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School Specialty

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

2019 Revenue

$626.3M

Funding

$0

Team · 2021

10.9K

Founded

1949

School Specialty Revenue (2019)

School Specialty generated $626.3M in revenue in 2019.

Publisher of K-12 research-based literacy. The company also provides online programs which includes academy of reading, academy of maths, path driver for reading, path driver for math and more.

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School Specialty Revenue

In 2019, School Specialty's revenue reached $626.3M. The company previously reported $673.5M in 2018.

School Specialty Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR over time$0$150M$300M$450M$600M$750M194919511953195519571959196119631965196719691971197319751977197919811983198519871989199119931995199719992001200320052007200920112013201520172019$0$626.3MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestoneSource
2019School Specialty Hit $626.3m revenue in December 2019Not recorded
2018School Specialty Hit $673.5m revenue in December 2018Not recorded
1949Launched with $0 revenue

Founder / CEO

Ryan Bohr

CEO

Mr. Bohr is a senior executive with more than 20 years of operations and finance leadership experience. Throughout his career, he has specialized in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, investment strategies and the development and execution of operational improvement plans. He joined School Specialty in October 2014 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, having most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Fresh Matters, LLC, an early stage specialty beverage company. While with Fresh Matters, he helped the Company structure a capital infusion and bridge financing; successfully relocated its primary production line; and established a multi-year contract manufacturing agreement. He was also instrumental in the creation of a national broker and distribution network, which led to impressive growth during his tenure. Additionally, he was responsible for the development and implementation of new accounting and reporting systems, inventory management controls and various operational efficiency programs.

School Specialty Employees & Team Size

School Specialty employs approximately 10.9K people as of 2026.

School Specialty Team GrowthReported headcount over time02,5005,0007,50010,00012,50019491951195319551957195919611963196519671969197119731975197719791981198319851987198919911993199519971999200120032005200720092011201320152017201920210010,86310,863Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestoneSource
2021Reached 10.9K employees (April 2021)Not recorded

Frequently Asked Questions about School Specialty

Who owns School Specialty?

School Specialty is owned by SSI Acquisition LLC, which acquired it.

What is School Specialty's revenue?

As of 2019, School Specialty generated $626.3M in revenue.

Who founded School Specialty?

School Specialty was founded by Ryan Bohr.

When was School Specialty founded?

School Specialty was founded in 1949.

How many employees does School Specialty have?

As of 2021, School Specialty had 10.9K employees.

Where is School Specialty headquartered?

School Specialty is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Data and Sources

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