Apple Valley High School

What Apple Valley High School does

Apple Valley High School (AVHS) is a public high school operating within Independent School District 196 in Apple Valley, Minnesota, serving students in grades 9–12 under a Triple-A (Academics, Arts, Athletics) philosophy. The school was originally founded in 1858 and was transformed into a designated STEM-focused institution in 2014 following a $2.99 million federal Youth CareerConnect grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, which seeded the E3 STEM program and a state-of-the-art Fabrication Lab equipped with 2D, 3D, and CNC-controlled machines. Core academic offerings span over 300 required and elective courses, including specialized pathways in mobile app development (iOS/Objective C/Xcode), drone construction, certified nursing assistant training, and College Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, supported by 125+ staff members.

AVHS operates a community-led go-to-market within District 196's geographic attendance boundaries, supplemented by open enrollment, Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) partnerships with Inver Hills Community College, Normandale Community College, and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and a network of 25+ STEM business partners including Best Buy, Thomson Reuters, Emerson, Stratasys, Uponor, Microsoft Technology Center, and Cargill. Co-curricular offerings include championship athletics, award-winning arts programs, competitive robotics (FIRST Robotics – Knights of the Valley), esports (five state championships in VALORANT and Chess, 2021–2023), HOSA, DECA, Math Team, and Science Olympiad.

The revenue model is that of a public educational institution: primary funding flows through state education aid, local property taxes, and federal grants allocated by Independent School District 196, with no direct tuition charged to students. Ancillary revenue includes modest activity fees (graduation $50, prom $95, senior party $95–$110, AP exams $85) and tiered summer program fees (wilderness program $850 standard, reduced to $375 or $175 for students on educational benefits). The school has earned the 2019 STEM Excellence Award (Future of Education Technology Conference) and Tekne Awards finalist status for its 2020 COVID-19 community response, during which the Fabrication Lab produced over 5,000 face shields for local healthcare providers and small businesses.

Name

Apple Valley High School

Legal name

Apple Valley High School

Website

https://avhs.district196.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Apple Valley High School is a public grades 9–12 STEM-focused school in District 196 (Apple Valley, MN) offering 300+ courses, an E3 STEM program with 25+ business partners, a Fabrication Lab, and award-winning arts, athletics, and esports programs serving local students at no tuition cost.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM Competitions & Olympiads (Science Bowls, STEM Challenges) (EDAMABAL), Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB), Psychoeducational & Educational Assessments (IEE Support) (EDAKACAD)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• STEM education programs
• College preparatory courses
• Special education services
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Apple Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within Independent School District 196, AVHS is primarily funded through state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants. Education is provided at no direct cost to students.
2. Activity and Program Fees: The school charges fees for various activities including graduation ($50), prom ($95), senior party ($95-$110), athletic participation, and summer programs. Reduced pricing available for students with educational benefits.
3. Summer Programs: Fee-based summer programs including Credit Recovery, AV Eagle Convocation Wilderness Program ($850, reduced to $375 or $175 with educational benefits), and Eagle Academy for incoming 9th graders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Apple Valley High School is a public secondary school (grades 9-12) within Independent School District 196 in Apple Valley, Minnesota, delivering comprehensive education through a Triple A (Academics, Arts, Athletics) philosophy with a dedicated STEM focus. The school offers over 300 required and elective courses, including the signature E3 STEM program (Exploration, Education, Employment), a state-of-the-art Fabrication Lab with 2D, 3D, and CNC machines, award-winning arts programs, championship athletics, and PSEO/AP dual-credit pathways. Support services include school counseling, special education, assessment/testing, and credit recovery programs.

