What Kennewick School District does

Kennewick School District (KSD) is a Washington State public K-12 school district and municipal corporation headquartered at 1000 W 4th Ave., Kennewick, WA. It serves approximately 18,575 students across 33 schools and learning programs in the Tri-Cities region of southeastern Washington, structured as 2 preschool programs, 17 elementary schools (K-5), 5 middle schools (6-8), 3 comprehensive high schools (Kamiakin, Kennewick, and Southridge), and 6 choice schools including alternative high schools, a home-based charter program (Mid-Columbia Partnership), and the Tri-Tech Skills Center. The district operates a 20-year-old Dual Language program, offers 50+ industry and career certifications through Career and Technical Education (CTE), and provides seven dual credit pathways for postsecondary preparation. Supporting infrastructure includes district-wide PowerSchool for student information management, ParentSquare for family communications, and Microsoft 365 as the staff productivity backbone.

The district is governed by a publicly-elected five-member school board with staggered four-year terms plus a non-voting student representative; the superintendent serves as executive officer. As of July 2025, Lance Hansen leads the district after an 18-year tenure as superintendent of the Lewiston Independent School District in Idaho. Cabinet leadership covers K-12 Education, Teaching and Learning, and Operations, with matrixed director-level oversight for Special Services, Nutrition Services, Career and College Readiness, K-12 Student Services, Learning Programs and Supports, and IT.

KSD is funded through a combination of state basic education allocations, local property tax levies (requiring 50% voter approval), voter-approved bonds (60% supermajority), and federal grants including ESSER funding for academic recovery. Educational services are delivered directly to district residents at no charge through the enrollment process, with services ranging from preschool through high school completion. Core operational vectors include family and community engagement (Dual Language Advisory Committee, Community Engagement Board, Facilities Study Committee, tribal collaboration), a multi-tiered system of supports for academic and well-being recovery, and ongoing capital reinvestment including recent completions of the Ridge View Elementary Replacement, Tri-Tech Skills Center Building C, Southridge HS Addition, and Kennewick HS Replacement and Modernization projects.

Name

Kennewick School District

Legal name

Kennewick School District

Website

https://ksd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kennewick School District is a Washington State public K-12 district serving roughly 18,575 students across 33 schools (preschool through grade 12) in the Tri-Cities region, funded by state allocations, voter-approved levies and bonds, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool programs
• Career technical education
• Dual language education
• School district services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennewick

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. State Education Funding: Primary funding from Washington State for basic education services including teacher salaries, instructional materials, and operational costs.
2. Local Levy and Bond Funding: Local property tax levies and bonds approved by voters provide supplemental funding for programs, staffing, and construction. Levies require 50% voter approval; bonds require 60% supermajority.
3. Federal ESSER Funding: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding for academic and student well-being recovery programs.
4. Capital Projects Funding: Bond measures fund new building construction and major facility improvements. Historical bond rates per $1,000 assessed property value range from $0.65 to $1.62.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kennewick School District is a public K-12 education provider operating 33 schools and learning programs in southeastern Washington State. The district delivers free public education from preschool through 12th grade, including 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, 6 choice/alternative schools, and 2 preschool programs. It offers specialized programs such as Career and Technical Education with 50+ industry certifications, a 20-year Dual Language Program, and 7 dual credit pathways for postsecondary preparation.

