Lake Shore Central School District

What Lake Shore Central School District does

Lake Shore Central School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Angola, New York, serving approximately 2,200 students across six schools (Anthony J. Schmidt Elementary, Highland Elementary, John T. Waugh Elementary, Lake Shore Senior High School, William T. Hoag Educational Center, and William G Houston Middle School). It operates as a government entity under the governance of the New York State Education Department and a locally elected Board of Education, with no private ownership, parent company, or equity instruments. Core offerings include K-12 instructional programs (Response to Intervention, Title I, special education, AP and Regents preparation), athletics, the Family Support Center (mental health counseling delivered via partnerships with Best Self, Harmonia Collaborative Care, and Horizon Health Services), vocational pathways through Erie 1 BOCES, and community education (driver pre-licensing, summer music programs, fitness center, swim club, ski club).

The district's technology stack is built on third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary products: PowerSchool for student information, ParentSquare for family communication, Renaissance Learning for assessment, WinCapWeb for internal administration, FMX for facility use management, and RevTrak for community-education payments. Data protection follows NYS Education Law 2-d and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, supporting a district-wide 1:1 device program and FERPA-compliant student records.

Funding comes from three streams: local property taxes under voter-approved budgets, New York State education aid allocated by enrollment-based formulas, and federal emergency relief (ESSER, GEER, ARP-ESSER). A Phase 2 capital project launched February 2026 - multi-sport turf fields, 1,044-seat grandstands, a streaming press box, LED field lighting, and full high school air conditioning - is funded via state building aid, expiring debt service, and voter-approved reserves with zero additional taxpayer impact, with completion targeted for Summer 2027. Customer segments are geographic and captive: district-resident K-12 students, their families, and broader community members participating in fee-based recreation and lifelong-learning programs.

Name

Lake Shore Central School District

Legal name

Lake Shore Central School District

Website

https://lakeshorecsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lake Shore Central School District is a New York State public K-12 school district operating six schools in Angola, NY, serving approximately 2,200 students with academic, athletic, mental health, and community education programs funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public 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
• Community education programs
• Athletics and performing arts
• Student support services
• School district administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Angola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes and voter-approved budgets
2. State Aid: New York State education funding allocated based on district enrollment and formulas
3. Federal Emergency Relief Funds: ESSER, GEER, ARP-ESSER funding from federal government for COVID-19 recovery and educational support
4. Community Education Programs: Fee-based community education including driver education, summer music programs, and wellness courses for district and community members

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake Shore Central School District provides publicly funded K-12 education for approximately 2,200 students across six school buildings in Angola, New York, spanning elementary through senior high school. The district supplements core instruction with athletics, performing arts, mental health and family support services, special education, and fee-based community education such as driver safety and summer music programs. Operational technology and data privacy practices adhere to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NYS Education Law 2-d.

