Mathematical High School Acad. Kiril Popov

Name

Mathematical High School Acad. Kiril Popov

Legal name

Математическа гимназия "Академик Кирил Попов" - Пловдив

Website

https://omg-bg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Mathematics Gymnasium)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms) (EDAJAMAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Mathematics education
• STEM education
• Vocational training
• Gymnasium programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Plovdiv

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State and Municipal Education Funding: As a public secondary school (публично училище), the school is primarily funded through the Bulgarian state budget and municipal allocations for education. Revenue covers teacher salaries, operational costs, and educational programs.
2. Bookstore Rental Income: A 31 sq.m. bookstore (Книжарница) located in the central building foyer is rented out under a public tender process per Article 98 of the National Rules for Public Procurement and Concessions (НРПУРОИ), generating supplementary non-educational income for the school.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mathematical High School Academician Kiril Popov provides state-funded secondary education from V to XII grade with a mathematics specialization, offering vocational tracks in Computer Graphics and System Programming. The school operates a STEM Center for project-based learning and uses the Shkolo.bg Electronic Diary for student records, grading, and parent communication. Admissions are merit-based through Bulgaria's centralized state admission system after 4th and 7th grade.

Product overview

Mathematical High School Acad. Kiril Popov is a Bulgarian secondary educational institution offering a unified educational program with specialized STEM-focused tracks. The school provides general mathematics education supplemented by vocational specializations including System Programming (Системен програмист) and Computer Graphics (Компютърна графика), complemented by a dedicated STEM Center. The institution also participates in several EU-funded educational technology projects including DiGiTEACH and SAPPHIRE for digital skills development, and utilizes the Shkolo electronic diary platform for administrative and educational communication purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEM Center (STEM Център) A dedicated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) educational center providing project-based learning, hands-on experiences, and an integrated next-generation learning environment for students at the school.
• System Programming Vocational Specialization (Професия "Системен програмист") A vocational specialization in system programming where students study various programming languages and technologies, qualifying them for the profession of System Programmer upon graduation with a recognized professional diploma.
• Computer Graphics Specialization (Специалност "Компютърна графика") A professional specialization in computer graphics that prepares students for careers in digital graphics, illustration, and visual design through theoretical and practical training, leading to a recognized professional qualification.
• Mathematics-Focused Secondary Education Program (V to XII grade) A state-funded mathematics-specialized secondary education program for students V to XII grade, with admission after 4th grade (V class) and after 7th grade (VIII class) based on national standardized exam scores. No tuition is charged for admitted students.
• Mathematics Tournament "Dimo Maleshkov" Trial Exams Trial exam program for prospective students from II to VII class, with a participation fee of 45 leva, providing preparation for admission to the school and developing students' mathematics skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student Velislav Djelepov named LAUREATE at National Linguistics Competition 2025, qualifying for international representation
• +4 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria (МОН)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The school operates under the regulatory framework of the Ministry of Education and Science (МОН), which sets curriculum standards, admission rules, examination requirements, and provides state funding. МОН administers the national state admission system through which students are admitted to the school. The Ministry also runs the 'Young Talents' competition in which the school regularly participates.
• Supreme Judicial Council of Bulgaria (ВСС)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Students from the school participated in the Educational Programme of the Supreme Judicial Council (Висш съдебен съвет), providing civic and legal education experiences.
• City of Plovdiv — National Summer IT Tournament HostingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The school serves as a host venue and participant hub for the National Summer IT Tournament in Plovdiv, which attracts over 2000 student participants across Bulgaria, including youth guard units programs.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) / Center of Excellence in EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MIT's Center of Excellence in Education co-organizes the Research Science Institute (RSI), the world's most prestigious international summer research school for outstanding STEM students. Student Dimana Pratarova from the school was selected to attend RSI at MIT in Boston, USA in 2025, representing Bulgaria.
• Muzeyko Children's Science ComplexminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Children's science complex 'Muzeyko' in Plovdiv co-organized the Science and Innovation Fair 2025 with the support of the National Programme 'Education with Science' (МОН). Students Dimana Pratarova (XI a) and Demira Nedeva (XII a) were laureates at this fair. The school also participates in Muzeyko's 'STEM Discoverers' program for V and VI class students.
• LightSource Charity (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024English charitable organization LightSource partnered with the school for the 'I Love My School' project — a comprehensive school interior design initiative including color schemes, furniture, floor coverings, window treatments, subject-specific wall graphics, custom wallpapers, and teacher training. The project aims to create an aesthetic, inspiring learning environment, boost student motivation and attendance, and strengthen school-community bonds.
• European Commission — Erasmus+ ProgrammeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The school participates in multiple Erasmus+ projects: (1) DiGiTEACH (2021-2022) — 'Teachers Go Digital: Digital Skills, Technologies and Pedagogies for Teaching and Learning in Schools'; (2) SAPPHIRE — STEM Educational Platform (2020); (3) IT-GATEWAY (2020) — 'Opportunities for Professional Development of IT Specialists According to European Labor Market Requirements'; (4) KA121-VET (2022) — 'Vocational Education and Training'; (5) KA121-SCH (2022) — Consortium accreditation for school education. These projects enhance teacher qualifications and student STEM skills.
• Operational Programme 'Science and Education for Smart Growth' (ОПНОИР)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020EU Operational Programme co-financing the 'Your Hour' project (Проект 'Твоят час') — an after-school academic support and enrichment program. The project provides additional educational activities for students beyond regular classes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Khan Academy: Free global online STEM learning platform. Functions as a partial substitute for supplemental math/STEM preparation that high-performing gymnasium students use alongside their schooling, representing an indirect competitive force on the school's pedagogical value proposition.
• UCL Academy (London): UK state-funded secondary school with strong STEM and university-preparation focus, including partnerships with a research university. Conceptually parallel as a state-funded, specialization-heavy secondary school delivering olympiad-level STEM outcomes.

