What Moon Area School District does

Moon Area School District is a public K-12 school district operating under the Pennsylvania Department of Education, serving approximately 4,100-4,200 students across a 26-square mile attendance zone covering Moon and Crescent Townships in Allegheny County, roughly 15 miles from Pittsburgh. The district operates six school buildings: one high school (grades 9-12), one middle school (grades 5-8), and four elementary schools (K-4), plus a 30-acre secondary campus with athletic facilities. It employs approximately 405 faculty and staff, governed by a nine-member elected Board of Education under Superintendent Dr. Jason D'Alesio. Educational offerings include standard K-12 academics, special education and gifted programs, career and technical education through Parkway West CTC, Title I reading intervention at two elementary schools, and a comprehensive extracurricular portfolio.

The district's technology stack is built on commercial, off-the-shelf platforms rather than proprietary systems. The Student Information System is migrating from Skyward to Focus School Software for the 2026-27 school year. Supporting tools include Microsoft Teams for remote learning and instruction, OneDrive for document storage, Finalsite for website and community communications, BoardDocs for governance, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, Applitrack for hiring, AESOP for substitute management, and SherpaDesk for IT support. The district maintains an active multi-channel communication presence including a mobile app, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn), MCA-TV cable broadcasts of board meetings, and automated Skylert emergency alerts.

Moon Area School District is funded through local property taxes (primary source), Pennsylvania state education funding based on enrollment, federal Title I grants, bond financing for capital improvements (~$10M referenced for stadium upgrades), and ancillary facility rental and sponsorship revenue. Education is tuition-free for in-zone residents. The district does not operate as a commercial enterprise and has no revenue generation beyond its tax/funding base and limited facility partnerships. Recent strategic priorities include a major Tiger Stadium expansion (groundbreaking March 2026) and long-term facility planning driven by 2023 demographic and feasibility studies.

Name

Moon Area School District

Legal name

Moon Area School District

Website

https://www.moonarea.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Moon Area School District is a public K-12 school district in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 4,100-4,200 students across six school buildings in Moon and Crescent Townships. It delivers tuition-free public education funded primarily by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 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

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Career technical education
• Title I programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Moon Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from property taxes collected from residents of Moon and Crescent Townships to support district operations, facilities, and educational programs.
2. State Education Funding: Pennsylvania state funding for public education based on student enrollment and demographic factors.
3. Federal Title I Funding: Federally funded programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to support academic needs of eligible students.
4. Bond Financing: District has issued bonds (approximately $10,000,000 mentioned in FAQ) for capital improvements including stadium renovation and facility upgrades.
5. Facility Rental and Sponsorship Revenue: Tiger Stadium partnership and sponsorship opportunities generating revenue from local businesses and community use fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Moon Area School District operates as a public K-12 school district in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 4,100-4,200 students across six school buildings in Moon and Crescent Townships. The district provides free public education from kindergarten through grade 12, including elementary education at four neighborhood schools, middle school grades 5-8 at Moon Area Middle School, and high school grades 9-12 at Moon Area High School, supplemented by special education, Title I, athletics, food services, and career and technical education through partnerships.

