Big Beaver Falls Area School District

What Big Beaver Falls Area School District does

Big Beaver Falls Area School District is a public K-12 school district founded in 1867 and headquartered at 1503 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, operating as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the authority of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The district serves approximately 2,000 students drawn from seven municipalities (City of Beaver Falls and the Boroughs of Big Beaver, Eastvale, Homewood, Koppel and New Galilee, plus White Township), delivering instruction across five owned-and-operated schools: Central Elementary School (Pre-K to 5, ~500 students), Big Beaver Elementary School (K-5, ~350 students), Beaver Falls Middle School (grades 6-8, ~400 students), Beaver Falls High School (grades 9-12, ~600 students), and the Beaver Falls Digital Academy (K-12 online delivery).

The technology stack is built on Google Apps for Education (Docs, Classroom, Meet, Drive) for core productivity, the Edgenuity curriculum platform for Digital Academy online courses, a one-to-one Chromebook program across secondary classrooms with smart technology in every elementary building, Clever single sign-on for elementary application access, and School Cafe for cafeteria menu management. Specialized service lines include school-wide Title I academic support, a full special-education continuum (Learning Support, Emotional Support, Gifted Support, Life Skills Support, Autistic Support), an Aviation Academy partnership with Community College of Beaver County, and dual-enrollment college credit with four Pennsylvania higher-education institutions.

The district's revenue model is statutory rather than commercial: it is funded by local property and earned-income taxes, Pennsylvania basic education subsidy, and federal Title I/IDEA grants, with annual budgets approved by an elected School Board of Directors. There is no tuition charged to district residents; ancillary revenue is limited to nominal Chromebook damage/loss fees and voluntary student accident insurance. Enrollment is geographically determined and not subject to commercial sales cycles, with year-round registration handled through the Administrative Center.

Name

Big Beaver Falls Area School District

Legal name

Big Beaver Falls Area School District

Website

https://tigerweb.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Big Beaver Falls Area School District is a public K-12 school district in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 2,000 students across seven municipalities through two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and a Digital Academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Primary secondary education
• Special education services
• Digital academy learning
• District school administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaver Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

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 Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through local tax revenue (real estate taxes, earned income taxes), state education funding, and federal grants. Operates under Pennsylvania school funding regulations with annual budgets approved by School Board.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Big Beaver Falls Area School District is a public K-12 school system that delivers comprehensive education to approximately 2,000 students across seven municipalities through four physical schools (Big Beaver Elementary, Central Elementary, Beaver Falls Middle School, Beaver Falls High School) and the Beaver Falls Digital Academy. Offerings include Pre-K Counts, full-day kindergarten, AP courses, dual enrollment with regional universities, an Aviation Academy, school-wide Title I academic support, full-continuum special education services, and a one-to-one Chromebook program.

