Oak Harbor Public Schools

What Oak Harbor Public Schools does

Oak Harbor Public Schools is a public K-12 school district operating under Washington State law as a government entity, headquartered at 350 S. Oak Harbor Street in Oak Harbor, Washington. The district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across twelve schools, including Oak Harbor High School, North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor Intermediate School, six elementary schools (Crescent Harbor, Hillcrest, Oak Harbor, Broad View, Olympic View), plus three alternative/early-learning programs (HomeConnection, Exceptional Academy, Oak Harbor Virtual Academy). The student population includes significant military-connected families associated with Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The district runs extended programming including Career and Technical Education, Advanced Learning and Highly Capable Programs, Special Education services, Multilingual Learners support, Title I services, and a federally funded Summer Food Service Program.

The technology stack is composed of standard K-12 administrative and communication platforms rather than proprietary systems: Skyward student information system (transitioning to Skyward Qmlativ in Spring 2027), ParentSquare family communication platform with Google and Microsoft 365 SSO, BusRight real-time bus tracking app, Frontline Absence Management, SafeSchools employee training, Canvas-based paraeducator certificate program, and Peachjar digital flyer distribution. Operations are supported by 251-500 employees with management including a Superintendent (Michelle Kuss-Cybula), two Assistant Superintendents (Patrick Harrington, Dwight Lundstrom), a Chief Academic Officer (KC Knudson, appointed June 2026), a Special Programs Director, Director of Information Services (Tyler Starkovich), Communications Officer (Sarah Foy), and Transportation Director (Cathi Gutierrez).

As a government entity, the district does not charge tuition and is not a revenue-generating business in the commercial sense. Funding flows from local levies, state education funding, and federal grants including Impact Aid and Department of Defense Community Compatibility grants. The district is currently constructing the Forest Vista Learning Center with DoD grant funding (no local bond tax required) to consolidate alternative education programs, and is on-track for a 2026-29 Replacement Education Levy. Distribution is geographically limited to families residing within district boundaries, with optional in-district and choice transfer request processes for residents and non-residents seeking specialized programs.

Name

Oak Harbor Public Schools

Legal name

Oak Harbor Public Schools

Website

https://ohsd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Oak Harbor Public Schools is a Washington State K-12 public school district operating twelve schools plus alternative and early-learning programs to serve students and families within the Oak Harbor, WA district boundaries, including military-connected families associated with Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• K-12 school district
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Harbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oak Harbor Public Schools is a Washington State public K-12 school district that operates 12 schools serving students from early learning through grade 12 in the Oak Harbor, Washington area. The district delivers comprehensive educational services, including core academic instruction, special education, career and technical education, advanced learning programs, multilingual learner support, Title I services, and wraparound student support services such as transportation, nutrition (including the Summer Food Service Program), and health and wellness resources. It serves resident families as well as military-connected families associated with Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, with new school construction (Forest Vista Learning Center) funded by state Department of Defense and federal DOD grants.

