What Park Hill School District does

Park Hill School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the state of Missouri, governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Mike Kimbrel (since July 1, 2022). It operates 21 schools — 12 elementary, 4 middle, 2 traditional high schools, the LEAD Innovation Studio, Russell Jones Education Center (therapeutic day school), and Gerner Family Early Education Center — serving approximately 11,698 students and employing roughly 2,140 staff, making it the 16th largest district in Missouri. The district serves families within a defined geographic catchment area in Kansas City, Missouri, and is recognized for high academic outcomes (21.6 district-wide ACT composite, 94%+ graduate success rate, $16M+ in annual scholarships), top-ranked high schools by U.S. News & World Report, and multiple quality awards including the Missouri Quality Award (2009, 2015) and Quality Texas Foundation Highest Level of Quality Award.

The district's core educational product spans traditional K-12 instruction plus specialized programs: AVID, Gifted Programs, English Language Development, Special Services, Early College Academy, Online Learning (MOCAP), Professional Studies (internship pipeline), Adventure Club (before/after care), Community Education (youth/adult classes and career training), and the Russell Jones therapeutic day school. Its technology stack is built on standard third-party education platforms — Schoology (LMS), Seesaw (student portfolio), Infinite Campus (student information system and enrollment portal), and ClassLink (SSO) — consolidated through the Park Hill Application Portal. There are no proprietary AI/ML systems or disclosed data flywheels; digital capability is procurement-based.

The business model is government-funded primary education: revenue derives from local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants, with secondary streams from fee-based Community Education classes, Adventure Club, and a tiered advertising/sponsorship program (Topaz through Diamond, $1,500–$30,000 annually). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online enrollment through ic.parkhill.k12.mo.us and a School Boundary Locator tool; students are assigned to schools by residential boundary, with Programs of Choice (LEAD, Online Learning, Early College Academy, Professional Studies) available across the district. The district markets through its website, Connection Magazine (38,000+ households quarterly), social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube), email newsletters, and community engagement events, and partners with Sophic Solutions (DEIB), Strategos International (school safety), local law enforcement (SROs), the Park Hill Education Foundation, and Woolpert (GIS/redistricting).

Name

Park Hill School District

Legal name

Park Hill School District

Website

https://parkhill.k12.mo.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Park Hill School District is a public K-12 school district in Kansas City, Missouri, operating 21 schools serving approximately 11,698 students. Governed by an elected Board of Education, it delivers traditional and specialized education programs funded primarily by government sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• Community education programs
• School district services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primary funding comes from local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. The district maintains a competitive tax rate among similar districts in the region.
2. Community Education Programs: Fee-based youth and adult classes, online courses, and career training programs offered through Community Education.
3. Advertising and Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships and advertising across district publications, athletic facilities, and digital platforms ranging from $250 to $30,000 annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Park Hill School District provides publicly funded K-12 education to approximately 11,698 students across 21 schools in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area, including 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 traditional high schools, an innovative high school program (LEAD Innovation Studio), a therapeutic day school, and an early childhood center. The district delivers traditional academic instruction, specialized programs (AVID, Gifted, English Language Development, Special Education), and ancillary fee-based services such as Adventure Club child care, Community Education classes, and an Aquatic Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional K-12 Education
• LEAD Innovation Studio
• Russell Jones Education Center
• Gerner Family Early Education Center
• Early College Academy
• Online Learning
• Professional Studies
• AVID
• Gifted Programs
• English Language Development
• Special Services
• Community Education
• Adventure Club
• Aquatic Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 21.6 district-wide ACT composite score (highest in Kansas City, MO area)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sophic SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThought partners supporting district's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with focus on change management. They facilitate community forums, provide ongoing consultation and professional development, co-lead community engagement opportunities, and help ensure strategic alignment across the organization. Partnership began in 2021.
• People of All Colors Succeed (POAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to lead conversations with coaches and students in athletics programs regarding DEIB initiatives.
• Strategos InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides School Protection Specialists (SPS) for elementary schools through a partnership. Trained professionals rotate between three elementary schools daily, focusing on security threat response, monitoring access points and grounds, crisis response and de-escalation, and building community relationships.
• Platte County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides School Resource Officers (SROs) for middle schools and high schools through the School Resource Officer Unit.
• Riverside Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides School Resource Officer for Park Hill South High School.
• Professional Studies Business PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partnerships providing students with authentic learning experiences and internship opportunities. Establishes clear connection between education and work. Contact: Dr. Christina Courtney, Director of Educational Programs.
• Park Hill Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization dedicated to supporting educational programs benefiting students, staff and patrons. Provides opportunities for community and philanthropically-minded people to contribute. Contact: Executive Director Susan Van Hooser.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Olathe Public Schools: Large K-12 public district on the Kansas side of the KC metro. Comparable on academic reputation and program breadth, but operates under Kansas funding/regulation rather than Missouri's.
• Shawnee Mission School District: Major K-12 public district in Johnson County, KS (Kansas side of KC). Comparable on academic standing and suburban positioning, but in a different state regulatory environment.
• Platte County R-III School District: Smaller K-12 public district sharing Platte County with Park Hill. Operates in the same county funding environment but serves a smaller, more rural footprint; relevant comparably for boundary and demographic dynamics.

Direct peers

• Liberty Public Schools: K-12 public district in the KC northland. Park Hill's own superintendent previously worked at Liberty, and the two districts are direct competitors for families and staff in the same Missouri corridor.
• Independence School District: K-12 public district serving eastern Kansas City, MO. Operates in the same metro labor and family market as Park Hill and competes for similar student demographics.
• Kansas City Public Schools: Urban core K-12 district in Kansas City, MO. Directly comparable as a Missouri-side KC district, though with a more urban demographic mix and different operating challenges.
• Blue Springs R-IV School District: Mid-sized Missouri K-12 district in the KC metro. Comparable in scale and academic focus, and competes for top talent and recognition within the Missouri side of Kansas City.
• North Kansas City School District: Adjacent K-12 public school district serving the northland of Kansas City, MO. Directly comparable in size, geography, and academic profile to Park Hill, and competes for similar residential families in the KC metro.
• Lee's Summit R-7 School District: Larger K-12 public district in the KC metro, frequently cited among Missouri's top-performing districts. Directly comparable on academic outcomes, scale, and suburban community positioning.
• Raytown School District: K-12 public district in the KC metro on the Missouri side. Comparable in scale and service area characteristics, and operates in the same regional funding and policy environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ParkHillSchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCg4195slhlJKYS4S_gpGVLg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParkHillSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/parkhillschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/park-hill-school-district

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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