What Widefield High School does

Widefield High School is one of two traditional public high schools operated by Widefield School District 3 (WSD3), a public K-12 school district established in 1875 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. WSD3 serves approximately 9,348 students across 18 schools spanning preschool through grade 12, including two comprehensive high schools (Widefield High School and Mesa Ridge High School), an alternative high school (Discovery High School), a K-12 virtual school (The Haven School), a K-8 computer science school (Grand Mountain), three junior high schools, eight elementary schools, a charter academy, and the Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab (The Mill). Roughly 22–28% of the district's student population is military-connected, reflecting proximity to military installations, and the district holds Purple Star School designations to support these families.

The district's core offering is free public K-12 education funded primarily by state taxes (79%), local property taxes (19%), and vehicle registration fees (2%). Auxiliary revenue includes fee-based programs such as a $100-per-course Credit Recovery offering. Widefield High School specifically delivers grades 9-12 academic programming, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, athletics, performing arts, and college-readiness programs (including AVID). The district has standardized on a broad educational technology stack — Schoology and Google Classroom (LMS), Infinite Campus (SIS), Clever (SSO), Illuminate Education, Naviance, iReady, NWEA MAP, Lexia, and others — supported by operational systems (UKG HR/payroll, Frontline PD, Incident IQ IT, RevTrak payments, ParentSquare communications, Viewfinder/Tripfinder transportation).

The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education and operates as a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, with no private equity or parent-company ownership. Distribution is geographically constrained to the WSD3 attendance boundary, with limited inter-district School of Choice enrollment and Universal Preschool Colorado (UPC) access for preschool. In November 2025, voters approved an $88 million bond and a $5 million mill levy override (Ballot Measures 4A and 4B) to fund facility improvements, safety upgrades, staff retention, and continued CTE programming.

Name

Widefield High School

Legal name

Widefield School District 3

Website

https://wsd3.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Widefield High School is a public grades 9-12 high school operated by Widefield School District 3 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving approximately 9,348 district-wide students with comprehensive academic, CTE, athletic, and military-family support programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Career technical education
• K-12 academic programs
• Military family school services
• Athletics and performing arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Widefield High School provides free public secondary education (grades 9-12) as one of two traditional comprehensive high schools within Widefield School District 3 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school delivers college-preparatory academics, career and technical education pathways, performing arts, athletics, Special Education services, English Language Learner support, gifted and talented programming, AVID college readiness, and Purple Star School military-family support. Core operations are supported by a 1:1 Chromebook device program and a network of educational technology platforms including Schoology, Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, and Naviance.

Product overview

Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) operates as a comprehensive K-12 public education system with 18 schools including two traditional high schools (Widefield High School and Mesa Ridge High School), one alternative high school (Discovery High School), one K-12 virtual school (The Haven School), one K-8 Computer Science school (Grand Mountain School), three junior high schools, eight elementary schools, one charter academy, and one preschool. The district also manages The Mill, a career technical education trades center. Core educational programs include STEM & Innovation, Career Technical Education (CTE) with 12 pathway areas, Music & Performing Arts (serving 8,000+ students), AVID college readiness, Gifted & Talented, English Language Learners, and Special Education. The district provides one-to-one device program (Chromebooks), free transportation, free meals, and operates Widefield Parks & Recreation with the Security Public Library. With approximately 9,348 students, WSD3 serves a diverse community with 22% military-connected students and has achieved Purple Star School designation recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Mill (Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab): Industry trades center providing vocational training with 400+ students enrolled annually, 70+ students placed in jobs, and partnerships with 60+ industry partners. Offers programs including welding technology, construction technology, and vehicle maintenance.
• Grand Mountain K8 Computer Science School
• Fountain Valley Scholars
• Purple Star Schools
• Connect with Widefield (FSCP)

Products and services

• Widefield High School Traditional public high school serving grades 9-12 within Widefield School District 3, offering comprehensive college-preparatory academics, career and technical education pathways, performing arts, athletics, Special Education, English Language Learner, AVID college readiness, Gifted and Talented, and Purple Star School military-family support.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ industry certifications earned including OSHA 10, PACT CORE, WCA, and NDT
• +9 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration42 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter school network with a STEM-heavy, college-prep model. Comparable as an academically rigorous K-12 alternative targeting families who might otherwise choose Widefield's STEM pathways and CTE programs.
• Connections Academy: Online K-12 public school operator partnered with various districts. Comparable as a virtual K-12 alternative to The Haven School, competing for the same online-learner families in Colorado.

Direct peers

• Academy School District 20: Neighboring Colorado Springs K-12 public school district serving the north side. Directly comparable public K-12 district competing for the same family pool with similar CTE, athletics, and college-readiness programming.
• Harrison School District 2: Adjacent Colorado Springs K-12 public school district. Directly comparable in scale, demographics, and military-connected student population tied to Fort Carson, with similar CTE and bond-funding dynamics.
• Colorado Springs School District 11: Largest neighboring K-12 public school district in Colorado Springs. Comparable public K-12 operator with overlapping enrollment boundaries, CTE pathways, and competing for district choice enrollment.
• Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8: Adjacent K-12 public school district serving Fort Carson directly. Highly comparable given shared military-connected student base, Purple Star-style programming, and CTE offerings similar to Widefield's The Mill.

Regional players

• Pueblo City School District 60: Southern Colorado K-12 public school district. Comparable in scale, public K-12 structure, and CTE/college-career programming, but serving a different geography and demographic profile.
• Cheyenne Mountain School District 12: Colorado Springs-area K-12 public school district with traditional high school model. Comparable in operating structure (public K-12, CTE programs, athletics) but serves a different catchment area.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (K12 Inc): Large online K-12 learning provider operating across many states. Comparable as a competitor for virtual/hybrid K-12 enrollment through Haven School and as a broader EdTech incumbent in the same instructional delivery category.
• National Heritage Academies: Multi-state charter school management organization. Comparable as a charter K-12 operator in Colorado and adjacent market to James Madison Charter Academy, competing for similar families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@widefieldschooldistrict3197
• Facebookfacebook.com/widefieldschooldistrict3
• Instagraminstagram.com/widefieldschooldistrict3
• Xx.com/WidefieldD3

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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