Arlington Public Schools

What Arlington Public Schools does

Arlington Public Schools (APS) is a government public school division serving approximately 28,000 students from pre‑kindergarten through adult education in Arlington County, Virginia. It operates 26 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and multiple high schools and programs, providing neighborhood and option schools, dual‑language immersion, career and technical education, special education, English‑learner support, gifted services, counseling, food and nutrition, transportation, and Extended Day services.\n\nAPS’s core technology ecosystem includes the Edupoint Synergy ParentVUE and StudentVUE portals for student information, registration, grades, attendance, and assignments, alongside Canvas for course content and student engagement. Family communication is handled by ParentSquare, while MealViewer, Where’s the Bus, Peachjar, and Hazel Health support meals, bus tracking, digital flyers, and virtual mental‑health services. APS has no documented public or partner‑facing API.\n\nRevenue is generated through public funding: local property taxes, Virginia state education appropriations, and federal grants such as Title I and IDEA. Standard K‑12 education is tuition‑free; optional programs and select activities may carry fees. The district’s budget is not publicly disclosed, but the only quantified revenue component is approximately $23 million in federal funding.

Name

Arlington Public Schools

Legal name

Arlington Public Schools

Website

https://apsva.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Arlington Public Schools is a Virginia government school division serving about 28,000 students through K‑12 and adult programs, operating schools, transportation, and digital learning platforms funded by local, state, and federal appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

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

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Dual language immersion
• Career technical education
• School nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded through local property taxes, Virginia state education funding, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA, and other federal programs. Receives approximately $23 million in federal funding for services to low-income students and those with special needs.
2. Title I Part A Federal Program: Federal funding for schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, providing supplemental educational support services
3. Food and Nutrition Services: National School Lunch Program providing free and reduced-price meals to eligible students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arlington Public Schools operates a public K-12 school district serving approximately 28,000 students across Arlington County, Virginia, through elementary, middle, and high schools. The district delivers core academic instruction aligned to Virginia Standards of Learning along with specialized programs including Dual Language Immersion, Career and Technical Education, Special Education, English Learner services, and Montessori. Supporting services include transportation, food and nutrition programs, Extended Day child care, mental health teletherapy, and adult education through Arlington Community Learning.

Product overview

Arlington Public Schools is a public school district serving approximately 28,000 students from pre-kindergarten through adult education. The district operates a portfolio of educational programs including neighborhood schools, option schools (language immersion, Montessori, specialized programs), career and technical education, and special education services. The district provides administrative technology platforms including ParentVUE/StudentVUE for student information access, Canvas LMS for learning management, and ParentSquare for communications. Supporting services include extended day programs, summer learning, adult education, aquatics, and bilingual family support. The district's educational offerings span elementary through high school with pathway programs in dual language immersion, CTE pathways including cyber STEM, and dual enrollment with local community colleges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ParentVUE/StudentVUE Portal Web-based portal (built on Edupoint Synergy) for parents and students to access grades, attendance, assignments, and complete online registration and back-to-school packets.
• Dual Language Immersion Program Educational program offering full early dual language immersion in Spanish and other languages from kindergarten through grade 12 for APS students.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical education pathways including cyber STEM certificates, work-based learning, and dual enrollment with Northern Virginia Community College for high school students and adults.
• Extended Day Program Before and after-school child care and enrichment program for enrolled elementary school students.
• Summer School Program Summer learning programs including academic remediation, enrichment, and the Title I Summer Mailbox Books reading initiative for APS students.
• Arlington Community Learning (Adult Education) Adult education programs including GED preparation, English language classes (REEP), youth enrichment, and community swim programs for Arlington residents and adults.
• Arlington Career Center Vocational training facility offering career and technical education programs for high school students and adults in Arlington.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs including autism services, deaf/hard of hearing, vision services, assistive technology, and transition services for students requiring IDEA or Section 504 support.
• Bilingual Family Specialist Program Language support services provided by bilingual specialists fluent in English, Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, and Mongolian to support APS families.
• Aquatics Program District-operated swimming pools offering community swim classes, water safety instruction, and lifeguard training for Arlington residents.
• Arlington Educational Television (AETV) District-operated educational television channel broadcasting school board meetings and educational content for the Arlington community.
• Food and Nutrition Services National School Lunch Program providing free and reduced-price meals to eligible APS students, including through the free and reduced-price meal application process.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation with eligibility zones, Where's the Bus (StopFinder) real-time tracking, Safe Routes to School, and the fare-free iRide student transit program (ART and Metrorail).

