Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District

What Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District does

Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 45 Ingham Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY, approximately 30 miles north of New York City. The district operates three schools — Todd Elementary School (K-5), Briarcliff Middle School (6-8), and Briarcliff High School (9-12) — serving 1,346 students with a reported 100% graduation rate and a curriculum offering of 145 high school courses including 25 AP, 46 college-accredited, and 12 Honors courses. It is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. James Kaishian.

The district's core technology footprint is modest but intentional: a 1:1 device program, Atlas (Rubicon) curriculum mapping K-12, eSchoolData parent portal, NWEA assessments, and the Finalsite website platform. Proprietary operational assets include the SuperKast podcast and the B-Button emergency communications mobile app. The district is a government entity funded primarily through local property tax levy and New York State Foundation Aid, supplemented by nonresident tuition ($22,175 K-6 and $37,268 7-12 for 2025-26), facility rental fees, and standard federal/state education streams.

The district is currently executing a $26.6 million capital improvement project approved by voters in May 2021, addressing infrastructure (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical) across all three schools and creating a 21st Century Learning Exchange at the high school. In 2025 it launched a district-wide solar panel installation. Operational partnerships include BBS Architects (facilities), Whitsons Culinary Group (food service), Putnam|Northern Westchester Health Benefits Consortium (benefits), and educational affiliations with EARCOS, IB Continuum, JCIS, and the International Spanish Academy. Recent institutional signals include a digital literacy curriculum that incorporates responsible-AI exposure and the announced retirement of Superintendent Dr. James Kaishian.

Name

Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District

Legal name

Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District

Website

https://briarcliffschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District is a New York public K-12 district operating Todd Elementary, Briarcliff Middle School, and Briarcliff High School, serving 1,346 resident students with a 100% graduation rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary and secondary schools
• College preparatory programs
• Special education services
• School facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Briarcliff Manor

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 Funding (Tax Levy and State Aid): Primary revenue from local property tax levy and New York State education funding including Foundation Aid
2. Nonresident Tuition: Tuition revenue from out-of-district students: Grades K-6 at $22,175/year and Grades 7-12 at $37,268/year (2025-26 rates)
3. Facility Rental Fees: Revenue from rental of school facilities to community groups and organizations per fee schedule

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District delivers comprehensive public K-12 education through three schools: Todd Elementary School (K-5), Briarcliff Middle School (6-8), and Briarcliff High School (9-12). Services span core academic instruction, 25 AP courses, 46 college-accredited courses, 12 Honors courses, special education, world languages, athletics, food service, and capital-grade facilities. Resident students attend tuition-free while non-residents may enroll on a tuition basis, and the district also rents its facilities to community organizations.

Product overview

Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District operates as a three-school K-12 public school district with Todd Elementary School (K-5), Briarcliff Middle School (6-8), and Briarcliff High School (9-12). The district offers a comprehensive educational program including 43 college-level courses, 145 total course offerings at the high school (including 25 AP, 46 college-accredited, and 12 Honors courses), athletic programs across multiple seasons, the Fundations literacy program for K-3, world language instruction, special education services, and food service. The district communicates through the SuperKast podcast and maintains educational technology platforms including Atlas curriculum mapping and eSchoolData parent portal. A $26.6 million capital improvement project (2021) upgraded facilities including the high school Learning Exchange, and the district has recently installed solar panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SuperKast: Dr. Kaishian's podcast featuring conversations with people from around the school district and throughout the region
• Briarcliff B
• Briarcliff Buzz

