What Lake-lehman School District does

Lake-Lehman School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, serving approximately 2,000 students across four schools in the Back Mountain region of northeastern Pennsylvania. The district spans 142 square miles across Luzerne and Wyoming counties, including five townships and the borough of Harveys Lake, and operates three elementary schools — Lake-Noxen Elementary, Lehman-Jackson Elementary, and Ross Elementary — plus a single Junior/Senior High School covering grades 7-12. Enrollment occurs through an online registration portal and is supplemented by a cyber-school option that delivers K-12 instruction online via Edmentum's Calvert Learning Platform (K-5) and Courseware (grades 6-12). The district is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education and led by Superintendent James E. McGovern.

The district's product portfolio is structured around its four-pillar mission — Mastery, Generosity, Independence, and Community — and bundles traditional K-12 instruction with several differentiated programs: Mission Academy character-development curriculum, the Young Scholars dual-enrollment program with five regional colleges/universities, nine AP courses, the Building Blocks before/after-school enrichment and Camp Blocks summer camp, comprehensive special-education services, and an athletics program branded Black Knight Athletics. Underlying technology is a stack of third-party SaaS platforms — eSchoolData (student information), Frontline (HR/absence), Follett Destiny (library), SchoolCafe (meal payments), Google Classroom (weather-day instruction), Microsoft 365, and the Edmentum/Exact Path/Accelerated Reader/StudyIsland/Rosetta Stone/Choices 360 learning suite. Food services are outsourced to Metz Culinary Management, and business operations are administered by School Business Consultants LLC. The district website is maintained by School Webmasters.

Revenue is generated exclusively through public funding mechanisms — local property taxes, Pennsylvania state education aid formulas, federal grants, and the National School Lunch Program — with nominal meal-sale revenue (elementary lunch $2.15, secondary lunch $2.25, breakfasts free at both levels) and minor ancillary sales (yearbooks at $45). The district carries WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility certification and complies with the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and NSLP nutritional standards. Specific revenue totals, operating budgets, and headcount figures are not publicly disclosed, though a 2025-2026 proposed final budget is referenced. Performance is reported as School Performance Profile scores in the 80-90% range over the past two years with SAT and ACT scores exceeding the Pennsylvania state average.

Name

Lake-lehman School District

Legal name

Lake-Lehman School District

Website

https://llsd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lake-Lehman School District is a public K-12 Pennsylvania school district serving approximately 2,000 students across four schools in the Back Mountain region, funded by local property taxes and state/federal aid and offering cyber-school, dual-enrollment, and character-development programs.

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), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Cyber school programs
• Early childhood enrichment
• Special education services
• School nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lehman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal education programs. Operates under Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines.
2. National School Lunch Program: Federally assisted meal program providing nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to children. District also participates in Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer.
3. Meal Sales: District serves breakfast and lunch daily. Elementary breakfast is free, elementary lunch is $2.15. Secondary breakfast is free, secondary lunch is $2.25.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake-Lehman School District is a public K-12 school district providing comprehensive educational services to approximately 2,000 students across four schools in northeastern Pennsylvania. Its core offerings include elementary education (K-6), secondary education (7-12) including AP courses and the Young Scholars dual enrollment program with five regional colleges, the Lake-Lehman Cyber School online alternative, Mission Academy character development program, Building Blocks before/after-school enrichment and summer camp, special education services, athletics, and food services compliant with the National School Lunch Program.

Product overview

Lake-Lehman School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 2000 students in the Back Mountain region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The district operates as a unified educational platform consisting of four schools (three elementary schools and one Jr/Sr High School), complemented by specialized educational programs including Lake-Lehman Cyber School (offering full-time and hybrid online learning options through Edmentum/Calvert Learning), Building Blocks ELC (early childhood enrichment and summer camp), Mission Academy (student leadership development), and comprehensive special education services. The district offers AP courses, the Young Scholars dual enrollment program partnering with five regional universities, athletics programs, food services, and various student support services. The product portfolio is structured as a traditional educational institution with supplementary programs rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lake-Lehman Cyber School (LLC): An alternative educational program for both elementary and secondary students offering online options for full or part-time enrollment. Students can earn a Lake-Lehman High School diploma through this program.
• Mission Academy
• Building Blocks ELC
• Black Knight Athletics

