Newport School District

What Newport School District does

Newport School District is a public K-12 school district organized under Pennsylvania state law and headquartered at 420 Fickes Lane, Newport, PA. It serves the residents of Perry County through four operating entities: Newport Elementary School (K-5), Newport Middle School (grades 6-8), Newport High School (grades 9-12), and Newport Cyber Academy (NCAP), a fully online K-12 alternative-delivery program. The district is governed by an elected Board of School Directors and administered by Superintendent Ryan Neuhard, with building-level principals Jocelyn Curtis (HS) and Bryan Rehmeyer (MS). Enrollment is geographic and compulsory under Pennsylvania attendance law; services are provided at no direct cost to families.

The district's technology stack is conventional for a mid-sized Pennsylvania public school district and includes Edlio as the website CMS powering the district and four school sub-sites, Sapphire K12 as the student information system and parent/community portal, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for staff/student productivity, Clever for single sign-on across learning tools, and adjunct educational platforms (Turnitin, Renaissance Accelerated Reading, Follett Destiny library system, Genius/CAOLA, Frontline Absence Management, COMPLY, pa-etep). Operational integrations include Safe2Say Something and P3 Campus for anonymous safety tip reporting, PIAA for athletics governance, Cur8 for event ticketing, and Jostens for yearbook sales. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or patented platform is developed or owned by the district.

Newport's operating model is tax-funded: revenue derives from local property taxes, Pennsylvania state education funding distributed on a per-pupil formula, and federal program funding (Title I, IDEA, ESEA/ESSA, child nutrition). Marginal fee-based revenue streams include athletics participation fees and local business sponsorships (Bank of Landisburg, UPMC), facility rentals through a facilities-use calendar, and summer camps. The district is not a revenue-maximizing enterprise; it is a cost-recovery public-service entity whose expansion is constrained by geographic mandate and state funding formulas. Strategic activity centers on programmatic enrichment through community partnerships (Harrisburg University, Penn State Health, GIANT, Buffalo Foundation, Junior Achievement, CPCTC, PA State Police, PHEAA, Perry County Council of the Arts, Piedmont Airlines/PIA) rather than commercial growth.

Name

Newport School District

Legal name

Newport School District

Website

https://newportsd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Newport School District is a Pennsylvania public K-12 school district serving Perry County residents through three physical schools (Elementary, Middle, High School) and the Newport Cyber Academy online program, funded by property taxes and state/federal education aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA), Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public school education
• K-12 education services
• Online K-12 learning
• Special education programs
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Revenue: Local property taxes and other local revenues fund district operations
2. State Education Funding: Pennsylvania state funding for public education distributed based on student enrollment and district demographics
3. Federal Education Programs: Federal funding through programs including Title I, IDEA (special education), ESEA/ESSA, and child nutrition programs
4. Child Nutrition Programs: National Free and Reduced Lunch Program providing meals to qualifying students; district participates in GIANT Feeding School Kids initiative
5. Facility Rentals and Programs: Revenue from facilities use calendar rentals and fee-based programs such as summer camps
6. Athletic Programs: Athletic participation fees and sponsorship revenue from local businesses (Bank of Landisburg, UPMC)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Newport School District is a public K-12 school district serving students in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It operates Newport Elementary School (K-5), Newport Middle School (6-8), Newport High School (9-12), and Newport Cyber Academy (a fully online K-12 program), providing free public education funded by local property taxes, Pennsylvania state aid, and federal education programs. The district also offers special education, Pre-Kindergarten, child nutrition, summer camps, and career and technical education through CPCTC.