Direct peers

• Plovdiv Language School (ГПЧЕ "Иван Вазов"): Another elite state gymnasium in Plovdiv with merit-based admission via national exams, competing directly for the same Plovdiv-area academically gifted student pool through the centralized state admission system.
• High School of Mathematics "Dr. Petar Beron" (Varna): Varna-based Bulgarian state mathematics gymnasium with similar STEM focus and centralized merit-based admissions; competes nationally for top-performing students and olympiad winners.
• Sofia Mathematical Gymnasium (Софийска математическа гимназия): Bulgaria's most prestigious state-run mathematics gymnasium, located in Sofia. Comparable in mission (specialized K-12 mathematics/STEM education), admission model (merit-based on national exams), and competition participation, and is the principal domestic competitor for top math students.
• National High School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (НПМГ): Sofia-based Bulgarian state secondary school offering specialized mathematics and natural sciences tracks from V to XII grade. Directly comparable admission mechanics, STEM curriculum focus, and national olympiad pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Bronx High School of Science: Historic US public specialized STEM secondary school with selective admission and a strong tradition of national olympiad laureates. Conceptually parallel to a state mathematics gymnasium and a global benchmark for elite public STEM education.
• Stuyvesant High School: Highly selective New York City public specialized STEM school admitting students by competitive examination. Analogous institutional model — public funding, exam-based admission, STEM focus — that produces outsized competition outcomes.
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: Northern Virginia public magnet school consistently ranked among the top US STEM schools. Comparable selective-admission model, public funding, and concentration on advanced STEM curricula, olympiads, and research programs.

Regional players

• Technical High School of Electronics "John Atanasov" (Plovdiv): Plovdiv-based Bulgarian state secondary school offering IT and electronics specialization. Comparable in regional STEM training and IT-system-programming-adjacent curriculum, but vocational rather than academic-focused.

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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