# US Schools & Coaching Staff (`agenscrape/us-schools-coaching-staff`) Actor

Access 35,000+ US schools and 800,000+ coaching staff members. Search by zip code, county, or state. Get complete school profiles with contact details, staff directories, emails, and phone numbers. Perfect for recruitment, sales, and research.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/agenscrape/us-schools-coaching-staff.md
- **Developed by:** [Agenscrape](https://apify.com/agenscrape) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Integrations, Other
- **Stats:** 63 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 4 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $5.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
- **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** — [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`.
- **JavaScript/TypeScript projects** — the official [JS/TS client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): `npm install apify-client`.
- **Python projects** — the official [Python client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): `pip install apify-client`.
- **Any other language** — the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).

# README

## Schools and Coaching Staffs

> Access **35,000+ schools** and **800,000+ coaching staff members** across the United States

### 🎯 What You Get

This Apify Actor provides instant access to one of the most comprehensive databases of educational institutions and coaching personnel in the United States:

- **35,000+ Schools** across all 50 states
- **800,000+ Coaching Staff Members** with direct contact information
- **Complete Contact Details** including emails and phone numbers
- **Real-time Access** with fast response times

### 💼 Perfect For

- 🏀 **Sports Recruitment** - Find coaches across any sport or region
- 📧 **Email Marketing** - Build targeted lists of school administrators
- 📊 **Market Research** - Analyze school distributions and characteristics
- 🎓 **EdTech Sales** - Reach decision-makers in educational institutions
- 📱 **Lead Generation** - Access verified contact information
- 🔍 **Sports Analytics** - Research coaching programs nationwide

### ⚡ How It Works

This Actor allows you to query schools and their staff by location:

#### Search by Location

- **Zip Code** - Find schools in specific zip codes
- **County** - Search by county name
- **State** - Get all schools in a state

#### Get Staff Information

- **By School** - Get all staff for any school
- **Filter by Type** - Administrators or coaches only
- **No Limits** - Retrieve as many results as you need

### 🎬 Quick Start

#### Example 1: Get Schools in California

```json
{
  "endpoint": "schools",
  "state": "california",
  "max_results": 50
}
```

**Returns:** Array of 50 schools with complete information

#### Example 2: Get All Coaches in a Zip Code

First, get schools:

```json
{
  "endpoint": "schools",
  "zip_code": "90210",
  "max_results": 10
}
```

Then get staff for each school using the `school_id`:

```json
{
  "endpoint": "staff",
  "school_id": "abc123def456",
  "type": "coach"
}
```

**Returns:** Array of all coaches with contact information

### 📋 Input Configuration

| Field | Description | Required | Example |
|-------|-------------|----------|---------|
| **endpoint** | Choose "schools" or "staff" | Yes | `"schools"` |
| **zip\_code** | 5-digit zip code | No\* | `"90210"` |
| **county** | County name | No\* | `"Los Angeles"` |
| **state** | State name or abbreviation | No\* | `"California"` or `"CA"` |
| **school\_id** | School identifier (for staff endpoint) | No\*\* | `"fc8561b33859"` |
| **type** | Filter: "administrator" or "coach" | No | `"coach"` |
| **max\_results** | Maximum results (no limit) | No | `100` |

\*At least one location filter required for schools endpoint
\*\*Required for staff endpoint

### 📊 Data Fields

#### School Records Include:

- School name, location, and type
- Complete mailing and physical addresses
- County information
- Office and athletic phone numbers
- School and athletic websites
- Mascot, colors, and conference
- NCES code and district information

#### Staff Records Include:

- Position and rank (Head, Assistant, etc.)
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number with extension
- Type (administrator or coach)
- Associated school ID

### 🚀 Output Format

Results are returned as **flat JSON arrays** for easy processing and optimal pricing:

#### Schools Endpoint:

```json
[
  {
    "school_id": "abc123",
    "school_name": "Example High School",
    "location": "Los Angeles, California",
    "county": "Los Angeles",
    "zip_code": "90210",
    "office_phone": "(555) 123-4567",
    "school_website": "https://example.com/",
    "mascot": "Eagles",
    "colors": "Blue and Gold",
    ...
  }
]
```

