Anne Sullivan Communication Center

What Anne Sullivan Communication Center does

Anne Sullivan Communication Center, operating publicly as Sullivan STEAM School, is a K-8 public school located at 3100 E 28th St in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is operated as a unit within the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. The school serves students from Hi5-K through 8th grade with an integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum built around project-based learning and culturally sustaining pedagogy. Its stated mission emphasizes developing empathetic and creative problem-solvers with a strong sense of self and community connection.

The school's core academic product is the STEAM program, supplemented by middle school electives, special education services, and an after-school offering delivered through a partnership with the ALC/Beacons After School Program. A broad set of student support and leadership programs (counseling, health services, social workers, media center, athletics, Student Ambassadors, Student Leadership Team, and affinity groups including Native American, Latine, and GSA) wrap around the academic core. Technology infrastructure consists of standard K-12 administrative tooling: Finalsite for the public-facing website and Infinite Campus for student information management, both provided at the district level with no proprietary systems.

The business model is non-commercial: the school charges no tuition and is funded through Minneapolis Public Schools district allocations, state and federal public education funding, and Title I status. Enrollment flows through the district-wide open-enrollment system (exploremps.org). As a government entity, there is no stock listing, no external investors, and no disclosed revenue; the school has approximately 13 listed staff contacts but actual headcount (teachers, aides, support staff) is not captured in the input.

Name

Anne Sullivan Communication Center

Legal name

Sullivan STEAM School (Anne Sullivan Communication Center)

Website

https://sullivan.mpls.k12.mn.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sullivan STEAM School is a Minneapolis Public Schools K-8 campus offering STEAM-focused, project-based, culturally sustaining education with associated student support, affinity, and after-school programs to district-enrolled families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education (STEAM-focused)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter STEM/STEAM-Focused Schools (EDAJACAG)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• STEAM curriculum
• Project-based learning
• Culturally sustaining education
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sullivan STEAM School is a public K-8 school providing STEAM-focused education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) using project-based learning and culturally sustaining practices. The school delivers core academic instruction, middle school electives, special education services, after-school programming through ALC/Beacons, and a range of student support services including counseling, health, social work, and affinity groups. The institution operates as part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district and is publicly funded.

Product overview

Sullivan STEAM School is an educational institution offering a comprehensive K-8 program with a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. The school operates as a unified educational program using project-based learning approaches to solve relevant problems in culturally sustaining ways. Core offerings include STEAM Education and Middle School Electives, supplemented by Special Education services and an ALC/Beacons After School Program. The school also provides extensive student support through counseling, health services, media center resources, social workers, and affinity groups including Native American Affinity Group, Latine Affinity Group, and GSA. Leadership opportunities are available through Student Ambassadors, Student Leadership Team/Student Council, and Athletics programs. The institution is part of Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEAM Education Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics curriculum delivered through project-based learning that solves relevant problems in culturally sustaining ways; designed for K-8 students.
• Middle School Electives Elective course offerings for middle school students beyond core academic subjects.
• Special Education Specialized educational services and support for students with diverse learning needs.
• ALC/Beacons After School Program After-school program providing extended learning opportunities and activities for students beyond regular school hours.
• Native American Affinity Group Affinity group supporting Native American students.
• Latine Affinity Group Affinity group supporting Latine/Hispanic students.
• GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) Student-led organization promoting inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
• Student Ambassadors Program Program developing student leadership and ambassador skills.
• Student Leadership Team / Student Council Student government and leadership development opportunity.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports and athletic programs for students.
• Counseling Services Social-emotional and academic counseling support for students.
• Health Services Health and wellness services provided to students on site.
• Media Center Library and media resources for students and staff.
• Social Workers and Psychologists Social work and psychological support services for students.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Minneapolis Public Schools DistrictcoreOthersSullivan STEAM School operates as part of the MPS district, utilizing district-wide systems including Infinite Campus for student information management and Finalsite for website platform.
• ALC/Beacons After School ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter school programming partnership providing extended learning and care services for students beyond regular school hours.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hall STEM Academy (Minneapolis Public Schools): Another MPS school with an explicit STEM/STEAM focus, listed alongside Sullivan in the district's elementary school menu. Operates the same K-8 instructional model with the same district systems, making it the closest direct substitute for families choosing a STEAM-themed school.

Regional players

• Bethune Arts Elementary School (Minneapolis Public Schools): MPS elementary school with a thematic arts focus, also part of the same district enrollment pool. Comparable in scale and operating model to Sullivan, competing for families seeking a non-traditional, themed K-8 experience within MPS.
• Anishinabe Academy (Minneapolis Public Schools): MPS school with a culturally focused mission, sharing Sullivan's emphasis on culturally sustaining practices and serving a similar Minneapolis demographic. Operates within the same district systems and competes for the same open-enrollment families.
• Ella Baker Global Studies and Humanities School (MPS): MPS themed K-8 school with a humanities/global studies focus, part of the same district choice set. Comparable size and district operating model, and competes for families seeking a project-based, themed elementary experience.
• Green Central Dual Language Elementary School (MPS): MPS dual-language elementary school that, like Sullivan, emphasizes culturally responsive pedagogy and family engagement with non-English-speaking communities. Operates the same district infrastructure and competes within the MPS enrollment pool.

Broad incumbents

• IDEA Public Schools: Large national charter network with an explicit STEAM/science focus and project-based learning emphasis across its K-12 campuses. Comparable mission and pedagogy to Sullivan but at much larger scale and as a charter operator rather than a district school.
• KIPP Public Schools: National K-12 charter network with a college-preparatory, project-based learning model and significant focus on STEAM-aligned curriculum. Comparable in serving similar demographics and using similar instructional approaches, but at much greater scale.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large charter network operating themed K-12 schools (including STEM-focused campuses) with selective enrollment. Comparable in delivering a rigorous, themed curriculum to urban families, though as a charter operator rather than a public district school.

Others

• Discovery Education: Major K-12 STEAM digital content provider whose curriculum resources are commonly used by STEAM-themed public schools. Not a competitor for students but a likely upstream supplier of instructional content to schools like Sullivan.
• Code.org: Nonprofit provider of K-12 computer science and STEAM curricula widely adopted by U.S. public schools. A potential content/programming partner for schools like Sullivan rather than a competitor for enrollment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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