What Parkrose School District does

Parkrose School District is a public K-12 school district, classified as a government_state_entity under Oregon Department of Education oversight, founded in 1885 and serving approximately 3,000 students in the Parkrose neighborhood of northeast Portland, Oregon. The district operates six schools within the Parkrose attendance area: one high school (Parkrose High School, the 'Broncos'), one middle school (Parkrose Middle School), and four elementary schools (Prescott, Russell, Sacramento, and Shaver). Its core product is free public K-12 education with no tuition charged to resident families, supplemented by ancillary fee-based or grant-funded services such as before/after-school childcare, athletics, and community programming.

The district delivers instruction through an in-house curriculum enhanced by AVID college-preparatory programming at all schools, Title I federal supplemental support at elementary and middle levels, and the SUN School after-school enrichment model in partnership with county and city agencies. Its technology architecture is built entirely on third-party K-12 SaaS platforms integrated district-wide: Synergy Student Information System for records and enrollment, Infinite Visions for finance and HR, TimeClock Plus and Smart Find Express for staff and substitute management, ParentVue and StudentVue for parent/student portals, and Clever as the single sign-on aggregation layer. Communications run through ParentSquare, a website hub at parkrose.com, nine dedicated YouTube channels, and major social platforms. Student health services are delivered on-site at all schools through a partnership with Multnomah County Student Health Centers.

The district's revenue model is public funding rather than commercial sales: it draws on Oregon State Education funding formula-based on enrollment and attendance, local property tax revenue supporting the $41 million general fund, federal categorical grants (notably Title I), and the City of Portland Arts Tax allocation for elementary arts programming. There is no enrollment-based tuition, no per-seat pricing, and no investor equity. Operating risk is concentrated in federal and state funding policy: the district is preparing for potential mid-year general fund cuts of $250,000 to $2 million driven by changes to the federal tax code under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Strategic positioning in the 2025-2026 school year has emphasized community partnership expansion (City of Portland, Portland State University, Multnomah County) and athletic program distinction rather than geographic or enrollment expansion.

Name

Parkrose School District

Legal name

Parkrose School District

Website

https://parkrose.k12.or.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Parkrose School District is a public K-12 government entity founded in 1885, operating six schools (one high school, one middle school, four elementary) in northeast Portland, Oregon, serving approximately 3,000 students with free public education funded by the state, property taxes, and federal grants.

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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Public school administration
• Student support programs
• Community education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Oregon State Education Funding: State funding from Oregon based on student enrollment and attendance formulas
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenues that contribute to the district's $41 million general fund
3. Portland Arts Tax Funding: Funding from City of Portland's Arts Tax program received by elementary schools for arts education programs
4. Federal Education Grants: Federal funding including Title I for disadvantaged students and other categorical grants

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parkrose School District operates a public K-12 education system serving approximately 3,000 students across six schools in northeast Portland, Oregon. Core offerings include free kindergarten through 12th grade instruction, college and career preparation, athletics, arts education, special education, Title I supplemental support, AVID college-prep programs, and supporting services such as student health, childcare, transportation, and food services. The district is funded through Oregon state education funding, local property taxes, and federal education grants.

Product overview

Parkrose School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 3,000 students in northeast Portland, Oregon. The district operates one high school (Parkrose High School), one middle school (Parkrose Middle School), and four elementary schools (Prescott, Russell, Sacramento, and Shaver). The district provides core educational services across its six schools, supplemented by specialized programs including AVID (college preparation), Title I (federal supplemental support), SUN School (after-school enrichment), library services, student health center, and childcare. The district utilizes educational technology platforms including Clever for single sign-on access, Synergy for student information management, and ParentVue/StudentVue for parent and student portals. Transportation, food services, and mental health supports are also provided as part of the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Broncos: Athletic mascot name for Parkrose School District

