What Camp Hill School District does

Camp Hill School District is a public K-12 school district operated as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1,300-1,340 students across five campuses within Camp Hill Borough, Cumberland County. The district operates Hoover Elementary School (K-2), Eisenhower Elementary School (3-5), Camp Hill Middle School (6-8), and Camp Hill High School (9-12), plus a District Administration Office at 418 South 24th Street. It is a walking/biking school district that does not provide student transportation and is governed by an elected Board of School Directors with Daniel D. Serfass serving as Superintendent since April 2021. Approximately 231 staff and faculty are listed in the district directory, supporting a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.

The district's core academic and support offerings include comprehensive K-12 curriculum, special education, gifted education, English language development, 504 plan services, school-based counseling and nursing, athletics across fall/winter/spring seasons, food services, and The Lion Academy online learning program. It also operates the Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center as a community-facing cultural facility. The technology stack is built on third-party SaaS: EduPlanet21 for the central curriculum warehouse, Schoolcafe for food service payments, Rank One for PIAA athletic registration, SWAY for concussion baseline screening, Finalsite for the public website, and NFHS Network for live streaming of home athletic events. Leadership includes a Director of Technology, Director of Business and Operations, Director of Human Resources, Director of Student Services and Special Education, Director of Buildings and Grounds, and a Director of The Pollock Center.

Camp Hill SD generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) local property taxes and per capita taxes collected from Camp Hill Borough residents under Pennsylvania Act 1, with $230.02 in Homestead/Farmstead tax relief approved for 2026; (2) state appropriations from the Pennsylvania Department of Education plus federal funding including ESSA, Title I, and special education grants indexed to enrollment and demographics; and (3) ancillary transaction revenue from athletic passes (Family $80, Couple $60, Adult $40, Student $10; free Gold Pass for seniors 65+), food service Meal Deals at $3.25 plus a la carte items, and Pollock Center programming. Strategic partnerships include Cumberland Perry Area Career and Technical Center (serving 9% of high school students), The Lion Foundation nonprofit, and a 2026 cross-district free summer meals program with West Shore School District. The district consistently ranks in the Top 5% of Pennsylvania high schools (#37 of 740) and #1 for Best Teachers in Cumberland County, with 70-90%+ of graduates matriculating to higher education and 73% of students participating in extracurriculars.

Name

Camp Hill School District

Legal name

Camp Hill School District

Website

https://camphillsd.k12.pa.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camp Hill School District is a Pennsylvania public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,300-1,340 students across four schools in Camp Hill Borough, funded by local property taxes plus state and federal education aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Student support services
• School athletics programs
• Performing arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Camp Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Real estate and per capita taxes collected from Camp Hill Borough residents, with installment payment options available through Act 1.
2. State and Federal Education Funding: Funding from Pennsylvania Department of Education and federal programs including ESSA, Title I, and special education grants based on enrollment and demographic factors.
3. Athletic Pass Sales: Revenue from athletic passes for home sporting events including family passes ($80), couple passes ($60), adult passes ($40), and student passes ($10). Senior citizens 65+ receive free Gold Passes.
4. Food Services Revenue: Revenue from school meal sales including Meal Deals at $3.25 and a la carte items. Additional revenue from school meal modifications for students with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Camp Hill School District provides comprehensive K-12 public education services to approximately 1,300-1,340 students residing in Camp Hill Borough, Pennsylvania. Core offerings include academic instruction across four schools (elementary, middle, high), athletics, food services, student support services, performing arts through the Pollock Center, and online learning via The Lion Academy. The district also provides registration, assessment, and ancillary services such as nursing, counseling, and special education to enrolled students and their families.

