What Shoreline School District does

Shoreline School District (legal entity Shoreline School District No. 412) is a Washington State government entity that operates public K-12 education for approximately 9,000 students across the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Washington. Founded in 1944, the district runs 16 schools comprising nine K-5 elementary schools, two 6-8 middle schools, two 9-12 high schools, one K-8 community school, one K-8 home education exchange, and the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center. The student body includes 12% Multi-Language Learners (with 81 languages spoken), 34% low-income, 15% Special Education, and 11% Section 504 students. Core academic programs include Dual Language (Briarcrest, Kellogg, Shorecrest), Highly Capable gifted services, Special Education, and Career & Technical Education, governed by the 'Envision Shoreline: Engage. Inspire. Empower.' strategic plan targeting literacy, inclusion, and graduation-rate outcomes by Spring 2029.

The district's technology infrastructure is a layered K-12 edtech stack rather than a proprietary platform: district-issued 1:1 Chromebooks, Canvas LMS for grades 6-12, Seesaw digital portfolios for K-5, ClassLink single sign-on, ParentSquare for two-way multilingual family communications, Skyward as the student information system, and Google Workspace. Supporting services include transportation, food and nutrition (USDA-compliant meal programs), health services, athletics, summer school, and Shoreline Virtual Learning (online K-12). A Digital Learning Team provides digital citizenship training and generative AI guidance to staff.

Revenue is sourced from Washington State basic education allocations, voter-approved local levies (Enhanced and Technology Levies on 4-year cycles, with a Capital Facilities Levy under consideration), federal categorical grants (Title I, Title VI), and tuition-based preschool at the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center. Distribution is direct enrollment by residential boundary, with out-of-district enrollment available through Washington's Choice Transfer program. The district is governed by an elected five-member School Board and is not a private or publicly traded entity; there are no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Shoreline School District

Legal name

Shoreline School District 412

Website

https://ssd412.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Shoreline School District No. 412 is a Washington State public K-12 school district serving approximately 9,000 students across 16 schools in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, funded by state allocations, local levies, and federal grants, with no parent company and no M&A activity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• Dual language program
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Shoreline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Basic Education Funding: Washington State constitutionally-required funding for basic education including prototypical school funding model
2. Local Levies: Replacement Enhanced and Technology Levies approved by voters (4-year cycles), and Capital Facilities Levy for building replacement and maintenance
3. Federal Education Funding: Federal grants including Title I, Title VI, and other categorical programs
4. Tuition-Based Programs: Revenue from tuition-based preschool programs at Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shoreline School District operates a public K-12 education system serving approximately 9,000 students across 16 schools in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Washington. The district provides comprehensive academic programs including Dual Language, Highly Capable, Career & Technical Education, and Special Education, alongside supporting services such as athletics, food and nutrition, transportation, health services, and early childhood education at the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center. Technology-enabled learning is delivered through a 1:1 Chromebook program, Canvas and Seesaw learning platforms, and the Skyward student information system.

Product overview

Shoreline School District operates as a comprehensive K-12 public education system serving approximately 9,000 students through a network of 16 schools in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Washington. The district offers a full portfolio of educational programs including core academic instruction, Dual Language education, Highly Capable gifted programs, Special Education services, and Career & Technical Education. Supporting programs include athletics, health services, food and nutrition services, transportation, and extended care. The district maintains a significant technology infrastructure centered around a 1:1 Chromebook program, integrated learning management systems (Canvas for 6-12, Seesaw for K-5), student information systems (Skyward), and communication platforms (ParentSquare, ClassLink SSO). The district's strategic plan, Envision Shoreline, guides educational priorities around literacy, student support, and social-emotional learning outcomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Envision Shoreline: Strategic plan framework titled 'Envision Shoreline: Engage. Inspire. Empower.' focusing on three areas: Every Student Supported, All Students Literate, and Each Student Thriving.
• Dual Language Program

