Pasco County Schools

What Pasco County Schools does

Pasco County Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Land O' Lakes, Florida, operating under the legal entity District School Board of Pasco County and overseen by the Florida Department of Education. Founded in 1887, the district serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade across Pasco County, including multiple high schools (e.g., Cypress Creek, Gulf, Fivay, Hudson, J.W. Mitchell, Land O' Lakes, River Ridge, Sunlake, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch, Zephyrhills), technical colleges (Marchman Technical College, Wendell Krinn Technical High School), middle schools, elementary schools, and alternative education centers. The district employs 10,000+ staff including 60+ professional school social workers and dedicated college and career specialists at each high school.

The district delivers a comprehensive educational ecosystem combining core instructional programs with specialized services: Pasco Pathways school choice, Career Academies, dual enrollment with Pasco-Hernando State College, exceptional student education (ESE), mental health and counseling services, and scholarship programs (Family Empowerment, Hope, Reading Scholarship Accounts). Technology infrastructure is built on integrated vendor platforms accessible through the myPascoConnect dashboard, including Canvas LMS, Focus School Software (myStudent), Beanstack reading tracker, Sora digital library, Discovery Education, Naviance college/career planning, Learning Ally, MyON, and IonWave procurement. Operational systems include GPS-enabled bus tracking (Where's the Bus), MySchoolBucks for meal payments, Rycor for fees, and FortifyFL for safety reporting. The Pasco Education Foundation provides supplemental funding through scholarships, mentorship (Take Stock in Children), and the Wise Supplies Center.

The district is a government state entity funded through Florida state education funding (FEFP), local property taxes, and federal grants, with no commercial revenue stream. The citizenry (residents) is the captive customer base within district boundaries. Programs are delivered free to families, with ancillary fee-based services (cafeteria meals at Lakeview Cafe priced $1.00-$6.50, after-school programs). The elected School Board governs with the Superintendent (Dr. John Legg) serving as chief executive. The district was awarded an A-rating by FDOE for academic achievement and partners with state education agencies, local libraries, USF, and multiple edtech vendors for service delivery.

Name

Pasco County Schools

Legal name

District School Board of Pasco County

Website

https://pasco.k12.fl.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Pasco County Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Land O' Lakes, Florida, serving Pre-K through 12th grade students across multiple schools with integrated digital learning, career and technical education, and student support services, funded by state and local tax revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Career technical education
• Digital learning platforms
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Land O Lakes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public school district providing free K-12 education to residents of Pasco County, Florida, funded through state education funding and local taxes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pasco County Schools is a Florida public K-12 school district providing free, comprehensive education from Pre-K through 12th grade to residents of Pasco County through traditional schools, career and technical academies, dual enrollment, and online eSchool programs. The district also administers school choice (Pasco Pathways), student support services (mental health, counseling, social work), transportation, food services, athletics, and scholarship programs such as Family Empowerment and Hope Scholarships.

