Kewanee High School

What Kewanee High School does

Kewanee High School is a public secondary institution (grades 9-12) operated by Kewanee Community Unit School District #229, a government-state educational entity serving approximately 570 high school students and 1,926 students districtwide across an 87.37-square-mile footprint in rural Henry County, Illinois. The school's service portfolio encompasses core academic instruction, Career and Technical Education in business, family and consumer sciences, agriculture, woods, and metals/welding, plus a Life Skills special-needs program for ages 14-22, driver's education, athletics in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC), and academic counseling/social work. A defining differentiator is the dual credit partnership with Black Hawk College - East Campus, providing 20+ transferable college courses for a nominal fee.

The district's technology backbone is a stack of third-party vendor platforms rather than proprietary systems: Skyward Qmlativ (upgrading from legacy Skyward in July 2026) for student information, ParentSquare for omnichannel family communication, Google Apps for Education for classroom delivery, and adaptive learning tools including Lexia Core5/Power Up, Reflex Math, eSpark Learning, and Renaissance Place (Star Reading / Accelerated Reader). E-Rate and Comcast Internet Essentials partnerships support connectivity. No proprietary AI/ML, patents, or in-house model development are disclosed.

Revenue derives from a diversified public-funding mix rather than commercial sales: local property taxes (largest share), Illinois Evidence-Based Funding through the state Evidence-Based Funding formula, federal Title I/IDEA/E-Rate/ESSER streams, and ancillary student/family fees collected via RevTrak (technology fees, meals, activity registration, $15 diploma replacements). The district operates as a non-commercial public agency with no fundraising history, M&A activity, or private capital; growth is governed by enrollment demographics and public funding formulas.

Name

Kewanee High School

Legal name

Kewanee Community Unit School District #229

Website

https://kcud229.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kewanee High School is a public grades 9-12 institution serving roughly 570 students within Kewanee Community Unit School District 229 in rural Illinois. It delivers core academics, CTE pathways, dual credit courses with Black Hawk College, and special education services funded primarily by property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• K-12 schooling
• Career technical education
• Dual credit courses
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kewanee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: The primary funding source for Kewanee CUSD #229 is local property tax revenue collected from residents within the 87.37 square mile district boundary. This constitutes the largest share of the district's operating budget.
2. Illinois State Education Funding: State funding provided through Illinois's Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) formula, distributed by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
3. Federal Grants and Programs: Federal funding streams including Title I (disadvantaged students), IDEA special education funds, E-Rate discounts for telecommunications and internet connectivity, and ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds.
4. Student and Family Fees: The district collects various fees from students and families through the RevTrak Web Store, including technology fees, meals, team and club registration, event tickets, field trips, spirit wear, and other activity-related fees.
5. Replacement Diploma Fees: The high school charges a $15.00 fee per replacement diploma, payable by cash, debit card, credit card, or money order.
6. Food Service Program: The district participates in the Illinois Breakfast After The Bell Program, providing free breakfast to all students at all schools. Lunch programs are operated through the food service department, with menus published monthly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kewanee High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 in Kewanee, Illinois, operated by Kewanee Community Unit School District 229. It delivers standard high school academic instruction alongside career and technical education (CTE) pathways, dual credit college courses, special education services, athletics, and student support programs including counseling and advising.