Product overview

Big Beaver Falls Area School District operates as a public K-12 education system serving approximately 2,000 students across five schools: two elementary schools (Big Beaver Elementary and Central Elementary serving Pre-K through 5th grade), a middle school (grades 6-8), a high school (grades 9-12), and the Beaver Falls Digital Academy for online K-12 learning. The district provides core educational programs alongside specialized services including Title I academic support, special education (Learning Support, Emotional Support, Gifted Support, Life Skills Support, and Autistic Support), Chromebook 1:1 computing, cafeteria/nutrition services, and health services. The Digital Academy offers home-based online instruction through Edgenuity curriculum for students in K-12, with partnerships for dual enrollment at local colleges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beaver Falls High School Public high school serving approximately 600 students in grades 9-12, offering courses in English, social studies, mathematics, science, foreign language, business, computer technology, industrial arts, technology education, fine and practical arts, performing arts, and health and physical education; also houses the Athletic Office and High School Guidance Department.
• Beaver Falls Middle School Public middle school serving approximately 400 students in grades 6-8, offering courses including English, reading, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, science, social studies, physical education, music, chorus, exploratory Spanish, and technical education.
• Central Elementary School Public elementary school serving approximately 500 children in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, offering PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start Pre-K classes along with instruction in English, reading, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education.
• Big Beaver Elementary School Public elementary school serving approximately 350 children in kindergarten through 5th grade, offering well-rounded programs emphasizing PA Academic standards with instruction in English, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Beaver Falls Digital Academy Online K-12 education program combining home-based learning with opportunities to participate in school activities; offers instruction in Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Business, World Languages, Arts/Music, and Technology using the Edgenuity curriculum aligned with local, state, and national standards.
• Title I Program School-wide Title I services across all district buildings (K-12) providing additional academic support in reading and/or math based on local assessment data.
• Special Education Services Full continuum of special education programs and services for eligible students including Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabled, Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Gifted, Multi-handicapped, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Learning Support, Life Skills Support, and Transition Services.
• Chromebook 1:1 Program One-to-one computing initiative providing Chromebooks within all secondary level classrooms, with smart technology in elementary buildings; device costs and damage fees are outlined in the student device agreement.
• Cafeteria Services District food services including breakfast/lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Option, cafeteria menus managed through the School Cafe platform, and wellness policies for student nutrition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked first in Pittsburgh Business Times 'Overachiever' list in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EdgenuitycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2005Provides online curriculum platform for the Digital Academy K-12 program, aligned with local, state, and national standards.
• Community College of Beaver CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer an Aviation Academy for high school students, providing career and technical education pathways.
• Beaver Valley Intermediate UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides early intervention services for children ages three to five years in the district, supporting special education and developmental support.
• Head StartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer pre-school readiness programs at Central Elementary for 4-5 year old children.
• Butler County Community College, California University of PA, Indiana University of PA, University of PittsburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnerships allowing high school students to earn college-level credits at discounted tuition rates.
• Beaver County Career & Technical CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudents may access career and technical education courses at BCCTC in addition to district offerings.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Apps for Education providing suite of tools including Google Docs, Classroom, Drive, and communication tools for district.
• Beaver County Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly intervention contacts for children ages birth to three through county behavioral health services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moon Area School District: Allegheny County, PA suburban Pittsburgh public K-12 district of similar size with comparable AP, dual-enrollment, and one-to-one device programs; serves as a benchmark for technology and college-readiness investments.
• Riverside Beaver County School District: Beaver County, PA public K-12 district serving Ellwood City and adjacent boroughs; comparable size, suburban/industrial demographics, and reliance on local property and earned income taxes.
• New Castle Area School District: Lawrence County, PA public K-12 district in a post-industrial city of similar size; comparable Title I eligibility, alternative-education offerings, and post-pandemic enrollment pressures.
• Hopewell Area School District: Beaver County, PA public K-12 district serving Aliquippa and surrounding municipalities; similar mid-sized district footprint, Title I schools, and career-tech feeder relationships.
• Cornell School District: Allegheny County, PA public K-12 district serving Coraopolis and surrounding suburbs; comparable size, Title I footprint, and proximity to Beaver County-area community colleges for dual enrollment.
• Ambridge Area School District: Beaver County, PA public K-12 district serving a comparable suburban/industrial community along the Ohio River; the closest geographic and demographic peer to BBFASD with similar enrollment scale and funding profile.
• Blackhawk School District: Beaver County, PA public K-12 district serving similar suburban communities (West Mayfield, Chippewa, etc.); operates a comparable multi-school footprint with overlapping feeder patterns to Beaver County CTC.
• Montour School District: Allegheny County, PA public K-12 district repeatedly recognized for technology integration and academic overachievement; directly comparable in tech-forward positioning (1:1 devices, Google Workspace) and statewide award profile.
• Quaker Valley School District: Allegheny County, PA public K-12 district of similar scale; comparable mix of in-person and online programming, college dual-enrollment partnerships, and historic recognition as an 'Overachiever' in statewide rankings.
• Freedom Area School District: Beaver County, PA public K-12 district of similar scale (~2,000 students) bordering the BBFASD service area; directly comparable in per-pupil funding exposure and program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Big-Beaver-Falls-Area-School-District-100063657095736
• Xx.com/BFHSTigers

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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