Newburyport Public Schools

What Newburyport Public Schools does

Newburyport Public Schools is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 2,300 students across four schools spanning PreK through Grade 12 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The district is led by Superintendent Sean T. Gallagher and operates with approximately 435 staff. Its core "product" is compulsory public education delivered free of charge to district residents, with funding drawn from Massachusetts Chapter 70 state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants. The district's technology stack is standard K-12 administrative infrastructure: Finalsite for the district website and CMS, Follett Aspen for the student information system, IncidentIQ for IT support workflows, and Smore for stakeholder communications. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform or differentiated digital product. The district's business model is non-commercial — it is a tax-funded public agency — but it operates two quasi-commercial revenue lines: the Adult & Community Education program, which charges tuition for adult learners and community classes, and participation in the Massachusetts inter-district School Choice program, which accepts non-resident students under state-set tuition terms. Strategic priorities emphasized in district communications include the "Portrait of a Graduate" framework, STEM and performing arts integration, and expanding elementary enrichment through programs such as Discovery Fridays and the Playful Learning Grant.

Name

Newburyport Public Schools

Legal name

Newburyport Public Schools

Website

https://www.newburyport.k12.ma.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Newburyport Public Schools is a tax-funded Massachusetts K-12 district operating four schools (PreK-12) for approximately 2,300 resident students, with additional tuition-based Adult & Community Education and inter-district School Choice enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary school programs
• Secondary school education
• Special education services
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newburyport

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through Massachusetts state education funding formula, local property taxes allocated by city, and federal grants. Budget documents available for FY25-FY27.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Newburyport Public Schools operates a public K-12 school district delivering academic, arts, wellness, and special education programs across four schools serving approximately 2,300 students from preschool through grade 12. The district delivers core curriculum, English Learner support, Title I services, special education, health and food services, transportation, and extracurricular activities to district residents free of tuition.

Product overview

Newburyport Public Schools is a public school district operating four schools: Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary School (PK-3), Edward G. Molin Upper Elementary School (4-5), Rupert A. Nock Middle School (6-8), and Newburyport High School (9-12). The district serves approximately 2,300 students and 435 staff members. The educational portfolio includes core academic programs enhanced by specialized services such as Special Education, English Learner Programs, Title I support, and the Seal of Biliteracy. The district is guided by its Portrait of a Graduate framework and Five Reimagine Strategies, with facilities including Community Learning Gardens, Indoor Tower Garden, and a 1:1 device program at NHS. Student support services encompass health services, food services, and transportation. The district communicates through Follett Aspen SIS portal, Finalsite-powered website, and Smore newsletter platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary School Elementary school serving pre-K through grade 3 students, featuring Community Learning Gardens, Indoor Tower Garden, and the Playful Learning Grant program. Provides foundational K-3 education to district families.
• Edward G. Molin Upper Elementary School Upper elementary school serving grades 4-5, offering the Discovery Fridays enrichment program, guitar program supported by NEF, and STEM showcase opportunities.
• Rupert A. Nock Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, featuring guitar program, performing arts productions, and place-based education opportunities tied to Newburyport's coastal location.
• Newburyport High School High school serving grades 9-12 with 1:1 iPad device program, Investment Club, Slam Poetry Team ('Spittin' CWANS'), NHN morning show, and performing arts programs. Prepares students for college and career readiness.
• Special Education Programs Comprehensive special education services for students with disabilities, including Language-Based and Strategies-Based programs, SEPAC parent organization, and Section 504 accommodations.
• English Learner Programs English language acquisition support for students requiring language learning assistance across district schools.
• Title I Services Federal supplemental educational program supporting eligible students in reading and mathematics achievement.
• Seal of Biliteracy Program Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy recognition for students demonstrating proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.
• Health Services School-based health services including screenings, medication administration, parent health portal, and District Wellness Advisory Committee oversight.
• Food Services District food service program offering school meals including free and reduced-price options for eligible students.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services including bus service, walker and rider programs, and bus safety initiatives.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation supporting NPS through fundraising and grants. Funded guitar program for Molin & Nock students and various educational initiatives across the district.
• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive parent-teacher organization supporting school programs and community engagement.
• Newburyport Adult and Community EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity education programs offered in partnership with the district.
• Clipper Performing Arts GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal performing arts organization supporting student arts education.
• Newburyport Recreation and Youth ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity agency partnered with Molin School for 'Harvest Hugs' community giving program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pentucket Regional School District: Regional Massachusetts K-12 district serving West Newbury, Merrimac, and Groveland — a directly adjacent district overlapping with Newburyport's regional feeder area and competing for similar families.
• Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District: North Shore Massachusetts K-12 regional district with a comparable enrollment footprint and a similar grade-band structure (elementary, middle, high school) that competes for the same family demographic.
• Ipswich Public Schools: North Shore Massachusetts K-12 district serving a comparably sized coastal community, with a similar Doyon Elementary, Ipswich Middle, and Ipswich High configuration that competes for the same demographic of families.
• Andover Public Schools: Larger Massachusetts K-12 district (~5,500+ students) operating a similar multi-school model with comparable programs (special education, ELL, athletics) and serving the same broader Merrimack Valley region.
• Georgetown Public Schools (MA): Small Massachusetts K-12 district of comparable scale operating a Penn Brook Elementary, Perley Middle, and Georgetown High School configuration similar to NPS's four-school structure.
• Manchester-Essex Regional School District: Regional Massachusetts K-12 district serving two small coastal towns on the North Shore, with a comparable ~2,000-student scale and similar district-level budgeting and committee governance structure.
• Triton Regional School District: Regional Massachusetts K-12 district serving Newbury, Rowley, and Salisbury, geographically adjacent to Newburyport and competing for the same North Shore / Plum Island area families.
• Salisbury Public Schools: Small K-12 district immediately north of Newburyport on the Massachusetts coast, with similar enrollment scale (~1,500 students) and a similar mix of elementary and middle/high school grade configurations.
• Amesbury Public Schools: Neighboring Massachusetts public K-12 district of similar size along the North Shore/Merrimack Valley corridor, serving a comparable community with a similar mix of elementary, middle, and high school campuses.

Regional players

• North Shore Regional Vocational School District: Regional Massachusetts CTE/vocational district that shares the same North Shore geography and provides vocational alternatives that compete with NPS's own elective and performing arts pathways for high school students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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