What Woburn Public Schools does

Woburn Public Schools is a municipally operated public school district serving the residents of Woburn, Massachusetts. Governed by an elected School Committee under Massachusetts state education law and led by Superintendent Dr. Matthew T. Crowley, the district operates 10 schools — 7 elementary schools (Altavesta, Goodyear, Hurld Wyman, Linscott, Malcolm White, Reeves, Shamrock), 2 middle schools (Joyce, Kennedy), and 1 high school (Woburn Memorial) — serving a diverse population of more than 4,000 students across nearly one million square feet of building space. The district is governed by the City of Woburn and funded primarily through local property tax revenue, state Chapter 70 education aid, and federal funding, with no tuition charged for K-12 instruction.

The district's core service is free public K-12 education, augmented by specialized programs including the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) program serving students speaking 30 different languages, an Early Childhood Program for ages 3–5 (the only tuition-based offering, ranging from $3,300 to $6,300 per year), and the Innovation Pathways career-technical programs in Advanced Manufacturing and Biotechnology launched in 2020 at the high school. Its technology stack is built on commodity educational-software platforms: PowerSchool as the student information system with parent/teacher portals, Clever for single sign-on, Atlas Curriculum Maps for curriculum management, MySchoolBucks for meal and tuition payments, and a district-wide 1:1 device program. Industry partnerships with Millipore-Sigma, Amgen, Boston Centerless, MassHire Metro North, MassBioEd, and Project Lead The Way provide real-world learning experiences for Innovation Pathways students.

Revenue is non-discretionary and structurally recurring, derived from municipal appropriations and state allocations rather than commercial sales. The district employs 486 staff, including dedicated Directors of Technology, Facilities, Finance, Health Services, Multilingual Learners, and Child Nutrition, plus two Assistant Superintendents. No acquisitions, equity funding rounds, or competitive market positioning are relevant; expansion occurs through programmatic investment (Innovation Pathways, redistricting, building feasibility study) and grant capture (e.g., $100,000 Cummings Foundation grant in 2022). Customer concentration is geographic by definition — all enrolled students must reside within Woburn attendance zones.

Name

Woburn Public Schools

Legal name

Woburn Public Schools

Website

https://woburnps.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Woburn Public Schools is a municipal K-12 public school district in Woburn, Massachusetts, operating 10 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school) serving over 4,000 students with 486 employees, funded by local taxes and state education aid, and offering free public education plus specialized programs like Innovation Pathways and Sheltered English Immersion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood programs
• Multilingual learner support
• Special education services
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Woburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Primarily funded through local tax revenue and state/federal education funding as a public school district
2. Early Childhood Program Tuition: Tuition-based neighborhood peer program for ages 3-5; various schedule options ranging from $3,300 to $6,300 per school year
3. Food Services: National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs; some meals provided at no cost to students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Woburn Public Schools is a municipal public school district operating 10 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school) serving over 4,000 students in Woburn, Massachusetts. The district provides free K-12 public education to district residents, supplemented by tuition-based early childhood programs for ages 3-5, multilingual learner support via the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) program, special education services with IEP support, and two career-focused Innovation Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing and Biotechnology at the high school level.

Product overview

Woburn Public Schools is a public school district comprising 10 schools — 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school — serving over 4,000 students in Woburn, MA. The district's digital presence centers on its comprehensive district website, which serves as the unified platform linking all schools and departments. Core educational products and programs include the 1:1 Device Program, the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) multilingual learners program serving students across 30 languages, the Science & Technology Curriculum (K-12), and two Innovation Pathways career technical programs — Advanced Manufacturing and Biotechnology — launched in 2020 at Woburn Memorial High School. Supporting programs include the Early Childhood Program (ages 3–5), Early College Courses, and PowerSchool-based parent/student portals for grades and enrollment. The redistricting services provide families with address-based school assignment tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innovation Pathways: Career-focused programs at Woburn Memorial High School offering Advanced Manufacturing and Biotechnology pathways with industry partnerships
• Early Childhood Program

