What Centennial School District 28j does

Centennial School District 28J is a public K-12 school district operated as a government state entity under the State of Oregon, serving students and families in East Portland and Gresham, Oregon. The district operates 11 schools — seven elementary schools (Butler Creek, Meadows, Parklane, Patrick Lynch, Pleasant Valley, Powell Butte, plus the Centennial Virtual Academy), two middle schools (Centennial Middle School and Oliver Middle School), one high school (Centennial High School), and the Centennial Transition Center — covering kindergarten through 12th grade plus transition and virtual-academy options. Mission language is 'Collaborating in Community - Cultivating Equity - Inspiring Excellence,' operationalized through the Roadmap '27 strategic plan, English Learner services, Talented & Gifted programs, Career & Technical Education, special education, and Outdoor School for 6th graders. The district transports over 3,000 students daily, including 250+ special-needs riders, and partners with Multnomah County Health Department to operate a school-based health center at the high school.

The district's instructional technology stack is a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the Synergy Student Information System (with ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals), Google Workspace for Education (Gmail, Drive, Classroom), and the ParentSquare communications platform. A 1:1 Chromebook program with Clever SSO, a WPA2 Enterprise CSD-SECURE wireless network, the Freshservice-powered ITC Helpdesk, and OAKS Secure Browser for state testing round out the technology surface. Compliance posture includes Section 504/508, WCAG 2.0-2.1 AA, Title IX, Division 22 Standards Assurances, and ODE Integrated Guidance. A December 2024 data security incident via third-party benefits administrator Carruth Compliance Consulting affected employee data back to 2008.

Revenue mechanics are entirely public-sector: Oregon per-pupil funding based on average daily membership, local property taxes, federal Title programs, and ancillary programs including the National School Lunch/Breakfast programs and a $25/year optional Chromebook insurance through Securranty. Free transportation, free/reduced meals, summer meals, and the on-site Student Health Center (no out-of-pocket cost regardless of insurance) constitute the principal wraparound services. Customer acquisition is non-commercial — district residents enroll by residential address — and the broader GTM motion is community-led, relying on ParentSquare, the csd28j.org website, Instagram (@centennial_schools), Peachjar flyers, and partnerships with community organizations including Latino Network, IRCO, 211info, and All Hands Raised.

Name

Centennial School District 28j

Legal name

Centennial School District 28J

Website

https://csd28j.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Centennial School District 28J is a public K-12 school district operating 11 schools across East Portland and Gresham, Oregon, serving resident students and families with free tuition, transportation, meals, and an embedded student health center under the state of Oregon's per-pupil funding model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School transportation
• School nutrition
• Special education
• Online K-12 schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through state per-pupil allocation based on average daily membership (ADM) enrollment, property tax revenues, and federal Title programs. District receives operational funding from Oregon Department of Education and federal grants.
2. Student Meal Programs: National School Lunch Program and breakfast programs providing meals to students, with federal reimbursement for qualifying students and paid meals for others
3. Chromebook Insurance: Optional annual insurance program through Securranty for student Chromebooks - one-time payment for 12 months of coverage with unlimited replacements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centennial School District 28J provides free public K-12 education to resident students across 11 schools, spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades. Its standalone offerings beyond classroom instruction include the Centennial Virtual Academy (online K-12 schooling), student transportation services, school meal programs compliant with SmartSnacks standards, special education services, English learner programs, an Outdoor School program, and a Student Health Center.

