greater albany public school district 8 j

What greater albany public school district 8 j does

Greater Albany Public School District 8J (GAPS) is a public K-12 school district and Oregon government entity serving approximately 8,600-9,300 students across 21 schools in a 154-square-mile area spanning Linn and Benton counties. The district is the 15th largest in Oregon and operates 14 elementary schools, one K-8 school (Timber Ridge), three middle schools (Calapooia, Memorial, North Albany), and three high schools (Albany Options, South Albany, West Albany). Its core product is free, resident-funded K-12 education, with stated outcomes including a 98% graduation rate at West Albany High School, an 85% rate at South Albany High School, and Albany graduates earning more than $3.4 million in scholarships. The teaching workforce is credentialed, with more than 85% of educators having five or more years of experience and more than 70% of middle/high school educators holding master's degrees.

The district's product and delivery model includes (1) core K-12 instruction across physical school buildings, (2) Albany Virtual Academy, a free online K-12 school delivered through K12 Online and EdOptions Academy platforms with Chromebooks and Oregon-certified instructors, (3) GAPS Preschool, a free full-day preschool hosted at four elementary sites in partnership with the Oregon Preschool Promise grant, (4) the Expanded Options Program for grades 11-12 dual high school/college credit through Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College, and (5) the Post Graduate Scholars Program for seniors not qualifying for the Oregon Promise Grant. The technology stack is standard K-12 administrative: Finalsite (website), Google Workspace, Chromebooks, ParentSquare (family communications), and a Student Information System. Pedagogical differentiation is anchored in University of Oregon-validated frameworks — Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS), and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).

GAPS is funded primarily through Oregon state school funding formulas, local property taxes, and federal grants; K-12 instruction is free for district residents, and preschool is free for income-eligible families (at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level). The district has no direct customer revenue and no equity funding. Go-to-market is community-led: enrollment is open to district residents, family communication flows through ParentSquare and the district website, and community engagement is enabled through School Board meetings, listening sessions, and partnerships with the Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service District, Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of Albany, Albany Police Department (School Resource Officer program), and the Albany Public Schools Foundation. The district is governed by an elected Board of Directors and managed by Superintendent Andy Gardner (since July 1, 2022).

Name

greater albany public school district 8 j

Legal name

Greater Albany Public School District 8J

Website

https://albany.k12.or.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Greater Albany Public School District 8J is a public K-12 school district and Oregon government entity serving approximately 8,600-9,300 students across 21 schools in Linn and Benton counties, funded by state school funding formulas, local property taxes, and federal grants, with free resident education and additional programs including Albany Virtual Academy, preschool, and dual-credit partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Online K-12 learning
• Early childhood education
• Dual credit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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: Public school district funded primarily through state funding formulas, local property taxes, and federal grants. No direct revenue from customers as education is free for district residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Greater Albany Public School District 8J provides free, publicly funded K-12 education to approximately 8,600-9,300 students across 21 schools in Linn and Benton counties, Oregon. The district offers in-person education across elementary, middle, and high schools, an online option through Albany Virtual Academy, free income-eligible preschool, and dual-credit programs with Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College. Operations are supported by 1,280 staff including 565 licensed educators and 715 classified employees.

Product overview

Greater Albany Public School District 8J operates a unified K-12 public education system as a single integrated product serving approximately 8,600-9,300 students across 21 schools. The district's portfolio includes core educational services (14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and Timber Ridge School), supplemented by specialized programs: Albany Virtual Academy (AVA) which provides online K-12 education through two platform options (K12 Online and EdOptions Academy); GAPS Preschool offering free full-day preschool for income-eligible families; the Post Graduate Scholars Program for seniors not qualifying for Oregon Promise; and the Expanded Options Program enabling dual high school/college credit through OSU and LBCC partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Albany Virtual Academy (AVA): Free online K-12 school offering asynchronous core and elective classes delivered through K12 Online and EdOptions Academy platforms, with students provided Chromebooks and support from Oregon-certified instructors.

