTE offerings.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Largest Florida school district serving 300,000+ students; comparable as a Florida public K-12 district operating under identical state accountability frameworks and FEFP funding model.
• Volusia County Schools: Mid-size Florida public district operating under the same FEFP funding and accountability grading system; comparable in scale and program offerings to Collier.
• Lee County School District: Neighboring Florida public school district serving Fort Myers area with similar size and demographics; competes for families and teachers in the Southwest Florida region and operates under the same FEFP funding framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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