ARLINGTON (MASSACHUSETTS) PUBLIC SCHOOLS

What ARLINGTON (MASSACHUSETTS) PUBLIC SCHOOLS does

Arlington Public Schools is a public K-12 school district operating under Massachusetts state law and governed by an elected School Committee, serving approximately 6,000 students across eleven school buildings in Arlington, Massachusetts. The district comprises seven elementary schools (Bishop, Brackett, Dallin, Hardy, Peirce, Stratton, Thompson), one sixth-grade transition school (Gibbs), one middle school (Ottoson), one high school (Arlington High School), and one preschool program (Menotomy). It offers a full academic curriculum alongside specialized services including Supported Learning Centers for special education (REACH, SUMMIT, COMPASS, SLC-D), the METCO integration program serving Boston-based students, English Language Learner services including the SELL summer program, and an AHS Internship Program connecting high school students with local employers. Performing arts, athletics, STEAM education, and civic engagement round out district programming.

The district operates on an integrated technology stack of standard K-12 administrative platforms: PowerSchool for student information management and parent portal access, EasyIEP/EdPlan for special education records, School Messenger for family communications, MUNIS for HR/payroll, Frontline for absence management, Unified Talent for professional development, and Edlio as the district website CMS, all layered on Google Workspace for Education. The district has implemented the EL Education K-5 literacy curriculum system-wide and operates Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) addressing academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.

The business model is government-funded rather than revenue-generating: the district receives funding from local property taxes, Massachusetts state education aid, and federal grants (including Title III for ELL programming), with no tuition charged to resident families. Core K-12 education is provided free of charge, along with transportation, meals, and special education services. Supplementary fee-based programs include the SummerFun! day program run by Arlington Community Education. Leadership is headed by Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth C. Homan under a five-year contract, with Assistant Superintendents overseeing Finance and Operations (Michael Mason) and Student Services (Alison Elmer), and a cabinet of K-12 directors across academic disciplines.

Name

ARLINGTON (MASSACHUSETTS) PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Legal name

Arlington Public Schools

Website

https://arlington.k12.ma.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arlington Public Schools is a Massachusetts K-12 public school district serving approximately 6,000 resident students across eleven school buildings, funded by local property taxes and state aid and offering academic, special education, ELL, and enrichment programs free of charge to families.

Ownership category

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Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• English language learner programs
• Performing arts education
• Community education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. As noted by Dr. Homan, community support enables competitive pay and sustained investments in teaching and learning.
2. Federal Grants: Title III grant funding supports English Language Learner programming including the SELL summer program
3. Internship Program: Work-based learning program connecting students with workplace experiences at various organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arlington Public Schools is a public K-12 school district that provides free education to approximately 6,000 resident students across 11 school buildings, including seven elementary schools, a middle school, a sixth-grade transition school, a high school, and a preschool. The district offers core academic instruction, advanced coursework, performing arts, athletics, STEAM education, and specialized services including special education Supported Learning Centers, English Language Learner programming, and the METCO integration program for Boston-based students.

Product overview

Arlington Public Schools is a public school district serving approximately 6,000 students from Kindergarten through grade 12 across 11 school buildings. The district operates as a unified educational system comprising seven elementary schools, one middle school, one sixth-grade school, one high school, and one preschool program. The district offers comprehensive academic programs alongside specialized services including special education Supported Learning Centers (REACH, SUMMIT, COMPASS, and SLC-D), the METCO integration program, English Language Learner services, and career exploration through the AHS Internship Program. Performing arts, athletics, STEAM education, and civic engagement programs round out the district's educational offerings. The district utilizes integrated technology platforms including PowerSchool for student information management, EasyIEP for special education documentation, and School Messenger for family communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arlington High School

