Ottawa Hills Local Schools

Name

Ottawa Hills Local Schools

Legal name

Ottawa Hills Local Schools

Website

https://ottawahillsschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• College preparatory
• STEM education
• Elementary education
• Secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ottawa Hills Local Schools is a public K-12 school district operating two schools—Ottawa Hills Elementary School (pre-K through grade 5) and Ottawa Hills Jr./Sr. High School (grades 6-12)—delivering a tuition-free, college-preparatory education to district residents. The district offers 18 Advanced Placement courses, The Foundry maker space for STEM learning, comprehensive athletics, arts, and college counseling programs, supported by community organizations and the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation.

Product overview

Ottawa Hills Local Schools is a public school district operating two main schools: Ottawa Hills Elementary School (pre-K through grade 5) and Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School (grades 6-12). The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including academic curriculum, The Foundry maker space, summer learning programs, athletics, health services, student counseling, and technology initiatives. The district is supported by the Ottawa Hills Schools Foundation and various community organizations including parent associations and booster groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ottawa Hills Elementary School Elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, offering academics, student support, clubs and activities, with dedicated communications through the Green Bear Bulletin.
• Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High School Combined junior and senior high school (grades 6-12) ranked #1 in the Toledo metro area, #3 in Ohio, and #169 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Offers 18 AP courses and features The Foundry maker space.
• The Foundry Maker space and innovation lab at the junior/senior high school providing hands-on STEM learning experiences.
• Summer Learning Program Annual summer learning program offering resources for students to continue academic development during summer months, with program information published for the upcoming school year.
• Curriculum & Instruction Program District-wide academic curriculum and instructional programs aligned with Ohio educational standards.
• Health Services School-based health services and medical support for students across the district.
• Student Services Comprehensive student support services including counseling, special education, and intervention programs.
• School Counseling Program College planning and academic counseling services at the junior/senior high school level.
• Athletics Program District athletic program featuring multiple sports including state championship-winning girls cross country team.
• Technology Program District technology initiatives and digital infrastructure supporting educational technology across all schools.
• Community Programs Parent association, booster organizations, music and theatre programs, band boosters, and joint recreation board supporting community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ college enrollment rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ottawa Hills Schools FoundationcoreOthersCommunity foundation that supports the school district through fundraising, grants, and educational initiatives.
• Ottawa Hills Schools Parent AssociationcoreOthersParent organization supporting school programs, student activities, and community engagement.
• OH BoostersminorOthersAthletic booster organization supporting student athletics programs.
• Ottawa Hills Music & Theatre AssociationminorOthersCommunity organization supporting music and theatre programs.
• Ottawa Hills Band Boosters OrganizationminorOthersBand program support organization providing resources for music education.
• Joint Recreation BoardminorOthersCommunity recreation board supporting youth sports and recreational activities.
• International Student Exchange AssociationminorOthersOrganization facilitating international student exchange programs for the district.
• OHSPA (Ottawa Hills Schools Parent Association)coreOthersPrimary parent support organization that funded Quiz Bowl team participation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Upper Arlington City School District: Affluent Ohio public K-12 district near Columbus with comparable high academic outcomes, AP course offerings, and consistent top state rankings. Closest demographic and academic peer to Ottawa Hills within Ohio.
• Indian Hill Exempted Village School District: Cincinnati-area Ohio public K-12 district known for top state rankings, similar affluent demographic, strong college placement, and STEM emphasis. Highly comparable high-performing small Ohio district profile.
• Solon City School District: Northeast Ohio public K-12 district frequently ranked among Ohio's top performers, with extensive AP curriculum and strong college outcomes—directly comparable academic profile to Ottawa Hills.
• Bexley City School District: Columbus suburb public K-12 district with similar small size, top Ohio rankings, and high college enrollment rates; comparable operational scale and demographic mix.
• Beachwood City School District: Small Ohio public K-12 district near Cleveland with strong academic outcomes, comparable size and college placement metrics—peer in scale and performance profile.
• Mariemont City School District: Southwest Ohio K-12 public district with strong academic reputation and small district footprint; comparable high-performing small Ohio public district.
• New Albany-Plain Local School District: Affluent Columbus-area Ohio public K-12 district with top rankings, extensive programming, and similar high-achieving demographic profile comparable to Ottawa Hills.
• Sycamore Community School District: Cincinnati-area Ohio public K-12 district with strong state and national rankings, comparable academic programming and high college placement rates.

Others

• National Blue Ribbon Schools Network (U.S. Dept. of Education): Federal recognition program; while not a competitor, the National Blue Ribbon Schools network represents the cohort of comparably high-achieving public schools against which Ottawa Hills is benchmarked.
• Cognia (formerly AdvancED): Accreditation body whose "School of Distinction" designation Ottawa Hills earned; ecosystem/standards-setter relevant to performance benchmarking rather than a competitive operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/principal_mcmurray
• Xx.com/ohschools

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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