What Mckeesport Area High School does

McKeesport Area School District (MASD), legally established in 1884 and headquartered at 3590 O'Neil Boulevard in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, is a public school district serving Pre-K through 12th grade students across southwestern Pennsylvania. It operates six campuses: McKeesport Area High School (grades 9-12, constructed 1961), Founders' Hall Middle School (grades 6-8, originally a 1940 vocational school with a 2015 6th-grade annex), Francis McClure Elementary and Twin Rivers Elementary (K-5), the in-district Pre-K Counts program, and the McKeesport Area Technology Center (MATC), which delivers 11 career-technical programs including Allied Health, Aspiring Educators, Building Construction, Child Care (Tiger Tots preschool lab), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts (Tiger Inn restaurant), Engineering, and the new Protective Services program launching in 2025-2026. The district's technology stack comprises a 1:1 Chromebook initiative for grades 2-12, district-issued iPads for K-1, Clever single sign-on, Google Classroom as the primary LMS, Skyward as the student information system, and Edmentum Courseware for asynchronous online learning (grades 6-12); MASD Online Learning has operated since 2005, offering synchronous K-5 and asynchronous 6-12 instruction. Transportation is contracted to Krise Transportation for over 3,500 students daily, and food service is operated by Nutrition, Inc. under federal meal programs including the Community Eligibility Provision.

Revenue is derived primarily from local real estate taxes (collected via the Keystone Collections Group on a July-June fiscal year with four installments), Pennsylvania state appropriations, and federal Title I, Title II, Title IV, ESSER, and McKinney-Vento ECYEH funding. Education is free for K-12 district residents; ancillary revenue streams include income-tested Pre-K Counts tuition, optional CPS device insurance for Chromebooks/iPads, tax certification fees ($60-$70 by municipality), and open-records copy fees. Dual enrollment partnerships with Community College of Allegheny County and Seton Hill University allow eligible high school students to earn simultaneous high school and college credit, and MATC programs carry articulation agreements with higher-learning institutions.

Name

Mckeesport Area High School

Legal name

McKeesport Area School District

Website

https://mckasd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McKeesport Area School District is a Pennsylvania public school district serving Pre-K through 12th grade across six campuses in McKeesport and White Oak, funded by local real estate taxes and federal grants, and offering comprehensive academic, vocational, and online learning programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career-technical education
• Special education services
• Online learning programs
• Pre-kindergarten programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mc Keesport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding (Tax-Based): As a public school district in Pennsylvania, primary funding comes from local real estate taxes and other local sources. Real estate taxes are billed on a fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), with payments due in four installments (Sept 15, Dec 15, Mar 15, June 15) for homestead properties. The district also collects taxes through the Keystone Collections Group.
2. Federal Title Grants: Federally funded education programs including Title I (financial assistance to improve academic opportunities for disadvantaged children), Title II (supplemental program to improve teacher quality), Title IV (student support and academic enrichment), and ESSER COVID-19 relief funding.
3. Federal Meal Programs: The district participates in federal nutrition programs including SUN Bucks (Summer EBT), Summer Meals for Kids, and the Community Eligibility Provision for meal service. Operated in partnership with Nutrition, Inc.
4. Dual Enrollment / College Credit Revenue: Through partnerships with Community College of Allegheny County and Seton Hill University, eligible high school students earn both high school and college credit. Revenue includes tuition contributions from partner institutions and reduced future college costs for families.
5. Transportation Services: Transportation is provided via Krise Transportation (contracted third party) for over 3,500 students daily. Daycare transportation is set up as a courtesy within district boundaries. Bus usage requests can be made with two weeks notice.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

McKeesport Area High School, as part of the McKeesport Area School District, delivers free K-12 public education across five schools (high school, middle school, two elementary schools, and a career-technical center) plus Pre-K Counts and a fully online learning program. Core offerings include college-prep academics with AP courses and dual enrollment with CCAC and Seton Hill University, 11 in-house career-technical programs through MATC, and comprehensive support services including special education, transportation, and free meals for all students.