Product overview

Newport School District's technology portfolio consists of the Edlio-powered district website ecosystem hosting four school entities (Newport Elementary School, Newport Middle School, Newport High School, and Newport Cyber Academy), the Sapphire K12 parent/student portal for school management and communication, and the Newport Cyber Academy (NCAP) as its distinct online education program. The district also offers supplementary digital services including the Sapphire Student Portal and Sapphire Parent/Guardian Portal built on the Sapphire K12 platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Newport Elementary School Public elementary school serving grades K-5 within Newport School District, providing foundational education including Pre-Kindergarten programs, Title I support services, and elementary academic instruction.
• Newport Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8, offering core academic instruction, career exploration through programs like Junior Achievement YES!, extracurricular activities, and social-emotional development support.
• Newport High School Public high school serving grades 9-12, providing college and career preparation, SAT/ACT prep, FAFSA assistance, internships, vocational training via CPCTC, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
• Newport Cyber Academy (NCAP) Full-time online K-12 education program providing flexible or remote learning alternative. NCAP students remain 100% Newport School District students with eligibility for district sports, clubs, band, field trips, and other activities.
• Summer Camps 2025 Fee-based summer enrichment programs offered during summer break for extended learning and enrichment opportunities for district students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully placing alumni in executive leadership roles (Thomas Gabel as Pennsylvania FFA Director)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Harrisburg UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarrisburg University provides drone training instruction for Newport School District's Drone Club. University instructors conducted hands-on training sessions teaching students to fly larger drones with camera and thermal sensor capabilities, navigate obstacle courses, and learn from FAA licensed drone operators. Partnership supports STEM education and career exploration in drone technology and aviation.
• Newport Buffalo FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewport Buffalo Foundation has supported expansion of various STEM programs across the District, including funding the purchase of drones for the Drone Club and providing a camera for the Sports Journalism Intern program. Foundation consistently provides financial support for enhanced educational experiences.
• PA Farm to School NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMallory McClure, one of only five PA Farm to School Network community mentors, is partnering with the district on a comprehensive community garden project. The vision connects students, staff, and community members through an interactive learning space focused on agriculture and nutrition education.
• Hoverter FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hoverter Foundation is providing resources necessary to procure all supplies to establish the district-wide community garden project, working with community partners to strengthen both the school community and Perry County.
• Penn State HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn State Health is providing resources necessary to procure garden supplies for the district-wide community garden project.
• Belco Community Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelco Community Credit Union provides financial reality fair experiences for 10th grade students, giving them hands-on budgeting experience based on career salaries. Over 25 community volunteers participate. Partnership provides free financial education valued by the district.
• Junior Achievement of South Central PAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior Achievement provides the YES! program free to middle school students, featuring hands-on workshops on career readiness, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. Community and parent volunteers deliver interactive learning during school hours.
• Perry County Council of the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCCA provides professional muralist Janeen Hershey through their Education in the Arts program to work with NHS art students. The partnership enables students to paint murals alongside professional artists, enhancing arts education and school environment.
• GIANT CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGIANT Feeding School Kids initiative allows customers to round up at the register from January-March to support Newport School District's efforts to eliminate childhood hunger. Funds support meal programs, food pantries, gardens, weekend meals, and outstanding student meal debt.
• First StampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Stamp is a not-for-profit organization providing full scholarship global travel experiences to high school girls from rural areas. Newport High School was chosen to partner with the organization, with informational meetings held for interested students and parents.
• Bank of LandisburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBank of Landisburg is an athletic scoreboard sponsor for George A. Katchmer Stadium, supporting Newport athletics programs.
• UPMCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUPMC is an athletic scoreboard sponsor for George A. Katchmer Stadium, supporting Newport athletics programs.
• Cumberland Perry Area CTC (CPCTC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCPCTC provides career and technical education programs for Newport High School students. Students attend CTC programs to gain vocational skills while completing district graduation requirements. District participates in joint career exploration events with CPCTC.
• Piedmont Airlines / Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPiedmont Airlines and Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics partner with NHS to inform students of aircraft maintenance career opportunities. Piedmont offers full ride scholarships to attend PIA with guaranteed careers. Three NHS alumni have secured scholarships through this partnership.
• Pennsylvania State PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania State Police partner with the district on the Perry County High School Police Citizen Academy, providing 8-week hands-on programs including drug recognition, K9 searches, cold case investigations, forensics, and headquarters tours. Trooper Angela Laviena serves as Community Service Officer coordinating the program.
• Perry County PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerry County Police collaborate on the Perry County High School Police Citizen Academy program, providing students with career exploration experiences in law enforcement.
• Pennsylvania FFAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS alumna Thomas Gabel will become executive director of Pennsylvania FFA on June 1, 2026, continuing district's tradition of FFA success. FFA Advisor Natalie Barkley has mentored many students recognized at highest FFA levels.
• Perry County Council of the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCCA hosts NHS interns for career exploration in arts administration. Student Jenna Nail interned at PCCA Gallery, gaining experience in press releases, newsletters, art inventory, and customer service. PCCA provides pathway for students interested in arts careers.
• EF ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEF Tours serves as the district's international travel partner for planned trips to England, France, and Spain in Summer 2028. EF provides educational travel experiences with 60 years of experience in student travel programs.
• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHEAA provides free FAFSA completion workshops (both in-person and virtual) to help families complete financial aid forms for college. Tiffanie DeVan serves as Area Higher Education Access Partner supporting district families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Millersburg Area School District: Small rural Pennsylvania public K-12 district in Dauphin County operating multiple buildings serving students of similar demographic and size profile to Newport SD.
• Susquenita School District: Neighboring small rural public K-12 district in Perry County/Cumberland County, PA, operating multiple school buildings for students of comparable scale and demographic profile to Newport SD.
• Halifax Area School District: Small central Pennsylvania public K-12 district serving rural Dauphin County communities with similar enrollment scale and tax-funded operating model.
• Line Mountain School District: Rural Northumberland/Schuylkill County, PA public K-12 district of similar small scale operating elementary, middle, and high school buildings.
• Upper Dauphin Area School District: Small rural Dauphin County, PA public K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale and tax-based funding model serving similar community demographics.
• East Juniata School District: Small rural central Pennsylvania public K-12 district in Juniata County serving communities comparable in scale and demographic profile to Newport SD.
• Greenwood School District (Pennsylvania): Small rural Pennsylvania public K-12 district operating elementary, middle, and high school buildings with comparable student population size to Newport SD.
• West Perry School District: Perry County, PA public K-12 district of similar small-rural scale with multiple school buildings serving overlapping geographic communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NewportSDPA
• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Newport-High-School-100047439625654
• Xx.com/buffalobuzzz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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