What Port Arthur ISD does

Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD) is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, incorporated on August 24, 1899, and operating continuously since then from its headquarters at 4801 9th Ave in Port Arthur, Texas. The district operates 16 campuses spanning early childhood, elementary, middle, high school, alternative education, career and technical education, and fine arts programs — serving approximately a community of K-12 students, families, and adult education participants in the Port Arthur attendance zone. PAISD offers specialized programs including Wilson Early College High School (dual-credit with LSCPA), Career and Technical Education, Lincoln Fine Arts Academy, Multilingual/English Learner programs, Special Education services, and Section 504 accommodations.

PAISD's technology stack consists of standard commercial K-12 platforms: Chromebooks for student devices, Schoology as the Learning Management System, Clever for single sign-on, eSchoolPlus for student information management, Eduphoria for district workflow, SchoolCafe for meal management, Kronos for workforce management, and Finalsite for the district website. Operational technology includes a campus-wide Vape Detection System for student safety monitoring. The district operates a standard IT support infrastructure covering network and communications.

PAISD generates no commercial revenue; it is funded primarily through Texas Education Agency state funding tied to student enrollment and attendance, local property tax revenue from district residents, and federal grants including Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds from the CARES Act. Capital projects are funded through periodic voter-approved bond issues, most notably a $195 million bond passed in 2014. Education is provided tuition-free to all students K-12, with the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free breakfast and lunch to all students; adult/visitor meals are sold at $7.00 each. The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees and led by Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie (appointed January 2014), supported by a CXO team including Assistant Superintendents for Operations, Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Transformation, and Secondary Transformation, plus a CFO, Executive Director of HR, and functional directors across Special Education, Technology, Communications, Multilingual Programs, Child Nutrition, Transportation, and Maintenance/Operations.

Name

Port Arthur ISD

Legal name

Port Arthur Independent School District

Website

https://paisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Port Arthur ISD is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, operating 16 campuses in Port Arthur that serve students from early childhood through 12th grade with academic, career, technical, and special education programs, funded by state, local, and federal sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual CTE & Career Pathways Programs (K–12) (EDAJADAL)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Early college programs
• Special education services
• Multilingual education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Arthur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary funding from Texas Education Agency based on student enrollment and attendance
2. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue from district residents supporting educational operations
3. Federal Grants (ESSER): Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds from CARES Act for COVID-19 recovery and educational support
4. Bond Proceeds: 2014 bond measure of $195 million for construction of new schools and renovations across the district

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Port Arthur ISD is a public K-12 school district operating 16 campuses that provide free educational programs and student support services to students in Port Arthur, Texas. Core offerings include standard K-12 classroom instruction across elementary, middle, and high school grades, plus specialized programs such as early college high school (Wilson ECHS), career and technical education, fine arts academy, multilingual/ESL education, and special education. The district also delivers ancillary services including child nutrition, transportation, athletics, counseling, nursing, and social work support.