Product overview

McKeesport Area School District operates as a comprehensive K-12 public education system comprising five schools: McKeesport Area High School (grades 9-12), Founders' Hall Middle School (grades 6-8), Francis McClure Elementary School (K-5), Twin Rivers Elementary School (K-5), and the McKeesport Area Technology Center (MATC) for grades 10-12 career education. The district supplements traditional schooling with MASD Online Learning (synchronous elementary program using Google Classroom combined with asynchronous Edmentum Courseware for secondary), a Pre-K Counts early childhood program, and a 1:1 Device Initiative providing Chromebooks to grades 2-12. MATC offers 11 career and technical programs including Allied Health, Building Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, and the new Protective Services program. All schools utilize Google Workspace for Education with Clever as the SSO portal for accessing digital learning tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• McKeesport Area High School Traditional public high school serving grades 9-12 with comprehensive academic (including AP courses: Lang, Lit, Gov, US History, Psych, Env Sci) and extracurricular programs, dual enrollment with CCAC and Seton Hill University, athletics, and Tiger Pride culture. Located at 1960 Eden Park Boulevard, McKeesport, PA 15132.
• Founders' Hall Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8 with core academics, exploratory programs, drama, student council, newspaper, yearbook, Talent Search career readiness program, and home to Swin Cash Court at Neenie Campbell Gymnasium. Located at 3600 O'Neil Boulevard, McKeesport, PA 15132.
• Francis McClure Elementary School Public elementary school serving grades K-5 with Amplify CKLA literacy, HMH Into Math, Amplify Science curriculum, and WIN (What I Need) intervention/enrichment time. Located at 500 Longvue Drive, White Oak, PA 15131.
• Twin Rivers Elementary School Public elementary school serving grades K-5 with foundational literacy, math, and science instruction. Located at 1602 Cornell Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, and part of United at Twin Rivers.
• McKeesport Area Technology Center (MATC) Career and technical education center offering 11 programs for grades 10-12 including Allied Health, Aspiring Educators, Building Construction, Child Care (Tiger Tots preschool lab), Commercial and Graphic Arts, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts (Tiger Inn restaurant), Diversified Occupations, Engineering, Protective Services (new 2025-2026), and Autobody/Collision Repair. Programs feature real-world project-based learning with articulation agreements to colleges for post-secondary credit.
• Pre-K Counts Program State-funded pre-kindergarten program for 3-4 year olds operating Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM at Founders' Hall Middle School. Free for eligible families based on IRS income guidelines. Uses FunShine Express curriculum with Fireflies program for preschoolers. Transportation not provided.
• MASD Online Learning Full-time online learning program for K-12 students. Grades K-5: synchronous and asynchronous instruction via Google Classroom. Grades 6-12: Edmentum Courseware asynchronous program with 12 AM - 11:59 PM daily access. Students can participate in extracurricular activities at their zoned school. Uses Clever SSO portal and TalkingPoints communication app.
• Food Service & Nutrition Program School nutrition program partnering with Nutrition, Inc. (The Nutrition Group) providing healthy breakfast and lunch to all students free of charge via Community Eligibility Provision, plus SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) and Summer Meals for Kids federal programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free meals provided to all students via Community Eligibility Provision
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Edmentum (formerly PLATO)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2005Edmentum Courseware is the asynchronous online learning platform used for grades 6-12 in the MASD Online Learning program. PLATO, the predecessor to Edmentum, was originally developed in 1960 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an answer to the need for greater access to high-quality education. Edmentum serves 43,000 schools in all 50 states and over 100 countries worldwide. The partnership has been in place since before 2018.
• Krise TransportationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKrise Transportation is the district's contracted bus service provider, transporting over 3,500 students daily. They offer a Bus Status app (Apple/Google Play) for real-time updates. The partnership handles all daily student transportation, daycare transport routing, and special event bus requests.
• Nutrition, Inc. (The Nutrition Group)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNutrition, Inc. (operating as The Nutrition Group) provides healthy, balanced meals to students in accordance with federal and state nutrition guidelines. The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision, SUN Bucks (Summer EBT), and Summer Meals for Kids programs. The Nutrition Group manages meal planning, food preparation, and daily cafeteria operations district-wide.
• Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAC is a dual enrollment partner allowing eligible McKeesport Area High School students to earn both high school and college credit. This partnership provides a pathway for students to experience college-level coursework, explore career pathways, and reduce future college costs while still enrolled in high school.
• Seton Hill UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeton Hill University is a dual enrollment partner allowing eligible McKeesport Area High School students to earn both high school and college credit. Like the CCAC partnership, this program helps students get a head start on postsecondary education while benefiting from the support of their high school environment.
• CPS (Consumer Plan Services) Device InsuranceminorOthersCPS provides optional device insurance for student Chromebooks and iPads as part of the district's 1:1 device initiative. Parents can opt into coverage through a self-service portal at app.cpscentral.com/k12/6350. Coverage includes accidental drops, theft ($49 deductible), cracked screens, and manufacturer defects. Contact: [email protected] or 800-905-0443.
• College/University Articulation Partners (MATC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMATC programs feature articulation agreements with higher learning institutions, allowing students to earn post-secondary credits or industry-recognized credentials while still in high school. This bridges vocational training with further education pathways.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education / ECYEHcoreOthersThe district operates under Pennsylvania's Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) program, which ensures homeless youth have access to free appropriate public education while removing educational barriers. The district's homeless liaison is Allison Wynn ([email protected], 412-664-3612).
• Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU)majorOthersThe AIU provides services including special education support (hearing impaired, visually impaired services contracted), surrogate parent coordination, and non-public school auxiliary services. The district operates one of the largest district-operated special education programs in Western Pennsylvania, with support from the AIU for specialized services.
• McKeesport Heritage Center, McKeesport Little Theater, YMCA of McKeesport, and other community organizationsminorOthersDistrict lists community resources for families including the McKeesport Heritage Center, McKeesport Little Theater, McKeesport Model Railroad Club, McKeesport Symphony Orchestra, Mon Yough Community Services, Special Olympics of Allegheny County, YMCA of McKeesport, and Youghiogheny River Trail. These partnerships support community engagement and provide enrichment opportunities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pittsburgh Public Schools: Larger urban public school district serving Pittsburgh proper. Directly comparable as a Pennsylvania K-12 public school district operating multiple schools, federal Title programs, and career-technical pathways, but at significantly greater scale and within the city of Pittsburgh rather than McKeesport.