Products and services

• K-12 Education Programs Comprehensive public K-12 education serving approximately 9,000 students across 16 schools in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Washington, including nine K-5 elementary schools, two 6-8 middle schools, two 9-12 high schools, one K-8 community school, one K-8 home education exchange, and one early learning center.
• Dual Language Program Spanish dual language program serving students at Briarcrest Elementary School, Kellogg Middle School, and Shorecrest High School, promoting academic excellence, multilingualism, and cultural competence through bilingual education.
• Highly Capable Program Gifted and talented education program providing identification, eligibility screening, services, and specialized programs for academically advanced students in grades K-12.
• Special Education Comprehensive special education services including Child Find, continuum of services, IEP support, Section 504 accommodations, and transitions programs for students with disabilities.
• Career & Technical Education CTE programs providing students with career exploration, technical skill development, and pathways to post-secondary education and workforce readiness.
• Shoreline Virtual Learning Online learning program offering virtual education options for students in grades K-12 at Shoreline Virtual Learning.
• Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center Preschool and early childhood education facility offering Head Start, ECEAP, Special Education, and tuition-based preschool programs in an inclusive model for children from birth to pre-kindergarten.
• Summer School Extended year educational programs providing academic enrichment, credit recovery, and skill development opportunities during summer months for students in grades K-12.
• Food & Nutrition Services School meal programs including breakfast, lunch, free and reduced-price meals, universal free meal schools, summer meals (SUN Bucks), and nutrition education meeting USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Program requirements.
• Transportation Services Student transportation including regular bus routes, special education transportation, snow routes, and boundary exception transportation, with bus stop information available via e-link system.
• Health Services School nursing services, immunization tracking, medication administration, vision and hearing screening, sports physicals, and health policies and protocols for all district schools.
• Athletics & Activities Interscholastic athletics and competitive performance teams including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, swimming, and jazz band programs at middle and high schools.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shoreline Public Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation supporting Shoreline Schools through fundraising and community engagement to enhance educational programs and student opportunities.
• YMCA (Dale Turner YMCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA operates Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) program at all K-5 schools providing childcare services for working families.
• Shoreline Education Association (SEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeachers' union representing certificated staff. Collaborated with district on 'Off and Away' cell phone policy through collective bargaining.
• Shoreline PTA CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization for all 16 school PTAs in the district, supporting family engagement and school programs.
• Shoreline Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partnership for school safety assessments, emergency response coordination, and security planning.
• Shoreline Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency response partnership including fire safety drills, emergency preparedness, and school safety assessments.
• Lake Forest Park Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partnership serving Lake Forest Park area schools for emergency response coordination.
• Northshore Emergency Management CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional emergency management coordination for disaster preparedness and response across school districts.
• Shoreline Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner for Transition Program students attending college classes for job training and independence skills.
• Edwin Pratt Early Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start and ECEAP partnership providing early childhood education services for eligible families in the district.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bellevue School District: Eastside Puget Sound K-12 district serving Bellevue with higher per-pupil resources. Comparable academic program focus including Dual Language, Highly Capable, and strong community partnership model.
• Issaquah School District: Eastside Puget Sound K-12 district with strong technology integration and similar suburban demographic base. Comparable in programmatic focus on STEM, CTE, and high-achieving student outcomes.
• Seattle Public Schools: Much larger urban K-12 district in the same metro region with overlapping choice-transfer dynamics and significantly more diverse program offerings. Operates under the same Washington State funding framework but with materially larger scale and resource base.
• Lake Washington School District: Larger Eastside Puget Sound K-12 district serving Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish. Comparable suburban community profile and high-performing district reputation, with substantially larger enrollment and resources.

Direct peers

• Mukilteo School District: Snohomish County public K-12 district of similar enrollment scale, sharing the same state funding and levy framework. Comparable suburban demographic composition and program breadth.
• Everett Public Schools: Snohomish County K-12 public district of similar scale and suburban profile. Operates under identical Washington State funding formulas and serves a comparable demographic mix.
• Highline Public Schools: South King County K-12 public district with comparable enrollment scale and significantly higher high-need student demographics (MLL, low income). Operates under identical Washington State funding formulas.
• Edmonds School District: Neighboring Snohomish County K-12 public district serving Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Mountlake Terrace. Comparable size, similar suburban demographic profile, and same Washington State funding model.
• Northshore School District: Adjacent Washington public K-12 district of comparable size serving Bothell, Kenmore, and Woodinville. Directly comparable in student demographics, levy structure, and suburban Puget Sound operating model.
• Renton School District: South King County K-12 public district of comparable scale with similar high-need demographic mix. Shares the same Washington State funding model and levy election cycles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/shorelineschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/shorelineschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/shorelineschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shoreline-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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