Olentangy Local Schools

What Olentangy Local Schools does

Olentangy Local Schools is a K-12 public school district headquartered in Lewis Center, Ohio, serving over 20,000 students across 28 schools spanning 95+ square miles primarily in Delaware County with a small portion in Franklin County. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools, and the Olentangy Academy specialized learning academy, making it the fourth-largest district in Ohio by enrollment with projected enrollment approaching 30,000 students by the 2035-36 school year. It is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, not a private corporation, governed by an elected five-member Board of Education and overseen by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

The district delivers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum using standard educational technology platforms, including PowerSchool for student information, Schoology for learning management, ParentSquare for family communication, ClassLink for single sign-on, and a Stay Safe, Speak Up! anonymous reporting system. Beyond core academics, the district offers College Credit Plus, gifted services, English Learner programs, OASIS alternative education, Summer Enrichment Experience, and a proprietary Portrait of a Learner framework. Olentangy became the first school district in Ohio certified as a behavioral health provider, enabling direct mental health service delivery to students, and all four of its high schools were named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll with 27 National Merit Semifinalists recognized.

The district is funded primarily through local property taxes from residents within the 95-square-mile jurisdiction, per-pupil state funding from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and federal grant programs including Title I, Title II, and other categorical streams. No tuition is charged to district residents; ancillary fees cover meals, activities, and facility rentals. The district holds a AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor's, has received multiple GFOA financial reporting awards and the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, and employs 1,001-5,000 staff across teachers, administrators, support personnel, food service, and transportation, making it the second-largest employer in Delaware County. Community engagement is conducted through the district website, social media channels, ParentSquare notifications, a mobile app, the "Hello Olentangy" podcast, and public Board of Education meetings.

Name

Olentangy Local Schools

Legal name

Olentangy Local School District

Website

https://olentangy.k12.oh.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Olentangy Local Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Lewis Center, Ohio, serving more than 20,000 students across 28 schools (17 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools, plus Olentangy Academy) over 95 square miles in Delaware and Franklin Counties, funded primarily through local property taxes and state per-pupil aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public 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)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Elementary secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewis Center

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The district is primarily funded through local property taxes from residents within its 95+ square mile jurisdiction, spanning Delaware County and a small portion of Franklin County, Ohio. Property tax revenue is the largest source of funding and is subject to levy approvals by voters.
2. State School Funding: The district receives per-pupil state funding from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. The district has been actively advocating for fair school funding, noting that the state's share of base cost per pupil has been declining and advocating for increased minimum state share.
3. Federal Grant Programs: The district participates in federal grant programs including Title I, Title II, and other federal educational funding streams to support specific programs and initiatives.
4. Activity and Program Fees: The district charges fees for various programs including food service/meal accounts, and activity fees as allowed under Ohio law. These are modest revenue streams supplementing public funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Olentangy Local Schools is a public K-12 school district providing free education to over 20,000 students across 28 schools (17 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools, plus Olentangy Academy and OASIS specialized programs) in a 95-square-mile area of Delaware and Franklin Counties, Ohio. The district delivers standard-based curriculum, College Credit Plus, gifted services, English Learner programs, special education, career-technical pathways, athletics, and performing arts, supported by digital platforms including PowerSchool, Schoology, ClassLink, and ParentSquare.

