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PowerSchool’s IPO in 2021 was the largest in K-12 education software in North America. The company is a leading provider of global educational technology. 45 million students globally use PowerSchool solutions, including 70%+ of the U.S. and Canada. 93 of the top 100 U.S. districts by student enrollment and 30 state, province, and territory-level contracts in the U.S. The company has annual recurring revenue of $512.4 million. In 2020, its total revenue grew 19.2% year-over-year.
PowerSchool is headquartered in Folsom, CA. The company employees more than 3,000.
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