Stockbridge Community Schools

What Stockbridge Community Schools does

Stockbridge Community Schools is a public K-12 school district governed by an elected Board of Education and headquartered in Stockbridge, Michigan. The district operates three schools — Emma L. Smith Elementary School (K-2), Heritage School (grades 3-6), and Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12) — serving approximately 1,200 students in southeast Michigan. Instructional scope spans foundational literacy and numeracy through Advanced Placement coursework (English Language, World History, Biology, Physics, Calculus, Computer Science Principles), with 29.3% of 11th-12th graders enrolled in at least one AP course, and a graduation rate of 92.6% versus the state average.

The district's technology stack centers on a 1:1 device environment for every student, anchored by PowerSchool (SIS), Follett Destiny (library management), Imagine Edgenuity and Michigan Virtual (online learning and credit recovery), FastBridge and Illuminate Education (assessment and analytics), Google Apps for Education (productivity), Parchment (transcripts), Moby Max and IXL (adaptive learning), and a range of supplemental platforms. A new Applied AI & Software Development CTE pathway (high school) and Digital Technology program (junior high) launched in April 2026, funded by $565,206 in Michigan Section 61v CTE Expansion grants, teaching Python, Generative AI, prompt engineering, and AI application development. Dual enrollment partnerships with seven Michigan colleges and a Wilson Talent Center CTE channel extend post-secondary pathways.

Revenue is generated not through commercial pricing but through per-pupil state foundation allowance under Michigan's State School Aid Act, local property tax millage, federal categorical grants (Title, IDEA, ARP/ESSER), and competitive state grants. Services are delivered free to in-district families; Schools of Choice enrollment (unlimited for 2026-27) accepts students from 16 neighboring districts. Operational support comes from the affiliated Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF), a 501(c)(3) that has awarded over $210,000 in grants and scholarships since 2000. A 10+ member Mental Health Team and 20+ extracurricular programs (athletics, band, choir, robotics, FFA) augment the core instructional offering.

Name

Stockbridge Community Schools

Legal name

Stockbridge Community Schools

Website

https://panthernet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stockbridge Community Schools is a public K-12 district in Stockbridge, Michigan, operating three schools serving approximately 1,200 students in grades K-12. It delivers comprehensive academic, CTE, dual enrollment, and extracurricular programming funded primarily through Michigan per-pupil aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Dual enrollment programs
• Special education services
• Student device program

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State School Aid Act Funding: Primary funding from Michigan State School Aid Act, which provides per-pupil foundation allowance based on student enrollment.
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax millage revenues supporting district operations and bond initiatives.
3. Federal Education Grants: Federal funding including Title programs, IDEA special education funding, and competitive grants such as ARP Esser III.
4. Section 61v CTE Expansion Grants: Michigan Department of Education competitive grants for Career and Technical Education expansion, including $565,206 awarded for tech and business pathway development.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stockbridge Community Schools operates a public K-12 school district delivering comprehensive educational services across three campuses serving grades K-12. Core offerings include Advanced Placement courses, Career and Technical Education pathways in Applied AI & Software Development and Digital Technology, dual enrollment with Michigan colleges, a 1:1 student device program, online and credit-recovery learning, special education, mental health counseling, food service, transportation, and over 20 extracurricular activities including robotics, athletics, band, choir, and FFA.

