What Peninsula School District does

Peninsula School District (PSD) is a public K-12 school district governed by an elected Board of Directors and headquartered at 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, Washington. PSD operates 17 schools (3 high schools, 4 middle schools, and 10 elementary schools) serving 9,161 students across approximately 120 square miles spanning the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsulas. The district delivers comprehensive K-12 educational services including general instruction, special education, highly capable programs, multilingual learner support, preschool and transitional kindergarten, and college and career readiness services through a Future Readiness Center, serving families whose children reside within the district's mandatory attendance boundary.

PSD's program portfolio centers on standard K-12 academics supplemented by Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways such as an Aviation Academy, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and a Government and Public Administration NJROTC program, plus distinctive programs including a Student-Led Drone Performance Team noted as the second such program nationally. The technology environment is built on third-party K-12 platforms: PowerSchool (Student Information System), Schoology (Learning Management System), and ParentSquare (family engagement and communication platform). Internal departments include Business and Finance, Capital Projects and Maintenance, Communications, Employee Support Services (led by a Director of Employee Support Services), Nutrition Services, Safety and Security, Student Services, Teaching and Learning, Technology, and Transportation.

The district does not charge tuition and is funded through Washington State formula funding, local property taxes, and voter-approved levies and bonds; a '2026 Levy Information' page indicates an upcoming ballot measure. Performance outcomes include a 90.8% graduation rate and 83% of students on track to graduate. Recognitions include the Washington State Superintendent's Award for Educational Excellence in Student Achievement (top 25 of 295 districts statewide), a Purple Star District designation, membership in the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, and three 2026 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards for the Communications Department.

Name

Peninsula School District

Legal name

Peninsula School District

Website

https://psd401.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Peninsula School District is a Washington State public K-12 district in Gig Harbor, operating 17 schools serving 9,161 students. It provides K-12 instruction plus CTE programs (Aviation Academy, Health Sciences, NJROTC), special education, and family services funded by state aid and local levies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student transportation services
• Nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gig Harbor

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Peninsula School District is a public K-12 school district operating 17 schools (3 high schools, 4 middle schools, and 10 elementary schools) that serves approximately 9,000 students across 120 square miles of the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula communities in Washington State. The district provides tuition-free K-12 education funded through state formula funding, local property taxes, and voter-approved levies and bonds, along with related services such as transportation, nutrition, special education, multilingual learner support, and career and technical education pathways.

Product overview

Peninsula School District is a K-12 public school district serving over 9,000 students across 17 schools on the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsulas in Washington State. The district provides standard educational services including elementary and secondary education, special education programs, career and technical education (CTE) pathways such as Aviation Academy and Health Sciences, athletics and activities, student support services, and technology resources. The district operates as a public educational institution rather than a commercial product company, offering educational programs and student services rather than software products or technology platforms for external use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Academy A Career and Technical Education pathway program offering aviation-focused coursework and career preparation for high school students within the district.
• Health Sciences CTE Pathway Career and Technical Education pathway providing health sciences coursework and career preparation for high school students.
• Skilled and Technical Sciences CTE Pathway Career and Technical Education pathway providing skilled trades and technical sciences instruction for high school students.
• NJROTC (Government and Public Administration) Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program providing leadership, citizenship, and naval science education for high school students as part of the CTE offering.
• Special Education Services Specialized instructional and related services for students with disabilities, in compliance with IDEA and Section 504 requirements.
• Future Readiness Center College and Career Services College and career readiness program providing high school and beyond planning, advising, and postsecondary preparation services for secondary students.
• School Transportation Services District-operated student transportation services providing busing for K-12 students to and from schools across the service area.
• School Meals (Nutrition Services) District nutrition services providing daily meals for K-12 students across all district schools.
• At-School Child Care On-site before- and after-school child care services for K-12 students at district facilities.
• Facility Rentals Rental of district facilities (gyms, fields, rooms) to community members and organizations for permitted uses.
• Multilingual Learner Program Instructional program supporting English language learners and multilingual students across the district.
• Highly Capable Program Enrichment program for identified highly capable learners, providing differentiated advanced learning opportunities.
• Military Families Purple Star Program Designated Purple Star District program supporting military-connected students and families with transitions and resources.
• Varsity Letter in Community Service Community service recognition program that awards a varsity letter to students completing substantial volunteer hours, partnering with Pierce County and local organizations.
• PSD Drone Performance Program Student-led drone performance program, the second of its kind operated by a school district in the nation, offered under athletics and activities.
• Summer Learning Summer instructional programs offered to district students for enrichment, credit recovery, and continued learning during the summer break.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.8% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Digital Promise - League of Innovative SchoolsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSD is a proud member of the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of forward-thinking education leaders advancing innovation and excellence in education.
• Cook Center for Human ConnectionOthersMental health resources partnership providing education and therapeutic support to empower parents supporting their child's mental health through ParentGuidance.org platform.
• Pierce County Volunteer ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service partnership providing volunteer opportunities for students including Food Backpack for Kids, Tacoma Rescue Mission, Point Defiance Zoo, and various local organizations for the Varsity Letter in Community Service program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mukilteo School District: Washington K-12 district with a comparable enrollment base (~9,000-10,000 students) and similar mix of suburban, military-connected, and CTE-pathway programming.
• Tacoma Public Schools: Nearby Washington public school district serving Tacoma and adjacent Pierce County communities. Comparable in scale and regional market dynamics to PSD, with overlapping catchment and labor pool.
• Kent School District: Larger Washington K-12 district in the Puget Sound region. Comparable in state funding model, multi-school operations, and family-engagement programming; broader and more demographically diverse than PSD.
• Northshore School District: Mid-sized Washington K-12 public district with strong academic outcomes and a similar suburban profile. Comparable on graduation outcomes, family communication, and CTE programming.
• Puyallup School District: Adjacent Pierce County K-12 district of similar size and demographics. Directly comparable in funding model (state + levies), program mix, and family-engagement expectations.
• Olympia School District: Washington K-12 public district of similar enrollment scale. Directly comparable in funding structure, governance, and the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Federal Way Public Schools: Washington K-12 public district with similar enrollment scale and a comparable mix of traditional and alternative schools. Directly comparable in funding structure and demographic profile.

Broad incumbents

• Bellevue School District: Larger, higher-funded Washington district consistently ranked among the state's top performers. Comparable on outcome benchmarks and parent-engagement expectations; broader and more resourced than PSD.
• Issaquah School District: High-performing Washington district with similar suburban family demographic. Comparable on graduation metrics and parent-engagement infrastructure; operates at greater scale.
• Lake Washington School District: Large, high-performing Washington district with extensive CTE and innovation programming. Comparable on academic outcomes and technology integration at greater scale than PSD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/psd401
• Facebookfacebook.com/psd401
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peninsula-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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