Lisbon School Department

What Lisbon School Department does

Lisbon School Department is a public K-12 school district serving the towns of Lisbon and Lisbon Falls, Maine, with approximately 1,313 enrolled students across four schools: Lisbon Community School (PreK-5), Philip W. Sugg Middle School (6-8), Lisbon High School (9-12), and Gartley Street School (K-12 Day Treatment and Alternative Education). The district operates with a 14:1 teacher-to-student ratio and serves a culturally diverse population of students speaking 14 languages, offering specialized programs including Gifted and Talented, Title III ESOL, Special Education, McKinney-Vento homeless support, and 38 athletic and co-curricular programs. The district is governed by an elected Lisbon School Committee and administered by Superintendent Richard Green, with no private ownership or parent company.

The district's technology stack is built on third-party educational and administrative platforms rather than proprietary systems. Core infrastructure includes ParentSquare for two-way family communication, PowerSchool as the student information system, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for staff authentication, NWEA for assessment (including ME Through Year), OpenSciEd and Mystery Science for science instruction, REVEAL Math for elementary math, and iObservation and Navigate 360 for teacher evaluation and professional development. The district integrates WIDA Language Development Standards for English learner instruction and holds multiple compliance certifications including NEASC accreditation (restored April 2016), FERPA, Section 504/WCAG 2.0 AA, and USDA Civil Rights for the nutrition program.

As a government state entity, Lisbon School Department is funded through local property taxes, Maine Department of Education allocations, and federal grants including ESEA Title and Title III ESOL. All educational services, breakfast, and lunch are provided free of charge to enrolled students, with individual milks available for $0.60 each. The district is currently pursuing a $6,000,000 general obligation bond for renovations at Philip W. Sugg Middle School, with voter ratification expected in 2024. The district operates only within its geographically defined boundaries and does not compete in commercial markets.

Name

Lisbon School Department

Legal name

Lisbon School Department

Website

https://lisbonschoolsme.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lisbon School Department is a public K-12 school district in Lisbon, Maine, serving approximately 1,313 students across four schools (PreK-12) with a 14:1 teacher-to-student ratio, funded by state allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• STEM curriculum programs
• Special education services
• School nutrition programs
• Interscholastic athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Lisbon School Department operates as a public school district funded through local property taxes, state education funding from the Maine Department of Education, and federal grants including ESEA Title funding. All public education services are provided free of charge to enrolled students. The district also receives grant funding through Title III (ESOL), McKinney-Vento homeless assistance, and other federal programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lisbon School Department is a public school district operating four schools (Lisbon Community School PreK-5, Philip W. Sugg Middle School 6-8, Lisbon High School 9-12, and Gartley Street School K-12 Day Treatment/Alternative Education) that delivers free K-12 public education to approximately 1,313 enrolled students. The district provides a STEM-focused, individualized, project-based curriculum supplemented by specialized programs including Gifted and Talented, Title III ESOL, Special Education, McKinney-Vento homeless support, and school counseling, along with 38 interscholastic athletic and co-curricular programs and a free daily breakfast and lunch nutrition program.

Product overview

Lisbon School Department is a public school district providing K-12 education across four distinct schools: Lisbon Community School (PreK-5), Philip W. Sugg Middle School (6-8), Lisbon High School (9-12), and Gartley Street School (K-12 Day Treatment and Alternative Education). The district serves approximately 1,313 students with a 14:1 teacher-to-student ratio, offering a STEM-focused curriculum with individualized learning, character education, and project-based learning approaches. Supporting the core educational programs are specialized services including a Gifted and Talented program, Title III ESOL (English Learners) program, McKinney-Vento homeless support, and school counseling. The district utilizes ParentSquare as its primary communication platform connecting families with schools. Extracurricular offerings include 38 athletic and club programs across the district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lisbon High School: High school serving grades 9-12, located at 2 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
• Philip W. Sugg Middle School
• Lisbon Community School
• Gartley Street School
• Greyhound Nutrition Program
• ParentSquare