Product overview

Olentangy Local Schools is a K-12 public school district serving over 21,000 students across 28 schools in Delaware and Franklin Counties, Ohio. The district operates as a unified educational platform comprising 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools, plus specialized programs including Olentangy Academy and OASIS. Supporting the core academic programs are digital platforms including PowerSchool (student information system), Schoology (learning management system), ParentSquare (family communication), and ClassLink/myOLSD Portal (single sign-on access). The district offers supplementary programs such as Summer Enrichment Experience (SEE), College Credit Plus, Gifted Services, English Learner programs, and community engagement through Olentangy: BridgED. Additional support services include transportation, food service, and technology support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Schools (17 schools) K-5 education across 17 elementary schools including Alum Creek, Arrowhead, Cheshire, Freedom Trail, Glen Oak, Heritage, Indian Springs, Johnnycake Corners, Liberty Tree, Oak Creek, Olentangy Meadows, Peachblow Crossing, Scioto Ridge, Shale Meadows, Tyler Run, Walnut Creek, and Wyandot Run.
• Middle Schools (6 schools) Grades 6-8 education at Berkshire, Berlin, Hyatts, Liberty, Orange, and Shanahan Middle Schools.
• High Schools (4 schools) Grades 9-12 education at Berlin High School, Liberty High School, Olentangy High School, and Orange High School, including AP courses and college preparatory programs.
• Olentangy Academy Specialized learning academy providing alternative educational pathways for students.
• OASIS Alternative educational program within the district serving students with specific learning needs.
• Preschool Early childhood education program for pre-kindergarten students.
• Summer Enrichment Experience (SEE) Summer program offering hands-on learning opportunities for students entering grades 1-12.
• College Credit Plus Program allowing high school students to earn college credit and high school graduation credit simultaneously through college coursework.
• Gifted Services Programs and services for gifted and talented students including above grade level testing, identification processes, and differentiated instruction.
• English Learner (EL) Program English language learning services supporting students who are English learners, with staff assignments and translated resources.
• Olentangy: BridgED Community engagement program connecting the district with community resources, featuring livestreams, special events, videos, and a Business Advisory Council.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services with safety protocols, bus stops information, and driver hiring programs.
• Food Service Meal services including menus, nutrition information, meal account management, and meal assistance programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rankings and test scores among the best in Ohio and nation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dublin City School District: Large, high-performing suburban Columbus-area district in Franklin and Delaware counties serving a comparable affluent, growing residential corridor. Directly comparable on scale, academic performance profile, and suburban growth dynamics facing Olentangy.
• Hilliard City School District: Suburban Columbus district of similar scale operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools for a comparable residential base. Directly comparable on enrollment size, suburban demographics, and central Ohio operating environment.
• Westerville City School District: Large suburban Columbus-area district serving parts of both Delaware and Franklin counties, overlapping Olentangy's footprint. Directly comparable on geography, scale, and the mix of elementary, middle, and high school operations.
• Upper Arlington City School District: Top-performing Columbus suburb district with consistently high academic rankings and AP participation. Closely comparable on academic-excellence positioning and affluent-suburban family profile, though smaller in scale.
• New Albany-Plain Local School District: Affluent, high-performing Columbus-area district with a similar destination-district profile and small but high-achievement footprint. Comparable on academic outcomes, family demographics, and Five-Star positioning.
• Pickerington Local School District: One of Ohio's fastest-growing suburban districts east of Columbus, with a similar multi-school campus model. Directly comparable on rapid enrollment growth, suburban expansion dynamics, and scale challenges.
• Worthington City School District: Established Columbus-suburb district with comparable grade-band structure and central-Ohio operating environment. Comparable on enrollment size, traditional K-12 mix, and suburban district operating dynamics.
• Sycamore Community School District: Top-performing suburban Cincinnati district recognized for academic excellence and AP performance. Comparable as a benchmark for top-rated Ohio suburban district performance and recognition profile, though geographically separate.
• Lakota Local School District: Large, fast-growing suburban Cincinnati district with multiple high schools and significant enrollment scale. Comparable as a large multi-campus Ohio district managing growth and academic outcomes simultaneously.
• Perrysburg Exempted Village School District: Top-rated northwest Ohio district with strong Five-Star-style performance and growing enrollment. Comparable as a high-performing, growing Ohio district that competes for the same academic-recognition benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/olentangysd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OlentangySchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/olentangyschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/olentangylocalschools

Compliance5 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries30 records

Funding overview

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