North Bergen Schools Supt

What North Bergen Schools Supt does

North Bergen School District is a public K-12 school district operating under the New Jersey Department of Education and governed by the North Bergen Board of Education, serving residents of North Bergen Township in Hudson County, NJ. The district operates roughly nine school buildings spanning Pre-K through grade 12, including Franklin, Horace Mann, John F. Kennedy, Lincoln/Lincoln Annex, McKinley, Polk Street, and Robert Fulton Elementary Schools, North Bergen Junior High School, and North Bergen High School. Leadership is concentrated under Superintendent Dr. George J. Solter Jr.

The district's core instructional portfolio covers standard K-12 academics layered with differentiated programs: a Title I intervention program (including Saturday Morning and Title I Saturday Programs enrolling ~450 K-6 students with concurrent parent workshops), a Pre-K-12 Bilingual/ESL program emphasizing heritage-language preservation, S.T.E.A.M. and S.T.E.M. academies at elementary and junior-high levels, a Career Academy with CTE pathways at the high school, Special Services (special education, guidance, child study team), and a district-wide Social-Emotional Learning initiative with a Virtual SEL Corner. Supporting technology is a standard K-12 SaaS stack rather than proprietary systems: Google Workspace for Education / Google Classroom, Clever SSO, Pearson EasyBridge, the Edlio website platform, ClassDojo for teacher-parent communication, and Realtime (Friday) Student Information System powering the parent/student portals. Communication with families runs through the district website, social media (Facebook, Twitter/X), automated Realtime email/text notifications, and monthly Superintendent video messages.

The business model is that of a publicly funded government entity, not a commercial enterprise. There is no tuition and no external revenue stream; funding is drawn from local property taxes, New Jersey state aid (NJDOE), and federal grants including Title I (ESEA) and ARP ESSER III. The only consumer-facing fee is the optional Right At School after-school program, paid by participating parents. Distribution is purely in-person at district facilities, restricted to township residents, with no geographic expansion pathway. Strategic posture is operational stability and programmatic depth within a fixed catchment area rather than growth via market expansion.

Name

North Bergen Schools Supt

Legal name

North Bergen School District

Website

https://northbergen.k12.nj.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Bergen School District is a public Pre-K-12 school system in North Bergen, NJ, operating nine schools and serving township residents with Title I, Bilingual/ESL, STEM/STEAM, Career Academy/CTE, and SEL programs funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Bilingual ESL programs
• Title I academic support
• STEM STEAM academies
• After-school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bergen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: North Bergen School District is a publicly funded school district. Revenue is generated through a combination of local property taxes, state aid (NJDOE funding), and federal grants including Title I (ESEA), ARP ESSER III, and other federal education programs. The district does not charge tuition for resident students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Bergen School District is a public Pre-K through 12 school district operating nine schools (seven elementary, one junior high, one high school) that delivers tuition-free education to resident students in North Bergen, NJ. Core instruction is supplemented by Title I academic intervention, a Pre-K-12 Bilingual/ESL program, Saturday and summer academic support, STEM/STEAM and Career Academy pathways, special services, and after-school programming.