Direct peers

• Duquesne City School District: Small K-12 public school district in Duquesne, PA, immediately adjacent to McKeesport. Comparable in scale, demographic profile, post-industrial economic pressures, and reliance on federal Title programs.
• Woodland Hills School District: K-12 public school district serving several eastern Allegheny County communities. Directly comparable as a multi-school Pennsylvania public district with similar Title I funding, career-technical pathways, and demographic profile.
• Penn Hills School District: Allegheny County K-12 public school district serving Penn Hills Township. Comparable in operating multiple schools with similar academic, vocational, and extracurricular programming under Pennsylvania public school funding framework.
• West Mifflin Area School District: Adjacent Allegheny County public school district serving West Mifflin and surrounding boroughs. Directly comparable as a K-12 public district with similar southwestern Pennsylvania economic context and student demographics.
• East Allegheny School District: K-12 public school district serving North Versailles, East McKeesport, and Wall. Adjacent to McKeesport Area SD with comparable southwestern Pennsylvania demographics, school funding structure, and program mix.
• Clairton City School District: Small K-12 public school district in Clairton, PA — a former steel town adjacent to McKeesport in the Mon Valley. Highly comparable in scale, post-industrial economic context, and reliance on Title funding.
• Gateway School District: Public K-12 school district in Monroeville, PA serving eastern Allegheny County suburbs. Comparable in offering comprehensive K-12 programs including career-technical education and similar Pennsylvania public school funding structure.
• Steel Valley School District: Neighboring public school district in the Mon Valley serving Munhall, Homestead, West Homestead, and Whitaker. Highly comparable in geography, demographics, post-industrial Rust Belt context, K-12 structure, and likely funding profile to McKeesport Area SD.

Emerging players

• Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber): Statewide online public charter school offering K-12 instruction to Pennsylvania residents. Comparable to MASD's online learning program as a competing K-12 virtual education provider, representing the primary outside option for families seeking non-traditional public schooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/McKeesport-Area-School-District-731020200273027
• Instagraminstagram.com/mckeesportareasd/?hl=en

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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