What Georgetown Middle/High School does

Georgetown Public School District is a Massachusetts public school district serving approximately 1,400 students across three campuses in Georgetown, MA: Penn Brook Elementary School (PreK-5), Georgetown Middle/High School (Grades 6-12, combined campus at 11 Winter Street), and the Penn Brook Integrated Preschool. The district is governed by an elected five-member School Committee and led by Superintendent Dr. Margaret Ferrick. It operates as a government entity funded by local property taxes, state Chapter 70 education aid, and federal Title I funds, with no equity or venture ownership.

Core services span PreK-12 instruction aligned with Massachusetts Learning Standards, special education and student services, Title I academic support, food services providing universal free breakfast and lunch, transportation in partnership with North Reading Transport (NRT), and an athletics program under MIAA governance (Georgetown Royals). Programmatic differentiators include The Royal Way initiative (innovation/excellence/community), Early College programming with Northern Essex Community College, inclusive preschool integrated with special education, and MTSS/RTI academic intervention systems. The GHS Boys Basketball 2025 State Championship provides recent brand visibility.

Technology infrastructure relies on standard K-12 platforms: Follett Aspen for student information, Google Workspace for Education, Naviance for college/career planning, Smore for newsletters, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, Snap Registration for athletics, and curricula including Wit and Wisdom (K-8 ELA), Heggerty (phonological awareness), and Building Blocks Pre-K Math. Pricing/revenue inputs are limited to preschool tuition ($1,658.48/month for 2026-2027), sports user fees ($375-$475 per season), bus passes ($180-$360 annually), and à la carte meal charges, supplementing the district's tax-based funding base.

Name

Georgetown Middle/High School

Legal name

Georgetown Public School District

Website

https://georgetown.k12.ma.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Georgetown Public School District is a Massachusetts public school district serving approximately 1,400 PreK-12 students across Penn Brook Elementary, Georgetown Middle/High School, and Penn Brook Integrated Preschool, funded by local taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Secondary school programs
• Middle school education
• High school education
• College readiness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Georgetown Middle/High School delivers public secondary education for grades 6-12 at 11 Winter Street, Georgetown, Massachusetts, including middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12) instruction aligned with Massachusetts Learning Standards. The school provides core academics, The Royal Way individualized pathways, early college programming with Northern Essex Community College, MTSS/RTI academic interventions, special education services, athletics under MIAA governance, food services, health services, and guidance counseling. Free public education is supplemented by tuition-based preschool at Penn Brook, sports user fees, and bus pass fees.

Product overview

Georgetown Public School District operates as a unified educational platform consisting of four schools: Perley Integrated Preschool (ages 3-5, inclusive program), Penn Brook Elementary (PreK-5), Georgetown Middle School (6-8), and Georgetown High School (9-12). The district serves approximately 1,400+ students with comprehensive academic programs, special education services, athletics, and student support services. Key initiatives include The Royal Way (innovation/excellence/community framework), Early College Programming with Northern Essex Community College, MTSS/RTI academic intervention, and 1:1 technology integration. The district utilizes Aspen Portal for student information, Naviance for college/career planning, and provides universal free meals to all students. Administrative operations span curriculum/instruction, business/finance, human resources, technology, operations, and student services departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Royal Way: District initiative emphasizing innovation, excellence, and community in education
• Penn Brook Integrated Preschool
• Georgetown Royals

