The Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

Name

The Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

Legal name

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Website

https://psd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1820

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Deaf Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Alternative / Nonpublic Schools (NPS) & Placements (EDAKAAAF), School-Based Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Services (EDAKAEAA), School-Based PT Evaluation & Assessment (EDAKAGAA), Direct School-Based PT Treatment (Individual & Group) (EDAKAGAC), SLP Consultation, Teacher/Parent Coaching & Home Program Support (EDAKAEAN)

Keywords

• Deaf education services
• Bilingual ASL instruction
• Special education programs
• Early intervention services
• Deaf and hard-of-hearing schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Public Funding: As a tuition-free school serving over 200 children from birth to age 21, PSD is funded through public school district payments, state funding, and potentially federal education grants.
2. Foundations and Grants: PSD receives significant grant support from foundations such as the Maguire Foundation ($100K annually for 10 years) for specific programs like the First Conversations Early Intervention Program.
3. Fundraising and Donations: Annual giving campaigns, Giving Tuesday campaigns (raised nearly $4,000 in 2022), and general donations from individuals and organizations.
4. Special Events: Revenue from signature events including annual golf outings (raised over $35,000 in 2021), bicentennial galas ($125-$250 tickets), and other community fundraisers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD) is a tuition-free educational institution providing comprehensive deaf education services from birth through age 21. It delivers a fully immersive bilingual program combining American Sign Language (ASL) and English, including early intervention, early childhood education, K-12 academics aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core Standards, audiology and speech therapy, transition services, and a STEM summer camp in ASL.

Product overview

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a tuition-free educational institution providing comprehensive deaf education services from birth to age 21. The school operates a bilingual, immersive educational approach combining American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Core programs include Early Childhood Education (birth-5), Community Preschool, K-12 academic programs (Kindergarten through High School), Special Education, and Transition Services. Supporting services include Audiology & Speech, Therapy Services, Athletics, Library, Transportation, and Cafeteria. Specialized programs include the First Conversations Early Intervention Program (birth-3), STEM Camp in ASL, Family Education Series, ASL Classes for Families, and the Deaf Culture & Heritage Center. The institution serves over 200 students from 26 school districts across the Delaware Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Early intervention and early childhood education programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through pre-kindergarten.
• Community Preschool Preschool program providing language-rich educational experiences for young deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
• K-12 Academic Programs Comprehensive kindergarten through high school education aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core Standards, using a fully immersive bilingual approach (American Sign Language and English).
• Special Education Services Specialized educational support and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students with additional learning needs.
• Transition Services Programs preparing deaf and hard-of-hearing students for life after graduation, including career development and post-secondary planning.
• Audiology & Speech Services Audiological assessments and speech-language therapy services for PSD students.
• Therapy Services Physical, occupational, and other therapeutic interventions for PSD students.
• STEM Camp in ASL Five-day summer STEM camp for Deaf and hard of hearing middle school students featuring computer building, programming, online safety, and technology career exposure with Deaf/HoH tech guest speakers.
• Athletics Program Sports programs including soccer, volleyball, and basketball for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• ASL Classes for Families American Sign Language instruction for family members of PSD students.
• First Conversations Early Intervention Program Early intervention program partnering with families of deaf/hard-of-hearing infants and toddlers (birth to three) to support language and communication development at home and in the community.
• Deaf Culture & Heritage Center Museum and heritage center showcasing artifacts, photographs, and documents related to PSD's history and deaf culture.
• Transportation Services Transportation services for students within the Philadelphia area, including local transportation to the STEM summer camp.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of students returned to campus with higher levels of academic retention and engagement during COVID-19 pandemic

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Parx CasinominorOthersGold Sponsor for PSD's 8th Annual Golf Outing (October 5, 2026). Sponsorship supports the school's athletic programs and general operations.
• Saul Ewing LLPminorOthersSponsor for PSD's 8th Annual Golf Outing.
• Ballard Spahr LLPminorOthersCocktail Reception Sponsor for PSD's 8th Annual Golf Outing.
• EisnerAmper LLPminorOthersHole Sponsor for PSD's 8th Annual Golf Outing.
• Living Insurance LLCminorOthersHole Sponsor for PSD's 8th Annual Golf Outing.
• Journey of LearningminorOthersHole Sponsor for PSD's 8th Annual Golf Outing.
• PAHrtners Deaf ServicesminorOthersHole Sponsor for PSD's 8th Annual Golf Outing.
• Academy of Natural SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing students with opportunities to explore diverse careers and cultural institutions.
• Gallaudet UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership with the premier university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, supporting postsecondary pathways and educational resources.
• Philadelphia PhilliesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPSD students perform National Anthem at Phillies games; PSD receives reserved ticket blocks and portion of ticket sales support athletic programs during Deaf Awareness Night events.
• 6ABC (Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPSD has participated in Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Day Parade for over 20 years, showcasing student performances and raising community awareness.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Illinois School for the Deaf: Illinois state-supported school offering educational programs for deaf/hard-of-hearing students from birth through age 22, with similar bilingual ASL/English methodology and clinical services.
• American School for the Deaf: The oldest school for the deaf in the U.S. (founded 1817), located in Hartford, CT. Directly comparable as a tuition-funded K-12 school for deaf/hard-of-hearing students with residential and day programs and CEASD accreditation.
• Indiana School for the Deaf: Indiana state school for deaf/hard-of-hearing students offering K-12 academics, residential, and early intervention. Comparable mission, funding model, and population served.
• Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind: Florida state-supported school serving both deaf/hard-of-hearing and blind/visually-impaired students from birth through grade 12, with residential and day programs.
• Maryland School for the Deaf: Maryland's state-supported school for deaf and hard-of-hearing students with campuses in Frederick and Columbia. Comparable birth-to-21 service model, ASL/English bilingual instruction, and similar district-referral GTM motion.
• Texas School for the Deaf: Texas state-supported school providing comprehensive educational services to deaf/hard-of-hearing students statewide, with early childhood through high school programs and transition services.
• New York School for the Deaf (Fanwood): New York's historic school for the deaf with day and residential programs serving deaf/hard-of-hearing students from infancy through age 21, with comprehensive clinical services.
• California School for the Deaf (Fremont and Riverside): Two state schools for the deaf in California serving K-12 deaf/hard-of-hearing students with bilingual ASL/English programs and early intervention. Comparable scale and programming breadth.

Regional players

• Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech: Network of schools for children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing with listening and spoken language programs. Adjacent comparator on early intervention and oral/aural education approach, though Clarke's pedagogical orientation differs from PSD's ASL immersion.

Emerging players

• Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center / Gallaudet University: Operated by Gallaudet, this national network provides deaf-education resources, model schools, and research. Comparable in mission and serves overlapping families, though its focus is broader K-12 model demonstration rather than a single regional school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/psd1820
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-school-for-the-deaf
• Instagraminstagram.com/psd1820

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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