South Park School District

Name

South Park School District

Legal name

South Park School District

Website

https://sparksd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district administration
• Special education services
• Student information systems
• Educational technology programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Park

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Tax Revenue: Property taxes levied on residents of South Park School District. 2025-2026 Tax Millage is 28.98 mills. Homestead Farmstead Account is $366.41.
2. State Education Funding: Funding from Pennsylvania Department of Education based on enrollment and other formulas
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title I, Every Student Succeeds Act funds, and other categorical grants
4. Student Meals: Meal program revenue from paid lunches. Breakfast is free for all students. Lunch prices are $2.55 (elementary) and $2.80 (MS/HS).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

South Park School District is a public K-12 school district in southern Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, operating three schools (Elementary Center K-4, Middle School 5-8, High School 9-12) and serving approximately 1,889 students. The district delivers comprehensive educational services including core academic instruction, special education, athletics competing in WPIAL District 7, performing arts, food services through Metz Culinary Management, and family engagement programs, all supported by technology platforms such as Canvas LMS, PowerSchool, Google Workspace for Education, and a 1:1 Chromebook program.

Product overview

South Park School District is a public school district operating three schools (Elementary Center grades K-4, Middle School grades 5-8, and High School grades 9-12) with approximately 1,889 students. The district's technology portfolio centers on educational platforms including Canvas LMS for learning management, PowerSchool for student information and parent portal access, Google Workspace for Education for productivity and collaboration, and SchoolCafe for meal account management. Additional digital services include SchoolMessenger for emergency communications, an eForms platform for administrative processes, and a Chromebook program providing devices to students. The district's website is powered by Finalsite. The overall architecture is a hub-and-spoke model where Canvas, PowerSchool, and Google Workspace serve as the core integrated platforms, with additional specialized tools (SchoolCafe, SchoolMessenger, eForms) extending specific functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• South Park Elementary Center Elementary education program for grades K-4 featuring the SPEC House System (eight houses fostering community and culture), STEM programs, and full 1:1 Chromebook integration for all students, located at 2001 Eagle Pride Lane.
• South Park Middle School Middle school education program for grades 5-8 offering AET classes, manufacturing programs, BizTown financial literacy curriculum, drama club, and the Parents as Allies family engagement program, located at 2500 Stewart Road.
• South Park High School High school education program for grades 9-12 with the RISE personalized learning period, college preparatory curriculum, WPIAL athletics, performing arts programs, and 150+ graduates in the Class of 2026, located at 2005 Eagle Ridge Drive.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services for K-12 students with individualized education programs (IEPs), gifted support, related services, and homelessness support under the McKinney-Vento Act.
• School Meal Program Daily breakfast and lunch service for all enrolled students. Breakfast is provided free to every student. Lunch is $2.55 at the elementary level and $2.80 at the middle/high school level, managed through the SchoolCafe online platform with Donna Nassan as Food Services Director.
• Summer Lunch Program Free summer meal service available to all children ages 18 and younger during summer break, addressing food insecurity outside of the academic school year.
• Chromebook 1:1 Program Personal Chromebook device issued to every student in the district, integrated with Google Workspace accounts, Canvas LMS, and classroom instruction across all three schools, with optional family-paid protection plans.
• Canvas LMS Platform Learning management system accessed by students, parents, and teachers for coursework, assignments, grades, and classroom communication across the district.
• PowerSchool Parent Portal Student information system providing parents and guardians access to student grades, attendance, enrollment information, and the district's online enrollment portal via web and mobile app.
• SchoolCafe Meal Management Online meal account management platform allowing families to manage cafeteria accounts, apply for free/reduced meals, make payments, view purchase history, and receive low balance alerts.
• SchoolMessenger Communications Automated emergency and routine communication system delivering email and recorded phone messages to families regarding school delays, closures, reminders, and general district news.
• eForms Online Submissions Online form submission system for attendance excuses, early dismissals, tardy/late arrivals, education trip requests, and other administrative forms, replacing paper-based processes across the district.
• WPIAL Interscholastic Athletic Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletics competing in WPIAL District 7, including football, basketball, tennis, softball, baseball, bocce, and other sports for high school students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8% enrollment growth in five years with 13% projected growth next five years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metz Culinary ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetz Culinary Management provides food services oversight for the district's breakfast and lunch programs. Mrs. Donna Nassan serves as Food Services Director through this partnership.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool provides the district's student information system including enrollment portal and Parent Portal for families to access grades and information.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas LMS platform used by students and parents for coursework, assignments, and classroom communication district-wide.
• Google Workspace for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses Google's education productivity tools including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Classroom, and Google Workspace accounts for students.
• SchoolCafecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform for families to manage student meal accounts, apply for free/reduced meals, make payments, and view purchase history.
• Jordan Tax ServiceminorOthersThird-party tax collection service handling property tax collection for the district.
• Safe2Say PennsylvaniacoreTechnology or IntegrationState-mandated anonymous tip line program allowing students to report safety concerns. Part of Pennsylvania's school safety initiative.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Upper St. Clair School District: Adjacent high-performing Allegheny County K-12 district with similar suburban demographics, three-school structure, and overlapping feeder patterns into Pittsburgh-area high schools.
• Peters Township School District: High-performing K-12 district south of Pittsburgh with comparable enrollment, technology integration, and WPIAL participation; benchmarks against South Park on academic outcomes.
• Mt. Lebanon School District: Neighboring Allegheny County K-12 public district of comparable size and academic profile. Direct competitor for resident families and shares the same WPIAL athletic footprint.
• Moon Area School District: Western Allegheny County K-12 district; prior employer of Superintendent Gdovic as Principal, providing direct administrative lineage and comparable suburban K-12 operating model.
• Chartiers Valley School District: Nearby K-12 district in southern Allegheny County operating a comparable three-school structure, sharing WPIAL District 7 competition and family labor market.
• Keystone Oaks School District: Nearby multi-school K-12 district in Allegheny County serving a similar suburban Pittsburgh demographic; competes for the same residential enrollment base and athletic conference.
• West Mifflin Area School District: Adjacent K-12 district serving a similar southern Allegheny County residential base, with overlapping WPIAL competition and comparable Pennsylvania funding formula exposure.
• Baldwin-Whitehall School District: Allegheny County K-12 district of similar size and grade-band structure, competing for families in the same southern Pittsburgh labor market and WPIAL athletics.
• Bethel Park School District: Direct southern Allegheny County neighbor with comparable enrollment, three-school K-12 model, and WPIAL District 7 competition. Families often cross-shop Bethel Park and South Park.

Others

• Allegheny Intermediate Unit: Regional education service agency that supports South Park and other Allegheny County districts with special education, fiscal, and shared services; relevant as an enabling/partner organization rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/spsdinfo
• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthParkSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/southparkschooldistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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