South San Antonio

What South San Antonio does

South San Antonio Independent School District (SSAISD) is a Texas public K-12 school district founded in 1922, headquartered at 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd, San Antonio, and operating 12 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) across approximately 21 square miles of the South and Southwest portions of San Antonio. The district is governed by a Texas Education Agency-appointed Board of Managers following state intervention and is led by a Superintendent and executive leadership team. SSAISD serves approximately 1,300 staff including 472 certified teachers, and operates an open-enrollment model welcoming all Bexar County students.

SSAISD's academic portfolio spans Career and Technical Education (20 career pathways including agriculture, architecture, health science, IT, manufacturing, and hospitality), Early College and Dual Credit programs in partnership with the University of Texas at San Antonio and Palo Alto College (with a reported 51% associate's degree attainment rate among early college seniors), Dual Language bilingual programs, Pre-K and Head Start, Advanced Placement and Honors coursework, Gifted and Talented services, Special Education, Athletics (23 programs), and Fine Arts. Operational technology consists of commodity K-12 platforms: Skyward for student information and business management, Finalsite for the district website, BoardBook Premier for board governance, Rank One Sport for athletics, InfoFinder/TransFinder for transportation, Kronos for timekeeping, Facilitron for facility rentals, SchoolDude for maintenance, TEDK12 for HR recruitment, ScribOrder for transcripts, and WeGlot for website translation.

As a tax-exempt government state entity, SSAISD is funded primarily through Texas Foundation School Program state aid, local Maintenance & Operations property taxes, and federal grants including Title I and IDEA. No tuition is charged for standard enrollment. The district does not generate commercial revenue, has no equity ownership, and operates under TEA oversight with audit and corrective-action obligations. The customer base is the resident student/family population of Bexar County, and growth is governed by enrollment trends and per-pupil funding formulas rather than market expansion.

Name

South San Antonio

Legal name

South San Antonio Independent School District

Website

https://southsanisd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Short description

South San Antonio Independent School District is a Texas public K-12 school district operating 12 schools across 21 square miles in South/Southwest San Antonio, serving Bexar County students through open enrollment with CTE, Early College, dual credit, dual language, and Pre-K programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early college programs
• Career technical education
• Dual language instruction
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through state funding, local maintenance and operations tax revenue, and federal grants. Operates as a tax-exempt public institution providing free education to district residents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

South San Antonio Independent School District provides free public K-12 education across 12 schools in the South and Southwest portions of San Antonio, Texas. Its core offerings include elementary, middle, and high school instruction supplemented by Career and Technical Education across 20 career pathways, Early College and Dual Credit programs, Dual Language bilingual instruction, Pre-K and Head Start early childhood education, Advanced Placement and Gifted and Talented services, Special Education, Athletics, Fine Arts, Health Services, Student Transportation, and Child Nutrition.

