School District of Janesville

What School District of Janesville does

School District of Janesville is a public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of Wisconsin, serving approximately 9,500 students from Pre-K through grade 12 across 21 schools: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 comprehensive high schools (Craig and Parker), and 3 charter schools (ARISE Virtual Academy, Rock River Charter School, Rock University High School). It is the 9th-largest district in Wisconsin by enrollment, operating more than 2 million square feet of facilities on 250 acres with an average building age of 63 years, and maintaining a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio across roughly 1,500 staff members. Beyond traditional K-12 instruction, the district delivers the P4J (Preschool 4 Janesville) no-cost early-childhood program at 19 community partnership sites, a Talented and Gifted program with a Challenge Magnet track, the Janesville Summer Research Institute in bacteriophage research, dual-enrollment with Blackhawk Technical College, and a CTE pipeline including a long-standing student-built home project with the South Central Wisconsin Builders Association (since 1992).

The underlying technology stack is a standard K-12 administrative bundle: Infinite Campus for student information and parent portal enrollment, Skyward for finance and HR, ClassLink for single sign-on, Incident IQ for IT ticketing, Finalsite for the public web presence, BoardDocs for governance transparency, and Go Fan for athletic ticketing. There is no proprietary technology product, no AI/ML capability disclosed, and no consumer-facing software platform sold externally; the district is a service-delivery entity, not a technology vendor.

Revenue mechanics are public-sector and formula-driven: the primary inflows are local property taxes set by the school board levy combined with Wisconsin state aid under the state revenue-limit system, supplemented by federal grants (which the district leveraged to remove $10.8 million from the local tax burden), voter-approved operational and capital referendums (both passed in 2024, the latter tied to a long-range facilities plan exceeding $578 million in need), the School Nutrition Program (1,500,718 meals served in 2024–25), and facility-use rental fees for auditoriums, gymnasiums, pools, and Monterey Stadium. The district carries a Moody's Aa2 bond rating, has proactively prepaid $1.72 million of debt, and operates under an elected Board of Education governance structure with Superintendent Mark Holzman as chief executive.

Name

School District of Janesville

Legal name

School District of Janesville

Website

https://janesville.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The School District of Janesville is a public K-12 Wisconsin school district serving approximately 9,500 Pre-K through 12 students across 21 schools in Janesville, Rock County, and is the ninth-largest district in the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Charter school programs
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• School facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Janesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes determined by school board levy and state aid formulas. Moody's Aa2 bond rating indicates strong financial health for municipal debt.
2. State Aid: Wisconsin state funding through revenue limit system combining state aid and local property taxes. State-imposed revenue limits constrain district funding despite rising operational costs.
3. Federal Grants: One-time federal grant opportunities utilized for facilities improvements, reducing local tax exposure by $10.8 million.
4. Facility Use Fees: Rental fees charged for use of school facilities including auditoriums, gymnasiums, pools, computer labs, classrooms, and Monterey Stadium. Civic and commercial rate structures apply.
5. Student Nutrition Program: Meal service program providing breakfast and lunch to students. Served 1,500,718 meals during 2024-25 school year. District provides one free breakfast per student daily.
6. Operational Referendum Funding: Non-recurring operational referendum approved by community in 2024 for curriculum resources, classroom technology, staff retention, and operational costs. Expires end of 2026-27 school year.
7. Capital Referendum Funding: Capital referendum approved by community in 2024 to address Phase 1 facilities needs focusing on safety, security, special education spaces, and aging system repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The School District of Janesville is a public K-12 school district that delivers Pre-K through 12th-grade education to approximately 9,500 students across 21 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools (Craig and Parker), and 3 charter schools. It also runs the no-cost P4J early-childhood program at 19 community sites, charter options such as ARISE Virtual Academy and Rock University High School (a dual-enrollment partnership with Blackhawk Technical College), and supports academic, athletic, arts, career-technical, and student-support programs. Supplementary services include facility rentals to community organizations and a school nutrition program.

Product overview

School District of Janesville operates as a unified K-12 public school district consisting of 21 schools: 12 elementary schools (Pre-K through 5th grade), 3 middle schools (grades 6-8), 2 comprehensive high schools (Craig and Parker), and 3 charter schools (ARISE Virtual Academy, Rock River Charter School, and Rock University High School). The district also administers the P4J (Preschool 4 Janesville) early childhood program and specialty programs including the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program. Educational offerings include summer school, the Janesville Summer Research Institute (JSRI), student support organizations (SIS and BRO), and arts programs through Parker Arts Academy. Rock University High School operates as a unique charter partnership with Blackhawk Technical College enabling dual enrollment. The district uses Infinite Campus as its student information system, Skyward for student management, and ClassLink for single sign-on access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool 4 Janesville (P4J) No-cost four-year-old kindergarten program providing early learning experiences at multiple community partnership sites for families in Janesville.
• Elementary Schools (K-5) Twelve elementary schools serving Pre-K through 5th grade, including Adams, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lincoln, Madison, Monroe, Roosevelt, Van Buren, Washington, and Wilson.
• Middle Schools (6-8) Three middle schools serving grades 6-8: Edison Middle, Franklin Middle, and Marshall Middle Schools.
• Craig High School Comprehensive 9-12 high school serving as one of two traditional high schools in the district, offering Advanced Placement courses, CTE programs, and extracurricular activities.
• Parker High School Comprehensive 9-12 high school featuring Parker Arts Academy, offering college preparatory courses, AP classes, and specialized arts programs alongside extensive CTE offerings.
• ARISE Virtual Academy Charter school offering virtual K-12 education options, providing flexible online learning experiences with social-connection activities and field trips.
• Rock River Charter School Charter school serving as an alternative education option within the district, focused on personalized learning pathways.
• Rock University High School Charter school located on Blackhawk Technical College's campus offering dual enrollment, allowing students to earn associate degrees while completing high school requirements.
• Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Special program serving students with high performance capability in intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or specific academic areas, providing differentiated enrichment beyond standard curricula.
• Summer School Program Extended learning program offering summer courses including academic enrichment, the Summer School Musical, and recreational activities for students.
• Early Literacy Program Early literacy initiative focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension skills aligned with Wisconsin Act 20 requirements for grades 4K-3.
• School Nutrition Program Breakfast and lunch meal service for students across the district, with one free breakfast provided per student daily.
• School Facility Rentals Rental of school facilities including high school auditoriums, gymnasiums (Craig Competition Gym 2,400 cap), middle school auditoriums and gyms, elementary school rooms, Monterey Stadium, and district pool to civic and commercial groups under published rate schedules.

