Colonial Beach Public School

What Colonial Beach Public School does

Colonial Beach Public Schools (legal name: Colonial Beach Public Schools; also known as Colonial Beach School District and Colonial Beach Public School System) is a Virginia public school division established in 1907, operating as a government state entity under the authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia and governed by an elected School Board. The division serves approximately 580 PK-12 students residing in Colonial Beach, Virginia (population ~3,500), a small town located directly on the Potomac River, through two schools: Colonial Beach Elementary School (PreK-7, ~367 students) and Colonial Beach High School (Grades 8-12, ~226 students). Both schools are accredited by the Virginia Department of Education, with the high school holding Distinguished accreditation status and the elementary school fully accredited for SY 2025-2026. The division employs 11-50 administrative and instructional staff and operates a transportation fleet of 11 buses and 11 vehicles covering approximately 194,000 miles annually.

The division's service portfolio centers on free public K-12 education funded by state per-pupil allocations, local property tax revenue, and federal Title I, Title II, McKinney/Vento, and federal nutrition program subsidies. Approximately 85.6% of students are eligible for free/reduced meals, indicating a high share of economically disadvantaged enrollment. The product mix extends beyond core academics to include Career and Technical Education (CTE) with industry credential attainment (56 credentials earned in 2024-2025), dual enrollment (14.6% of HS students), special education services for ages 2-21 under IDEA, Title I academic support, the SOAR gifted program, GRASP academic support, a comprehensive literacy plan aligned with the Virginia Literacy Act, athletics (Northern Neck District), summer nutrition programming, and the Gaggle ReachOut teletherapy service providing 24/7 crisis counseling. Measurable outcomes include a 100% four-year on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2025 (40/40 students) and a 77% HS Reading EOC pass rate in 2024-2025.

The technology stack is built on third-party EdTech integrations rather than proprietary systems. Core infrastructure includes PowerSchool as the student information system, Clever for single sign-on, VDOE SSO for state resources, and the SharpSchool CMS for the public web presence. Curriculum and instructional delivery are layered across HMH Into Reading (science of reading), Discovery Education (digital content), IXL (adaptive math/reading/science), i-Ready (diagnostics), Edgenuity (credit recovery), Virtual Virginia (online courses), Savvas Realize, Zearn, Lexia, MyAccess (writing), Newslea, 99 Math, Duolingo, Desmos Calculator, Typing Club, TestNav8, MAP testing, Workkeys, Gmetrix, and the DMV Secure Test. Operational systems include SchoolMessenger and Class Dojo for parent communication, Follett Destiny and Sora for library management, VA IEP for special education documentation, Securlypass/eHallPass for visitor and hall-pass management, Google Forms and Gmail for internal workflows, and ESS Timesheet for payroll. Leadership comprises Superintendent Dr. Felix Addo, Board Chair Patrice Lyburn, Board Vice Chair Audra Lucas-Peyton, board members Laura Allison and Michele Mehrling, High School Principal Mr. Scott Lush, Elementary Principal Mrs. Michele Coates, Director of Federal Programs Dr. Sarah Schmidt, Director of Special Education Ms. Neitzey, Athletic Director Earl Payton, and McKinney-Vento Liaison Rennay Payton. The division is governed under the Standards of Learning framework, the Virginia Literacy Act, and federal program compliance requirements administered by VDOE.

Name

Colonial Beach Public School

Legal name

Colonial Beach Public Schools

Website

https://cbschools.sharpschool.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colonial Beach Public Schools is a Virginia state-chartered school division serving approximately 580 PK-12 students in Colonial Beach, VA, through two accredited schools funded by state per-pupil allocations, local taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colonial Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Primary revenue from Virginia state education funding based on student enrollment and attendance.
2. Local Tax Revenue: Local funding from Colonial Beach community tax revenues supporting school operations.
3. Federal Programs (Title I, Title II, McKinney/Vento): Federal grant funding through Title I (disadvantaged students), Title II (teacher quality), and McKinney/Vento (homeless education) programs administered by the Virginia Department of Education.
4. Free/Reduced Lunch Program: Federal nutrition program subsidies (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program) providing meals to eligible students based on income criteria.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colonial Beach Public Schools provides tuition-free PK-12 public education to approximately 580 students in Colonial Beach, Virginia, across two accredited schools — Colonial Beach Elementary School (PK-7) and Colonial Beach High School (8-12). The division delivers Virginia Standards of Learning-aligned core instruction supplemented by special education, career and technical education (CTE), athletics, transportation, nutrition programs, and 24/7 student teletherapy, all supported by an integrated stack of EdTech platforms for instruction and administration.

