BLISS SCHOOL DISTRICT

What BLISS SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Bliss Joint School District #234 is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Bliss, Idaho, serving a small rural community in southern Idaho. Founded in 1924, the district operates three schools (elementary K-5, middle school 6-8, and high school 9-12) and delivers free public education funded through a combination of state allocations, federal grants (Title I-A, II-A, III, IV-A, IX-A, and ESSA), and local property taxes. Instruction is delivered directly on-campus to enrolled students, with open enrollment available for out-of-district families when capacity permits.

The district's educational technology stack is anchored by Schoology (learning management system) and complemented by IXL (personalized learning across K-12 subjects), i-Ready (diagnostic and targeted instruction), Accelerated Reader / Renaissance GO, Think Through Math, Imagine Learning, Istation, Think Central, and TypingClub. Standardized assessment is administered through ISAT and WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, and parent-teacher communication runs through PowerSchool portals. Career and technical education is delivered through the FFA chapter, a welding shop, and the Bear Factory student-run enterprise.

The commercial model is non-commercial: as a public entity, the district does not sell products or services. Revenue is taxpayer-funded and not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition occurs organically through residency and open-enrollment registration. The district competes not on price but on community fit, with bilingual (English/Spanish) outreach serving as a differentiator for Hispanic/Latino families and English language learners.

Name

BLISS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Bliss Joint School District #234

Website

https://bliss234.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bliss Joint School District #234 is a public K-12 school district in rural Bliss, Idaho, serving local students across elementary, middle, and high schools with core academics, career-technical programs, and bilingual support, funded by state, federal, and local sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ), IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Rural school district
• Vocational agriculture programs
• English learner programs
• Federal Title programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bliss

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bliss Joint School District #234 provides tuition-free public K-12 education to students residing within its boundary, delivering elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) instruction aligned to Idaho standards. The core offering is supplemented by career and technical education (agriculture/FFA, welding, the Bear Factory student-run enterprise), athletics (soccer, basketball, track), college preparation, English learner support, and federal program services (Title I-A, II-A, III, IV-A, IX-A). All education is delivered directly on the district's Bliss, Idaho campus with instruction mediated through third-party educational technology platforms and assessment systems.

Product overview

Bliss School District #234 is a rural K-12 public educational institution offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its core K-12 public education program. The district provides academic excellence through core curricula enhanced by specialized programs including an Agriculture Education Program with FFA and welding shop, and the Bear Factory vocational program for hands-on business experience. Beyond academics, the district offers athletics (soccer, basketball, track), college preparation services, and student leadership organizations (FFA, FCCLA). The district participates in federal programs (Title I-A, II-A, III, IV-A, IX-A) and administers standardized assessments including ISAT and WIDA. The district leverages educational technology platforms including Schoology (LMS), IXL, i-Ready, Accelerated Reader, and Think Central to deliver instruction and track student progress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Tuition-free comprehensive public K-12 education program serving students in the rural Bliss Joint School District #234 boundary across elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) levels, aligned to Idaho state standards and supplemented by extracurricular activities, athletics, and college preparation programs.
• Agriculture Education Program (FFA / Welding) Career and technical education program covering rangelands, natural resource management, livestock production, greenhouse management, employment skills, and welding/metal fabrication. Includes a well-established FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter and welding shop. Designed for high school students seeking trade and agricultural experience.
• Bear Factory Vocational Program High school vocational student-run business program providing students with firsthand experience operating a working business. Trains students in entrepreneurial skills, various trades, and small business operations. Led by Family and Consumer Science Teacher Tracy Dalin.
• Athletics Program Athletics and fitness programs including soccer, basketball, and track for high school and middle school students. Includes boys and girls basketball teams, boys soccer, and track and field.
• English Learner Program (WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0) English language proficiency assessment and instruction program for grades K-12, administered annually to monitor English language development of English language learners. Coordinated by District EL Assessment Coordinator Estephani Altamirano. Testing window January 6, 2026 - March 6, 2026.
• College Preparation Program College preparatory programs and resources including SAT prep classes, college application workshops, and college information resources to help students plan for post-secondary education.
• Student Leadership Organizations (FFA and FCCLA) Career and Technical Student Organizations including Future Farmers of America (FFA) for leadership development in agriculture, and Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) for family and consumer sciences education.
• Federal Programs (Title I-A, Title II-A, Title III, Title IV-A, Title IX-A) Federally funded educational programs managed in cooperation with the State of Idaho including Title I-A (Improving Basic Programs), Title II-A (Supporting Effective Instruction), Title III (English Learner Program), Title IX-A (Homeless Children and Youth), and Title IV-A (Student Support and Academic Enrichment). Supports at-risk, English learner, and homeless students.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Shoshone School District: Rural Lincoln County public K-12 district with comparable size, federal program reliance, and rural CTE emphasis (agriculture, trades).
• Richfield School District: Very small rural Lincoln County public K-12 district, closely comparable in size, funding streams, and operational model.
• Murtaugh School District: Small rural Twin Falls County public K-12 district operating under the same Idaho funding framework with comparable CTE and ELL programs.
• Glenns Ferry School District: Rural Elmore County public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and federal program participation.
• Camas County School District: Small rural Idaho public K-12 district (Fairfield) with comparable Title funding and ELL program administration.
• Hagerman School District: Small rural Idaho public K-12 district in the same Magic Valley region, with overlapping ELL, Title I, and vocational program structures.
• Carey School District: Small Blaine County public K-12 district serving a similar rural/agricultural population in south-central Idaho.
• Gooding School District: Neighboring rural Idaho public K-12 district of similar size and demographic profile, offering the most direct comparability on funding mix, ELL programs, and rural CTE offerings.
• Dietrich School District: Very small rural Idaho public K-12 district; comparable in scale, funding mix, and reliance on Title programs.
• Wendell School District: Adjacent rural Idaho public K-12 district serving a comparable agricultural community; competes with Bliss for out-of-district open-enrollment students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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