Richland School District

Name

Richland School District

Legal name

Richland School District No. 400

Website

https://rsd.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

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

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

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Alternative education programs
• Student health services

Headquarters

HQ city

West Richland

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Basic Education Funding: Primary state funding for basic education programs as defined by Washington state law
2. Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy: Local enrichment levy at $2.50 per $1,000 assessed property value, providing approximately 14% of annual budget for staffing, athletics, arts, and enrichment programs
3. Technology Levy: Four-year technology levy at $0.50 per $1,000 assessed property value for digital curriculum, devices, and technology infrastructure
4. Safety & Security Levy: Six-year capital projects levy at $0.31 per $1,000 assessed property value for security upgrades and facility improvements
5. Bond Funding: Voter-approved bonds for construction: 2017 bond ($99 million), 2013 bond ($98 million), 2003 bond ($77.8 million) for facility improvements and new school construction
6. Local Effort Assistance (LEA): State matching funds received when local levy is passed; RSD received $5,263,679 in 2024-25 school year
7. Federal Programs: Title I, Part A and other federal education program funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Richland School District is a public K-12 school district delivering free public education to approximately 13,700 students across 21 schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 2 traditional high schools, and 3 choice/alternative schools) in Richland and West Richland, Washington. The district provides comprehensive educational programs including standard K-12 instruction, special education services, highly capable programs, dual language, career and technical education, athletics, arts, Running Start, College in the High School, and free preschool for qualifying families. Services are funded through state basic education funding, voter-approved local property tax levies, general obligation bonds, and federal programs.

Product overview

Richland School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 13,700 students across 21 schools in Richland and West Richland, Washington. The district offers a unified portfolio of educational programs and services including: 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 traditional high schools, and 3 choice schools (alternative, online, and homeschool programs). The district operates on a Finalsite-powered web platform and provides students access to digital learning tools including district-issued Chromebooks, ClassLink Launchpad for single sign-on, PowerSchool for student information management, and communication platforms ParentSquare and StudentSquare. Health services include Hazel Health telehealth. Instructional assessments include iReady diagnostic tools. The district is funded through local levies and bonds, with current levies covering technology, safety/security, and educational programs and operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pacific Crest Online Academy: Online learning program serving students in grades K-12
• Three Rivers HomeLink
• River's Edge High School

Products and services

• Richland School District Schools (21 schools) The district operates 21 schools including 12 elementary schools (Pre-K through grade 5), 4 middle schools (grades 6-8), 2 traditional high schools (Hanford High School and Richland High School), and 3 choice schools (River's Edge High School, Pacific Crest Online Academy, and Three Rivers HomeLink). Free public K-12 education is provided to families residing within district boundaries.
• Special Education Services Special education and Section 504 services for eligible students, including individualized education plans and related services. Operated under oversight of designated Section 504 and special programs coordinators.
• Choice Schools (Alternative, Online, and Homeschool) Three choice school programs providing alternative educational pathways: River's Edge High School (alternative high school), Pacific Crest Online Academy (K-12 online learning), and Three Rivers HomeLink (home-based education program supporting homeschool students).
• Early Learning and Free Preschool Early childhood education and preschool programs, including free preschool for income-qualifying families and developmental support to prepare children for kindergarten.
• Hazel Health Telehealth Services Telehealth and health services partnership providing students access to medical care and mental health support through virtual visits during school hours, accessed via the Student Health department.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Career and technical education offerings, including the Gesa High School Credit Union Program for financial services CTE, Tri-Tech Skills Center regional vocational programs, and college-aligned pathways such as Running Start and College in the High School.
• Highly Capable and Dual Language Programs Gifted and talented services under the Highly Capable Programs policy, paired with Dual Language instructional pathways for multilingual learners.
• Athletics and Arts Programs Interscholastic athletics, co-curricular activities, and arts programming, partially funded through the Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy, available to enrolled students across the district's elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Tri-Cities Senior Citizens' Gold Card Program Senior citizen program providing community access to district facilities and lifelong-learning opportunities for residents 62 and older within the district service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51 students named National Merit semifinalists since 2016
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hazel Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelehealth student health services partnership providing mental health assistance and medical support services to students through the Student Health department. Hazel Health provides virtual health services for students during school hours.
• Gesa Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTE partnership program - Gesa High School Credit Union Program providing career and technical education experience for students interested in financial services careers. Includes GESA Debit Cards program for students.
• Ben Franklin TransitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic transit partnership providing transportation services and resources. Ben Franklin Transit works with the district on transportation options and routes for students.
• Tri-Tech Skills CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional vocational education partnership with Tri-Tech Skills Center providing career and technical education programs. Students can attend Tri-Tech as part of their educational program.
• Delta High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdistrict partnership school offering alternative educational pathways. RSD students can attend Delta High School as a choice school option.
• City of RichlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership with the City of Richland. The city is referenced as a community resource for families exploring the Richland area.
• City of West RichlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership with the City of West Richland, where the district headquarters is located. The city is referenced as a community resource for families.
• Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)coreOthersState education agency partnership. RSD operates under OSPI oversight and compliance, receives state funding allocations, and participates in state assessment programs (iReady, SBA, WCAS).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kennewick School District: Neighboring Benton County public K-12 district serving Kennewick, WA. Direct geographic peer competing for students in the Tri-Cities region with similar funding model (state + local levies).
• Pasco School District: Tri-Cities area public K-12 district serving Pasco, WA. Comparable in scale and funding structure, operates under the same Washington state education funding regime and OSPI oversight.

Broad incumbents

• Spokane Public Schools: Larger Washington state public K-12 district operating 50+ schools. Comparable public district funding and governance model; broader geographic scope provides a benchmark for scale economics and program diversity.
• Tacoma Public Schools: Washington public K-12 district with similar levy/bond funding model and similar mix of traditional, alternative, and choice schools. Useful comparable for urban-suburban district operations at comparable scale.
• Bellevue School District: High-performing Washington public K-12 district with strong levy support and high-credentialed teaching staff. Comparable on academic outcomes (National Merit, advanced coursework) and technology integration.
• Northshore School District: Washington public K-12 district in the Puget Sound region. Comparable on technology levy funding, choice school offerings, and high-performing suburban district profile.
• Lake Washington School District: Large Washington public K-12 district (30,000+ students) offering benchmark for scale of operations, multi-levy funding structure, and choice/online academy portfolios similar to RSD's Pacific Crest program.
• Everett Public Schools: Washington public K-12 district with comparable size (~20,000 students) and full K-12 + choice school portfolio. Useful peer for academic outcomes, levy support, and special education programming benchmarks.

Others

• Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI): State regulatory and funding counterpart for all Washington public school districts. Not a competitor but the primary regulator and funding conduit — relevant peer for understanding RSD's operating constraints and funding model.
• Tri-Tech Skills Center: Regional CTE cooperative serving multiple districts including RSD. Partner rather than competitor, but relevant adjacent educational institution for benchmarking career-technical program offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RSDWashington
• Facebookfacebook.com/richlandschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/richlandschools400
• Xx.com/RichlandSD400

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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