Product overview

Port Arthur Independent School District is a public school district providing K-12 educational services to students in Port Arthur, Texas. The district operates 16 schools including elementary schools (Adams, DeQueen, Houston, Lakeview, Port Acres, Travis, Tyrrell, Washington), middle schools (Jefferson Middle School), high schools (Memorial High School, Wilson ECHS), specialty programs (Career and Technical Education, Lincoln Fine Arts Academy, Memorial 9th Grade Academy, PAAC, Wheatley School), and support departments including Athletics, Business Office, Child Nutrition, Communications Services, Curriculum and Instruction, Federal Funding, Guidance and Counseling, Human Resources, Multilingual/Migrant Programs, Nurses, PAISD Police, Social Workers, Special Education, Student Assessment, Technology, Transportation, and Section 504. The district's primary digital platforms include a website powered by Finalsite, student information systems (eSchoolPlus), learning management (Schoology), single sign-on (Clever), meal management (SchoolCafe), and workforce management (Kronos).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education across 16 campuses Comprehensive free K-12 education program including elementary, middle, and high school instruction delivered across 16 district campuses in Port Arthur, Texas.
• Elementary Education (K-5) Elementary education programs across Adams, DeQueen (3rd-5th), Houston, Lakeview, Port Acres, Travis, Tyrrell, and Washington (K-2nd) elementary schools.
• Middle School Education (6-8) Middle school academics, transition support, and extracurricular activities delivered through Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Lincoln Fine Arts Academy (K-8).
• High School Education (9-12) High school diploma, college preparation, CTE programs, and military readiness offered through Memorial High School, Wilson ECHS, and Memorial 9th Grade Academy.
• Woodrow Wilson Early College High School (ECHS) Early college high school program enabling students to earn college credit through partnership with Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA).
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical training program preparing students for workforce pathways.
• Lincoln Fine Arts Academy Fine arts education program serving K-8 students.
• Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs Early childhood education program.
• Port Arthur Alternative Center (PAAC) Alternative education programs serving students with non-traditional learning needs.
• Multilingual and Migrant Education Programs Bilingual education, ESL support, and migrant student services for English learners and multilingual students.
• Special Education Services Specialized instruction, therapy services, and accommodations for students requiring special education support.
• Child Nutrition Meal Program Free breakfast and lunch for all students under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), plus a la carte and adult/visitor meals.
• District Transportation Services Bus transportation for students across the district attendance zones, plus coordination for extracurricular activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• All PAISD schools met state accountability standards in 2016-2017 academic year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Port Arthur Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation dedicated to enhancing academic excellence in Port Arthur Public Schools by supporting innovative educational projects, recognizing excellence in schools, students, and teachers, and building partnerships with local businesses and community organizations.
• Port Arthur Economic Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides youth employment programs offering students work experience in various fields including healthcare, engineering, finance, and government. Students gain invaluable work experience and make meaningful connections with employers.
• ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional educator organization that partners with PAISD for events including donating door prizes for Convocation 2026.
• Hernandez Office SupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal office supply vendor supporting PAISD events through donations for Convocation 2026.
• CHRISTUS HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare provider partnering with PAISD for community events and supporting educator recognition.
• Port of Port ArthurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPort authority supporting PAISD community events and educator recognition initiatives.
• Greater Port Arthur Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent member on Port Arthur Education Foundation executive committee representing business community interests in education.
• LSCPA (Lamar State College Port Arthur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent member on Port Arthur Education Foundation executive committee. Partnership supports Wilson Early College High School program allowing students to earn college credit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aldine Independent School District: Large Houston-area district with high EL/multilingual populations and extensive CTE programming. Comparable to PAISD in demographic mix and reliance on vocational/career pathways for non-college-bound students.
• Pasadena Independent School District: Houston-area district serving an industrial/refining corridor with similar multilingual and workforce development needs. Comparable in serving communities adjacent to petrochemical infrastructure.
• Houston Independent School District: Largest Texas public school district. Comparable as a public K-12 operator with multilingual/SPED programs and CTE/early college pathways, though at vastly greater scale and urban context.
• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: Large Houston-area district known for high accountability ratings and CTE/ECHS programming. Comparable as a Texas public K-12 benchmark for academic performance and college/career readiness.
• Dallas Independent School District: Second-largest Texas school district. Comparable as a public K-12 operator with extensive CTE, early college, and special education programming serving diverse urban populations.
• Fort Worth Independent School District: Large urban Texas district with comparable multilingual, CTE, and ECHS programming. Useful peer for benchmarking scale of wraparound services and accountability improvement trajectories.

Regional players

• Nederland Independent School District: Adjacent Southeast Texas district in the same labor and feeder market as Port Arthur. Closely comparable as a small-to-mid sized public K-12 district competing for the same families and teacher talent.
• Beaumont Independent School District: Neighboring Southeast Texas school district serving Beaumont. Comparable as a regional public K-12 district with overlapping workforce pipelines and prior Dr. Popillion leadership crossover from PAISD's senior team.
• Galveston Independent School District: Gulf Coast Texas district of similar size and demographic complexity. Comparable as a mid-sized public K-12 system facing property-tax-base volatility tied to local industry.
• Texas City Independent School District: Adjacent Gulf Coast district similar in scale and industrial-economy exposure. Comparable in operating CTE, early college, and bilingual programs for a working-class, multilingual student base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/portarthurisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3zb-uPkLIJLzDii5G6xyNQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/portarthurisd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/port-arthur-isd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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