What Kent School District does

Kent School District (KSD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, Washington, serving approximately 25,377 students across 44 schools with 1,530 classroom teachers. The district operates as a unified public school system offering standard curriculum alongside specialized programs including Dual Language, Highly Capable (HiCap), Career & Technical Education (CTE), Inclusive Education (special education), Multilingual Education, Preschool, Outdoor Education, and Running Start (dual college credit). Student and family support services span Health, Nutrition, Transportation, Enrollment, Title I, Section 504, McKinney-Vento homeless assistance, and Translation Services. The district reports an 86.6% four-year graduation rate.

KSD's technology infrastructure is built on third-party platforms: Skyward Qmlativ Family Access for the student information system (grades, attendance, records) and Apptegy for the district website and mobile applications (iOS and Android). The district operates an internal Technology Operations and Technology Support Services department, with a separate Data Services & Support function. An Online Safety & Privacy infrastructure covers student data, and a Strategic Plan Data Dashboard publishes priority initiative metrics. The district's risk posture is operational rather than commercial, with public safety, equity, and compliance-heavy integrations (Section 504, IDEA, Title I) rather than competitive technology differentiation.

As a government/state entity, KSD is funded through a combination of state per-pupil allocations, federal grants (Title I, IDEA), and voter-approved local bonds and levies supporting both capital construction and recurring technology/operations. No tuition is charged to district residents. Revenue is explicitly nondiscretionary and tied to enrollment, tax base, and ballot outcomes. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through district schools and an enrollment portal, with community engagement channels (KSD Together meetings, Parent/Guardian Forums, volunteer programs) supporting demand- and trust-building. The district does not operate outside of Kent, Washington, and has no commercial product lines, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity.

Name

Kent School District

Legal name

Kent School District

Website

https://kent.k12.wa.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kent School District is a public K-12 school district in Kent, Washington, serving approximately 25,377 students across 44 schools with 1,530 classroom teachers, funded by state, federal, and local tax sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Career technical education
• Dual language immersion

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

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 Tax Funding (Bonds & Levies): School district receives funding through voter-approved bonds and levies for capital improvements and technology. Bonds fund school construction and major facility projects while levies support technology and ongoing operations.
2. State Funding: Washington State provides per-pupil funding and categorical program support for basic education, special education, and other state-mandated programs.
3. Federal Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I (disadvantaged students), IDEA (special education), and other federal education programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kent School District provides free public K-12 education to approximately 25,377 students across 44 schools in Kent, Washington. Its offerings span standard curriculum, Career & Technical Education, Dual Language immersion, Highly Capable programs, Inclusive (Special) Education, Multilingual Education, athletics and activities, college and career readiness services, and a range of student and family support services including health, nutrition, transportation, and translation. The district also operates the Skyward Qmlativ Family Access portal and iOS/Android mobile applications for family-facing information access.

Product overview

Kent School District operates as a unified public school district serving approximately 25,377 students across 44 schools in Kent, Washington. The district's product portfolio consists of core educational programs and support services organized into integrated departments: Standard Curriculum with specialized programs (CTE, Dual Language, Highly Capable, Inclusive Education, Multilingual); Student & Family Support including Health, Nutrition, Transportation, and enrollment services; College & Career Readiness with assessments and financial aid; Technology Services for devices and digital resources; and mobile applications for family access. The district uses Skyward Qmlativ as its student information system and Apptegy as its website content management platform. With a stated mission of graduating students who are globally competitive learners, the district focuses on equitable access to high-quality academic, social, and applied learning experiences. The district reports an 86.6% four-year graduation rate and employs 1,530 classroom teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Core Educational Programs Standard K-12 curriculum delivered across 44 schools serving 25,377 students, including Career & Technical Education, Dual Language immersion, Highly Capable (HiCap) programs, Inclusive (Special) Education, Multilingual Education, Outdoor Education, Preschool, Running Start (college credit), and Kindergarten. For K-12 students and families residing in the Kent School District.
• Athletics & Activities Sports programs and extracurricular activities for students across the district's high schools and middle schools. Extracurricular fee waivers are available for qualifying families.
• Student & Family Support Services Support services including Health Services, Nutrition programs (including Summer Meals and Special Diets & Allergens), Attendance monitoring, Transportation, Enrollment services, McKinney-Vento homeless assistance, Title I support, Section 504 accommodations, Learning Assistance Program, Foster Care Student Stability, and family engagement initiatives.
• College & Career Readiness Programs preparing students for post-secondary success including PSAT/SAT assessments, Financial Aid Advising, Guaranteed & Automatic Admissions programs, College Bound Scholarship, CTE Dual Credit opportunities, and the High School & Beyond Plan.
• Special Education (Inclusive Education) Services Inclusive Education programs including Child Find screenings, Educational Therapy & Services, Extended School Year services, assistive technology, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and specialized support for students with disabilities from preschool through age 21.
• Skyward Qmlativ Family Access Student information system portal enabling families to access grades, attendance, schedules, and communicate with schools.
• Translation Services Language access services enabling families with limited English proficiency to access district information and communicate with school staff.
• KSD Mobile Apps (iOS and Android) Official Kent School District mobile applications available on iOS (https://aptg.co/DZrHVF) and Android (https://aptg.co/Bf_-NM), enabling families to access district information, events, and resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86.6% four-year graduation rate

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kent Schools FoundationcoreOthersThe Kent Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports Kent School District through fundraising, donations, and community support for educational programs and student services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bellevue School District: Washington state public K-12 district serving Bellevue. Comparable in operating model and funding structure, with strong CTE, dual language, and highly capable program offerings that overlap with Kent's portfolio.
• Spokane Public Schools: Large Washington state public K-12 district serving Spokane. Comparable public school district operating model with state per-pupil funding, levies, and a similarly comprehensive program portfolio across elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Highline Public Schools: Neighboring Washington state public school district serving Burien and surrounding areas. Closely comparable in size and student demographics to Kent, with the same state funding model and similar program mix.
• Tacoma Public Schools: Large public K-12 school district serving Tacoma, Washington. Comparable in scale and structure to Kent School District, offering the full K-12 program range funded through Washington state per-pupil formulas and local levies.
• Renton School District: Adjacent Washington state public K-12 district serving Renton. Comparable in operating model, funding sources, and program structure, and draws from an overlapping feeder population.
• Puyallup School District: Washington state public K-12 district serving Puyallup and surrounding communities. Comparable scale, funding model (state allocations and local levies), and a similarly diversified K-12 program portfolio.
• Auburn School District: Neighboring Washington state public school district serving Auburn. Comparable scale and structure to Kent with similar state per-pupil funding, local levies, and a diversified K-12 program portfolio.
• Seattle Public Schools: Washington's largest public K-12 district. Directly comparable operating model (public K-12 schools with state funding, levies, and bonds), with overlapping program offerings including special education, dual language, and CTE pathways.
• Federal Way Public Schools: Adjacent Washington state public school district serving Federal Way. Operates a comparable K-12 program portfolio with similar funding structure (state, federal, levies) and a substantially similar student demographic profile to Kent.

Emerging players

• Stride Inc. (K12 Inc): National online learning provider operating K-12 virtual schools that compete for students who would otherwise enroll in district schools. Comparable in K-12 instructional delivery but operates in a for-profit, online model with no geographic boundary constraints.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KentSchoolDistrictIT
• Facebookfacebook.com/KentSchools415
• Instagraminstagram.com/kentschools415
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kent-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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