Product overview

Stockbridge Community Schools is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,200+ students across three schools: Emma L. Smith Elementary School (K-2), Heritage School (3-6), and Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School (7-12). The district offers a comprehensive educational program featuring Advanced Placement courses, Career and Technical Education pathways including Applied AI & Software Development and Digital Technology programs funded by $565,206 in state grants, 1:1 device program, online learning through Michigan Virtual and Edgenuity, dual enrollment opportunities, and extracurricular activities including robotics and athletics. The district partners with the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation for supplemental funding through grants and scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied AI & Software Development Pathway High school Career and Technical Education program teaching Python programming, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Application Development, and Business and Data Science Foundations, aligned with Michigan's "Hot 50" job outlook and offered to grades 9-12.
• Digital Technology Program Junior high school technology program providing foundational digital technology skills for students, funded by $246,078 in state grant dollars.
• Advanced Placement Courses College-level courses including AP English Language, World History, Biology, Physics, Calculus, and AP Computer Science Principles offered at Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School for grades 9-12.
• Michigan Virtual Courses Online high school classes through the Michigan Virtual partnership for grades 7-12 students seeking courses not offered at the high school or requiring flexible scheduling, with prerequisite readiness assessments and parent involvement.
• Imagine Edgenuity Online Curriculum Online curriculum and credit recovery platform available to students through the high school library.
• 1:1 Student Device Program Every student receives a digital device to support digital learning, fostering creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration in a digital environment.
• PASS Program Before and after school program providing academic support and supervision with dedicated lunch menu and staff.
• Robotics Program Robotics team and elective course offering STEM education through competition and project-based learning.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing high school students to earn college credit while still in high school through partnerships with seven Michigan colleges and universities, administered under Michigan Public Acts 160 and 258.
• Wilson Talent Center CTE Programs Career and Technical Education programs at the regional Wilson Talent Center for students seeking specialized vocational training, with programs being brought on-site to address age, seating, and transportation constraints.
• Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) Public nonprofit 501(c)(3) supporting educational opportunities through grants (over $210,000 awarded since inception to programs including the Stockbridge Robotics team), 19 scholarship funds, and the Hellen Mitteer $1,500 Employee of the Year award; also runs community fundraising events like the Festival Of Tables and annual online auction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate of 92.6% - 11 points higher than state average
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district received $565,206 in Section 61v CTE Expansion grants from the Michigan Department of Education to expand tech and business pathways. This includes a $319,128 grant for Applied AI & Software Development at the high school level and $246,078 for Digital Technology at the junior high level, as part of a statewide $24.2 million investment to expand Career and Technical Education in rural communities.
• Michigan AI NextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner providing AI Teacher Bootcamps and ongoing professional learning for six SCS teachers, focusing on Python, AI fundamentals, and data-driven systems to prepare staff for evolving technological landscape.
• Wilson Talent CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Education partnership providing specialized technical training programs. The district is bringing programs on-site to overcome age, seating, and transportation constraints previously limiting student access.
• Central Michigan UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credit.
• Eastern Michigan UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnership for college credit opportunities.
• Grand Valley State UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnership providing college credit pathways.
• Jackson CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal community college partnership for dual enrollment and post-secondary pathways.
• Lansing Community CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity college dual enrollment partnership for technical and career pathways.
• Washtenaw Community CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity college partnership for college credit opportunities.
• Western Michigan UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnership for college credit.
• Michigan VirtualcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline course platform providing virtual learning opportunities for students, with prerequisite requirements including self-directed learning readiness assessment and parent involvement.
• Michigan State Police - OK2SAY ProgramcoreTechnology or IntegrationStatewide student safety program allowing confidential reporting of tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. Available 24/7 via text, phone, email, and mobile app.
• Ingham County Health DepartmentcoreOthersCOVID-19 prevention strategies and health guidance partnership for student and staff safety.
• Follett School SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Destiny library management system across all three school libraries for cataloging, resource management, and student access to educational materials.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Haslett Public Schools: Haslett is one of the Michigan peer districts explicitly named in Stockbridge's Schools of Choice program. It is a comparable-sized K-12 public district in the Lansing region that competes for transfer students and operates similar AP and CTE offerings.
• Mason Public Schools: Mason is also named in Stockbridge's Schools of Choice catchment, making it a directly comparable Ingham County K-12 public district. Both districts are similarly sized and operate similar college-preparatory and CTE pathways.
• Okemos Public Schools: Okemos is named as a sending district in Stockbridge's Schools of Choice. It is a mid-Michigan K-12 public district competing for the same transfer-student pool with overlapping AP and dual enrollment pathways.
• East Lansing Public Schools: East Lansing is listed as a neighbor in Stockbridge's Schools of Choice. Comparable mid-size K-12 district in the Lansing region sharing per-pupil state foundation funding dynamics and similar dual-enrollment relationships.
• Chelsea School District: Chelsea appears in Stockbridge's Schools of Choice district list. A similarly sized rural/suburban K-12 district in southeast Michigan competing for transfer students from the same regional market.
• Williamston Community Schools: Williamston is a direct School of Choice peer to Stockbridge. Both are mid-sized Ingham County K-12 districts with comparable AP, CTE, and dual enrollment offerings and similar funding structures.
• Pinckney Community Schools: Pinckney is named among Stockbridge's Schools of Choice districts. A southeast Michigan K-12 public district competing for the same regional transfer-student population with similar size and program profile.
• Fowlerville Community Schools: Fowlerville is a directly listed Schools of Choice peer, serving K-12 students in a comparable rural-adjacent setting with similar technology- and CTE-driven program positioning.

Regional players

• Eaton Rapids Public Schools: A similarly sized K-12 public school district in southwest of Stockbridge, drawing on the same Michigan state foundation allowance framework with comparable CTE/AP program structures.
• Dexter Community Schools: Dexter is a southeast Michigan K-12 district operating in a comparable regulatory and funding environment to Stockbridge, with similar size and an overlapping program profile in AP courses and CTE pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StockbridgeMI
• Facebookfacebook.com/Stockbridge-Community-Schools-197096187555425

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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