Products and services

• Parkrose High School Public high school education serving grades 9-12, located at 12003 NE Shaver St., Portland, OR. Offers athletics including OSAA State Championship basketball programs, college and career counseling, AVID college-prep program, and student health center services for enrolled students.
• Parkrose Middle School Public middle school education serving grades 6-8, located at 11800 NE Shaver St., Portland, OR. Provides academic programs including AVID, band, choir, SUN School, and Title I support for enrolled students.
• Prescott Elementary Public elementary school serving grades K-5, located at 10410 NE Prescott St., Portland, OR. Provides academic programs including AVID, SUN School, and Title I support services for enrolled students.
• Russell Elementary Public elementary school serving grades K-5, located at 2700 NE 127th Ave., Portland, OR. Provides academic programs including AVID, SUN School, and Title I support services for enrolled students.
• Sacramento Elementary Public elementary school serving grades K-5, located at 11400 NE Sacramento St., Portland, OR. Provides academic programs including AVID, SUN School, and Title I support services for

Quantifiable outcome

• OSAA 5A Boys State Championship 2026 - first since 1982 (44-year drought ended)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and important.

• City of Portland Office of Arts and CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Portland's Office of Arts and Culture collaborated with the district and other Portland school districts to develop an 'arts education framework' assessment tool to measure school conditions affecting arts education quality including staffing, facilities, materials, and scheduling.
• Portland State University Regional Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortland State University's Regional Research Institute partnered with the City of Portland and six school districts to develop the arts education assessment framework for measuring arts education quality across Portland schools receiving Arts Tax funding.
• Portland Area School Districts (Six Districts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix Portland-area school districts are collaborating on the arts education framework pilot program, working with the City of Portland and Portland State University to assess and improve arts education equity and transparency.
• Multnomah County Student Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultnomah County Student Health Centers operate health facilities within Parkrose schools, providing physical and mental health services to students (kindergarten through 12th grade) and their siblings with same-day appointments typically available.
• Parkrose Education FoundationimportantOthersThe Parkrose Education Foundation supports the district through fundraising and educational programs, providing additional resources for students beyond standard district funding.
• Safe Oregon Tip LineimportantOthersSafe Oregon provides a statewide tip line for students to report safety concerns including threats, bullying, and other issues to help maintain school safety.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lake Oswego School District: A higher-income Portland-metro K-12 district operating under the same Oregon funding framework. Comparable on regulatory and policy dimensions but differs substantially on demographics and per-pupil property tax base.
• Beaverton School District: One of the largest K-12 public districts in Oregon, operating under the same state funding model but with significantly greater scale. Comparable as a peer on Oregon Department of Education programming and policy environment, though serving a larger and more diverse suburban population.

Direct peers

• Portland Public Schools: The largest K-12 public school district in Portland, Oregon, serving a similar urban student population with comparable Title I, special education, and ESL programs. Operates under the same Oregon funding formulas and state regulatory framework as Parkrose.
• David Douglas School District: A neighboring east Portland-area K-12 public district of similar size, sharing demographics, Title I eligibility, and the same state per-pupil funding model. Directly competes with Parkrose for transfer students in the east Portland boundary area.
• Centennial School District: Another east Portland-area K-12 public district of comparable size and demographic profile. Directly comparable on Title I funding, AVID adoption, and athletic conference alignment within the NWOC.
• Gresham-Barlow School District: A larger east Multnomah County K-12 public district that shares regional athletic conferences and demographic characteristics. Operates under the same Oregon state funding and accountability framework as Parkrose.
• Reynolds School District: An east Multnomah County K-12 public district with comparable enrollment scale and demographics. Operates under the same Oregon Department of Education oversight and competes for the same Portland metro student population.

Others

• City of Portland Office of Arts and Culture: A municipal partner agency rather than a competitor, but is materially relevant as the administrator of the Portland Arts Tax that funds Parkrose's arts education programs. Co-developed the arts education assessment framework with Parkrose.
• Multnomah County Student Health Centers: A county-operated health services partner that operates the Student Health Center inside Parkrose schools. While not a competitor, it is a key operational partner that materially shapes Parkrose's student health service offering.

Regional players

• Multnomah Education Service District: A regional education service agency serving Multnomah County districts including Parkrose. Provides shared services such as special education support and student health programs that Parkrose leverages through Multnomah County Student Health Centers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/parkrose
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6oDwEIX9J1GXToAxNOJq0Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/parkroseschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/parkrose
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parkrose-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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