Products and services

• Lisbon Community School Elementary school serving grades PreK-5, located at 33 Mill Street, Lisbon, ME (phone 207-353-4132). Provides foundational free public education to elementary-age students within the Lisbon school district boundaries, supported by curriculum resources such as REVEAL Math (elementary math), Mystery Science (K-5 science), Being a Reader (K-2 literacy), and Wonders (3-5 literacy).
• Philip W. Sugg Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, located at 4 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 (phone 207-353-3055). Provides free public middle-school education using OpenSciEd for science instruction and is currently undergoing district-led alignment of unit resources with Maine State Science Standards.
• Lisbon High School High school serving grades 9-12, located at 2 Sugg Drive, Lisbon, ME 04252 (phone 207-353-3030). Mascot is the Greyhound. Provides free public high-school education including 38 interscholastic athletic programs and co-curricular activities, and holds restored NEASC accreditation.
• Gartley Street School Non-traditional learning campus located at 19 Gartley Street, Lisbon, ME, providing the K-12 Day Treatment Program (Special Education) and the 9-12 Alternative Education Program for students whose needs exceed general-education classroom settings. Operated by Director Lisa Polakowski with Administrative Secretary Conni Wilson.
• Gifted and Talented Program K-12 program coordinated by Natasha Proctor providing enrichment opportunities and resources for gifted learners across all district schools, with connections to national organizations such as NAGC, NSGT, SENG, and MEGAT.
• Title III ESOL Program English Language Learner program providing language instruction and academic support for English Learners and immigrant students using the WIDA Language Development Standards framework, coordinated by Barbara Morris and Abby Gordon with support from Administrative Assistant Lesa Kenney.
• McKinney-Vento Support Services Homeless education support services providing assistance with enrollment, transportation, and resources for students experiencing housing instability, coordinated by District Liaison Julie Nichols in compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
• Greyhound Nutrition Program School nutrition program providing free breakfast and lunch daily at all four schools, managed by Nutrition Director Allison Leavitt. Menus are published through the HealthePro platform and meal payments are processed through MySchoolBucks. Individual milks are available for purchase at $0.60 each. The program complies with USDA civil rights regulations.
• Interscholastic Athletics Program Athletic program offered across the district offering Fall (Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, Volleyball), Winter (Cheer, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Swimming, Wrestling), and Spring (Baseball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Softball) sports for enrolled middle and high school students.
• Co-Curricular Activities Clubs and activities offered to enrolled students including Art Club, Civil Rights Team, Drama, Key Club, Knitting/Crocheting, National Honor Society, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Student Voice, Work2BeWell, and Yearbook.
• School Counseling Services Academic achievement, college and career exploration, and social-emotional learning support provided by school counselors including Sophie Messina at Lisbon High School and Gretchen Stevens at Philip W. Sugg Middle School.

Quantifiable outcome

• NEASC accreditation maintained after removal from probation in April 2016 following facilities improvements
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare serves as the district's primary communication platform, enabling two-way communication between schools and families through email, text, and mobile app. The platform supports district-wide announcements, school updates, classroom communications, event calendars, RSVP functionality, volunteer sign-ups, and secure delivery of documents including report cards and IEPs.
• Google (Authentication)coreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Workspace authentication (Google SSO) is used for staff email access and district systems login, providing integrated authentication across platforms.
• Microsoft 365coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft authentication is available as an SSO option for staff and families accessing district systems and communication platforms.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool serves as the student information system and parent portal, enabling families to access grades, attendance, and academic information online.
• NWEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationNWEA provides assessment solutions including ME Through Year assessments used for measuring student progress and informing instructional practices.
• Western Maine Education Collaborative (WMEC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLisbon School Department is a proud member of the Western Maine Education Collaborative and WMRSC, participating in regional educational cooperation and shared resources.
• OpenSciEdcoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenSciEd serves as the primary resource for middle school science instruction, with teachers currently working on alignment of unit resources with Maine State Science Standards.
• Mystery SciencecoreTechnology or IntegrationMystery Science is utilized for K-5 science instruction, providing weekly lessons involving videos, experiments, conversations, and inquiry-based learning.
• Digital Maine LibrarysupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital Maine Library database access is provided for staff and students for research purposes, with password authentication.
• ABC-CLIOsupportingTechnology or IntegrationABC-CLIO Issues Understanding Controversy and Society database provides digital content on social sciences topics for student research.
• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEASC provides accreditation for Lisbon High School. The district has been working through a self-study and accreditation process, currently in the 2024-25 initiative phase with contact persons Susan Magee and Julie Nichols coordinating the process.
• WIDAcoreTechnology or IntegrationWIDA Language Development Standards are used for English learner instruction, providing framework for integrating language development and content learning appropriate to grade level and student proficiencies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• PowerSchool: Student information system provider serving as Lisbon's SIS and parent portal backbone. Comparable as an enabling EdTech vendor across the K-12 sector.
• ParentSquare: Unified communication platform that is Lisbon's primary family-engagement technology vendor. Comparable as an enabling technology partner embedded in district operations, not a competitor.
• Maine Department of Education: State-level regulatory and funding authority governing Lisbon School Department's operations, certification, and curriculum standards. Ecosystem participant rather than peer operator.
• NWEA: Assessment platform providing ME Through Year assessments to Lisbon; comparable as an enabling assessment vendor widely deployed across comparable school districts.
• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges): Regional accreditation body governing Lisbon High School's standing. Ecosystem participant providing the credential framework against which the district is benchmarked.

Direct peers

• Auburn School Department: Public K-12 district adjacent to Lisbon in the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area, sharing Maine DOE funding structure and serving a similar manufacturing-heritage community.
• Lewiston Public Schools: Largest Maine public K-12 district in the same Androscoggin River corridor as Lisbon, serving a comparable community with similar demographic and economic profile. Most directly comparable operating model in the immediate region.
• Brunswick School Department: Maine public K-12 district of comparable size with NEASC accreditation, operating under the same state education framework and serving a similar small-town population base.
• MSAD 75 (Topsham Public Schools): Maine School Administrative District of similar scale operating under the same state education funding law, with comparable school composition and rural Maine community profile.
• RSU 16 (Poland, Minot, Mechanic Falls): Regional School Unit of comparable size and structure in central Maine, operating multiple schools under a unified district model with similar NEASC accreditation exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lisbon-school-department

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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