ISI: Illuminate Student Information vs. Blackbaud Student Information System

Illuminate Student Information™ is the “next generation” Student Information System (SIS) that provides all district and school site staff with a single, web-based point of access to student demographics, attendance, scheduling, discipline, grades, assessment history, state reporting mandates, report cards, parent portal, student portal, gradebook, reporting, and more.

Blackbaud’s SIS is the ultimate data solution for private and independent schools. Give families and admins a 360° Student View with a fully integrated LMS, providing a holistic look at each student—from academics to activities, attendance to medical records, grades to graduation progress. The school-wide unified calendar showcases all events, schedules, and more, personalized so families only see what is relevant to their children. Our connected platform includes grading, course scheduling, and attendance tracking tools, cross-departmental reporting, and an industry-leading parent portal.