Product overview

Camp Hill School District operates a comprehensive K-12 public education system serving approximately 1,340 students across five campuses (two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a district office). The district's core offerings include The Lion Academy (online learning program), traditional academic programs, athletics, food services, student support services, and The Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center. The district utilizes EduPlanet21 for curriculum management and Schoolcafe for food service payments. Operations are supported by various third-party platforms including Rank One for athletic registration and SWAY for concussion baseline testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hoover Elementary School: Kindergarten through 2nd grade elementary school
• Eisenhower Elementary School
• Camp Hill Middle School
• Camp Hill High School
• The Lion Academy
• The Pollock Center

Products and services

• The Lion Academy Online learning program offering flexible educational delivery for students, integrated with student services including guidance counseling and support systems.
• K-12 Academic Programs Comprehensive elementary through secondary curriculum including rigorous academic instruction, special education, gifted education, English language development, and 504 plan services for K-12 students.
• Athletics Programs Interscholastic athletic programs for middle and high school students across fall, winter, and spring seasons including cheerleading, cross country, football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field, and co-op swimming/lacrosse.
• Food Services Daily meals at all district schools including elementary meal deals ($3.25) and middle/high school cafeteria with a la carte options; managed through SchoolCafe online prepayment system.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive K-12 programming including special education, gifted education, English language development, 504 services, homelessness support, counseling, and nursing services.
• The Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center Performing arts facility operated by the district offering programs in arts, dance, music, and theater for district students and the community; managed by the Director of The Pollock Center.
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Services Oversees curriculum writing, implementation, evaluation, and revision on a six-year cycle across all subject areas, coordinated through EduPlanet21 curriculum warehouse.
• Athletic Passes Annual passes for all home regular season sporting events: Family $80, Couple $60, Adult $40, Student $10; Senior citizens 65+ receive free Gold Passes.
• Free Summer Meals Program Free breakfast and lunch for all kids up to age 18 on Mondays through Thursdays between June 15 and August 13, 2026, offered in partnership with West Shore School District.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of graduates attend college/university
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• West Shore School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership to offer free summer meals program. From June 15 through August 13, 2026, all kids up to age 18 can receive free breakfast and lunch on Mondays through Thursdays regardless of family economic status or school district residence.
• Cumberland Perry Area Career and Technical Center (CPACTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with local CTC providing industry-based learning and career success opportunities. 9% of high school students attend career and technical center programs. Students may attend programs in areas like swimming, lacrosse, and other technical fields through this cooperative arrangement.
• The Lion FoundationcoreOthersNonprofit organization that supports Camp Hill School District families through The Besch Fund, providing financial assistance, the Lion Connections program for new families, and community fundraising. The foundation also manages free athletic passes eligibility for qualifying families.
• Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center (The Pollock Center)coreOthersThe district operates and utilizes The Pollock Center for performing arts programs including concerts, music festivals, theater productions, and district events. Mr. Ethan McKellar serves as Director of The Pollock Center.
• Camp Hill BoroughcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school district and borough share the same geographic boundaries. The borough provides community services, recreational opportunities, and maintains the walkable/bikeable community environment. Joint focus on sustainability, community development, and quality of life.
• Camp Hill Mini-THONminorOthersStudent-organized fundraising event for the Four Diamonds Foundation, supporting pediatric cancer research and assistance. District-affiliated program engaging students in service and philanthropy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cumberland Valley School District: Larger public K-12 school district in Cumberland County, PA. Directly comparable as a public K-12 system operating under Pennsylvania Department of Education oversight and serving a similar suburban demographic profile in the same county.
• West Shore School District: Neighboring Cumberland County PA public school district of similar operational scale. Directly comparable as a public K-12 district serving suburban Pennsylvania families, and already a Camp Hill partner for free summer meals program.
• Mechanicsburg Area School District: Public K-12 school district in Cumberland County, PA. Directly comparable public K-12 system with similar funding mix (local property tax + state/federal aid), serving comparable suburban Cumberland County families.
• Trinity Area School District: Public K-12 school district in Washington County, PA. Comparable as a mid-sized Pennsylvania public school district operating under the same state oversight and serving a similar suburban/rural mix of families.
• Derry Township School District: Public K-12 school district serving Hershey, PA (Dauphin County). Closely comparable on dimensions of size, suburban profile, and high academic performance, making it one of the strongest Pennsylvania peers for Camp Hill.
• Carlisle Area School District: Public K-12 school district headquartered in Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA. Directly comparable as another PA public school district operating under the same state funding framework and serving a comparable regional student population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CampHillSD
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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