Name

Canton Local School District

Legal name

Canton Local School District

Website

https://cantonlocal.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1824

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool early childhood
• School nutrition programs
• Student transportation services
• Public school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State and Local Government Funding: Public school district funded primarily through Ohio state formula funding, local property tax levies, and state and federal grants. The district operates under levy funding, with an Operation Levy planned for May 2026.
2. Nutrition Services Revenue: District nutrition services operates under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free meals to all students. Revenue is generated through federal reimbursement for meals served, with staff meals priced at $3.25 breakfast and $5.25 lunch.
3. Transcript and Records Fees: Official transcript requests are processed for a fee of $3.00 per transcript, with credit/debit card transactions including a processing fee.
4. Facility Rental and Usage Fees: The district rents athletic facilities (gyms, stadiums, fields) and non-athletic facilities (community room, PAC, cafeteria, classrooms) to outside organizations. Fees vary by facility type and are managed through the Communications Director (non-athletic) and Athletic Director (athletic).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Canton Local School District provides public K-12 education across three schools — Canton South High School (Grades 9-12), Canton South Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (Grades K-5) — plus the Wildcat Preschool program. The district delivers academic instruction, career technical education, gifted and special education, athletics, arts, counseling, nursing, free nutrition services, and student transportation, supported by integrated digital platforms for communication, registration, grading, and bus tracking.

Product overview

Canton Local School District operates as a unified K-12 public education platform consisting of three schools: Canton South High School (grades 9-12), Canton South Middle School (grades 6-8), and Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (grades K-5 with Wildcat Preschool). The district provides integrated educational services including nutrition programs, athletics, and specialized support services. Supporting modules include ParentSquare for family communication, Stopfinder for transportation tracking, and the BRIK Initiative for student mental health and digital wellness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Willie the Wildcat: Official mascot of Canton Local School District - a stylized wildcat character used for school branding and merchandise

Products and services

• Canton South High School Public high school serving Grades 9-12 at 600 Faircrest St SE, Canton, OH 44707, offering college preparatory courses, career technical education, athletics, arts, counseling, and special education services.
• Canton South Middle School Public middle school serving Grades 6-8 at 4404 Cleveland Ave South, Canton, OH 44707, providing academic instruction, athletics, and student support services.
• Faircrest Memorial Elementary School Public elementary school serving Grades K-5 at 616 Faircrest St SW, Canton, OH 44706, including the on-site Wildcat Preschool for pre-kindergarten students.
• Wildcat Preschool Early childhood development program rated 5 stars by the Ohio Department of Education (the highest possible rating), including free meals and transportation to Faircrest Memorial Elementary School for preschool-aged children.
• Nutrition Services School meal program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students (Preschool through Grade 12) through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), with meal account management via PaySchools Central and published menus via MySchoolMenus.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletic program for Canton South High School and middle school students, including multiple sports, managed through the Wildcats official athletic website with schedules, results, and team information.
• BRIK Initiative (Building Resiliency in Kids) Community-wide mental health and digital wellness program that promotes resilience and healthy digital habits for students through coordinated school teams, parent partnerships, and structured staff involvement.
• Facility Rental Services Rental of district athletic facilities (gyms, stadium, fields) and non-athletic facilities (community room, PAC, cafeteria, classrooms) to outside organizations, with usage coordinated through the Communications Director and Athletic Director.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way of Greater Stark CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanton Local Schools partners with United Way of Greater Stark County to provide a Family Support Specialist (FSS) who works alongside school iCARE teams to address student and family barriers to learning. The FSS provides clothing, food support, community agency referrals, holiday assistance, mentoring, shelter resources, and social-emotional supports.
• Akron Children's HospitalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCanton Local partners with Akron Children's Hospital to provide nursing services in district schools, supplementing district-employed nursing staff with hospital-provided healthcare resources and coordination.
• Sandy Hook PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district implements the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS), sponsored by Sandy Hook Promise. This 24/7 anonymous reporting system allows students and adults to submit tips via mobile app, website, or crisis hotline to help prevent violence and self-harm. Notifications are routed to school officials and local law enforcement.
• Healthcare Billing Services, Inc.minorOthersHealthcare Billing Services, Inc. handles billing administration for the Ohio Medicaid School Program, managing the submission of Medicaid claims for therapy services (Speech, Audiology, PT, OT, Nursing, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work) provided by the district.
• Canton South Alumni and Friends FoundationcoreOthersThe Canton South Alumni and Friends Foundation (501c3) promotes and sponsors educational excellence for Canton Local students and administers the Hall of Distinction recognition program. The Foundation raises funds for scholarships and maintains alumni engagement through events, Class Challenges, and major donor programs. Officers include Teresa Purses (President, former CLSD superintendent) and Scott Hamilton (Vice President).
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the unified communications platform used by the district and all three schools for school-to-family communication. It provides automatic account creation for all staff and parents, two-way messaging with translation, announcements, and form/signup management. Integrated as the district's primary communication infrastructure.
• StopfindercoreTechnology or IntegrationStopfinder is a free mobile app used by Canton Local Schools Transportation to provide families with real-time bus schedule information, alerts, notifications, and two-way messaging with the transportation department. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play.
• SPARCC (Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium)coreTechnology or IntegrationSPARCC is the regional educational technology consortium that provides the Employee Access Center (EAC) for district staff payroll, W2 records, and leave requests. The EAC is integrated with Google's single sign-on platform through Clever.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Stride, Inc. (formerly K12 Inc.): National online K-12 learning provider offering tuition-free public online school options that compete for Ohio students. Represents the school-choice alternative threatening traditional public-district enrollment share.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter school operator with multiple Ohio campuses providing an alternative public-school enrollment option. Competes for the same state per-pupil funding pool, representing a structural threat to traditional public-district enrollments.

Direct peers

• Minerva Local School District: Stark/Carroll/Columbiana County public K-12 district. Direct historical tie: Canton Local's current Treasurer previously served as Treasurer for Minerva Local, and the districts operate with similar funding structures.
• Louisville City School District: Stark County public K-12 district serving the Louisville area. Comparable district size and rural-suburban demographic profile, often included alongside Canton Local in regional performance comparisons.
• Tuslaw Local School District: Stark County public K-12 district serving Lawrence Township and surrounding areas. Similar enrollment scale and operating footprint, providing a close peer for funding-formula and operational benchmarking.
• North Canton City Schools: City school district serving North Canton in Stark County. Comparable district-level scale and demographics, providing nearby families an alternative K-12 enrollment option.
• Plain Local School District: Neighboring K-12 public school district in the Plain Township / Canton area of Stark County. Direct comparable in size, geography, and student demographics, competing for the same residential enrollment pool.
• Lake Local School District: Stark County public K-12 district headquartered in Uniontown, serving Lake Township. Similar three-school architecture and community-embedded public school model, competing in adjacent townships of the same county.
• Perry Local School District: Stark County public K-12 district located in Perry Township/Massillon. Operates a similar three-school structure with elementary, middle, and high schools and competes directly for student enrollment in the same county.
• Jackson Local School District: Stark County public K-12 district serving Jackson Township near Massillon. Comparable in size, school-age population, and suburban-rural mix, making it a direct peer in funding formula and performance benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cantonlocal
• Facebookfacebook.com/880485258709318

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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