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.8% graduation rate - up 8% since 2009
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency overseeing public school compliance with Virginia Standards of Learning, assessments, graduation requirements, and state reporting. APS operates under VDOE regulations and participates in state programs including the Virginia Preschool Initiative.
• Arlington County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on county-school initiatives including shared facilities, community resources, health services through Arlington County Public Health Division, and the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission.
• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Enrollment partnership allowing APS high school students to earn college credits through courses at NOVA, supporting college and career readiness.
• Arlington County Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting student literacy through library resources, summer reading programs, and access to books and educational materials.
• Bookworm CentralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for Title I Summer Mailbox Books program, providing 7 free books per student to encourage summer reading.
• PTA/PTO OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-Teacher Association network supporting school events, fundraising, volunteer programs, and family engagement across all APS schools.
• Community Partners (General)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious community organizations partnering with APS for volunteer programs, educational initiatives, and student support services. Includes partnerships through Title I schools and the Volunteers and Partners program.
• U.S. Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal education agency providing approximately $23 million in annual funding through Title I, IDEA, and other federal education programs for services to disadvantaged students and those with disabilities. Current high-risk designation due to Title IX dispute over transgender student policies.
• Hazel HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free virtual mental health services (teletherapy) for secondary students (grades 6-12) as part of mental health support options.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fairfax County Public Schools: The largest school district in Virginia and a direct K-12 public district peer serving suburban Northern Virginia. Highly comparable on governance model, federal/state funding mix, and breadth of magnet/option programs (e.g., Thomas Jefferson HSS&T, IB academies), making it the closest geographic and structural peer to APS.
• Montgomery County Public Schools: Large suburban Washington DC-area public K-12 district in Maryland with a similarly diverse, high-achieving population. Comparable on size, federal/state funding exposure, magnet/option school portfolio, and prevalence of multilingual family engagement.
• Alexandria City Public Schools: The adjacent Virginia public K-12 district serving Alexandria City. Same Virginia Standards of Learning framework, similar demographic profile, and overlapping federal Title IX/funding environment, making it a tightly comparable neighbor district to APS.
• Loudoun County Public Schools: Fast-growing Virginia public K-12 district west of Arlington with similar demographic diversity (English Learners, Title I populations) and overlapping state policy environment. Comparable on program breadth (IB, AP, CTE, immersion) and on operating scale relative to APS.
• Falls Church City Public Schools: Small, high-performing Virginia public K-12 district located entirely within the Arlington Falls Church area. Comparable governance (School Board + Superintendent), small-city funding model, and high academic outcomes profile - useful as a close-in demographic and policy peer.
• Prince William County Public Schools: Large Virginia public K-12 district with significant English Learner, Title I, and military-connected student populations. Comparable on federal funding exposure (Title I/IDEA), diversity of student services, and statewide policy framework under VDOE.
• Howard County Public School System: High-performing suburban Maryland K-12 public district, frequently cited alongside Northern Virginia districts as a benchmark. Comparable on college-readiness outcomes, magnet/option programs, and federal/state grant dependency.
• District of Columbia Public Schools: The public K-12 district serving Washington, DC. Highly comparable as a small-jurisdiction public district with similar Title IX/federal regulatory environment and substantial Title I/English Learner populations, though governance structure differs as a DC agency.
• Chesterfield County Public Schools: Large Virginia public K-12 district comparable in operating scale (5,000+ employees, 60,000+ students) and in operating under the same VDOE/state assessment framework. Useful peer for benchmarking district-scale operations and CTE pathways.
• Henrico County Public Schools: Virginia public K-12 district of comparable size (~50,000 students) under the same state policy/regulatory framework as APS. Comparable on magnet/CTE programming (e.g., Advanced Career Education centers) and federal grant exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apsvirginia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcLE6BjDzaoKXIaaO9SOXSw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArlingtonPublicSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arlington-public-schools
• Instagraminstagram.com/apsvirginia

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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