Daviess County Public Schools

What Daviess County Public Schools does

Daviess County Public Schools (DCPS) is a Kentucky local education agency operating a unified K-12 public school district headquartered at 4801 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky. The district serves students across Daviess County through 17 schools, comprising 2 traditional high schools (Apollo High School, Daviess County High School), 2 middle schools (Burns Middle School, Daviess County Middle School), 9 elementary schools, and alternative programs including Heritage Park High School, Owensboro Day Treatment, and the Virtual Academy. DCPS employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff and operates a flagship college and career readiness platform called Empower U, which delivers one of Kentucky's largest dual credit programs in partnership with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), offering specialized academy pathways in agriculture, engineering, life sciences, early college, advanced placement, technical courses, Wesleyan Academy, and teacher education.

DCPS's core technology stack consists of commodity K-12 administrative and communications software: Infinite Campus for student information and parent portal access, Apptegy for the district website and mobile applications, Thrillshare for district-wide communications and calendar feeds, StopFinder for bus transportation notifications, Google Workspace and Google Sites for the DCPS Virtual Homework Help tutoring service, and Khan Academy / College Board SAT Suite for test preparation following the Spring 2026 ACT-to-SAT transition. A new two-way communication platform is scheduled to launch for the 2026-27 school year. The district also operates a DCPS@Home Non-Traditional Instruction platform for weather-day instruction.

As a government entity, DCPS is funded through Kentucky state education allocations (SEEK and related programs), local property tax revenues, federal grants (Title I, IDEA, school nutrition, COPS SVPP), and ancillary streams such as Cargill's $20,000 school pantry grant and reduced dual credit tuition. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there is no parent company or ownership structure. Distribution is geographic attendance-zone based with open enrollment and tuition transfer options. Wraparound services including Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, school-based food pantries, free meals, mental health teams, a DCPS Police Department, summer feeding program, and Together in Wellness programming materially extend the district's service surface beyond classroom instruction.

Name

Daviess County Public Schools

Legal name

Daviess County Public Schools

Website

https://daviesskyschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Daviess County Public Schools is a Kentucky K-12 local education agency operating 17 schools (2 high schools, 2 middle, 9 elementary, plus alternative programs) across Daviess County from Owensboro, serving students through free public education and the Empower U dual credit and academy pathway program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Dual credit programs
• College career readiness
• Student support services
• School nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Owensboro

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 and Local Government Funding: Primary revenue source from Kentucky state education funding and local tax revenues allocated to the school district for K-12 educational operations.
2. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title I, IDEA special education funds, school nutrition programs, and competitive grants such as the COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant of nearly $500,000.
3. Private Grants and Donations: Corporate grants such as Cargill's $20,000 school food pantry grant and community partnerships supporting student services.
4. Dual Credit Tuition: Reduced tuition revenue from dual enrollment programs where students earn college credit during high school through partnerships with technical colleges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Daviess County Public Schools delivers free K-12 public education across 17 schools in Daviess County, Kentucky, encompassing academic instruction, college and career readiness pathways, dual credit and academy programs, mental health and family support services, nutrition programs, and extracurricular activities. The district partners with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to operate one of Kentucky's largest dual credit programs, enabling high school students to earn college credit at reduced tuition rates.

Product overview

Daviess County Public Schools operates as a unified K-12 public school district consisting of multiple schools serving Owensboro, KY. The district offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem centered on the Empower U program, which provides dual credit pathways enabling students to earn college credit during high school. Empower U encompasses multiple specialized academies including AG Academy, Engineering Academy, Life Science Academy, Early College Academy, Advanced Placement, Technical Courses, Wesleyan Academy, Teacher Education Pathway, and Homebuilders Association Work Based Credit, all in partnership with Kentucky Community and Technical College system and local colleges. Beyond core academics, the district provides support services including Summer Feeding Program, School-Based Food Pantries, DCPS Virtual Homework Help, Summer Driver's Education, and Preschool Programs. The district transitioned from ACT to SAT for college admissions testing in Spring 2026 and has implemented new communication platforms including Stopfinder for transportation and a two-way communication platform for families. DCPS@Home provides non-traditional instruction during weather emergencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empower U: District program providing dual credit opportunities, academy pathways in Agriculture, Engineering, Life Sciences, Early College, Coding, Advanced Placement, Technical Courses, Wesleyan Academy, Teacher Education Pathway, and Homebuilders Association Work Based Credit.
• Empower U Team