Products and services

• Woburn Public Schools District Website The primary digital platform for Woburn Public Schools, providing families, staff, and the community with access to all 10 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school), enrollment information, academic resources, student services, district departments, and real-time news for over 4,000 students.
• 1:1 Device Program A district-wide 1-to-1 device initiative that provides each student with a personal computing device for use during the school year, supporting technology-integrated teaching and learning across all Woburn schools.
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Program A multilingual learners program for PK-12 students where instructional materials and subject matter are taught in English alongside dedicated English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom instruction. The district serves students representing 30 different languages.
• Innovation Pathways — Advanced Manufacturing A 4-year career technical education pathway at Woburn Memorial High School focused on advanced manufacturing, including courses in Engineering Essentials, Drafting/AutoCAD, Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, and Computer Science, with industry partnerships and a capstone project.
• Innovation Pathways — Biotechnology A 4-year career technical education pathway at Woburn Memorial High School covering Principles of Biomedical Science, Medical Interventions, Biotechnology, and Forensic Science, with hands-on laboratory experiences and biotech industry partnerships.
• Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-5) A developmental early childhood program serving children ages 3-5 years by September 1st, offering both special education services and neighborhood peer (tuition-based) placements with multiple schedule options, developmental screenings, and tuition support including limited free-of-cost slots.
• Early College Courses at WMHS Early college programs at Woburn Memorial High School offering students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, linked from the WMHS student resources section.
• PowerSchool Parent Portal A web-based portal enabling families to access student grades, attendance records, and annual student information updates through the district's PowerSchool student information system.
• Food Services (National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs) District food services program operating National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs across all 10 schools, with some meals provided at no cost to students.
• Health Services District-wide health services with full-time nursing staff at all 10 schools plus a Director of Health Services, providing student health support across the district.
• Special Education Services Special education services delivered under Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students requiring individualized learning support across the district's 10 schools.
• Redistricting Services A redistricting initiative supported by an interactive redistricting website, maps, storymap (ArcGIS), and a street listing spreadsheet to help families determine school assignments based on home address.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student Industry Connects 2nd place winner in High School Biomedical Science (Project Lead The Way Award)

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Center for Manufacturing TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Pathway, providing students with real-world work experience and potential career connections in the manufacturing industry.
• Boston CenterlesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner supporting Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Pathway, providing hands-on learning opportunities and industry exposure for students.
• MassHire Metro NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner supporting Advanced Manufacturing Pathway by connecting students with career opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
• Boston Tooling and Machining AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner providing expertise and connections for the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Pathway program.
• Millipore-SigmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnology industry partner supporting the Biotechnology Innovation Pathway, providing students with real-world laboratory experiences and career connections in the biotech industry.
• AmgencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnology industry partner for the Biotechnology Pathway, offering students exposure to biotech careers and industry expertise.
• MassBioEdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational nonprofit partner supporting biotechnology curriculum and career awareness in the Biotechnology Innovation Pathway.
• TEALS (Microsoft)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology industry partnership providing computer science education support and resources across Innovation Pathways programs.
• Project Lead The WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM curriculum provider for Innovation Pathways, offering Project Lead The Way courses in biomedical science and engineering.
• Mass STEM HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner through Student Industry Connects program where Woburn students won 2nd place in High School Biomedical Science category.
• Italian Consulate in BostonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative international program with a high school in Bologna, Italy, where students study climate change impacts through virtual exchanges in AP Environmental Science classes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Stoneham Public Schools (MA): Neighboring MA public school district of comparable enrollment and suburban profile; aligned in funding model, technology stack, and student services scope.
• Reading Public Schools (MA): Adjacent Middlesex County, MA district of similar size and suburban profile serving approximately the same grade-span configuration; comparable in funding structure (Chapter 70 + local taxes) and student services mix.
• Wakefield Public Schools (MA): Nearby MA district with a comparable multi-school K-12 footprint and similar per-pupil operating profile; directly comparable in size, governance structure, and reliance on Massachusetts state education funding.
• Somerville Public Schools (MA): Adjacent Greater Boston district serving a comparably multilingual community with similar SEI/multilingual-learner programming; comparable in family-engagement and wraparound service models.
• Wilmington Public Schools (MA): Middlesex County, MA district of similar suburban scale and demographic profile; uses PowerSchool and operates a comparable K-12 multi-school structure, making it a tight operational peer for benchmarking.
• Burlington Public Schools (MA): Neighboring Middlesex County, MA public school district of comparable suburban character and enrollment scale; operates a multi-school K-12 configuration serving a similar demographic mix and uses PowerSchool, making it the closest operational comparator to Woburn.
• Melrose Public Schools (MA): Nearby Greater Boston / Middlesex County district with comparable enrollment scale and similar K-12 structure; competes with Woburn for state funding, teacher talent, and family-choice transfers.
• Medford Public Schools (MA): Larger neighboring Middlesex County, MA district operating a similar K-12 multi-school configuration with multilingual-learner and CTE offerings; provides a relevant scaled comparator on operations and program breadth.
• Winchester Public Schools (MA): Adjacent MA district with a comparable multi-school configuration and similar demographic profile; useful peer for evaluating funding, facilities, and program differentiation choices.

Broad incumbents

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE): State education authority that funds, regulates, and benchmarks all Massachusetts public school districts including Woburn; not a competitor but the institutional incumbent that sets policy, accountability, and funding frameworks within which WPS operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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