Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Streamlines Device Management & Recovery with Senturo

About Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia

Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School, Pennsylvania’s only all-boys public charter school, serves approximately 800 students and manages close to 1,000 devices across its middle and high school campuses. As a college-preparatory institution with a classical Latin foundation, the school emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, and personal responsibility.

Industry

Number of devices

Operating systems

Use cases

K-12 Education

1,000

Chrome OS

Device Recovery & Theft Prevention

Student Login Issue Resolution

Fleet Management & Security

The Challenge

Boys’ Latin's IT team struggled with several key issues:

Lost and stolen Chromebooks leading to costly replacements and disruptions to learning.
Student login mix-ups, where students mistakenly signed into the wrong device, causing administrative complications.
A cluttered Google Admin console, filled with years of outdated device records, making it difficult to track and manage active student devices.

"We recovered multiple stolen Chromebooks using Senturo’s location tracking. We pinpointed them to a dumpster outside a convenience store, sent security, and got them all back. Without Senturo, we wouldn’t have had a chance."

Rich Gonzalez, Director of Information Systems, Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia

The Solution

Boys’ Latin chose Senturo to improve device tracking, reduce manual troubleshooting, and simplify IT operations. The platform’s seamless integration with Google Admin, real-time location tracking, and secure device locking features allowed the IT team to manage devices more efficiently than ever before.

The Results

Faster Device Recovery & Loss Prevention

Senturo helped recover multiple lost or stolen Chromebooks, including seven devices stolen and later found in a dumpster, thanks to precise Google Maps Wi-Fi triangulation tracking and satellite view.
IT staff can now pinpoint lost devices instantly, eliminating unnecessary replacement costs.

Login Issue Resolution & IT Efficiency

Senturo’s last logged-in user tracking allows IT to quickly resolve student login mix-ups.
The IT team no longer spends hours manually fixing incorrect sign-ins, freeing up time for higher-priority projects.

Fleet Management & Security Enhancements

IT has successfully cleaned up Google Admin, removing years of outdated records and ensuring only active student devices remain in the system.
The ability to secure missing devices instantly using Senturo Lock prevents unauthorized access while keeping devices trackable.

Streamlined IT Operations & Messaging

Senturo’s one-way messaging system allows the IT team to send critical updates directly to student deviceswithout relying on email.
IT staff can now manage devices more effectively using Senturo’s intuitive dashboard and filtering options.

Key Features Used

Fleet Map for real-time device tracking

Historical geolocation reports for pinpointing last active locations

Senturo Lock for securing missing devices while allowing continued tracking

Last logged-in user tracking to resolve student sign-in issues

One-way messaging system for IT-related alerts

A Lasting Partnership

Boys' Latin has integrated Senturo as a core part of its IT strategy, allowing for faster response times, reduced device losses, and improved workflow efficiencies.‍

"Senturo is a must-have for any school managing a large fleet of devices. It’s easy to use, highly effective, and helps schools recover lost devices, resolve login issues, and free up IT staff for more important work. We’ve already seen the benefits at Boys’ Latin, and I’d highly recommend it to other schools facing similar challenges."

Rich Gonzalez, Director of Information Systems, Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia

Why Boys’ Latin Recommends Senturo

For schools looking to reduce device loss, simplify IT operations, and improve district-wide communication, Senturo provides a powerful, easy-to-use solution that delivers measurable results.

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