Product overview

Oak Harbor Public Schools operates as a unified school district offering a comprehensive PK-12 educational portfolio across 12 schools including traditional neighborhood schools (Oak Harbor High School, North Whidbey Middle School, and six elementary schools), alternative education options (HomeConnection, Oak Harbor Virtual Academy, Exceptional Academy), and early childhood programs (Hand-in-Hand Early Learning Center). The district provides educational services through a platform of core schools complemented by specialized support services including Career and Technical Education, Special Education, Advanced Learning Programs, Multilingual Learners support, Title I services, transportation via BusRight, and the Summer Food Service Program. Administrative systems are managed through Skyward (transitioning to Qmlativ in 2027), with family engagement through ParentSquare and employee development via SafeSchools and Canvas-based training programs. The district is expanding its facilities with a new Forest Vista Learning Center opening in 2026 to house HomeConnection, Oak Harbor Virtual Academy, and Hand-in-Hand Preschool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oak Harbor High School
• North Whidbey Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8, delivering core academic instruction, exploratory electives, and student support aligned with Washington State Standards.
• Crescent Harbor Elementary School Public elementary school providing K-5 core academic instruction, special education, Title I, and English language learner support.
• Oak Harbor Intermediate School Public intermediate school providing intermediate-grade core academic instruction and student support services aligned with Washington State Standards.
• Hillcrest Elementary School Public elementary school providing K-5 core academic instruction, special education, and student support services.
• Oak Harbor Elementary School Public elementary school providing K-5 core academic instruction and wraparound student support services.
• Broad View Elementary School Public elementary school providing K-5 core academic instruction, special education, and student support services.
• Olympic View Elementary School Public elementary school providing K-5 core academic instruction and student support services.
• HomeConnection Alternative/home-based education program that allows district students to learn at home with district support and oversight.
• Exceptional Academy Specialized program for students with disabilities, providing individualized special education services within the district.
• Oak Harbor Virtual Academy Online K-12 program providing remote digital instruction for district students seeking a virtual learning environment.
• Hand-in-Hand Early Learning Center Early childhood/preschool program serving pre-kindergarten learners within the district.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused program offering hands-on coursework in trades, technology, and applied fields to prepare students for college, career, and post-secondary pathways.
• Advanced Learning & Highly Capable Program Program providing accelerated and enriched instruction for highly capable and gifted learners in the district.
• Special Education Services Specialized instructional and related services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Multilingual Learners Program Program providing English language development and academic support for multilingual learners across the district.
• Title I Services Federally funded supplemental academic support for students at qualifying schools to close achievement gaps.
• Summer Food Service Program Federally funded program providing free meals to children during summer months when school is not in session.
• Student Transportation Services Bus transportation to and from school for eligible students, with real-time tracking through the BusRight app.
• Health & Wellness Services School-based health and wellness support for students, including nursing, counseling referrals, and wellness resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oak Harbor High School CTE students earned first place at National Make48 Competition for SkillsUSA in June 2026, receiving $2,000 cash prize and national television feature on Roku's This Old House Maker Channel
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BusRightcoreTechnology or IntegrationOak Harbor Public Schools uses the BusRight app to allow families to track school bus routes in real-time, view alternative snow routes, and receive notifications when buses begin and end their routes.
• FirstChoiceEAP (Employee Assistance Program)coreOthers
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare serves as the unified family communication platform for the district, enabling announcements, direct messaging with teachers, emergency notifications, and automatic translation into families' preferred languages.
• SafeSchoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationSafeSchools training platform used for mandatory employee trainings including compliance, safety, and professional development courses for new staff members.
• Frontline (Absence Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrontline Absence Management system used by staff to record absences and by substitutes to manage assignments. Includes Frontline Employee and Substitute QuickStart Guides.
• "I Love U Guys" FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict has adopted the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) safety framework from the "I Love U Guys" Foundation for emergency procedures including Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter protocols.
• City of Oak Harbor Safe Routes to School ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support families with appropriate walking paths, bike routes, bus routes, and traffic control for safe student commutes.
• Northwest Educational Service District 189coreOthersRegional educational service district providing coordination, professional development support, and regional programs including the Teacher of the Year recognition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stanwood-Camano School District: Stanwood-Camano School District is a Pacific Northwest public K-12 district that is explicitly referenced in the OHPS management team's prior experience (KC Knudson began career there). Comparable size and Snohomish-Island-area community profile.
• Marysville School District: Marysville School District is a larger Snohomish County public K-12 district that serves a significant military-connected population tied to Naval Station Everett, making it directly comparable on DoD-funding dynamics and military-family programming.
• Sedro-Woolley School District: Sedro-Woolley School District is a Skagit County public K-12 district of comparable scale, useful for benchmarking levy outcomes, CTE program structure, and standards-based grading implementation.
• Burlington-Edison School District: Burlington-Edison School District is a Skagit County public K-12 district of similar scale to Oak Harbor, providing direct comparability on staffing models, program breadth, and levy funding dynamics.
• Coupeville School District: Coupeville School District is a small K-12 public district also located on Whidbey Island, WA, serving a similar mix of military-connected and civilian families. Closest geographic and demographic peer to Oak Harbor Public Schools, with comparable reliance on DoD Impact Aid.
• South Whidbey School District: South Whidbey School District is the third public K-12 district on Whidbey Island, serving a similar small-island community profile. Closely comparable scale and operating environment to Oak Harbor Public Schools.
• Mukilteo School District: Mukilteo School District is a mid-to-large Snohomish County public K-12 district with a substantial military-connected enrollment tied to Naval Station Everett and Paine Field, making it directly comparable on funding mix and student-services design.
• Mount Vernon School District: Mount Vernon School District is a mid-sized Skagit County public K-12 district serving a community with significant agricultural and working-family demographics, providing a useful comparable for funding-model and program-mix decisions.
• Anacortes School District: Anacortes School District is a nearby Skagit-Island-area public K-12 district serving a comparable Pacific Northwest coastal community with similar demographic and funding profile.

Regional players

• La Conner School District: La Conner School District is a small Skagit-Island-area public K-12 district that is geographically proximate but smaller in scale; useful as a regional comparison point but not a direct size competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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