Product overview

Centennial School District 28J operates a unified platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the Synergy Student Information System, Google Workspace for Education productivity suite, and ParentSquare communication platform. The district provides a comprehensive 1:1 Chromebook program with Clever SSO integration, ITC helpdesk services via Freshservice, and VoIP phone systems using FreePBX. Core educational technology modules include ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals, SafeSchools compliance training, and OAKS secure testing browser. The district's Instructional Technology Center (ITC) provides centralized technology support across all schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program Free accredited K-12 education delivered across 11 district schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades, available to families residing within the Centennial School District 28J boundary in East Portland / Gresham, Oregon.
• Centennial Virtual Academy Online K-12 schooling program offered as a standalone alternative to traditional on-site attendance, enabling students to complete their education remotely within the Centennial School District 28J system.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation services provided to K-12 students attending district schools across the East Portland / Gresham service area.
• School Meal Programs School breakfast and lunch programs offered to K-12 students, compliant with SmartSnacks nutrition standards, with free/reduced meal eligibility for qualifying families.
• Outdoor School Program Outdoor education program for district students that extends learning beyond the traditional classroom setting.
• Student Health Center Services On-site health services offered to district students through a dedicated Student Health Center facility.
• Special Education Services Specialized instruction and support services for K-12 students with disabilities or individualized learning needs within the district.
• English Learner Programs Language acquisition support services for K-12 students whose primary language is not English, delivered across the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transportation provided to 3,000+ students daily plus 250+ special needs students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Multnomah County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership to operate Student Health Center at Centennial High School providing physical and mental health care services. Any K-12 Multnomah County student (ages 5-19) can access services with or without insurance at no out-of-pocket cost. Phone: 503-988-5488
• Carruth Compliance ConsultingminorOthers · 21 December 2024Third-party administrator handling 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings plans for district employees. Data security incident discovered December 21, 2024 potentially compromising employee data including Social Security numbers and financial account information.
• Multnomah Education Service District (MESD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1966MESD Outdoor School program provides residential environmental education for all 6th grade students in Multnomah County. Established in 1966, one of the longest-running environmental education programs in the nation. MESD also provides Migrant Education services and food assistance resources.
• Centennial Educational FoundationcoreOthersFounded in 1992 to enhance educational opportunities for Centennial students. Activities include college scholarships for graduating seniors, classroom grants for exemplary teaching, Closet to Closet clothing assistance for students, and funding for field trips.
• Safe Oregon Tip LineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide safety tipline (844-472-3367) for reporting safety concerns in schools. District participates in program for student safety and threat reporting.
• Oregon Food BankminorOthersFood assistance resources for families. District provides food pantry locations including Food for Families at Centennial High School, Parklane Elementary, and Patrick Lynch Elementary on rotating schedules.
• ACLU of OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigration rights legal support. ACLU of Oregon provides Know Your Rights resources and legal assistance for immigrant families. Phone: 971-412-2258
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict-wide communication platform for parent-school communications, emergency notifications, and community engagement. Powers the district website and parent messaging system.
• Oregon Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing funding, content standards, ODE Integrated Guidance, Division 22 Standards Assurances, Title IX oversight, and state testing (OAKS) requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• David Douglas School District: East Portland-area public school district with highly similar demographic profile, including significant immigrant and English Learner populations, operating under the same Oregon funding framework.
• Hillsboro School District: Western Portland-metro public school district of comparable scale operating full K-12 programs with significant English Learner and bilingual program offerings.
• Portland Public Schools: Largest K-12 public school district in Portland metro area; directly comparable public school district serving overlapping Multnomah County residents with similar funding mechanisms and demographic challenges.
• Reynolds School District: Adjacent East Multnomah County public school district serving similar suburban Portland communities with comparable demographic mix and enrollment scale.
• Beaverton School District: Large suburban Portland-metro public school district with similar size and comprehensive K-12 program structure, operating under identical Oregon Department of Education oversight.
• Gresham-Barlow School District: Neighboring East Multnomah County public school district operating in Gresham with overlapping service territory and similar K-12 public education mission.
• Tigard-Tualatin School District: Southwest Portland-metro public school district serving suburban communities with similar district structure and Oregon state funding framework.
• North Clackamas School District: Portland-metro area public school district serving adjacent Clackamas County communities with similar suburban K-12 structure and funding model.
• Parkrose School District: Smaller East Portland public school district with comparable demographic composition including immigrant and multilingual families, serving students under the same Oregon funding model.

Others

• Multnomah Education Service District: Regional education service district that partners with Centennial on Outdoor School and Migrant Education services; acts as an enabling/cooperative peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/centennial_schools/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentennialSchoolDistrict

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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