Southgate Community School District

What Southgate Community School District does

Southgate Community School District is a Michigan public K-12 school district headquartered in Southgate, Michigan, serving the local community under governance of an elected Board of Education. The district operates nine schools spanning the educational continuum: Anderson High School (grades 9-12), Davidson Middle School and Davidson Middle Academy (grades 6-8), five elementary schools (Allen, Fordline, Grogan, Shelters, and North Pointe IB), and Asher Alternative Education. Programs include the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program at North Pointe, a candidate IB Middle Years Program launching at Davidson Middle Academy in 2026-2027, Atlas Online Learning for grades 9-12, Early Middle College dual-credit pathways, GSRP free preschool for 4-year-olds, tuition-based preschool, latchkey before/after-school childcare, and adult education (GED, ESL, adult basic education) through Asher. The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), providing free meals to all students at participating schools for 2025-2026.

The district's technology infrastructure is built on standard K-12 administrative platforms rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool serves as the student information system with parent portal access, MiStar handles student records, Google Workspace supports instructional collaboration, the One-to-One Chromebook program provides device access, and SafeSchools delivers compliance training. Operational tools include Finalsite (website), Parchment (transcripts), Employee Navigator (benefits), Red Rover (staff attendance), Standard for Success (teacher evaluations), EduStaff (substitute staffing), Applitrack (employment), My Payments Plus (cafeteria payments), and the Wayne County Schools Employment Network for recruiting. Dean Transportation provides student bus services for eligible students living more than half a mile from school.

The district operates as a government entity under Michigan state law, funded primarily through state foundation allowance and local property taxes rather than tuition revenue. Free public education is provided to district residents; fee-based revenue streams include latchkey childcare ($10-$18 per session plus a $50 annual registration), tuition-based preschool, and modest community education programming. A 2025 Bond Millage and Operating Renewal Proposal signals reliance on voter-approved funding cycles. The district employs a traditional hierarchical leadership structure with a Superintendent (Sharon Irvine), directors of Business & Finance, Special Services, Technology, Food Services, Curriculum, and Early Childhood/Childcare, building principals, and a seven-member elected Board of Education.

Name

Southgate Community School District

Legal name

Southgate Community School District

Website

https://southgateschools.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southgate Community School District is a Michigan public K-12 district operating nine schools in Southgate, Michigan, providing free education from preschool through adult education, including International Baccalaureate, virtual learning, latchkey childcare, and alternative education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district operations
• Before after school childcare
• Preschool early childhood programs
• Alternative education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Southgate

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Southgate Community School District is a public K-12 school district that provides free primary and secondary education to district residents through nine schools spanning kindergarten through 12th grade, including elementary schools, middle schools, a high school, an IB-accredited elementary, and an alternative education program. It supplements core academics with latchkey before/after school childcare, GSRP preschool, free meals under CEP, transportation, special education, adult education (GED/ESL), athletics, and virtual learning via Atlas.

Product overview

Southgate Community School District is a public school district serving the Southgate, Michigan community with a multi-school portfolio spanning K-12 education. The district operates as a platform of schools including six elementary schools (Allen, Fordline, Grogan, Shelters, North Pointe IB), two middle schools (Davidson Middle School and Davidson Middle Academy IB program), and Anderson High School, plus Asher Alternative High School for alternative education. Supporting services include early childhood programs (GSRP Preschool, Latchkey childcare), virtual learning (Atlas Online), transportation, food services, athletics, special education, and technology support. The district utilizes integrated technology platforms including PowerSchool for student information, MiStar, Finalsite for web presence, and various educational curriculum programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Southgate Titans: The mascot and brand identity for Southgate Community Schools athletic and academic programs

