What South Redford School District does

South Redford School District is a public K-12 district operating in Redford, Michigan, serving PreK-12 students across seven schools: four elementary schools (Addams, Fisher, Jefferson, Vandenberg), Pierce Middle School, Thurston High School, and the SOAR Academic Institute, an online/blended program for grades 6-12 with 225+ courses and a five-county regional catchment. The district layers specialized programs on top of the core school network: the Eagle Scholars honors pathway (grades 6-12), the EDGE Program at the Innovation Center delivering CTE certifications in automotive technology, welding, culinary arts, health occupations, construction, and hospitality, a tuition-free full-time preschool for 4-year-olds (noted as one of few district-run programs of its kind in Wayne County), and the Success for All reading program in PreK-5. Technology infrastructure is built on Canvas LMS, Chromebooks, Odysseyware, and a Sangha-based parent engagement app, with co-located services from Beaumont Health and Gleaners Food Bank extending beyond academics into student health and family nutrition.

South Redford is funded primarily by local property taxes and Michigan state aid; core education services are tuition-free for in-district residents and a School of Choice option exists for out-of-district families. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Recent program investment has been significant: a $190,000 Margaret Dunning Foundation grant (2022) funded The Dunning Auto Shop with ASE Level 1 certification, the Innovation Center / EDGE Program launched in 2023, and a new Three-to-Five-Year Strategic Plan is in development as of 2024-03. Leadership transitioned in 2022 when Jason Bobrovetski (an internal appointee previously serving as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations since 2014) succeeded Brian Galdes as Superintendent. The district does not have parent or VC/PE ownership and is governed by an elected Board of Education under oversight of the Michigan Department of Education.

Name

South Redford School District

Legal name

South Redford School District

Website

https://southredford.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

South Redford School District is a public PreK-12 district in Redford, Michigan, operating seven schools and specialized programs (Eagle Scholars honors, EDGE CTE, SOAR online learning, tuition-free preschool) serving in-district families and regional online learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF), Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Public school district
• Preschool programs
• Career technical education
• Online learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Redford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

South Redford School District operates a network of seven schools providing tuition-free PreK-12 public education to students in Redford, Michigan. The district delivers multiple educational pathways including traditional neighborhood schools, an honors pathway (Eagle Scholars), career and technical education (EDGE Program at the Innovation Center), a flexible online learning program (SOAR Academic Institute), and tuition-free full-time preschool. Programs are supported by technology integration including Canvas LMS, Chromebooks, 3D printers, robotics, and maker spaces.

Product overview

South Redford School District operates a network of seven schools serving PreK-12 students in Redford, Michigan. The district offers a multi-pathway educational approach including traditional neighborhood schools (Addams, Fisher, Jefferson, and Vandenberg Elementary; Pierce Middle School; Thurston High School), a virtual learning option (SOAR Academic Institute for grades 6-12), and specialized programs including Eagle Scholars (honors pathway for grades 6-12) and the EDGE Program at the Innovation Center (CTE programs in automotive technology, welding, culinary arts, health occupations, construction, and hospitality). The district also provides tuition-free full-time preschool, Next Generation Classrooms with technology integration (Chromebooks, 3D printers, robotics, maker spaces), and Success for All reading program for PreK-5.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eagle Scholars Program: Honors pathway program for students in grades 6-12 designed for high-achieving students with advanced courses, one-on-one advising, and college preparation.
• EDGE Program
• SOAR Academic Institute