#### Staff Endpoint:

```json
[
  {
    "school_id": "abc123",
    "position": "Basketball",
    "rank": "Head",
    "name": "John Coach",
    "email": "jcoach@school.edu",
    "phone": "(555) 123-4567",
    "type": "coach"
  }
]
```

### 🔥 Popular Use Cases

#### 1. Sports Recruitment Campaign

```
1. Search schools by state
2. Get coaching staff for each school
3. Filter by specific sport (e.g., "Basketball")
4. Export email list for outreach
```

#### 2. EdTech Product Launch

```
1. Target schools by county or state
2. Get administrators (principals, athletic directors)
3. Build CRM list with contact information
4. Launch targeted email campaigns
```

#### 3. Market Analysis

```
1. Gather schools across multiple states
2. Analyze distribution by type (Public/Private)
3. Study conference affiliations
4. Generate market reports
```

### ⚙️ Advanced Tips

#### Get All Results

Set `max_results` to a high number or omit it to get all matching results:

```json
{
  "endpoint": "schools",
  "state": "texas"
}
```

#### Chain Queries

Use school IDs from schools query to get detailed staff:

```javascript
// Run schools query, then for each school:
schools.forEach(school => {
  runActor({
    endpoint: "staff",
    school_id: school.school_id,
    type: "coach"
  });
});
```

#### Filter by Multiple Criteria

Combine location and staff type filters:

```json
{
  "endpoint": "staff",
  "school_id": "abc123",
  "type": "administrator"
}
```

### 📈 Data Coverage

- **35,000+ Schools** - Elementary, Middle, High Schools, and Colleges
- **800,000+ Staff Members** - Administrators and Coaching Staff
- **All 50 US States** - Complete nationwide coverage

### 🎓 School Types Covered

- Public Schools
- Private Schools
- Charter Schools
- Military Schools
- Colleges and Universities

### 🏆 Sports Covered

Coaching staff for all major sports including:

- Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball
- Soccer, Volleyball, Track & Field
- Swimming, Tennis, Golf, Wrestling
- And many more...

### 🔒 Data Quality

- ✅ Verified contact information
- ✅ Direct email addresses
- ✅ Current phone numbers
- ✅ Active school websites
- ✅ Regularly validated data

### 💡 Integration Examples

#### Export to Google Sheets

Use Apify's Google Sheets integration to export results directly.

#### Connect to CRM

Integrate with HubSpot, Salesforce, or your CRM using webhooks.

#### Scheduled Runs

Set up recurring actor runs to maintain fresh data.

#### Email Marketing

Export email lists for Mailchimp, SendGrid, or other platforms.

### ⚡ Performance

- **Fast Execution** - Results in seconds
- **Scalable** - Handle queries of any size
- **Reliable** - 99.9% uptime
- **Efficient** - Optimized for cost-effectiveness

### 📝 Notes

- Results are returned as flat arrays (optimal for Apify pricing)
- No enrollment data included in school records
- Default query (California, 10 results) for quality testing
- Actor passes all Apify quality checks automatically

### 🏅 Why Choose This Actor?

✅ **Largest Dataset** - 35k+ schools, 800k+ staff
✅ **Complete Information** - Full contact details
✅ **Flexible Queries** - Multiple search options
✅ **Easy to Use** - Simple input configuration
✅ **High Quality** - Verified and maintained data

# Actor input Schema

## `endpoint` (type: `string`):

Select the API endpoint to call

## `zip_code` (type: `string`):

Filter schools by 5-digit zip code (for schools endpoint)

## `county` (type: `string`):

Filter schools by county name (for schools endpoint)

## `state` (type: `string`):

Filter schools by state name or abbreviation (for schools endpoint)

## `school_id` (type: `string`):

School identifier (required for staff endpoint)

## `type` (type: `string`):

Filter staff by type (for staff endpoint)

## `max_results` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of results to return (no limit)

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "endpoint": "schools",
  "zip_code": "90210",
  "county": "Los Angeles",
  "state": "California",
  "school_id": "fc8561b33859",
  "type": "all",
  "max_results": 10
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("agenscrape/us-schools-coaching-staff").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("agenscrape/us-schools-coaching-staff").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call agenscrape/us-schools-coaching-staff --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,agenscrape/us-schools-coaching-staff"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/dZDHLHm8iX4G199hv/builds/qPyVBDpk1sgf115gI/openapi.json