Focus School Software
Focus School Software provides comprehensive solutions for K-12 and adult education systems, including student information, finance, HR, and communication tools, serving over 3 million students across the United States.
Company Overview
Focus School Software, founded in 2006, is a leading provider of integrated software solutions for K-12 education systems. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, the company serves approximately 3,000,000 students across multiple states including Arizona, California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington. Focus School Software operates with a workforce of over 150 professionals and has implemented solutions in five of the largest school districts in the United States. Notably, three-fourths of the school districts in Florida utilize their services.
Products and Services
Focus School Software offers a comprehensive range of products designed to streamline and enhance educational administration. Their K-12 Student Information System (SIS) integrates core functions such as scheduling, attendance, gradebook, grade reporting, state reporting, and portal access for students and parents. They also provide a specialized CTE/Adult Ed Student Information System tailored for Adult Education, Career and Technical Education, and Continuing Education programs. Additionally, their Finance, HR, and Payroll solution simplifies resource management tasks including budgeting, purchasing, and payroll. The Communications solution includes features like personalized messages, instant SMS texts, automatic translations, and secure messaging. The company also offers specialized modules for Special Student Services and Before and After-Care programs.
Specialized Solutions
In addition to their core offerings, Focus School Software provides Attendance and Tardy Devices that automate and streamline tardy management and check-in/check-out processes. Their Document Management solution transforms physical document handling into a secure electronic platform. Recognizing the importance of accessibility, the company offers a Mobile Community App available on both Google Play and Apple App stores, ensuring easy access to student information. Focus School Software is also an official AWS Partner Network (APN) partner, offering cloud hosting solutions to enhance system performance and reliability.
Events and Achievements
Focus School Software hosts an annual Focus Users’ Conference, bringing together users from various districts to share experiences and insights. The company is known for its impressive 100% implementation success rate. Through continuous innovation and dedicated customer support, Focus School Software has established a strong reputation in the education sector, making significant contributions to the administration and management of K-12 education.