What Spring Hill School District does

Spring Hill School District (USD 230) is a state-chartered public K-12 school district headquartered in Spring Hill, Kansas (Johnson County), serving resident families through elementary, middle, and high school programs. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and administered by a Superintendent-led central office spanning Instruction, Operations, Special Services, Communications, Technology, Human Resources, Nutrition Services, and Facilities. It is funded primarily through state education aid, local property taxes, and federal Title programs, with supplemental private funding channeled through the affiliated Spring Hill Education Foundation (SHEF), a nonprofit that runs annual galas, golf tournaments, and grants/scholarship programs.

The district's core technology stack centers on the Skyward student information system, a 1:1 student-to-technology device deployment, and an Apptegy-hosted district website with iOS and Android mobile apps for parent and student access. The marketing/communications layer spans Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, the district website, and the Skyward parent portal. The customer base is families residing within the district's attendance boundaries; education is tuition-free for residents, and admissions are processed through direct enrollment.

Operationally, the district reports a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, 60%+ of teachers with advanced degrees, a 93.3% high school graduation rate, and top 20% standing on state assessments. It is ranked #1 fastest-growing district in Kansas (with student population up 19%+ over the past three years) and #20 best school district in the Kansas City Area by Niche. Programs include special services (ELL, gifted, special education), career and technical education (CTE), and Real World Learning (RWL) initiatives.

Name

Spring Hill School District

Legal name

Spring Hill School District

Website

https://usd230.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Spring Hill School District (USD 230) is a public K-12 school district in Spring Hill, Kansas, serving resident families through elementary, middle, and high school programs. It is funded by state aid, local property taxes, federal grants, and the affiliated Spring Hill Education Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Career technical education
• Student information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring Hill

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through state and local tax revenues, federal grants, and educational foundation support. Revenue comes from property taxes, state education funding formulas, and federal Title programs.
2. Spring Hill Education Foundation Support: Education foundation raises funds through annual events (tournaments, galas), corporate sponsorships, and grant/scholarship programs to support district educational initiatives beyond standard funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spring Hill School District (USD 230) delivers tuition-free K-12 public education through elementary, middle, and high school campuses in Spring Hill, Kansas, serving resident students and families. Programs include core academics, Special Services (ELL, gifted, special education), Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Real World Learning (RWL) initiatives, supported by a 1:1 student-to-technology device ratio and a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. The Spring Hill Education Foundation (SHEF) supplements funding through grants, scholarships, and annual community events.

Product overview

Spring Hill School District (USD 230) is a K-12 public school district in Kansas providing educational services through elementary, middle, and high schools. The district is supported by the Spring Hill Education Foundation (SHEF), which provides supplemental funding through grants, scholarships, and community events. The main educational offerings include standard academic programs, special services (ELL, special education, gifted programs), career and technical education, and real-world learning initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spring Hill Education Foundation (SHEF): A nonprofit education foundation that supports the school district through grants, scholarships, and fundraising events such as an annual golf tournament and gala.

Products and services

• Spring Hill Schools K-12 Education Program Tuition-free K-12 public education delivered through the district's elementary, middle, and high schools in Spring Hill, Kansas, serving resident students and families under USD 230.
• Special Services Program Specialized student support services including programs for English Language Learners (ELL), gifted students, and special education, delivered to qualifying students within the district.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Career and Technical Education pathways that prepare secondary students for college and career through hands-on, vocationally oriented coursework and certifications.
• Real World Learning (RWL) Program Real World Learning initiatives connecting K-12 students to applied, experiential learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom.
• Spring Hill Education Foundation (SHEF) Grants and Scholarships Nonprofit foundation providing grants, scholarships, and fundraising support that supplements district funding for educational programs, teacher initiatives, and student opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.3% high school graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spring Hill Education FoundationcoreOthersThe Spring Hill Education Foundation (SHEF) is a dedicated nonprofit supporting the district through fundraising, grants, scholarships, and corporate sponsorships. The foundation hosts annual events including golf tournaments and galas to raise funds for educational programs and initiatives beyond standard district funding.
• Bourgmont WineryminorOthersVenue partner for Spring Hill Education Foundation's annual Twilight in the Vineyard gala event on 3/7/26

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blue Valley Schools (USD 229): Johnson County, Kansas K-12 district consistently ranked among the top districts in the Kansas City area. Competes head-to-head with Spring Hill for in-migrating families and operates under the same Kansas state funding formula.
• Shawnee Mission School District (USD 512): Large Kansas-side Kansas City metro district consistently ranked by Niche. Peers with Spring Hill for KC-area family choice and operates under the same Kansas funding model at a larger scale.
• Gardner Edgerton School District (USD 231): Adjacent Johnson County district just south of Spring Hill, sharing demographic and growth dynamics. Direct peer competing for the same in-migration population along the I-35 corridor.
• DeSoto Public Schools (USD 232): Neighboring Johnson County district with similar growth profile in the southwestern KC metro. Direct peer because of geographic proximity, comparable size, and overlapping enrollment feeder patterns.
• Olathe Public Schools (USD 233): Adjacent Johnson County, Kansas district serving the same Kansas City metro corridor. Direct competitor for relocating families and operates a similar K-12 public school model with comparable scale, funding structure, and Niche-style rankings.

Regional players

• Park Hill School District: Missouri-side Kansas City district serving the Northland. Comparable in outcomes and Niche recognition across state lines; competes for families willing to cross the state line for school choice.
• Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District: Missouri-side KC metro district with strong growth and outcomes profile. Comparable suburban growth patterns and competes for families moving into the southern KC metro.
• Lee's Summit R-VII School District: High-performing Missouri-side KC metro district frequently topping Kansas City-area rankings. Adjacent regional peer that competes for attention in the same KC-metro school-quality conversation.
• Basehor-Linwood USD 464: Leavenworth County, Kansas district northwest of Spring Hill. Smaller but comparable Kansas K-12 peer that competes for KC-area families on the Kansas side of the metro.

Others

• Spring Hill is a public K-12 district; charter and private schools in the KC metro are partial substitutes for families but operate under different funding and admission models. Organizations like Hillsdale Charter Schools or local Catholic/private schools offer alternative K-12 pathways in the same KC metro. Indirect substitutes for families choosing non-public options, but not direct funding-model peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SHSchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SpringHillSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/springhillusd230
• Instagraminstagram.com/shschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usd230-spring-hill-ks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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