Products and services

• Lake-Lehman Cyber School (LLC) An alternative K-12 online educational program offered to Lake-Lehman students and other families. Students can enroll full-time or part-time, completing coursework online or blending cyber classes with traditional in-person instruction. Cyber students earn a Lake-Lehman High School diploma (not a certificate of completion) and remain eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies, dances, athletics, and field trips.
• Building Blocks ELC (Early Learning Center) Before and after-school enrichment program and Camp Blocks summer camp for kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Activities span art, culture, outdoor exploration, physical fitness, technology and innovation, and team-building, providing structured child care and enrichment for working families.
• Mission Academy A school-wide student development program grounded in trust, respect, and responsibility. Students enroll as Squires and earn points in four pillars — Community, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity — to progress through Knighthood levels, reinforcing character education alongside academics.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses High school-level AP courses that surpass Pennsylvania state academic standards, offered in history (AP Government, US History, European History), math (Calculus), English, science (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science), Spanish, Drawing, and Computer Science. Nine AP courses are available to high school students.
• Young Scholars Program A college dual enrollment program enabling 11th and 12th grade students to take college-level courses through partnerships with Misericordia University, King's College, Luzerne County Community College, Penn State University Wilkes-Barre Campus, and Wilkes University, providing early college credit and acceleration.
• Last Knight Graduation Lock-In An all-night lock-in celebration held for graduating seniors on graduation evening, providing a supervised, safe, and entertainment-filled event with food, gifts, and activities as a tradition for Lake-Lehman High School graduates.
• Food Services & Wellness Daily breakfast and lunch meals prepared under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act (HHFKA) and provided through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Elementary and secondary breakfast is free; elementary lunch is priced at $2.15 and secondary lunch at $2.25, with free and reduced-price eligibility available.
• Special Education Services A continuum of K-12 special education services including life skills, emotional support, learning support, and an autistic support program for grades K-2, delivered in compliance with state and federal special education law through IEPs and evaluations.
• Athletics Program (Black Knight Athletics) Comprehensive Black Knight athletics program offering fall, winter, and spring sports for both junior high and senior high students, including football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, swimming, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and track and field.
• Lake-Noxen Elementary School Public elementary school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania, with a relational culture focused on empathy, compassion, kindness, respect, and problem-solving skills.
• Lehman-Jackson Elementary School Public elementary school serving approximately 400 students in grades K-6, offering special area instruction in art, music, technology, and physical education, and running the 'Be Your Best' character program built on seven core values.
• Ross Elementary School Public elementary school in Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania, offering collaborative and real-world learning opportunities for K-6 students with access to specials in art, music, technology, and physical education.
• Junior/Senior High School

Quantifiable outcome

• School Performance Profile scores in 80-90% range over past two years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration27 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metz Culinary ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMetz Culinary Management provides food services to Lake-Lehman School District. They manage meal preparation and services with a goal of pleasing guests through various tastes, offering quality food and diverse menus daily. Contact: Kaitlin Hannigan, Food Service Director.
• EdmentumcoreTechnology or IntegrationEdmentum provides the technology platform for Lake-Lehman Cyber School. K-6 students use Calvert Learning Platform; grades 7-12 use Courseware. An Edmentum (PA Certified) teacher manages K-6 student learners.
• School Business Consultants LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchool Business Consultants LLC serves as the district business manager, handling accounts payable and receivable, budget allocation, purchasing, and fiscal reporting.
• Geisinger Dental ServicesminorOthersSchool dental exams are provided by Geisinger Dental Services for students in kindergarten, grade 3, and grade 7.
• Young Scholars Partner CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung Scholars program partnerships with five area colleges/universities: Misericordia University, King's College, Luzerne County Community College, Penn State University Wilkes-Barre Campus, and Wilkes University. Students can take college-level courses while in high school.
• Building Blocks Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Blocks Learning Center operates as a before/after school enrichment program and Camp Blocks summer camp for Lake-Lehman students. The program offers structured activities including art, culture, outdoor explorations, physical fitness, technology and innovation, and team-building.
• Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational service agency. Jeff Zimmerman serves as Regional Liaison for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act support. LIU #18 Board Meeting agendas/minutes available through district website.
• West Side Career & Technology CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technology education partnership for students seeking vocational training alongside traditional academics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18: Regional educational service agency that already partners with Lake-Lehman on McKinney-Vento support and shared services — not a direct peer, but an ecosystem/operating partner whose services shape Lake-Lehman's cost structure and program reach.

Direct peers

• Hanover Area School District: Luzerne County K-12 public school district in the same PA Intermediate Unit 18 region — operates under identical state funding formulas and similar small-district cost structure.
• Crestwood School District: Nearby K-12 public school district in Luzerne County serving Mountain Top and surrounding areas — comparable small-district scale, AP offerings, and Pennsylvania state-aid-funded operating model.
• Wyoming Area School District: Adjacent Luzerne County public school district of comparable enrollment size serving K-12 students in a similar rural Pennsylvania market — operates under the same state funding framework and demographic pressures.
• Dallas School District (Pennsylvania): Neighboring K-12 public school district in the Back Mountain/Luzerne County region of northeastern Pennsylvania serving a similarly small student body — directly comparable by size, geography, and rural Pennsylvania operating context.
• Northwest Area School District: Small K-12 public district in northeastern Pennsylvania serving a similar rural/small-town population — comparable AP/dual-enrollment mix and PA state-aid dependency.
• Greater Nanticoke Area School District: Luzerne County K-12 public school district in the Wyoming Valley — similar small-district scale, shared Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 services, and analogous demographic profile.
• Tunkhannock Area School District: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania K-12 public school district directly bordering Lake-Lehman's footprint — same county, similar enrollment scale, and shared regional labor/transportation dynamics.

Regional players

• Pittston Area School District: Luzerne County K-12 public district in the Wyoming Valley region of northeastern PA — comparable governance and funding structure with a slightly larger and more industrial service population.
• Hazleton Area School District: Larger Luzerne County K-12 public school district serving the greater Hazleton area — operates in the same PA state funding context but at meaningfully larger scale and with a more urban/Hispanic population base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LakeLehmanAth
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100063493869195
• Instagraminstagram.com/lake_lehmanathletics

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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