Product overview

Kennewick School District operates as a unified K-12 public education platform consisting of 33 schools and learning programs across southeastern Washington. The district offers a three-tier school structure: 17 elementary schools (K-5), 5 middle schools (6-8), and 3 comprehensive high schools (9-12), plus 6 choice schools including alternative high schools, a home-based charter program, and the Tri-Tech Skills Center career training center. Supporting these are 2 preschool programs (ECEAP and Keewaydin Discovery Center). The district provides specialized educational programs including Career and Technical Education with 50+ industry certifications, a 20-year Dual Language Program, and 7 dual credit pathways for postsecondary preparation. Communication infrastructure includes ParentSquare for family engagement and PowerSchool for student information management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Schools (K-5) Portfolio of 17 elementary schools (Amistad, Amon Creek, Canyon View, Cascade, Cottonwood, Eastgate, Edison, Fuerza, Hawthorne, Lincoln, Ridge View, Sage Crest, Southgate, Sunset View, Vista, Washington, and Westgate) serving students in kindergarten through grade 5 with foundational academic instruction, literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
• Middle Schools (6-8) Five middle schools (Chinook, Desert Hills, Highlands, Horse Heaven Hills, and Park) serving grades 6-8, providing transitional education that prepares students for high school with increased academic rigor and career exploration.
• Kamiakin High School Traditional comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12, offering academic programs, athletics, extracurricular activities, and postsecondary preparation.
• Kennewick High School Traditional comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12, offering academic programs, athletics, extracurricular activities, and postsecondary preparation.
• Southridge High School Traditional comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12, offering academic programs, athletics, extracurricular activities, and postsecondary preparation.
• Tri-Tech Skills Center Career and technical education center providing vocational training for high school juniors and seniors, offering 50+ industry and career certification options across multiple career pathways.
• Choice Schools Portfolio Alternative high school options including Delta High School, Endeavor High School, Legacy High School, Mid-Columbia Partnership (home-based charter), and Phoenix High School, providing flexible and alternative learning arrangements for high school students.
• ECEAP (Early Childhood Education Assistance Program) Preschool program for early childhood education serving eligible families, focused on school readiness and early childhood development.
• Keewaydin Discovery Center Preschool program for early childhood education serving eligible families, focused on school readiness and early childhood development.
• Dual Language Program Twenty-year dual language education program providing bilingual instruction and cultural enrichment for students.
• Dual Credit Programs Seven pathways for high school students to jumpstart postsecondary education, including Running Start and advanced placement courses that earn college credit.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs District-wide CTE programs offering 50+ industry and career certification options across multiple career pathways for high school students.
• Community Education Online continuing education and professional development courses for adult community members through partnership with ed2go, offering various categories of classes for professional development, job skills, and personal enrichment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,575 students enrolled
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Benton-Franklin Counties Juvenile Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district partners with the Benton-Franklin Counties Juvenile Justice Center to operate the Community Engagement Board, which provides intervention support to students with truancy issues. This partnership addresses attendance barriers and helps students develop education success plans.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spokane Public Schools: Larger K-12 public school district serving Spokane, Washington, with similar governance by elected school board and state/local funding mix. Comparable in delivering comprehensive K-12 programming, alternative high school pathways, and career-technical education at scale.
• Vancouver Public Schools: K-12 public school district in southwest Washington with comparable funding model (state basic education plus voter-approved levies) and similar program breadth across elementary, middle, and comprehensive and choice high schools.
• Bellevue School District: K-12 public school district in Washington State serving a comparable mix of comprehensive and choice schools with strong dual language and STEM programs. Operates under the same state funding framework and serves a similar grade-band structure.
• Yakima School District: K-12 public school district in central Washington with comparable reliance on local levies for supplemental funding and a similar bilingual/dual language education emphasis serving a significant Hispanic student population.
• Tacoma Public Schools: K-12 public school district serving Tacoma, Washington with similar tax-levy dependent funding structure and broad programmatic offerings including dual language, CTE, and alternative schools. Comparable scale and student demographic profile to Kennewick SD.
• Pasco School District: Neighboring K-12 public school district serving Pasco, Washington in the same Tri-Cities region. Directly comparable in scale (similar student demographics), funding structure (state/local/federal), and program portfolio including dual language and CTE offerings.
• Lewiston Independent School District: K-12 public school district in Idaho where incoming Superintendent Lance Hansen led for 18 years. Comparable in grade-band structure, elected board governance, and reliance on supplemental levies; provides direct comparability for assessing Hansen's leadership approach and outcomes.
• Olympia School District: K-12 public school district in Washington State sharing the same state funding framework and elected board governance. Operates a comparable three-tier structure (elementary, middle, high school) with similar CTE and dual credit programs.
• Richland School District: Third Tri-Cities K-12 public school district serving Richland, Washington. Comparable in funding model, governance structure, and grade-band coverage; shares regional workforce partnerships and competes for student enrollment within the same geographic area as Kennewick.

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Public Schools: Largest K-12 public school district in Washington State, operating under the same state funding and oversight framework as Kennewick. Comparable in offering comprehensive K-12 programming and alternative schools, but at materially larger scale and with a more urban demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ksddistrict
• Facebookfacebook.com/KennewickSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/63776

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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