Product overview

North Bergen School District operates as a Pre K-12 public school system offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on core academic instruction enhanced by specialized programs. The district serves approximately 8 elementary schools, one junior high school, and North Bergen High School. Key offerings include the federal Title I Program providing intervention support, a robust Bilingual/ESL Program spanning Pre K-12, Saturday learning programs for extended academic support, STEM and STEAM Academies at elementary and junior high levels, a Career Academy with CTE pathways at the high school, and after-school programming through Right At School. The district also maintains Special Services including guidance counseling, interventionists aligned with NJTSS, and Social Emotional Learning initiatives. All schools utilize Google Classroom for digital instruction and Realtime SIS for student information management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Title I Program Federal Title I program providing academic intervention and support to K-6 students from low-income families, including NJTSS-aligned interventionist services, the Title I Saturday Program (450 enrolled), and parent empowerment workshops.
• Bilingual/ESL Program Pre-K through 12 bilingual and English as a Second Language instruction that preserves students' linguistic and cultural heritage while developing English proficiency for full academic integration.
• Saturday Morning Program Extended learning time program for K-6 students providing 15 hands-on instruction sessions in ELA and Math at North Bergen High School, 9:00AM-11:00AM.
• STEM Academy Specialized STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program offered at the junior high school level for students seeking advanced STEM instruction.
• STEAM Academy Specialized STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program offered at elementary level (including Kennedy School) emphasizing integrated learning across disciplines.
• Career Academy High school Career Academy at North Bergen High School preparing students for post-secondary education and career pathways through career and technical education (CTE) curriculum.
• Special Services Comprehensive support services including special education, intervention services, guidance counseling, and child study team support delivered across all district schools.
• Right At School After-School Program After-school care partnership with Right At School providing a safe and enriching environment for children from the end of the school day until 6 PM, continuing for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Summer Learning Programs Summer enrichment and remediation programs including targeted support for foundational knowledge gaps and enrichment for grades K-4, offered June 29 through July 30 annually.
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) District-wide Social Emotional Learning program providing SEL resources, videos, and support for students through a Virtual SEL Corner website with activities and resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450 students enrolled in the Title I Saturday Program
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Right At SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRight At School provides an after-school program for students running from the end of the school day until 6 PM. The program offers a safe and enriching environment for children and is continuing for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Rutgers NewarkminorOthersRutgers Newark provides resources and aid information for undocumented students, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• New Jersey City University (NJCU)minorOthersNJCU provides resources for undocumented students, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• Kean UniversityminorOthersKean University provides NJ Dream Act information for undocumented students, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• Montclair State UniversityminorOthersMontclair State provides NJ Dream Act information for undocumented students, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• NJITminorOthersNJIT provides financial aid information for Dreamers, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)minorOthersTCNJ provides NJ Dream Act information for undocumented students, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• Rowan UniversityminorOthersRowan University provides EOF site and NJ Dreamers information, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• Stockton UniversityminorOthersStockton University provides financial aid information, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• Bergen County Community CollegeminorOthersBergen County Community College provides financial aid information, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• NJ HESAAminorOthersNJ HESAA (Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) provides the NJ Alternative Application, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• NJ4DreamersminorOthersNJ4Dreamers provides application guidance for undocumented students, referenced as a parental resource on the district's Bilingual/ESL page.
• North Bergen Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe North Bergen Department of Health partners with the district for monthly vaccine clinics in schools, COVID-19 protocols, and health-related district communications. The department is also involved in monitoring school health and safety.
• North Bergen Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe North Bergen Police Department collaborates with the district on school safety, security guards, resource officers, crossing guards, active shooter drills, and threat investigations. Police presence is maintained in schools for student safety.
• Hudson County Prosecutor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hudson County Prosecutor's Office works with the district on school security procedures and threat investigations in coordination with local police.
• Hudson County Sheriff's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hudson County Sheriff's Office conducts active shooter drills in district buildings when students are not present.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hoboken Public School District: Hudson County K-12 district of smaller scale but similar urban-suburban mix. Comparable in governance model and Title I program structure.
• Union City School District: Adjacent Hudson County, NJ public K-12 district with a comparable high-need, predominantly bilingual student population in an urban township. Directly comparable in funding model, demographics, and Title I/ESL program focus.
• West New York School District: Neighboring Hudson County K-12 district of similar size and demographic profile, serving a heavily bilingual community. Comparable in scale, Title I intensity, and reliance on state/federal aid.
• Bayonne School District: Hudson County K-12 district of comparable enrollment size and urban character. Operates a similar mix of Title I services, bilingual supports, and specialized academies.
• Weehawken School District: Small neighboring Hudson County K-12 district with comparable bilingual population and Title I profile. Useful small-scale peer for benchmarking per-pupil program effectiveness.

Broad incumbents

• Elizabeth Public Schools: Larger NJ urban K-12 district serving a high-need, multilingual population. Comparable in mission but materially larger in enrollment and budget scale.
• Jersey City Public Schools: Larger Hudson County K-12 district serving a similarly diverse urban population with extensive Bilingual/ESL programming. Comparable in mission and demographics but operates at materially greater scale.
• Paterson Public Schools: Large NJ urban K-12 district with extensive Bilingual/ESL and Title I programming. Comparable in student demographics and program mix but operates at materially larger scale.
• Newark Public Schools: Largest NJ urban district serving a high-need, multilingual population. Comparable in reliance on Title I funding and bilingual program emphasis, but at a fundamentally different scale.

Regional players

• Cliffside Park School District: Bergen County K-12 district adjacent to North Bergen with similar size and demographic mix. Comparable in suburban-urban transition profile and K-12 scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nbergenschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/nbergenschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-bergen-schools-supt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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