Products and services

• Anderson High School Traditional high school serving grades 9-12 with standard curriculum and athletic programs, part of the Southgate Titans identity.
• Davidson Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, providing transitional education between elementary and high school with athletic programs.
• Allen Elementary School Elementary school serving K-5 students in the Southgate district boundary area.
• Fordline Elementary School Elementary school serving K-5 students in the Southgate district boundary area.
• Grogan Elementary School Elementary school serving K-5 students in the Southgate district boundary area.
• Shelters Elementary School Elementary school serving K-5 students in the Southgate district boundary area.
• North Pointe IB Elementary Accredited International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program serving K-5 students, offering inquiry-based, internationally recognized IB curriculum.
• Davidson Middle Academy (IB Middle Years Program) IB Middle Years Program candidate school serving grades 6-8, extension of Davidson Middle School offering International Baccalaureate curriculum.
• Asher Alternative High School Alternative education program offering credit recovery, GED preparation, ESL, and adult basic education for students seeking non-traditional pathways to high school completion.
• GSRP Preschool (Great Start Readiness Program) Free school-day preschool funded by the State of Michigan for income-eligible 4-year-olds, plus tuition-based preschool for other families. Classes meet Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am - 3:36 pm, September through June.
• Latchkey Before/After School Care Before and after school childcare services for K-5 students at Allen, Fordline, Grogan, Shelters, and North Pointe elementary schools, including a summer latchkey program. Fixed schedule AM $10/session, drop-in AM $14/session, fixed PM $14/session, drop-in PM $18/session, with $50 annual non-refundable registration fee per child.
• Atlas Online Learning Virtual education program for grades 9-12, available through Anderson High School or Asher Alternative Education.
• Early Middle College Program allowing students to earn college credits while in high school, providing a pathway to post-secondary education.
• Asher Adult Education Adult education services including high school diplomas, GED preparation, adult basic education, and ESL programs for ages 14-26.
• Food Services School meal services providing breakfast and lunch across all district schools under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025-2026 school year.
• District Transportation Student transportation services provided through Dean Transportation for eligible students living more than half a mile from their assigned school, with elementary routes identified by animal names.
• Athletic Programs Interscholastic athletic programs at Anderson High School and Davidson Middle School including basketball, volleyball, football, cheerleading, and swim clubs (Gators program), plus community youth sports and athletic camps.
• Special Education Special education programs and services for students with disabilities including TOTE Program, visual schedules, community resources, and transition services for students ages 14-26.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dean TransportationcoreOthersDean Transportation provides bus transportation services for the district. Students living more than half a mile from their assigned school are eligible for transportation. Routes are identified by animals for elementary students. Contact: (734) 363-6752.
• Calvert TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Calvert Trust in the Lake District provides accessible outdoor experiences for students with disabilities. Southgate School organized a four-night residential trip featuring adapted activities including sailing, canoeing, high ropes, zip wires, and horse riding.
• Wayne County Schools Employment NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistrict employment opportunities are posted through the Wayne County Schools Employment Network online employment system. The district only accepts applications through this system.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• PowerSchool: Vendor providing the student information system used by the district (and most US K-12 peers) — ecosystem-relevant enabling technology rather than a competitor.
• Wayne RESA (Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency): Regional service agency supporting all Wayne County districts, including the Wayne County Schools Employment Network used by Southgate for HR/recruitment; a coordinating / enabling entity rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Lincoln Park Public Schools: Adjacent Downriver / Wayne County public K-12 district of similar scale and demographics, serving a comparable suburban Detroit-area community with overlapping IB / school choice competition.
• Wyandotte Public Schools: Neighbouring Downriver Michigan public K-12 district of comparable size operating multiple school buildings, free-meal / latchkey programming, and competing for the same student catchment along the southern Detroit border.
• Trenton Public Schools: Direct Downriver-area K-12 district competitor with similar programs (alternative education, latchkey, athletics, IB-style offerings) and shared regional labor market for staff.
• Allen Park Public Schools: Nearby Downriver district comparable in enrollment scale and program mix, directly competing for school-of-choice transfers and sharing the Wayne County funding environment.
• Riverview Community School District: Adjacent Downriver district, similar multi-school structure, competing for the same student body / open-enrollment transfers in southern Wayne County.
• Gibraltar School District: Downriver-area public K-12 district of comparable scale offering similar alternative and adult education pathways and competing for boundary and school-of-choice enrollment.

Regional players

• Taylor School District: Larger Downriver / Wayne County school district operating under the same Michigan funding framework and competing for some of the same alternative-education and virtual-learning students.
• Woodhaven-Brownstown School District: Larger Downriver district serving southern Wayne County; comparable in K-12 program breadth (IB, latchkey, alternative education) and facing the same state-aid and demographic dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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