Quantifiable outcome

• State Report Card accountability score increased by 6 points to Meets Expectations category
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• South Central Wisconsin Builders Association (SCWBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership since 1992 for student home build project. Students in Advanced Construction class gain hands-on training building homes under contractor oversight. Latest project was 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sold for $509,900. Provides skilled trades career pathways for students.
• Blackhawk Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Rock University High School charter school located on BTC campus. Students can pursue any degree program BTC offers while earning high school credits. Five 2023 RUHS seniors graduated with associate degrees while completing high school diplomas.
• SHINE TechnologiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing engineering mentors for Go Baby Go project where students modified electric toy cars for children with spina bifida. Also mentioned in P4J career exploration events.
• Blain's Farm & FleetsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated electric toy cars for Go Baby Go project where STEM students modified mobility devices for families with children who have spina bifida.
• Hedberg Public LibrarysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for P4J 'Look to the Future' career exploration event at Parker High School, introducing 4-year-old kindergartners and families to career options.
• Janesville Police DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for P4J career exploration events, helping introduce young children to law enforcement careers.
• Janesville Fire DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for P4J career exploration events, helping introduce young children to firefighting and emergency services careers.
• Children's Wisconsin-Rock County Family Resource CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for P4J career exploration events, supporting family engagement and early childhood development.
• 5 Star BarbershopsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for P4J career exploration events, introducing students to local business and entrepreneurship.
• Wisconsin Policy ForumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped interactive data comparison tool allowing community to compare SDJ performance with similar Wisconsin districts across demographics, teacher metrics, finances, and student outcomes.
• University of Wisconsin-WhitewatersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMen's Wheelchair Basketball Team visited Harrison Elementary School, inspiring students by showcasing achievements possible for people with disabilities.
• Janesville Jets Hockey TeamsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hockey team visited Roosevelt Elementary School to read with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students, sharing love of reading and spending time with young learners.
• Olbrich Botanical GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond-grade students from Adams Elementary visited gardens in Madison to explore nature and learn about plants and environment.
• Milwaukee Public MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraveling program brought ancient mummification education to 5th-grade students at Wilson and Adams Elementary Schools.
• Lakeside International TrucksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives visited Parker High School automotive class to discuss career and training opportunities in automotive/transportation industry.
• Operating Engineers Training Facility (Coloma)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore than 30 students from Craig, Parker, and Rock River Charter Schools toured facility and explored careers in heavy equipment operation with apprenticeship opportunities.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Racine Unified School District: Mid-sized Wisconsin public K-12 district serving Racine with enrollment similar to Janesville's. Operates a comparable mix of traditional, charter, and alternative schools under the same state funding formula and open-enrollment environment.
• Sun Prairie Area School District: Growing Wisconsin public K-12 district of comparable scale. Useful peer for benchmarking enrollment growth management, capital planning, and referendum strategy within the same state funding system.
• Madison Metropolitan School District: Mid-sized Wisconsin public K-12 district serving roughly 27,000 students across Madison. Comparable as a similarly structured public school district operating under Wisconsin revenue-limit and open-enrollment frameworks with a broad portfolio of traditional, charter, and alternative schools.
• Waukesha School District: Mid-sized Wisconsin public K-12 district operating under the same state framework. Comparable governance, referendum cycles, and academic programming as a same-state K-12 operator.
• Green Bay Area Public School District: Wisconsin public K-12 district of similar mid-tier scale. Operates under the same state aid and open-enrollment frameworks with a comparable mix of traditional schools, charter options, and community partnerships.
• Appleton Area School District: Mid-sized Wisconsin public K-12 district with similar enrollment footprint and program breadth. Comparable funding model and referendum-driven capital planning approach as a same-state peer district.
• Kenosha Unified School District: Mid-sized Wisconsin public K-12 district serving roughly 20,000 students in Kenosha. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and reliance on referendums and state aid under the Wisconsin K-12 system.
• Beloit School District: Neighboring Rock County public K-12 district of similar scale. Closest geographic peer, operating under the same Wisconsin funding and open-enrollment rules, and a likely direct competitor for students via open enrollment and charter alternatives.

Broad incumbents

• Milwaukee Public Schools: Wisconsin's largest public K-12 district serving roughly 75,000 students. Functions as a broad incumbent peer: same state regulatory and funding framework, but at much larger scale with a more extensive portfolio of traditional, charter, and specialty schools.

Regional players

• Elkhorn Area School District: Smaller neighboring Walworth County public K-12 district. Functions as a regional peer that does not directly compete within Janesville but operates under the same Wisconsin state-aid and open-enrollment regimes, making it a relevant open-enrollment competitor for SDJ families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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