Derby Public School District

What Derby Public School District does

Derby Public School District is a Connecticut municipal government entity that operates public PK-12 education for residents of Derby, CT. The district runs six schools under the governance of an elected Board of Education: Derby High School (grades 9-12), Derby Middle School (6-8), Irving School and Bradley School (K-5), Little Raiders University preschool (ages 3-5), and RAISE Academy alternative education. The district offers a 1:1 student device program and a curriculum ecosystem built on PowerSchool (student information), Canvas (learning management), Google Workspace, and supplemental instructional platforms including Lexia, iXL, Reflex Math, Raz-Kids, Edgenuity, and Khan Academy. Differentiated programming includes a $1.2 million Advanced Manufacturing Center opened at Derby High School in 2018 and dual-credit articulation with UConn (ECE), Southern Connecticut State University, Housatonic Community College, and Asnuntuck Community College.

Funding comes from local property taxes, Connecticut State Department of Education allocations, and federal grants including Title I (qualifying Irving School). The district participates in the RESC Open Choice magnet school program, placing 116 students in local magnet schools in 2018-2019. Recognitions include the 2019 CABE Bonnie B. Carney Award for Excellence in Educational Communication and the 2023 NAEYC 5-year accreditation of Little Raiders University. The district does not generate commercial revenue and has no traditional pricing model; services are provided tuition-free to district residents.

Name

Derby Public School District

Legal name

Derby Public School System

Website

https://derbyps.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Derby Public School District is a Connecticut municipal government entity operating six PK-12 public schools in Derby, CT, funded by local taxes, state education aid, and federal grants, serving resident students tuition-free with a 1:1 device program, dual-credit college partnerships, and a specialized Advanced Manufacturing Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• Alternative education programs
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby, Connecticut

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District operates as a public school system funded primarily through state and local tax revenues, Connecticut State Department of Education funding, and federal grants including Title I funding for qualifying schools.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Derby Public School District operates a portfolio of public schools providing free preschool through grade 12 education to students residing in Derby, Connecticut. Its offerings include elementary schools (Bradley School, Irving School), Derby Middle School (grades 6-8), Derby High School (grades 9-12), a preschool program (Little Raiders University), an alternative education academy (RAISE Academy), and a career/technical center (Advanced Manufacturing Center).

Product overview

Derby Public School District provides PK-Grade 12 public education through a unified district structure comprising multiple schools: Derby High School (grades 9-12), Derby Middle School (grades 6-8), Irving School and Bradley School (elementary K-5), Little Raiders University (preschool), and RAISE Academy (alternative education). The district operates a technology ecosystem including PowerSchool for student information management, Canvas LMS for learning, and a 1:1 device program. The district offers dual credit programs through partnerships with UCONN, Southern Connecticut State University, and Housatonic Community College, as well as specialized programs including an Advanced Manufacturing Center at Derby High School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Raiders University: Preschool program accepting applications from Derby residents for children at least 3 years of age who are not eligible for Kindergarten
• RAISE Academy

Products and services

• Bradley School Public elementary school serving grades K-5 within the Derby Public School District.
• Irving School

Quantifiable outcome

• 116 students participating in Open Choice magnet schools through RESC
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration16 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Housatonic Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership for Advanced Manufacturing Program at Derby High School, offering courses in computer-aided design (CAD), Blueprinting, and Introductory Tool Bench Work. Students earn dual credit for courses. Also offers high school partnership program allowing juniors and seniors to take college courses free of charge.
• Asnuntuck Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in the $1.2 million Advanced Manufacturing Center at Derby High School, providing dual credit opportunities for students in manufacturing and technical fields.
• University of ConnecticutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCONN Early College Experience (ECE) program offering courses including Italian Comp/Conversation I and II, and Western Traditions History (HIST 1300). Students earn both high school and college credit.
• Southern Connecticut State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for EDU 198 Mastery-Based Diploma Assessment in College and Career Readiness course, and SCSU Early College program allowing students to earn up to 30 college credits. Course is taken online at no cost to Derby students.
• Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistrict information page linking to CTECS and technical high schools including Emmet O'Brien Technical High School and Platt Technical High School for vocational education options.
• RESC (Regional Educational Service Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict participates in Open Choice magnet schools through RESC, with 116 students attending local magnet schools during 2018-2019.
• Derby Youth BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing outreach and support for families in need, including attendance support services and student/family assistance programs.
• Holly Franquet / The College PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at Housatonic Community College, provides college planning and financial aid assistance resources for Derby students and families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bethel Public Schools: CT public district of similar small-town scale, operating neighborhood elementary, middle, and high schools with comparable state education funding exposure.
• Shelton Public Schools: Neighboring CT public school district in the Lower Naugatuck Valley serving a similar PK-12 student population with comparable district structure.
• Milford Public Schools: Nearby CT public district providing K-12 education with similar district structure, including elementary, middle, and high schools under Connecticut state oversight.
• Stratford Public Schools: Connecticut public school district of comparable urban-suburban character, operating PK-12 schools with Title I funding and similar demographic pressures.
• Seymour Public Schools: Nearby CT public K-12 district of comparable size and rural/urban mix, also operating its own elementary, middle, and high schools with similar state-aid funding model.
• Woodbridge Public Schools: Small CT public school district in close proximity to Derby, operating under the same state funding and regulatory framework with similar grade-level structure.
• Ansonia Public Schools: Adjacent Connecticut public K-12 district serving Ansonia, with similar small-city demographics, Title I presence, and Valley-region operating conditions comparable to Derby.
• Orange Public Schools (CT): Adjacent Connecticut public K-12 district of similar small-district scale, operating neighborhood elementary, middle, and high schools within a single town.
• Naugatuck Public Schools: Connecticut public school district in the Naugatuck Valley serving a comparable small-city population with PK-12 schooling and similar community-college dual enrollment partnerships.

Regional players

• Emmet O'Brien Technical High School (CTECS): Connecticut Technical Education and Career System school referenced by Derby families; offers CTE pathways that compete for the same secondary students Derby serves through its Advanced Manufacturing Center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/DreamBigDHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/BradleySchoolPTA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/derby-public-school-district

Compliance2 records

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