Products and services

• Thurston High School Traditional high school serving grades 9-12 with comprehensive academic programs, athletics, arts, CTE pathways, and extracurricular activities for students in Redford, Michigan.
• Pierce Middle School Traditional middle school serving grades 6-8 with comprehensive academic curriculum and extracurricular activities for students in Redford, Michigan.
• Addams Elementary School Traditional elementary school serving grades PreK-5 with a focus on early literacy and school readiness for students in Redford, Michigan.
• Fisher Elementary School Traditional elementary school serving grades PreK-5 for students in Redford, Michigan.
• Jefferson Elementary School Traditional elementary school serving grades PreK-5 for students in Redford, Michigan.
• Vandenberg Elementary School Traditional elementary school serving grades PreK-5 for students in Redford, Michigan.
• SOAR Academic Institute Online/blended learning program for students in grades 6-12 who need flexibility, offering 225+ courses with personalized learning plans, 24/7 coursework access, one-on-one mentoring, and credit recovery options. Follows Michigan Merit Curriculum and allows students to earn a South Redford High School diploma. Serves students from Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties.
• Eagle Scholars Program Honors pathway program for students in grades 6-12 designed for high-achieving students, featuring advanced courses, one-on-one advising, and college preparation through a tight-knit academic community.
• EDGE Program (Innovation Center) Career and technical education program at the Innovation Center for hands-on learners, offering pathways in culinary arts, automotive technology, welding and fabrication, health occupations, construction, and hospitality. Students earn industry certifications and real-world experience.
• Dunning Auto Shop / Automotive Technology Program Grant-funded automotive technology program at Thurston High School featuring ASE Level 1 Certification preparation, work placement partnerships with George Matick Chevrolet, and articulation agreements with Macomb Community College and Henry Ford College for continued education pathways.
• Preschool Program Tuition-free full-time preschool program for children 4 years old by September 1st, focused on early literacy, social-emotional learning, and school readiness. One of the only district-run programs of its kind in Wayne County.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• George Matick ChevroletcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2022Community partner for the automotive program at Thurston High School, providing work placement opportunities for students after high school graduation.
• Macomb Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2022Higher education partner for students interested in continuing automotive technology education after high school graduation.
• Henry Ford CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2022Higher education partner offering pathways for students to continue their automotive technology studies after completing high school program.
• Gleaners Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGleaners School Food Mobile Pantry provides monthly food distribution at Jefferson and Addams Elementaries, offering healthy food including veggies, fruits, and lean proteins to South Redford families.
• Beaumont Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeaumont Child & Adolescent Health Center located at Pierce Middle School provides medical and mental health services for students ages 10-21, including physicals, immunizations, and counseling.
• Success for AllcoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch-based reading curriculum implemented district-wide in grades PreK-5 focusing on early literacy, social-emotional learning, and school readiness.
• Wayne County Department of Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free vision and hearing screenings for students and supports school-based health initiatives.
• Vision to LearnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing vision screenings and eye care services to elementary school students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Redford Union School District: Adjacent public K-12 school district serving the other portion of Redford Township, Michigan. Directly comparable as a Michigan public K-12 district with similar student demographics, funding structure, and proximity, competing for the same local student population.
• Livonia Public Schools: Neighboring Wayne County suburban K-12 district serving a similar demographic profile with comparable public funding structure. Operates a similar multi-school portfolio and is a direct Schools of Choice competitor for South Redford families.
• Dearborn Public Schools: Larger Wayne County K-12 district operating a comparable set of elementary, middle, and high schools with career and technical education pathways and honors programs. Directly comparable in funding model, governance structure, and student demographics.
• Plymouth-Canton Community Schools: Adjacent Wayne County K-12 district operating multiple schools with similar honors, CTE, and alternative education offerings. Directly comparable as a suburban Michigan public school district competing for the same regional talent pool.
• Garden City Public Schools: Wayne County K-12 district of similar scale and demographic profile to South Redford. Directly comparable in funding structure, school portfolio, and competition for the same Schools of Choice students.
• Wayne-Westland Community Schools: Adjacent Wayne County K-12 district serving overlapping communities with similar student demographics, funding model, and multi-school portfolio. Directly comparable as a Michigan public K-12 peer district.
• Crestwood School District: Nearby Dearborn Heights-area K-12 district operating within the same Wayne County educational marketplace. Comparable in scale, funding structure, and competition dynamics with South Redford.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): Large national online K-12 education provider offering fully online and blended learning programs similar to South Redford's SOAR Academic Institute. Comparable as a competitor and benchmark for online K-12 alternative education delivery at scale.
• Connections Academy: National online K-12 school operator offering tuition-free public online education in multiple states including Michigan. Comparable to SOAR Academic Institute as a virtual K-12 alternative education provider competing for the same Michigan online learners.

Emerging players

• National Heritage Academies: Michigan-based charter school management organization operating numerous K-8 schools across the state, including in the Detroit metro area. Comparable as a charter school competitor for the same Southeast Michigan K-8 student population and a benchmark for alternative K-8 governance models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmLpf3ykhy1zZkTif-DNu8w
• Facebookfacebook.com/southredford
• Instagraminstagram.com/southredfordsd

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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