Product overview

Colonial Beach Public Schools operates as an independent school division established in 1907, serving approximately 580 students in Colonial Beach, Virginia. The district comprises two schools: Colonial Beach Elementary School (PreK-7) and Colonial Beach High School (8-12), offering a unified educational platform integrated with multiple digital learning tools. The product portfolio centers on core academic instruction supplemented by specialized programs including Career and Technical Education (CTE), Special Education Services, Athletics, Gaggle ReachOut teletherapy, Summer Lunch Program, Transportation Services, Title I support, Literacy Plan programs aligned with Virginia Literacy Act requirements, SOAR gifted education, and GRASP academic support. The district utilizes SharpSchool's content management system for its web presence, PowerSchool for student information management, Clever for single sign-on access to educational applications, and integrates various curriculum platforms including HMH, Discovery Education, IXL, i-Ready, Edgenuity, and Savvas Realize for instructional delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colonial Beach Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in PreK through grade 7, providing core academic instruction aligned with Virginia SOL, special education services, and extracurricular programs at 100 First Street, Colonial Beach.
• Colonial Beach High School Public high school serving students in grades 8-12, offering college preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE), athletics, dual enrollment, and extracurricular activities at 100 First Street, Colonial Beach.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career preparation program offering industry certifications, workplace readiness training, and pre-employment transition services for high school students; 56 CTE industry credentials earned in 2024-2025.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education program including Child Find identification, IEP development, related services, and transition planning (ages 14+) for students with disabilities ages 2-21 under IDEA.
• Title I Program Federal Title I program providing additional academic support, supplemental instruction, and family engagement resources to improve teaching and learning for economically disadvantaged students at participating schools.
• Gaggle ReachOut Teletherapy Free, unlimited 24/7 teletherapy service providing access to trained crisis counselors via text, chat, or phone for all Colonial Beach Public Schools students and staff, with compassionate counselors, local resource referrals, and confidential in-the-moment mental health care.
• Summer Lunch Program Federal nutrition program providing free meals to students during summer break to combat food insecurity, operated through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program frameworks.
• Transportation Services Student transportation including home-to-school bus service, special needs transportation, field trips, after-school programs, and athletic event transport, delivered via a fleet of 11 school buses and 11 school vehicles covering approximately 194,000 miles annually.
• Athletics Program Athletic program featuring winter sports (cheerleading, boys and girls basketball) and spring sports (baseball, softball) competing in the Northern Neck District under the Drifters mascot.
• Literacy Plan Program Comprehensive literacy initiative aligned with the Virginia Literacy Act, providing science-based reading instruction (HMH Into Reading), evidence-based interventions, and family literacy resources for grades K-3.
• SOAR Gifted Program Gifted education program offering enriched learning opportunities for identified gifted students within the division.
• GRASP Program Academic support program providing additional instruction and resources to help students succeed, complementing core classroom teaching.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% four-year on-time graduation rate for Class of 2025 (40/40 students)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration42 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GagglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGaggle provides ReachOut teletherapy services offering 24/7 free crisis counseling access via text, chat, or phone for all CBPS students and staff. Delivers real-time mental health support, compassionate trained counselors, local resource referrals, and confidential in-the-moment care with school reporting capabilities.
• Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)coreOthersVDOE provides regulatory oversight, accreditation, funding (including Title I, Title II, McKinney/Vento grants), curriculum guidance, Standards of Learning frameworks, and resources for Virginia Literacy Act implementation. CBPS operates under VDOE governance and accreditation standards.
• WHRO/Virginia TVsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWHRO provides 'Learn and Grow with WHRO' educational content for grades K-3 and grades 4-7, offering enrichment programming aligned with Virginia standards.