Products and services

• Todd Elementary School Todd Elementary School is an award-winning elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade, fostering a collaborative and rigorous learning environment that supports students academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.
• Briarcliff Middle School Briarcliff Middle School serves grades six through eight, providing a vibrant and welcoming environment that educates every child every day and fosters relationships with students and families, with emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, and civic engagement.
• Briarcliff High School Briarcliff High School serves grades nine through twelve, offering outstanding education that develops each student's capacity to put thoughts and aspirations into action, with 145 course offerings including 25 AP, 46 college-accredited, and 12 Honors courses, plus a 100% graduation rate.
• Special Education Services Special education services for children with special needs, including evaluation, IEP development, and accommodations to ensure educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to students without disabilities, in compliance with Section 504 and IDEA.
• Athletic Program Comprehensive athletic program across fall, winter, and spring sports at modified, freshman, JV, and varsity levels, extending the classroom through competition, life skills development, and access via Arbitersports registration and LocalLive streaming.
• Fundations Literacy Program K-3 phonics, spelling, and handwriting curriculum based on Orton-Gillingham principles and the Wilson Reading Program, grounded in the Science of Reading with multisensory instruction for elementary students.
• World Language Program Spanish and French language courses for middle school students focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, with cultural immersion through projects and activities.
• College Level Course Options 43 college-level course options at Briarcliff High School, enabling students to earn college credit while still in high school (drawn from a catalog including AP, college-accredited, and Honors courses).
• Food Service Program Nutritious, balanced breakfast and lunch served across all three schools by Whitsons Culinary Group, with free and reduced-price lunch options available; meal accounts managed via MySchoolBucks.
• School Facility Rentals Rental of school facilities (high school auditorium, gymnasiums, classrooms, synthetic field/track) to local government agencies, not-for-profit community groups, and approved outside organizations for events, athletics, recreation, and meetings, at differential hourly rates.
• Instructional Coaching Program Four instructional coaches throughout the district provide job-embedded professional development and collaborative support to teachers across the three schools.
• Non-Resident Student Tuition Program Tuition-based K-12 enrollment for non-resident students accepted on a space-available basis across the three schools, with 2025-26 rates of $22,175/year for grades K-6 and $37,268/year for grades 7-12.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Graduation Rate (2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BBS ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021BBS Architects worked with the Facilities Planning Committee for over one year to develop the $26.6 million capital improvement project addressing infrastructure needs and educational space enhancements across all three school buildings.
• Whitsons Culinary GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhitsons provides food service for Todd School, Middle School, and High School. Contact: food service manager Baase Fentress.
• Putnam|Northern Westchester Health Benefits ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance provided through Aetna, managed in partnership with Putnam|Northern Westchester Health Benefits Consortium for district employees.
• Briarcliff PTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-Teacher Association supporting school programs and student activities.
• Briarcliff Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation foundation supporting enhanced educational programs and opportunities.
• Briarcliff Friends of the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting arts programs and cultural activities in the schools.
• East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)minorOthersInternational educational organization supporting professional development and academic excellence.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)minorOthersIB Continuum affiliation supporting international-minded education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ossining Union Free School District: Westchester County, NY public K-12 district serving a similar suburban Hudson Valley catchment; directly comparable in scale, funding model, and academic programming.
• Byram Hills Central School District: Westchester County, NY public K-12 district of similar scale and demographic profile; directly comparable as a competing district for similar resident families.
• Pleasantville Union Free School District: Westchester County, NY public K-12 district of comparable size; comparable in suburban Hudson Valley catchment, three-school structure, and high academic outcomes reputation.
• Irvington Union Free School District: Westchester County, NY public K-12 district of similar size; comparable as a high-performing Hudson Valley suburb district pursuing AP/college-credit programming.
• Chappaqua Central School District: Adjacent Westchester County, NY public K-12 district of very similar size and suburban profile; directly comparable as a high-performing peer district competing for similar resident families.
• Mamaroneck Union Free School District: Westchester County, NY public K-12 district of comparable scale and suburban profile; directly comparable in three-school structure and college-prep programming.
• Yorktown Central School District: Westchester County, NY public K-12 district of similar suburban profile; comparable in scale, tax-funded model, and College-Level/AP programming breadth.
• Croton-Harmon Union Free School District: Westchester County, NY public K-12 district in the same region; closely comparable on enrollment scale, tax base profile, and three-school district structure.

Broad incumbents

• Bronxville Union Free School District: Westchester County, NY public K-12 district with strong reputation and similar suburban catchment; comparable on outcomes and demographics though smaller and even more affluent.
• Scarsdale Union Free School District: Larger, higher-profile Westchester County, NY public K-12 district often cited as the prestige benchmark for the region; comparable on affluent tax base and academic outcomes, though materially larger in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SuperKaish
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100057231139035
• Instagraminstagram.com/briarcliffschools/?hl=en

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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