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% cumulative progress toward state improvement targets (up from 74% in 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deeper Learning DozencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023APS is working with the Deeper Learning Dozen and partner districts to create an educational environment that supports deeper learning for all. The partnership involves monthly meetings and convenings to drive transformation in leadership, systems, adult learning, and pedagogy. APS has made a long-term commitment toward creating a deeper learning environment.
• METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Regional educational program enabling Boston-based students to attend Arlington Public Schools. APS METCO Director Richelle Smith leads efforts to build community connections and family relationships between APS Boston-based students and Arlington classmates. SummerFun! program initiated for METCO students.
• Arlington Education Foundation (AEF)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Non-profit foundation providing grant funding for innovative educational programming. Funded All Leadership Workshop participation, National Conference of Social Studies attendance, and various creative teaching grants across all levels.
• Arlington Community Education (ACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuns SummerFun! program offering educational and fun opportunities during July and August. Special partnership enabled METCO students to attend during three weeks in July with transportation, meals, and on-site support.
• AHS Internship Host OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkplace partners including Vicarious Surgical, Bay State Physical Therapy, ACMi, Habitat Education Center, state and municipal government, law offices, and others providing internship opportunities for 62 students annually.
• Boston Symphony OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformances at Symphony Hall and collaboration through Catto Chorus. Menotomy Preschool Teaching Assistant Bella Harris performed with the Catto Chorus at BSO's Festival: Voices of Loss, Reckoning and Hope.
• Jazz Composers AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrchestra dedicated to supporting jazz composition. AHS Jazz Band collaborated with JCA in a free community concert, playing compositions by group members including Arlington parent Mimi Rabson.
• Arlington-Nagaokakyo Student Exchange ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual exchange program with Nagaokakyo, Japan. Japanese students visit Dallin, Ottoson, and Arlington High School, staying with host families. Includes performances and local sightseeing.
• Longview EducationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConducted 2022 Equity Audit in partnership with APS. Participatory audit involved 56 stakeholders, 129 empathy interviews and focus groups to understand drivers behind achievement gaps and develop recommendations for BIPOC students.
• Arlington EATSminorOthersLocal food security organization providing support for food drives and meal programs including METCO SummerFun breakfast and snack provisions.
• Arlington Youth Counseling CenterminorOthersProvided gift cards to purchase breakfast options for METCO SummerFun participants through the Arlington Youth Counseling Center.
• Arlington TransportationminorOthersSecured bus transportation and determined routes to ensure safety for METCO students attending SummerFun program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Boston Public Schools: Larger urban Massachusetts public K-12 district; APS participates in METCO, which sends Boston-resident students to APS, evidencing direct programmatic partnership and labor-market overlap (APS History/Social Studies Director is a former BPS teacher).

Direct peers

• Wellesley Public Schools: Massachusetts suburban public K-12 district of comparable demographic profile and performance tier; shares similar competitive teacher compensation and community-funded enrichment dynamics.
• Newton Public Schools: Larger suburban Massachusetts public K-12 district with comparable per-pupil funding profile, advanced coursework emphasis, and strong community-supported innovation model.
• Winchester Public Schools: Nearby Massachusetts public K-12 district of similar scale and high-performing accountability classification under MA DESE.
• Belmont Public Schools: Adjacent suburban Massachusetts public K-12 district of similar scale and demographic profile, sharing competitive academic performance benchmarks under the same DESE accountability framework.
• Brookline Public Schools: Massachusetts public K-12 district with a similar suburban/urban-edge profile, METCO participation, and competitive academic positioning; comparable governance under an elected school committee.
• Acton-Boxborough Regional School District: Massachusetts regional public K-12 district comparable in size and competitive profile; prior employer of APS's K-12 Visual Arts Director, evidencing direct administrative talent overlap.
• Concord-Carlisle Regional School District: Massachusetts regional public K-12 district of comparable high-performing suburban profile and DESE accountability tier.
• Cambridge Public Schools: Massachusetts public K-12 district sharing similar equity, ELL, and special education program structures; one of APS's K-12 Visual Arts Director's prior employers, evidencing direct labor-market and programmatic overlap.
• Lexington Public Schools: Neighboring Massachusetts public K-12 district of comparable suburban profile and size; operates multiple elementary, middle, and high schools serving a similar resident population with comparable accountability dynamics under MA DESE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xmobile.twitter.com/arlingtonmaps
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ACMiSports
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArlingtonMASchools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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