Product overview

Lake Shore Central School District is a public K-12 school district providing educational services across six schools in Angola, New York. The district operates a traditional public school model and does not offer a software product in the commercial sense. Its portfolio consists of core educational instruction, athletics programs, community education, and capital infrastructure projects. Key operational platforms include PowerSchool for student information management, ParentSquare for family communications, and RevTrak for community education registrations. The district's capital project Phase 2 (2026-2027) is expanding athletic facilities including turf fields, grandstands, and a press box with no additional tax impact. No AI-enabled or machine learning-based products are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Instructional Programs Comprehensive academic instruction across six schools serving elementary through high school grades, including Response to Intervention (RtI), Title I support, special education services, AP courses, and standardized testing preparation.
• Athletics Programs District-wide athletic programs including varsity, JV, and modified sports; current Phase 2 construction adds 1,044-seat grandstands, multi-sport turf, and pro-level diamonds.
• Community Education Lifelong learning enrichment programs including driver education, summer music, fitness center, swimming, ski club, and wellness courses with online registration via RevTrak.
• Summer Music Program Five-week music enrichment program (July 7 to August 6, 2026) for students entering grades 4-8, with beginner lessons ($75), small group lessons and band ($105), and private lessons ($160).
• Driver Pre-Licensing Course State-mandated five-hour pre-licensing course hosted at Lake Shore High School. Next session July 21, 2026, 3:00-8:00 PM, with $40 per-student fee. Instructor: Michael Frew.
• Data Privacy & Security Services District-wide data protection program adhering to NYS Education Law 2-d and NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including 1:1 device security, FERPA compliance, Parent's Bill of Rights, and unauthorized disclosure complaint procedures.
• Family Support Center In-school counseling and mental health resources provided in collaboration with local partners including Best Self, Harmonia Collaborative Care, and Horizon Health Services.
• Mentor Teacher Internship Program (MTIP) Structured mentoring program for new teachers, including intern logs, self-reflection tools, goal-setting, and mentor skill evaluation rubrics across ten standards for effective mentoring.
• Eagle News Student Media Student-produced broadcast journalism program, including alumni interview segments such as the feature with recording artist Clint Holmes conducted by student Savannah.
• Hamburg Swim Club Summer Swim Training Summer swim training program hosted at Lake Shore High School pool from June 15 through August 21, 2026, open to youth ages 5-18 in two sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• NYSPHSAA 3rd Place Game Day Squad finish for cheerleading
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hamburg Swim ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Hamburg Swim Club partners with Lake Shore to host summer training operations at the Lake Shore High School pool. The program runs June 15 through August 21, 2026, offering youth swimmers ages 5-18 skill-building and competitive training close to home.
• Cattaraugus Community Center (CCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLake Shore partners with Cattaraugus Community Center for Native American Programs and Title VI grant activities. The CCC MPR Room hosts public hearings and parent group meetings for the district's Title VI Federal Grant Application.
• Erie 1 BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErie 1 BOCES leads the annual WNY Cardboard Arcade Challenge at KeyBank Center. Lake Shore students participate in this Consortium for Student Empowerment through Innovation initiative, showcasing games for change projects.
• Orchard Park Central School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Principal Brandon Pafk transitioned from Orchard Park Central School District where he served as high school principal and middle school assistant principal for 25 years.
• Salamanca City Central School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Principal Kimberly Oakes transitioned from Salamanca City Central School District where she spent five years as PK-3 elementary principal and assistant principal.
• Best SelfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLake Shore's Family Support Center collaborates with Best Self for professional counseling and mental health resources directly within school environments.
• Harmonia Collaborative CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides mental health counseling services to students through the Family Support Center initiative.
• Horizon Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLake Shore collaborates with Horizon Health Services to provide mental health resources and counseling within the school environment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• North Collins Central School District: Small neighboring southern Erie County K-12 district of similar scale and demographic profile. Closest peer for enrollment scale, sports co-op dynamics, and rural-district funding challenges in the same region.
• Iroquois Central School District: Northern Erie County K-12 district of similar enrollment size. Comparable operating model with multi-building K-12 structure, athletics programs, and exposure to the same NYS aid formulas.
• West Seneca Central School District: Larger Erie County K-12 district providing a benchmark for scaled district operations, CTE/BOCES partnerships through Erie 1 BOCES, and NYS aid formula outcomes relative to a smaller district like Lake Shore.
• Salamanca City Central School District: Western New York K-12 district referenced via the prior employment of incoming principal Kimberly Oakes. Serves a similar small-city/surrounding-community footprint and offers directly comparable insights on CTE/Title VI programming relevant to Lake Shore.
• Hamburg Central School District: Adjacent Erie County, NY K-12 district that partners with Lake Shore via Hamburg Swim Club for summer swim training at Lake Shore's pool. Operates multiple school buildings serving a similar suburban/semi-rural footprint, making it directly comparable for programming, athletics, and funding analysis.
• Orchard Park Central School District: Southern Erie County K-12 district referenced in Lake Shore's data as the prior employer of incoming principal Brandon Pafk. Comparable in size and suburban profile; benchmark peer for capital project execution and K-12 programming depth in the same region.
• Pioneer Central School District: Smaller Western New York K-12 district operating in similar rural-suburban geography. Closely comparable on enrollment scale, athletics scope, and capital project execution constraints.
• Frontier Central School District: Southern Erie County K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale, operating multiple school buildings in a similar suburban/semi-rural geography. Provides a relevant benchmark for athletic program structure, capital planning, and state-aid exposure.
• Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District: Erie County southern-tier K-12 district serving a comparable small-town/rural-suburban footprint. Relevant for comparison on facilities/transportation cost structures and capital planning in NYS.

Others

• Erie 1 BOCES: Regional cooperative educational services organization that partners with Lake Shore for CTE programs (career/workforce training) and consortiums like the WNY Cardboard Arcade Challenge. While not a direct competitor, Erie 1 BOCES shapes the service-mix and vendor negotiating environment for member districts like Lake Shore.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LakeShoreCSD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0AL86dCrvkIGJM1txusMnw
• Facebookfacebook.com/lakeshoreathletics
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakeshoreeagles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-shore-central-school-district

Compliance4 records

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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