Product overview

South San Antonio Independent School District (SSAISD) is a public school district serving approximately 21 square miles in the South and Southwest portions of San Antonio, Texas. The district operates 12 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high school) with approximately 1,300 teachers, administrators, and staff. SSAISD offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with 20 career pathways, Early College and Dual Credit programs (where 51% of early college seniors earn associate's degrees), Dual Language education, Pre-K and Head Start early childhood programs, Advanced Academics with AP/Honors coursework, Gifted and Talented services, Special Education, Athletics (23 programs), Fine Arts, Health Services, Student Transportation, and Child Nutrition. The district uses Finalsite as its website platform, Skyward for student information and business management, BoardBook Premier for board governance, Rank One Sport for athletics, InfoFinder/TransFinder for transportation, Kronos for timekeeping, and various other operational systems. SSAISD is an open-enrollment district welcoming all Bexar County students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Career pathway preparation across 20 programs including Agriculture, Architecture, Health Science, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and more, with industry certifications and work-based learning opportunities for SSAISD students.
• Early College Program Enables high school students to earn college credits and an associate's degree while completing high school requirements; 51% of early college seniors graduate with an associate's degree.
• Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment Allows students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously through partnerships with University of Texas at San Antonio and Palo Alto College.
• Dual Language Program Provides English and Spanish instruction to develop biliteracy and bilingual competencies in SSAISD students.
• Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start Early childhood education programs for children from birth to age 5, providing foundational academic and social-emotional preparation.
• Athletics Program 23 athletic programs for boys and girls in middle and high school, including various sports teams and competitive programs.
• Fine Arts Program Visual arts, performing arts, music, theater, and the C.U.L.T.I.V.A.R. program providing students creative expression opportunities.
• Advanced Academics (AP/Honors) Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Pre-AP/Honors classes for gifted and high-achieving students seeking college-level coursework.
• Gifted and Talented Services Differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities for identified Gifted and Talented students.
• Special Education Services Special education unit classes, inclusion support, dyslexia services, and Child Find early intervention for students with disabilities.
• Health Services School nurses, mandated health screenings, immunization tracking, and wellness programs supporting student physical health.
• Student Transportation Regular bus routes, special needs transportation, and field trip coordination serving SSAISD students district-wide.
• Child Nutrition Services School breakfast and lunch programs, summer feeding, Blue & White catering, and special dietary accommodations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51% of Early College Seniors graduate with an associate's degree
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState regulatory agency overseeing all Texas school districts. TEA provides funding, sets academic standards, conducts audits, and has appointed a Board of Managers and new superintendent to SSAISD following state intervention.
• Region 20 Education Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education service center providing professional development, cooperative purchasing, and educational support services to school districts in the Texas Region 20 area.
• University of Texas at San AntoniocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner supporting dual credit programs, early college initiatives, and providing graduate education opportunities for district staff pursuing advanced degrees.
• Palo Alto CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlamo Colleges partner providing dual credit opportunities, college courses taught at the high school, and pathways to higher education for SSAISD students.
• TEA External Forensic AuditorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal forensic auditor appointed by TEA to investigate financial irregularities following audit corrective action plan #2014-01-010.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• IDEA Public Schools: Large Texas charter network with significant San Antonio presence offering college-prep curriculum and dual credit. Attracts open-enrollment families considering alternatives to traditional public ISDs.

Direct peers

• East Central Independent School District: Adjacent public K-12 district on San Antonio's southeast side, similar demographic profile, CTE catalog, and dual-credit partnerships. Direct geographic competitor for Southside families.
• Somerset Independent School District: Southwest Bexar County public K-12 district serving a similar demographic base with growing CTE and dual-credit offerings. Competes for Southside and far-southwest San Antonio families.
• Judson Independent School District: Northeast San Antonio public K-12 district with comprehensive CTE pathways, dual credit, and military-affiliated programming. Competes for families choosing between south-side and northeast-side ISDs.
• Northside Independent School District: Largest public K-12 district in San Antonio by enrollment, with extensive CTE, dual-credit, and magnet programming. Competes for the same Bexar County families choosing between public ISDs.
• San Antonio Independent School District: Largest urban public K-12 district serving central San Antonio with comparable magnet, CTE, dual-credit, and bilingual programs. Direct competitor for Bexar County families evaluating public school options.
• Southwest Independent School District: South San Antonio's immediate western neighbor, providing overlapping K-12 services including dual language and CTE. Direct boundary-adjacent competitor with comparable Hispanic-majority demographics.
• Harlandale Independent School District: Public K-12 district on San Antonio's south side with strong bilingual and CTE offerings, serving a similar demographic. Overlapping enrollment catchment creates direct competition.
• North East Independent School District: Large, high-performing public K-12 district in northeast Bexar County. Pulls families from across the metro and competes for open-enrollment transfers seeking differentiated academic programs.
• Edgewood Independent School District: Compact San Antonio public K-12 district with similar demographic and socioeconomic profile to SSAISD. Comparable bilingual and pre-K programming competes for the same family base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ssaisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SouthSanAntonio
• Facebookfacebook.com/southsanantonioisd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alan-b-shepard-middle-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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