Product overview

Apple Valley High School (AVHS) is a public STEM-focused high school in District 196 offering comprehensive educational programs through a 'Triple A' philosophy (Academics, Arts, and Athletics). The school provides over 300 courses including specialized programs like the E3 STEM pathway, Fabrication Lab, and award-winning arts programs. Support services include counseling, special education, assessment/testing, and credit recovery. The school integrates with various educational technology platforms including Schoology for learning management, Infinite Campus for student information, and Naviance for college/career planning. Co-curricular offerings include competitive robotics, math team, science olympiad, and esports teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E3 STEM Program Optional specialized STEM pathway for high school students focusing on Exploration, Education, and Employment in STEM careers. Provides free college credits, business partnerships, real-world problem-solving experiences, and career counseling. Targets college-bound STEM students within District 196.
• Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) State-of-the-art fabrication facility equipped with 2D, 3D, and CNC-controlled machines, enabling students to design and produce products for real-world applications. Supports STEM projects including drone construction, robotics, and mobile app development. Open to AVHS students enrolled in STEM coursework.
• Award-Winning Arts Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5000 face shields produced in 2020 through fabrication lab for COVID-19 PPE response
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Best BuyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM partner contributing to E3 STEM program and fabrication lab initiatives
• BTM GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM partner supporting E3 STEM program initiatives
• Dakota ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM partner for E3 STEM program and career exploration opportunities
• EmersonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM business partner providing internship and job shadow opportunities for students
• ErgotronminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM partner contributing to fabrication lab and STEM programming
• SFM MutualminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner providing internships for E3 STEM students
• Thomson ReutersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner providing internship and career exploration opportunities for STEM students
• UponorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner providing internships for E3 STEM program students
• Augustana RegentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner
• Frontier CommunicationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner
• Genesys WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner for career pathways
• ISGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner
• LeidosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner
• Matrix CommunicationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner
• Million Women MentorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner focused on increasing diversity in STEM fields
• MinnetronixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner
• Park Chrysler JeepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner
• SkylineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner
• StratasysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner providing fabrication lab support
• UTC AerospaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM contributing partner
• CargillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner
• Fairview HospitalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner supporting health career pathways
• General DynamicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner
• Gillette Children's Specialty HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner for healthcare career pathways
• Microsoft Technology CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner
• PAAP DronesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner for drone technology program
• PERMACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner
• Target CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner
• UnisysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner
• University of Wisconsin-StoutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner for college pathways
• Wings FinancialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing STEM partner
• Inver Hills Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPopular PSEO college partner for students earning college credit while in high school. Admissions requirements include 2.6+ GPA for 12th grade, 3.0+ GPA for 11th grade, with college readiness evidence.
• Normandale Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPopular PSEO college partner with same admission requirements as Inver Hills. Allows students to earn college and high school credit simultaneously.
• University of Minnesota Twin CitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSEO partner requiring 3.6 GPA, rigorous course rigor (honors, AP, CIS), and strong grade trends. Application window February 17 - April 15. Elite pathway for STEM-focused students.
• Laketrails Base CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilderness program partner on Oak Island for AV Eagle Convocation program. Students earn elective field science credit through 10-day canoe trip on Lake of the Woods.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Minnesota Math and Science Academy: Minnesota Math and Science Academy is a charter public school focused on STEM education in the Twin Cities, representing an emerging alternative that overlaps with AVHS's E3 STEM positioning and competes for STEM-focused families seeking a smaller or charter environment.

Regional players

• Lakeville North High School: Lakeville North High School is the sister school to Lakeville South within Lakeville Area Public Schools, providing grades 9-12 academics, arts, and athletics with similar college-prep offerings and competing with AVHS in the same regional market.
• Prior Lake High School: Prior Lake High School is a southern Twin Cities suburban public high school offering comprehensive grades 9-12 programming including STEM and arts, competing with AVHS for families in the same regional market.
• Wayzata High School: Wayzata High School is a large, high-performing public high school in the western Twin Cities suburbs known for rigorous STEM, AP, and PSEO programming, competing with AVHS for top college-bound STEM students across the metro.
• Lakeville South High School: Lakeville South High School is a public high school in the adjacent Lakeville Area Public Schools district, offering comprehensive grades 9-12 programming including STEM pathways, arts, and athletics, and competing with AVHS for open enrollment in the southern Twin Cities metro.
• Burnsville High School: Burnsville High School is an immediately adjacent public high school serving grades 9-12 with comprehensive programming and similar college-prep pathways, and competes with AVHS for southern metro open enrollment transfers.
• Eden Prairie High School: Eden Prairie High School is a high-performing public high school in the western Twin Cities metro with strong STEM, arts, and athletics programs, regularly ranked among Minnesota's top public high schools and competing with AVHS for regional recognition and open enrollment students.

Direct peers

• Rosemount High School: Rosemount High School is the fourth District 196 public high school, offering similar grade 9-12 academics, arts, and athletics with comparable college-prep and PSEO pathways, and competing with AVHS for the same district enrollment pool.
• Eastview High School: Eastview High School is another District 196 public high school offering a comprehensive Triple-A academic, arts, and athletics experience for grades 9-12, directly competing with AVHS for District 196 open enrollment and STEM-focused families.
• Eagan High School: Eagan High School is a fellow District 196 public high school located in Eagan, MN, serving the same 9-12 grade band with comparable comprehensive academics, arts, and athletics programming, and competing for open enrollment transfers within the district.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AVHSAcademics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCC52rMmSuw2tFG0TA9LSNRA
• Instagraminstagram.com/avhs_athletics
• Facebookfacebook.com/avhsstem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/district196

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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