Products and services

• Georgetown Middle School Public middle school education for students in grades 6-8, located at 11 Winter Street, Georgetown, MA. Part of the combined Georgetown Middle/High School campus.
• Georgetown High School Public high school education for students in grades 9-12, located at 11 Winter Street, Georgetown, MA. Provides college preparation, early college credit programming with Northern Essex Community College, career readiness, and The Royal Way individualized pathways.
• Penn Brook Elementary School Elementary school serving students in grades PreK-5 located at 68 Elm Street, Georgetown, MA. Provides MTSS/RTI and PBIS academic and behavioral support programs.
• Penn Brook Integrated Preschool Inclusive preschool program for children ages 3-5 operating as part of Penn Brook Elementary School, with Heggerty phonemic awareness and Building Blocks Pre-K Math curricula. Tuition-based program at $1,658.48/month for 2026-2027.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive Georgetown Royals athletics program under MIAA governance offering fall, winter, and spring sports including soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, baseball, and softball, with seasonal user fees.
• Food Services District food service program providing universal free breakfast and lunch to all students, with MySchoolBucks integration for additional meal purchases.
• Special Education / Student Services Comprehensive special education services including evaluation, IEP development, related services (speech, OT, PT, counseling), and SEPAC support.
• Health Services District nursing services providing health screenings, medication administration, allergy/asthma management, and health education across all schools.
• Extended Day Program Before and after school child care program operated in partnership with Haverhill YMCA at Penn Brook Elementary School.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation services operated in partnership with NRT (North Reading Transport), with free transportation for K-6 students residing 2+ miles from school and paid bus passes for others.
• Guidance Services School counseling program providing academic advising, social-emotional counseling, career and college exploration using Naviance, and post-secondary planning at GMHS.
• Early College Programming Partnership with Northern Essex Community College enabling Georgetown High School students to earn college credits while still enrolled in high school, funded through a state grant.
• Title I Program Federal Title I Part A program providing financial assistance for schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help meet challenging academic standards.
• MTSS/RTI Academic Intervention Three-tier intervention model for early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs, including universal screening, targeted interventions, and intensive support tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• GHS Boys Basketball 2025 State Champions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Haverhill YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district partnered with Haverhill YMCA for the Penn Brook Extended Day Program starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The YMCA provides before and after school programming services for elementary students, with programming starting at 7:00 AM.
• Northern Essex Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district extended early college programming with Northern Essex Community College through state grant funding. This partnership allows students to earn college credits while in high school through the Early College program.
• Georgetown Athletic AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgetown Athletic Association donated funds to support the purchase of an AED (automatic external defibrillator) for the Middle High School and surrounding athletic fields.
• NESDEC (New England School Development Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNESDEC assisted with the principal search process for Georgetown Middle High School in 2025-2026, providing candidate screening and interview support.
• Special Olympics MassachusettscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn Brook Elementary committed to inclusion and leadership through partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts, promoting inclusive athletic and leadership opportunities for students.
• Haverhill YMCAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Haverhill YMCA provides Camp Elm Summer Camp information through the district website, offering extended day and summer programming options for families.

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rockport Public Schools: Massachusetts public K-12 district on the North Shore with integrated elementary/middle/high programming and a comparable school-size profile to Georgetown.
• Pentucket Regional School District: Massachusetts regional public K-12 district serving Groveland, Merrimac, and West Newbury; comparable size (~1,500-2,000 students) and combined middle/high school model make it a strong direct peer.
• Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District: Two-town Massachusetts regional public K-12 district with a combined middle/high school configuration and comparable student demographics to Georgetown.
• Ipswich Public Schools: Essex County, MA public K-12 district operating middle and high schools under one administrative structure, comparable in scale and program mix to Georgetown.
• Triton Regional School District: Massachusetts public K-12 district serving neighboring towns (Newbury, Rowley, Salisbury) with a combined middle/high school configuration similar to Georgetown's GMHS, making it a directly comparable peer for catchment, scale, and program structure.
• Newburyport Public Schools: Massachusetts public K-12 district with a similar elementary/middle/high school structure serving an Essex County community, directly comparable in operating profile.
• Amesbury Public Schools: Amesbury operates a public K-12 district in Essex County, MA with an integrated middle/high school campus model and similar per-pupil funding dynamics to Georgetown.
• Manchester Essex Regional School District: Two-town Massachusetts regional public K-12 district with combined middle/high school operations, comparable student body size and instructional program scope to Georgetown.
• Masconomet Regional School District: Tri-town Massachusetts regional public middle/high school district (Topsfield, Boxford, Middleton) with a combined 7-12 configuration highly analogous to Georgetown's 6-12 GMHS.

Regional players

• Merrimac Public Schools (Pentucket feeder): Smaller Massachusetts public elementary district that feeds Pentucket, illustrating the regional district structure that frames Georgetown's competitive set on the North Shore.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/105888456120506
• Instagraminstagram.com/georgetownpublicschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgetown-middle-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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