Products and services

• K-12 Education Services Comprehensive public K-12 education services delivered free of charge to approximately 8,600-9,300 students across 14 elementary schools, Timber Ridge School (grades 3-8), three middle schools (Calapooia, Memorial, North Albany), and three high schools (Albany Options, South Albany, West Albany). Open to district residents in Linn and Benton counties, Oregon.
• Albany Virtual Academy (AVA) Free online K-12 school offered to district residents, providing asynchronous core and elective classes through two platform options (K12 Online and EdOptions Academy). Students receive Chromebooks and instruction from Oregon-certified teachers, with the AVA office housed at Central Elementary School.
• GAPS Preschool Free full-day preschool program for 3 and 4-year-old children from income-eligible families (household income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level), provided in partnership with the Preschool Promise grant program. Hosted at South Shore, Sunrise, Tangent, and Waverly Elementary Schools, with breakfast and lunch provided at no cost.
• Post Graduate Scholars Program Continuing education program for high school seniors who did not qualify for the Oregon Promise Grant, allowing them to earn college credits. Formerly called the Advanced Diploma Program.
• Expanded Options Program Dual credit program allowing eligible grades 11-12 students to earn concurrent high school and college credits through partnerships with Oregon State University (OSU) and Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC). Students may take courses not offered at their resident high school, with the district providing public funding to offset tuition, fees, and textbooks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% graduation rate at West Albany High School
• +3 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service District (ESD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for early learning coordination. GAPS partners with Linn Benton Lincoln ESD and private preschool providers to ensure all children from birth to age 5 have access to quality early learning opportunities. ESD coordinates preschool enrollment through Early Learning Hub.
• Mid-Willamette Family YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBefore and after school care provider at multiple elementary schools including Central, Lafayette, Liberty, North Albany, Oak Grove, Takena, Tangent. YMCA provides before school care at many sites and after school care at select locations. Also operates the main before school care hub.
• Boys & Girls Club of AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBefore and after school care provider at Meadow Ridge, Lafayette, Liberty, Oak, Sunrise, Waverly elementary schools. Students are bused from other schools to Boys & Girls Club locations for after school care.
• Albany Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Resource Officer (SRO) program. In 2019, GAPS entered into Intergovernmental Agreement with APD to provide School Resource Officers across the district. SROs focus on creating relationships and trust with students, education, intervention, and enforcement for high-level events. Costs split between GAPS and APD.
• Albany Public Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation supporting GAPS schools through fundraising, grants, and community support for educational programs and student needs.
• Oregon State University (OSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded Options Program partner allowing eligible high school students (grades 11-12) to earn dual high school/college credits. Students can take OSU courses not offered at resident high schools. District provides public funding to offset tuition, fees, textbooks.
• Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded Options Program partner allowing eligible high school students (grades 11-12) to earn dual high school/college credits. Students can take LBCC courses not offered at resident high schools. District provides public funding to offset tuition, fees, textbooks.
• Preschool Promise (Oregon Early Learning Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState grant program providing free, full-day preschool for 3 and 4-year-old children from income-eligible families. GAPS partners with Preschool Promise to offer classroom settings at South Shore, Sunrise, Tangent, and Waverly elementary schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Beaverton School District: Large Oregon K-12 public district (similar suburban Willamette Valley context). Comparable community-led motion, dual-credit college partnerships, and demographic-driven enrollment dynamics.
• Eugene School District 4J: Oregon public K-12 district serving Eugene with similar urban-suburban mix. Comparable in funding model, OSU-adjacent geography, and partnership-driven programs.
• Medford School District 549C: Southern Oregon public K-12 district of comparable scale. Comparable in state funding dynamics and rural-suburban district challenges.
• Portland Public Schools: Oregon's largest urban public school district. Directly comparable as a publicly funded K-12 district facing similar state funding formula dynamics, equity gaps, and strategic plan challenges unique to Oregon.
• Bend-La Pine Schools: Fast-growing Oregon public K-12 district. Comparable in operating model and reliance on state funding; useful comparison for enrollment growth patterns and capital planning.
• Corvallis School District 509J: Adjacent Oregon public K-12 district serving Corvallis and Benton County. Geographic neighbor with overlapping community and OSU-adjacent population, directly comparable in funding and demographics.
• Salem-Keizer School District: Oregon public K-12 school district of comparable scale operating in the Willamette Valley. Comparable governance structure, funding model, and program portfolio (in-person, virtual, dual credit) to GAPS.
• Hillsboro School District: Oregon K-12 district in the Portland metro area. Comparable in scale, demographic diversity, and reliance on state school funding formulas and local property taxes.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): Provider of the K12 Online platform used by GAPS's Albany Virtual Academy. Comparable as a large-scale online K-12 delivery organization, though operating as a private vendor rather than a public district.

Others

• Oregon Department of Education: State-level regulator and funding arbiter for Oregon K-12 districts. Not a peer operationally, but defines the funding formula, accountability framework, and graduation rate reporting that GAPS operates under.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GreaterAlbanyPublicSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/greateralbanypublicschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/greateralbanypublicschools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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