What Snohomish School District does

Snohomish School District is a public K-12 school district organized under Washington State law and operating under the oversight of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The district serves approximately 9,881 students across 15 campuses — nine elementary schools, two middle schools, three high schools, an ECEAP preschool, and an alternative program — spanning 128 square miles and approximately 58,300 residents in Snohomish County, Washington. Core offerings include standard K-12 instruction supplemented by Career and Technical Education (CTE), Early Learning Programs, Highly Capable/Honors programs, Special Education services, dual-credit Running Start, and alternative programs (AIM High School, Parent Partnership Program). Student life is supported by athletics, performing arts, the Snohomish Aquatic Center, the Kids' Cafe and Book Cafe summer programs, and transportation services using the Traversa My Ride K-12 tracking system.

The district's technology stack is standard K-12 educational infrastructure: Skyward Qmlativ student information system, ParentSquare for family communications, a 1:1 device program providing all K-12 students and teachers with personal devices, security camera infrastructure across all locations, and Skyward-powered registration and enrollment workflows. The district has its own YouTube channel, Facebook presence, and website (sno.wednet.edu) for community outreach.

Snohomish School District is funded through a tripartite structure: Washington State allocations under the Prototypical School Funding Model (covering ~82% of operating costs), federal funds for vocational, special education, Native American education, disability, and food service programs, and local voter-approved property tax levies filling the remaining ~18% gap. The 2026-approved replacement levies include the Educational Programs and Operations Levy ($1.80 per $1,000 assessed value, ~14.6% of operating budget) and the Technology, Safety and Facility Improvements Levy ($0.60 per $1,000 assessed value, ~3.3% of operating budget), both four-year measures beginning 2027. The district also generates fee-based revenue from community facility rentals, with 150+ community groups hosting 4,500+ events annually across 16 locations. The district employs 683 certificated staff (teachers averaging 15.3 years of experience, 74.5% holding Master's degrees) and 489 classified staff, plus 12.8 school psychologists and 135.7 FTE paraeducators funded primarily through local levies.

Name

Snohomish School District

Legal name

Snohomish School District

Website

https://sno.wednet.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Snohomish School District is a public K-12 district serving 9,881 students across 15 campuses in Snohomish County, Washington, funded by state allocations, federal grants, and voter-approved property tax levies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Snohomish

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Washington state provides basic education funding based on the Prototypical School Funding Model, which determines staffing and operational funding based on enrollment.
2. Federal Funding: Federal dollars pay for vocational programs, special education, American Indian education, disability programs, food service programs and special grants.
3. Local Property Tax Levies: Local levy funding fills approximately 18% of the district's operating budget gap. Two levies: Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy ($1.80 per $1,000 assessed value) and Replacement Levy for Technology, Safety and Facility Improvements ($0.60 per $1,000 assessed value).
4. Local Fees and Facility Rentals: Community use of facilities generates fees. In 2024-2025, more than 150 outside community groups held over 4,500 events across 16 district locations including the Snohomish Aquatic Center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Snohomish School District is a public K-12 school district in Snohomish County, Washington, delivering comprehensive kindergarten-through-grade-12 education to approximately 9,881 students across 15 campuses (9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools) plus alternative and early learning programs. The district provides standard academic instruction, special education, career and technical education, athletics, extracurricular activities, school nutrition, transportation, and a 1:1 student device program, supplemented by early childhood (ECEAP, developmental preschool) and alternative pathways (AIM High School, Parent Partnership Program). Funding flows from Washington State allocations, federal grants, and voter-approved local property tax levies.

Product overview

Snohomish School District operates a comprehensive K-12 public education system offering a unified portfolio of educational programs and support services. The district serves approximately 9,881 students across 15 campuses (9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools) plus alternative programs. Core educational offerings include standard K-12 instruction supplemented by Career & Technical Education (CTE), Early Learning Programs (developmental preschool, ECEAP), Highly Capable/Honors Programs, and Summer Academy. The district provides specialized programs including AIM High School (alternative), Parent Partnership Program (homeschool support), and Special Education Services. Student life is enriched through Athletics & Activities, the Snohomish Aquatic Center, and Kids' Cafe/Book Cafe (summer meals and literacy). Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 Student Laptop Program providing devices to all K-12 students, supported by dedicated technology levy funding. Transportation services with Traversa My Ride tracking round out the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIM High School: Alternative program for home-school families
• Parent Partnership Program (PPP)
• Snohomish Aquatic Center
• ECEAP
• Developmental Preschool

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Early Learning Programs
• Highly Capable/Honors Program
• Special Education Services
• AIM High School
• Parent Partnership Program (PPP)
• Running Start
• Summer Academy and Kids' Cafe
• Athletics & Activities
• Snohomish Aquatic Center
• 1:1 Student Laptop Program
• Transportation Services

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Snohomish Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit education foundation that supports Snohomish School District students through fundraising, grants, and educational programs. Website: snoed.org
• Sno-Isle TECH Skills CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technical skills center providing career and technical education programs. Students from Snohomish School District can attend for specialized vocational training.
• Snohomish County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides School Resource Officers (SROs) who are based at district high schools. Officers play a key role in maintaining safe learning environments and building positive relationships with students. Funded entirely through the local levy.
• Skykomish Valley Indian EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram providing educational support and cultural resources for Native American students in the Skykomish Valley area, including Snohomish School District.
• PLUSS (Program for Learning and Academic Progress)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership program supporting student learning and development.
• Hutteball + Oremus ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm selected to lead the 2026 Citizens' Facility Advisory Committee (CFAC) process, providing professional guidance on district facility planning.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kent School District: Larger Washington state public school district serving ~27,000 students K-12. Comparable by Washington state funding model and K-12 service structure, though more urban and demographically diverse than Snohomish.
• Bellevue School District: King County public school district serving ~19,000 students K-12. Comparable by Washington state funding model and strong academic performance profile; reference peer for high-performing suburban Washington districts.
• Issaquah School District: King County public school district serving ~19,000 students K-12. Comparable by Washington state funding model and high-performing suburban district profile; useful benchmark for academic outcomes and brand rankings.
• Northshore School District: Larger King/Snohomish County public school district serving ~23,000 students K-12. Comparable by Washington state funding model and suburban district profile, but larger scale and more established brand.

Direct peers

• Marysville School District: Snohomish County public school district serving ~11,000 students K-12. Comparable by Washington state funding model, similar suburban/rural mix, and reliance on voter-approved local levies.
• Monroe School District: Snohomish County public school district serving ~6,500 students K-12 with similar funding structure. Comparable by geography and reliance on state funding supplemented by local levies.
• Mukilteo School District: Snohomish County public school district serving ~15,000 students K-12. Comparable by Washington state funding model, similar mix of suburban demographics, and levy-based local supplementation.
• Everett Public Schools: Largest Snohomish County public school district serving ~20,000 students across K-12. Comparable as a Washington state public school district serving the same geographic region with similar funding structure (state allocations + local levies).
• Edmonds School District: Snohomish County public school district serving ~22,000 students K-12. Directly comparable by geography, state funding formula, and similar suburban K-12 service model with voter-approved levies.
• Lake Stevens School District: Adjacent Snohomish County public school district serving ~9,000 students K-12. Directly comparable by size, geography, funding model, and student demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SnohomishSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/snohomish-school-district

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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