Product overview

Moon Area School District operates as a public K-12 educational institution serving approximately 4,100 students across six school buildings in Moon and Crescent Townships, Pennsylvania. The district's primary technology product is its Student Information System, currently transitioning from Skyward to Focus School Software for the 2026-27 school year. The Focus SIS serves as the central platform for managing student records, grades, attendance, and parent communications. The district's websites are built on Finalsite CMS. Supporting tools include Microsoft Teams for instruction, OneDrive for storage, BoardDocs for governance, Applitrack for recruitment, AESOP for substitute management, and MySchoolBucks for meal payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Services Comprehensive free public education from kindergarten through grade 12 delivered across four elementary schools, Moon Area Middle School (grades 5-8), and Moon Area High School (grades 9-12), serving approximately 4,100-4,200 students residing in Moon and Crescent Townships, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
• Special Education Services Specialized instructional and related services for students with disabilities and gifted learners, including learning support, speech and language services, occupational and physical therapy, and gifted education programs delivered in compliance with IDEA and Pennsylvania Chapter 14 regulations.
• Title I Programs Federally funded supplementary educational services for economically disadvantaged students at McCormick Elementary and Seventh Ward Elementary, providing additional instructional support, resources, and parent engagement activities to improve academic achievement in reading and mathematics.
• Athletics Programs K-12 interscholastic athletic programs including football, basketball, soccer, track, wrestling, baseball, softball, volleyball, and other sports, supported by a modern athletic complex adjacent to Moon Area High School and utilized by approximately 2,100 student-athletes.
• Food and Nutrition Services School meal programs operating across all district buildings, providing breakfast and lunch services including free and reduced-price meals for eligible students, with online payment processing through MySchoolBucks.
• Career and Technical Education Career-focused secondary programs delivered through a partnership with the Parkway West Career and Technology Center, providing hands-on training in vocational and technical fields for high school students.
• After-School Care Programs Before- and after-school care programs delivered in partnership with Right at School, providing supervised enrichment activities for elementary students outside regular school hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 4,200 students educated annually across 6 school buildings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Focus School SoftwarecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 October 2025Moon Area School District selected Focus School Software to replace its incumbent Student Information System (Skyward), with implementation scheduled for the 2026-27 school year. The contract includes a dedicated Focus project team handling data migration of all historical records, on-site training, gap analysis, and staff development sessions for the district serving approximately 4,100 students. Focus School Software currently serves over 3.5 million students across 14 states.
• Right at SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter school program partnership offering engaging programs at all four Moon Area elementary schools. Program registration open for 2026-2027 school year.
• Parkway West Career and Technology CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education partnership providing students access to vocational programs. Board representation through School Board member Sarah Simmons.
• Allegheny Intermediate UnitsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides assistance in reading for eligible non-public school students as required by law. Also provides early intervention services for preschool age children through DART Program.
• MCA-TVsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity TV station broadcasting school board meetings, athletic events, and district content. Videos available on cablecast.tv platform and public access TV channel.
• Tiger Stadium Sponsors and PartnerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses and community members sponsoring Tiger Stadium renovation project including partnership opportunities for naming rights and facility recognition. Groundbreaking held March 10 with community celebration.
• Robert Morris UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby university in Moon Township; serves as boundary reference point for elementary school attendance zones. Students on Robert Morris University side attend Brooks or McCormick Elementary.
• Moon TownshipsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government of Moon Township (population ~26,800); approximately 30,000 residents in Moon and Crescent Townships impacted by district decisions. Active and future developments shared with district monthly.
• Crescent TownshipsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government of Crescent Township (population ~2,700, area 2.3 sq miles). Known as 'Gateway to Allegheny County' serving residents desiring hometown feel near Pittsburgh.
• FinalsitesupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the district's official website (moonarea.net) for communications, news, calendars, and community engagement.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Teams platform used for remote learning days and classroom communication. Students log in via Teams for online instruction during weather delays or closures.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South Fayette Township School District: Suburban Allegheny County K-12 public school district with similar attendance-area size and demographics. Closely comparable for facility planning, SIS modernization, and enrollment benchmarking.
• Upper St. Clair School District: Suburban Pittsburgh K-12 public school district in Allegheny County with comparable enrollment scale and high-performing suburban profile. Strong peer for academic outcomes and facilities comparisons.
• North Allegheny School District: Large suburban Pittsburgh K-12 public school district serving northern Allegheny County. Comparable in governance model, funding mix, and suburban Pennsylvania district operations, though with larger enrollment.
• Mt. Lebanon School District: Established suburban Pittsburgh K-12 public school district with similar property-tax-funded operating model. Useful peer for benchmarking governance, curriculum, and community engagement.
• Bethel Park School District: Suburban South Hills Pittsburgh K-12 public school district of similar enrollment scale. Comparable for demographic trends, athletics programming, and capital planning.
• Pine-Richland School District: Suburban Allegheny County K-12 public school district serving a similar residential township profile. Comparable for tax-base dynamics, capital project planning, and academic programming.
• Seneca Valley School District: K-12 public school district north of Pittsburgh serving comparable residential townships. Alike in funding model, attendance-area size, and suburban Pennsylvania district operations.
• Peters Township School District: Suburban Pittsburgh-area K-12 public school district with similar demographic and property-tax funding profile. Directly comparable for SIS modernization and academic benchmarking.
• West Allegheny School District: Adjacent suburban Pittsburgh-area K-12 public school district in Allegheny County with similar enrollment scale and demographics. Directly comparable for benchmarking enrollment, facilities, and per-pupil metrics.

Broad incumbents

• Parkway West Career and Technology Center: Regional Career and Technology Center (CTC) that provides CTE programming to Moon Area and other sending districts. Comparable as a Pennsylvania public educational services institution but with a different funding/governance model (joint operating).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MoonAreaSD
• Facebookfacebook.com/MoonAreaSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3521627
• Instagraminstagram.com/moonareasd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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