Products and services

• Empower U Program District-wide dual credit and academy pathway program for DCPS high school students, offering college-level coursework, career and technical education, and specialized academies through partnerships with KCTCS and local colleges. Students earn college credit during high school at reduced tuition rates.
• Summer Feeding Program District-operated free summer meal program providing nutritious meals to children under 18 at multiple community locations across Daviess County from May through August.
• DCPS Virtual Homework Help Free online tutoring service for currently enrolled DCPS students, available Monday through Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM via a Google Sites platform.
• Summer Driver's Education Summer driver's education course running from June 1 to June 19, providing classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to DCPS students seeking driver's licensure preparation.
• School-Based Food Pantries Food pantry program administered through Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) at all DCPS schools, providing non-perishable food items and essential household supplies to students and families facing food insecurity.
• DCPS@Home (Non-Traditional Instruction) Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) platform providing remote learning during snow days and weather emergencies. Grades Pre-K-5 receive physical assignment folders, while Grades 6-12 access online resources for continuity of instruction.
• Preschool Programs (All STARS) District preschool program rated Level 5 All STARS (highest performance rating) by the Kentucky Department of Education, available across all 12 DCPS building preschool locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% of students score proficient or higher in reading across all grade levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Partnership through Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) enabling DCPS to run one of Kentucky's largest dual credit programs. OCTC presents annual Pathfinder of the Year Award to recognize DCPS College and Career Readiness staff. Students earn college credit during high school at reduced tuition rates.
• Western Kentucky University (WKU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026WKU presents annual Distinguished Educator Awards recognizing DCPS teachers for excellence and innovation. Award categories include Teacher Mentor and Belonging, presented by WKU School of Teacher Education and School of Leadership and Professional Studies.
• Kentucky Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024State partnership for STLP (Student Technology Leadership Program) achieving Gold Status tied for state lead. Also partnership for state accountability testing (KSA) and transition from ACT to SAT for 11th graders.
• Public Life Foundation / Ready4KminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Partnership with Public Life Foundation to bring Ready4K family engagement program to Daviess County Public Schools and Owensboro Public Schools districts, providing resources to support family involvement in education.
• Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystem-wide partnership opening doors for DCPS students to engage in meaningful dual enrollment experiences. Through local colleges, students may earn college credit during high school at reduced tuition rates with benefits of dual enrollment at high schools and partner colleges.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hardin County Schools: A Kentucky public school district comparable in scale to DCPS, serving a similarly-sized Kentucky county with multiple schools, dual credit programs, and KSA accountability.
• Boone County Schools: A Northern Kentucky public school district of comparable mid-size scale, operating within the same Kentucky K-12 governance and accountability structure with similar district-wide programming.
• Bullitt County Public Schools: A Kentucky public K-12 district operating under the same state funding formula and dual credit/KCTCS partnership structure, providing a comparable district governance benchmark.
• Owensboro Public Schools: The other public K-12 district serving Owensboro, Kentucky. Operates overlapping schools in the same city with similar demographics, competition for enrollment, and identical Kentucky state funding environment.
• Scott County Schools: A Kentucky public K-12 district operating under the same KSA testing, state funding, and dual credit framework as DCPS, with comparable academy pathway and CTE programming.
• Kenton County School District: A Kentucky public K-12 district operating multiple schools under the same state accountability, funding, and college/career readiness framework as DCPS, with overlapping academy pathway offerings.
• Oldham County Schools: A Kentucky public school district offering K-12 instruction under the same state funding and accountability structure, useful as a benchmark for academic performance and college/career readiness offerings.
• Warren County Public Schools: A mid-size Kentucky public school district (Bowling Green area) operating within the same KSA/KCTCS framework as DCPS, with comparable academy and dual credit programming.

Broad incumbents

• Jefferson County Public Schools: The largest public school district in Kentucky (Louisville metro), sharing the same state funding formula, accountability testing, and dual credit/KCTCS partnerships. A larger benchmark for Kentucky public K-12 scale operations.
• Fayette County Public Schools: Public K-12 district serving Lexington, Kentucky, operating under the same KSA accountability, state funding, and Kentucky dual credit framework as DCPS, providing a comparable urban-suburban district benchmark.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DCPSKidsFirst
• Facebookfacebook.com/DaviessCountyPublicSchools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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