Product overview

Kewanee High School is part of Kewanee Community Unit School District 229, a rural K-12 public school district serving approximately 1,926 students across 87.37 square miles. The high school (grades 9-12) serves approximately 570 students with an average class size of 17. The school offers a unified education service portfolio that includes: core academic instruction with Career and Technical Education (business, family and consumer sciences, agricultural, woods, metals/welding); dual credit college courses through Black Hawk East Campus; specialized support services (academic advising, counseling, social work); Life Skills special needs program; Driver's Education; and athletics. Technology-enabled services include ParentSquare for family communication, Skyward Qmlativ for student information management, and various digital learning platforms (Lexia, Reflex Math, eSpark, Renaissance Place). After-school enrichment includes the ABCD Program and 21st Century Community Learning Center's Steamer Success program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kewanee High School Core Academic Program
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
• Dual Credit College Courses
• Special Education Services
• High School Athletics Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class size of 17 students at Kewanee High School
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of Illinois College of ACESminorOthers · 9 June 2026University of Illinois College of ACES (Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences) is the statewide sponsor of the Growing Leaders National Chapter Award. Representatives such as Emily Franey from the college attended the 98th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention and recognized Kewanee FFA as the Section Winner for Growing Leaders. This partnership connects FFA students with agricultural and environmental science educational opportunities.
• Illinois Farm Bureau / Illinois FFA FoundationminorOthers · 9 June 2026The Illinois Farm Bureau sponsors the Illinois FFA Chapter President Award program, which recognizes student leaders who demonstrate excellence in service and leadership. The Illinois FFA Foundation coordinates the Foundation $3,000 Club Award, recognizing chapters that raise at least $3,000 for the foundation. Kewanee FFA Chapter President Katy Carton earned the Gold Chapter President recognition through this program.
• Black Hawk College – East CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKewanee High School offers dual credit courses with Black Hawk College – East Campus, allowing students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit for a nominal fee. The partnership covers over 20 dual credit course offerings including English 101, English 102, multiple math courses (Math 112, 116, 124), welding courses (Welding 101, 102, 103, 105, 117, 118), history courses (History 105, 106, 151), Spanish courses (Spanish 201, 202), agricultural courses (Ag 121, 122), horticulture courses (Horticulture 192, 292), Introduction to Computers 100, and Veterinary Technology 100. This partnership provides a significant pathway for students to get a head start on college credentials while still in high school.
• Comcast Internet Essentials ProgramminorOthersThe district participates in the Comcast Internet Essentials Program, providing low-cost home internet access ($14.95/mo for up to 75 Mbps, or $29.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps) for qualifying households, along with low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free internet training. Eligibility includes participation in programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and households with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. This partnership supports digital equity for students and families in the district.
• FCC E-Rate ProgramcoreOthersThe Educational Rate (E-Rate) program is a Federal Communications Commission program providing special discounts to K-12 educational entities for network development and connectivity. Kewanee School District #229 has been very successful in receiving E-Rate funding for telecommunications, internet access, internal connections, and basic maintenance services. The district has received E-Rate funding for basic telephone services, data and voice networking equipment, servers, equipment maintenance, cabling, and internet access.
• Regional Office of EducationminorOthersThe 21st Century Community Learning Center before and after school program is provided through a partnership between the Kewanee School District and the Regional Office of Education for Henry, Stark & Bureau Counties in Illinois. This federal grant-funded program provides academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for students.
• Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801minorOthersThe district participates in the Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District #801, which provides coordinated special education services across multiple school districts in the region, supporting students with IEPs and special learning needs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340: Adjacent rural Bureau County district offering a similar comprehensive K-12 model including CTE and dual credit; a close operational peer in scale and regional market context.
• Geneseo Community Unit School District 228: Henry County, IL K-12 public district serving a similar rural-to-small-town footprint to Kewanee. Operates with comparable Illinois EBF, Title I, and property tax funding mechanics.
• Stark County Community Unit School District 100: Neighboring Stark County K-12 district in Kewanee's wider service region; comparable rural enrollment, athletics conference overlap, and reliance on Illinois EBF funding.
• Annawan Community Unit School District 226: Small Henry County K-12 district; very similar enrollment profile to Kewanee HS (~500 students) and a like-for-like comparator on funding, athletics conference, and CTE scope.
• Cambridge Community Unit School District 227: Henry County K-12 district operating at similar rural scale; comparable athletics conference participation and Illinois state funding profile.
• Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230: Direct neighboring rural K-12 district referenced in Kewanee's FFA partnership; co-recognized for the Foundation $3,000 Club Award. Operates in the same Three Rivers region with comparable enrollment scale and rural funding dynamics.
• Galva Community Unit School District 224: Small Henry County K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and rural service area; competes with Kewanee for in-area students and faces the same Illinois state funding dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Peoria Public Schools District 150: Mid-size urban Illinois district; useful broader-incumbent benchmark for CTE program depth, special education services, and SIS/communications technology adoption at scale.
• Rock Island–Milan School District 41: Larger urban-adjacent public K-12 district in the broader Quad Cities region; offers a comparison point on administrative scale, CTE breadth, and dual credit program sophistication for a mid-size Illinois district.

Others

• Black Hawk College: Community college partner providing 20+ dual credit courses to Kewanee HS students; included as the key ecosystem partner whose offerings materially shape Kewanee's college-readiness value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kewaneehighschoolsportsspe108
• Facebookfacebook.com/KCUSD229
• Xx.com/khs_stuco1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kewanee-high-school

Compliance3 records

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Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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