Product overview

Pasco County Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Land O' Lakes, Florida, operating multiple high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and alternative education centers. The district offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem that extends beyond traditional academics, combining core instructional programs with specialized services including the Pasco Pathways school choice program, Career Academies for technical education, and the Lakeview Cafe student-run restaurant. Technology-enabled offerings include the myStudent portal for grades and attendance, the MIND library catalog system, GPS-tracked bus transportation, eSchool online learning, and the CTV video podcast series. The district also manages scholarship programs including Family Empowerment, Reading Scholarship Accounts, and Hope Scholarship for school choice, while providing college and career planning through dedicated specialists and Naviance integration. The Pasco Education Foundation supports fundraising and mentorship through the Take Stock in Children program, and the district partners with external platforms including Sora, Discovery Education, Learning Ally, and Beanstack for digital learning and reading programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pasco Pathways School Choice Program District-wide school choice program allowing students to attend schools outside their zoned area through various enrollment pathways and lottery-based selections, administered by Pasco County Schools for families.
• Pasco County Schools eSchool (Online Learning) Online and distance learning program offering virtual courses for K-12 students across Pasco County, including eSchool students with access to platforms like myON.
• Lakeview Cafe (Student-Run Cafe) Student-run cafe at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Land O' Lakes High School, providing lunch service and catering with meals prepared and served by culinary students. Open to school community and visitors.
• Student Support Services (SSPS) Comprehensive support system including mental health resources, school social workers, school counseling, nursing, psychological services, and attendance intervention programs for Pasco County K-12 students.
• Family Empowerment Scholarship Administration Administration of the Florida Department of Education Family Empowerment Scholarship program providing funds for eligible Pasco County students to attend private schools selected by parents.
• Hope Scholarship Program School choice option for students subjected to incidents of battery, harassment, bullying, kidnapping, physical attack, robbery, sexual offenses, threat or intimidation, allowing transfer to another public school or approved private school.
• Reading Scholarship Accounts State scholarship providing up to $500 per eligible student in grades 3-5 who scored below Level 3 on statewide ELA assessment, for use toward instructional materials, tutoring, and literacy programs.
• Pasco County Schools Athletics Program District athletic programs across multiple sports at high schools, including state championship teams and Special Olympics Unified Sports; multiple state championship titles have been earned across schools.
• Career Academies (CTE) Career and technical education programs within Pasco County high schools providing specialized training in various career pathways, including the Academy of Culinary Arts at Land O' Lakes High School.
• Dual Enrollment with Pasco-Hernando State College Program allowing Pasco County high school students to earn college credits through Pasco-Hernando State College while still enrolled in high school, with Fall 2026 registration deadline of August 1, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• A-rated district status awarded by FDOE
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BeanstackcoreTechnology or IntegrationBeanstack is a digital reading platform used district-wide for the R.A.C.E. to Read Pasco reading challenge, allowing students to log reading minutes and track progress toward district reading goals.
• Sora (by OverDrive)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital library platform providing free eBooks and audiobooks to students through the Sora app accessible via myPascoConnect dashboard.
• Discovery EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides dedicated content collections, culturally authentic material, and standards-aligned digital learning resources to support instruction in the digital learning environment.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline college and career planning platform used at Wiregrass Ranch High School and available district-wide to help students discover strengths, explore career interests, and find their best-fit path after high school.
• Learning AllycoreTechnology or IntegrationAudiobook platform available to students with significant reading deficits, visual impairments, or designations such as multilingual learner, autism, ADHD, or IEP/504 plans.
• Pasco County LibrariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pasco County Libraries for summer reading programs including the Summer Reading Quest with Beanstack integration, offering prizes for logged reading minutes.
• Pasco Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation supporting Pasco Schools through scholarships, mentorship programs (Take Stock in Children), and the Wise Supplies Center for classroom materials.
• Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to take college courses for credit, with Fall 2026 registration deadline of August 1, 2026.
• Florida Department of EducationcoreOthersState oversight agency providing A-rated district certification, scholarship programs including Family Empowerment Scholarship, Hope Scholarship, and Reading Scholarship Accounts.
• USF (University of South Florida)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership referenced in connection with school psychology internship programs, with FLDOE funding through USF for student support services.
• Main Event Wesley ChapelminorOthersVenue partner for Game On for Education fundraising event supporting Pasco Education Foundation's Wise Supplies Center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orange County Public Schools: Among Florida's largest public K-12 districts, operating extensive CTE/technical education, dual enrollment, and digital learning platforms following the same state oversight structure.
• Lee County School District: Mid-large Florida public K-12 district operating under the same state funding formulas and scholarship/voucher programs as Pasco.
• Duval County Public Schools: Florida public K-12 district of similar scale, navigating the same FDOE accountability system, voucher programs, and CTE/dual enrollment pathways.
• Polk County Public Schools: Large Florida public K-12 district operating schools, CTE programs, and scholarship administration under the same FDOE accountability regime as Pasco.
• Seminole County Public Schools: Adjacent Florida public K-12 district operating in the same Orlando metro/greater Tampa region with comparable FDOE rating framework and curriculum standards.
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: Neighboring large Florida public K-12 district serving the Tampa Bay region with overlapping student demographics, similar A/B-rated performance framework, and comparable CTE and dual enrollment programs.
• Volusia County Schools: Florida public K-12 district of comparable scale operating under the same FDOE oversight, funding, and scholarship program regime.
• Brevard Public Schools: Large Florida public K-12 district sharing the same state funding, accountability, and scholarship program framework as Pasco.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Virtual School: Statewide online K-12 public school offering virtual courses; competes with Pasco's eSchool program and operates under the same FDOE oversight.
• Pasco-Hernando State College: Pasco's primary dual enrollment partner, providing postsecondary instruction and training to the same student population — overlapping on the post-secondary acceleration pathway.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pascoschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/pascoschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/pascoschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/pascoschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/district-school-board-of-pasco-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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