Pulaski Academy and Central School

Name

Pulaski Academy and Central School

Legal name

Pulaski Academy & Central School District

Website

https://pulaskicsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pulaski Academy & Central School District is a public K-12 school district in Pulaski, New York, operating Lura Sharp Elementary and Pulaski Middle-High School with alternative education, special education transition, and on-site health center programs.

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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Alternative education programs
• Special education services
• School-based healthcare
• Vocational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pulaski, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pulaski Academy & Central School District (PACS) is a public K-12 school district operating two schools in Pulaski, NY: Lura M. Sharp Elementary School serving Pre-K through grade 6 and Pulaski Middle-High School serving grades 6-12. The district also offers specialized programs including the Academic Center for alternative education, the Make Sense Shop for vocational and special education transition services, and School-Based Health Centers operated by ConnextCare. Services are funded through local property taxes, New York State education aid, and federal grants.

Product overview

Pulaski Academy & Central School District (PACS) operates as a public K-12 school district serving Pulaski, NY, with two main school buildings: Lura M. Sharp Elementary School (Pre-K through grade 6) and Pulaski Middle-High School (grades 6-12). The district supplements its core educational programs with specialized offerings including the Academic Center (alternative education for grades 9-12), the Make Sense Shop (vocational training for students with special needs featuring a retail store and cafe), and School-Based Health Centers operated by ConnextCare. The district also provides Google Workspace for Education for all students and staff, technology support services through its Instructional Technology Department, and operates a Print Shop for internal services. The Smart Schools Investment Plan guides ongoing technology infrastructure improvements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lura M. Sharp Elementary School: Elementary school serving students from Pre-K through grade 6.
• Pulaski Middle-High School

Products and services

• Lura M. Sharp Elementary School Elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6, featuring a library media program, art education, music programs, and School-Based Health Center services for district students and families.
• Pulaski Middle-High School Combined middle and high school (grades 6-12) offering comprehensive academic programming, athletics, performing arts, and college/career counseling services for district students.
• Academic Center Alternative educational program serving grades 9-12 for students from Pulaski, Sandy Creek, Mexico, and APW districts who do not thrive in traditional settings. Offers self-paced courses, credit recovery, and flexible scheduling.
• Make Sense Shop Workplace experience program for students with special needs featuring a gift shop, cafe, and commercial kitchen. Provides internship placements at local businesses in Pulaski, Sandy Creek, APW, and Camden districts.
• School-Based Health Center State-funded healthcare facilities operated by ConnextCare offering diagnosis, treatment, immunizations, physicals, counseling, prescriptions, lab work, x-rays, and referrals at no out-of-pocket cost for enrolled students with parent/guardian permission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41 Scholastic Art Awards including 9 Gold Keys advancing to national judging
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ConnextCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnextCare operates School-Based Health Centers at both Lura Sharp Elementary and Middle-High School. These state-funded healthcare facilities provide diagnosis, treatment, immunizations, physicals, counseling, prescriptions, lab work, x-rays, and referrals at no out-of-pocket cost to enrolled students. The centers follow the school schedule and are an extension of ConnextCare's healthcare services.
• REV TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREV Theater from Auburn visits Lura Sharp Elementary multiple times per school year providing interactive theatrical performances for students in various grade levels. Performances teach students about theatrical arts while providing entertaining and educational experiences.
• The Wild CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from the Pulaski High School Art Club visited The Wild Center in Tupper Lake for a field trip combining creativity, environmental awareness, and hands-on learning. Students participated in animal presentations, museum tours, and created jewelry using recycled materials.
• Village of PulaskiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPulaski High School Student Government learned about the Village's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) from Senior Project Planner Emma Phillips. Students participated in activities mirroring municipal decision-making, reviewing and prioritizing proposed projects for DRI funding.
• National GridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPulaski High School students toured National Grid Electric Control Centers in Liverpool, NY to learn about electricity monitoring and careers in the energy field. Hosted by Pulaski alumnus Nick Riley and Mexico High School graduate Greg Lavery.
• Whitney Road (Band)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal band including Pulaski teacher Jack Jennings conducted music workshops at the middle-high school including solo masterclass, guitar and songwriting clinic, choral masterclass, and recording/sound engineering introduction. The visit culminated in a live performance.
• Ringgold Fire CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirefighters visited Lura Sharp Elementary to teach students about fire prevention, emergency procedures, and safety equipment. Combined hands-on learning with important safety lessons through interactive demonstrations.
• Oswego County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach school has a Special Patrol Officer (SPO) who is a uniformed member of the Oswego County Sheriff's Department responsible for safety and security. The district participates in the Oswego County Community Safety Initiative and Sheriff's Office Special Patrol Officer Program.
• Auctions InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline auction platform used by the district to sell decommissioned equipment and surplus items to the public.
• SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest speaker from SUNY ESF visited the school during Earth Week to discuss potential improvements to school courtyard, introducing students to ecosystem design concepts.
• Camp HollisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFifth graders from Lura Sharp Elementary visited Camp Hollis in Oswego for team-building games and activities designed to strengthen collaboration and leadership skills.
• Behling OrchardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddle school students enjoyed a field trip to Behling Orchards in Mexico where they learned about the local apple industry, participated in apple picking, and enjoyed hay wagon rides and apple cider donuts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sandy Creek Central School District: Neighboring small rural NY public school district that is a direct partner of PACS — Sandy Creek students attend both the Academic Center and Make Sense Shop. Operates a comparable Pre-K-12 public school model in the same Oswego County region.
• Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District: Partner district that refers students into PACS Academic Center. Comparable small rural Oswego County public school district offering Pre-K-12 education with similar scale and program mix.
• Camden Central School District: Partner district that sends special-education students to PACS Make Sense Shop. Comparable NY public K-12 district operating in a rural/suburban setting with similar funding and demographic profile.
• Mexico Central School District: Direct partner district sending students to PACS Academic Center and Make Sense Shop. Comparable small rural NY public K-12 district serving the Mexico, NY area with similar demographic and funding profile.

Regional players

• Cato-Meridian Central School District: Comparable small rural NY public K-12 district in the same Upstate region. Useful benchmark for program scope, alternative-education offerings, and BOCES-shared services.
• Phoenix Central School District: Adjacent rural/suburban NY public school district in the same BOCES region. Comparable in grade configuration, state-aid dependence, and extracurricular programming.
• Fulton City School District: Nearby Oswego County public school district with comparable Pre-K-12 structure. Useful comparable for evaluating district-level funding, athletics, and special education programs in the region.
• Hannibal Central School District: Small rural Oswego County public K-12 district with similar size and demographics. Comparable peer for evaluating transportation scale, tax-base exposure, and program differentiation.
• Oswego City School District: Larger urban/suburban NY public school district in the same Oswego County, providing a comparison point for how a bigger regional district operates programs, partnerships, and funding models.
• Central Square Central School District: Adjacent Oswego County public K-12 district serving a similar rural-to-suburban population. Comparable in grade-level structure, governance, and reliance on NY State aid.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PACS_Academy
• Facebookfacebook.com/pacsacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/pacsacademy_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pulaskischooldistrict

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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