• Discovery EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDiscovery Education provides digital curriculum resources, educational videos, and instructional content accessible to CBPS students and teachers.
• HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHMH provides 'Ed Your Friend in Learning' curriculum and 'Into Reading' literacy program aligned with science-based reading instruction requirements under the Virginia Literacy Act.
• IXL LearningsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIXL provides personalized learning platform for math, reading, and science skills practice aligned with SOL standards for students in grades K-12.
• EdgenuitysupportingTechnology or IntegrationEdgenuity provides online credit recovery and course completion options for students needing additional academic support or course flexibility.
• Virtual VirginiasupportingTechnology or IntegrationVirtual Virginia provides online course catalog and virtual learning opportunities for CBPS students requiring courses not offered locally or seeking flexible scheduling.
• Project HOPE-VirginiasupportingOthersVirginia's program for the education of homeless children and youth provides resources and support for homeless students through McKinney/Vento Title IX compliance.
• Virginia Literacy PartnerssupportingOthersVLP provides professional development resources for reading specialists and teachers on science of reading topics, PALS assessment, and evidence-based literacy instruction supporting VLA compliance.
• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)supportingOthersSCHEV collects and publishes statewide data on college and career outcomes for Virginia graduates including employment rates, salaries, debt levels, and degree completion rates accessible to CBPS families.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool provides the student information system (SIS) for grades, attendance, scheduling, and parent/student portal access across the division.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationClever provides single sign-on platform enabling CBPS students and staff to access multiple educational applications and resources through one login.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northumberland County Public Schools: Another Northern Neck Virginia public school division of comparable small size serving rural communities along the Potomac. Similar demographic profile (aging population, high free/reduced lunch eligibility) and operating under the same VDOE accreditation framework.
• Essex County Public Schools: Small Virginia public school division in the Tidewater region serving a similarly rural county. Comparable scale, regulatory environment (VDOE), and student demographic profile; functions as a structural peer for benchmarking outcomes and per-pupil metrics.
• Westmoreland County Public Schools: Neighboring small Virginia public school division on the Northern Neck serving a similarly rural, small-population community. Operates as an independent K-12 division with comparable enrollment scale, funding mix, and Virginia regulatory framework, making it a structurally direct comparator.
• Richmond County Public Schools: Small Virginia public school division in the Northern Neck with rural catchment and similar enrollment size. Operates under identical VDOE regulatory oversight and funding formulas, making it a useful peer for cost and outcome comparisons.
• Lancaster County Public Schools: Small Virginia public school division on the Northern Neck serving a similarly sized rural population. Closely comparable in enrollment scale, governance model (elected school board), and reliance on state/local/federal funding streams.
• King George County Schools: Virginia public school division serving a small/rural-suburban community in the Fredericksburg area. Comparable in operating model, VDOE accreditation status, and EdTech platform adoption pattern; slightly larger scale but structurally similar in funding mix and demographic profile.
• Middlesex County Public Schools: Small rural Virginia public school division operating under the same VDOE accreditation framework. Comparable in enrollment base, demographic profile, and reliance on Title I funding, making it a natural peer for operational benchmarking.

Others

• PowerSchool: Core student information system vendor integrated across the Colonial Beach division. While not a direct peer, PowerSchool is the dominant SIS platform for small/mid-sized U.S. public school districts and serves as the operational backbone for similar divisions.

Broad incumbents

• Virginia Department of Education (VDOE): Statewide regulatory and funding authority that oversees Colonial Beach Public Schools and all other Virginia public school divisions. Sets accreditation standards, administers SOL assessments, disburses state and federal program funds (Title I/II, McKinney-Vento), and drives curriculum mandates such as the Virginia Literacy Act.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/@CBPSNews
• Facebookfacebook.com/ColonialBeachPublicSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bedford-county-public-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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