Forest Hills School District

What Forest Hills School District does

Forest Hills School District is a comprehensive PK-12 public school district operating nine campuses across Anderson Township and the Village of Newtown in the Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area. The portfolio includes two high schools (Anderson High School and Turpin High School), one middle school (Nagel Middle School), and six elementary schools (Ayer, Maddux, Mercer, Sherwood, Summit, and Wilson). The district enrolled students across preschool through 12th grade and is governed by an elected Board of Education with operational leadership currently held by Superintendent Larry Hook. According to firmographic data, the organization employs 501-1000 staff and was founded in 1890.

The district's core product is standard K-12 instruction augmented by a set of specialized programs: the XCL career and technical education program, an integrated preschool serving both typically developing peer models and students with IEPs, the 1:1 Initiative distributing a personal device to each student, the FHSD Esports program competing in Esports Ohio, and a Summer Learning Hub built by district teachers for PK-6 enrichment. Auxiliary services include food service, transportation, special education, gifted programs, wellness support, and College Credit Plus. Marketing and community engagement operate through the district website, Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube channels, the ParentSquare communications platform, and the Parent Academy series run in partnership with Beech Acres Parenting Center.

Forest Hills is a government entity rather than a commercial enterprise, and its revenue mechanics reflect that. Primary funding flows from local property tax levies, state per-pupil funding, and federal grants, calibrated to enrollment and property valuations within Anderson Township and Newtown. The only direct tuition is the peer-model preschool at $1,800 per year. A secondary funding layer comes from the Forest Hills Foundation for Education (FHFE), a nonprofit that raised $1.7 million under prior leadership to support Parent Academy, Esports, Power Packs emergency food, and other district initiatives. Distribution is direct enrollment at the nine schools, with no tuition charged to resident students.

Name

Forest Hills School District

Legal name

Forest Hills Local School District

Website

https://foresthills.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Forest Hills School District is a PK-12 public school district operating nine schools across Anderson Township and the Village of Newtown in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio, funded primarily by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Family & Parenting Education (Family Literacy, Parenting Skills) (EDAAAFAF), Positive Discipline & Behavior Support Programs (EDACALAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• College preparation
• Extracurricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primary revenue from local property taxes, state funding, and federal grants. District receives funding based on student enrollment and property valuations in Anderson Township and Village of Newtown.
2. Preschool Tuition: Peer model preschool program with $1,800 annual tuition for typically developing students. Revenue from parents seeking preschool enrollment.
3. Donations and Foundation Support: Forest Hills Foundation for Education (FHFE) raises funds to support students and staff. Raised $1.7 million under previous executive director. Supports various programs including Parent Academy, Esports, and emergency food services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forest Hills School District delivers comprehensive public preschool-through-12th-grade education across nine schools in Anderson Township and the Village of Newtown, including academic instruction, special education, gifted programs, career and technical education (XCL Program), preschool peer-model classes, a 1:1 student device initiative, athletics, arts, music, Esports, and parent/community engagement programs.

Product overview

Forest Hills School District is a public K-12 school district operating nine schools in Anderson Township and the Village of Newtown, Ohio. The district offers a comprehensive educational program spanning preschool through 12th grade, with core academic services delivered through traditional school settings. The district supplements its core educational offerings with specialized programs including the XCL career exploration program, an integrated preschool with peer model lottery system, a 1:1 technology initiative providing devices to students, a Summer Learning Hub for PK-6 enrichment, and a competitive Esports program competing in the Esports Ohio league. The district is organized into three tiers: PK-6 elementary education, 7-8 middle school, and 9-12 high school programs, with supporting services in food service, transportation, diverse learners, gifted education, and wellness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anderson High School: High school with Raptors mascot, serving grades 9-12
• Turpin High School
• Nagel Middle School
• Ayer Elementary School
• Maddux Elementary School
• Mercer Elementary School
• Sherwood Elementary School
• Summit Elementary School
• Wilson Elementary School

Products and services

• Forest Hills K-12 Educational Services Comprehensive public K-12 educational services spanning preschool through 12th grade, delivered across two high schools (Anderson High School, Turpin High School), one middle school (Nagel Middle School), and six elementary schools (Ayer, Maddux, Mercer, Sherwood, Summit, Wilson). Services include core academics, special education, gifted education, arts, athletics, music, and college and career preparation. Intended for students and families residing in Anderson Township and the Village of Newtown.
• Preschool Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.5% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forest Hills Foundation for Education (FHFE)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2021Nonprofit fundraising organization that cultivates resources and creates opportunities to prepare students to be successful. Raised $1.7 million for the district under previous leadership. Supports Parent Academy, Esports program, emergency food services (Power Packs), and various educational initiatives.
• Beech Acres Parenting CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered through Parent Connext Program for Parent Academy series. Provides educational presentations on topics including puberty education, managing meltdowns, digital wellness, and supporting tweens/teens.
• Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce (AACC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborates on Teacher of the Year award recognition and Student of the Year honors. Annual recognition ceremony celebrating outstanding educators and students in the district.
• Esports OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeague with over 200 Ohio schools for the FHSD Esports program. Students compete in various video games through varsity and junior varsity teams.
• University of Akron EsportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for FHSD Esports program providing connections and future career pathways for students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sycamore Community School District: Suburban Cincinnati public K-12 district serving Montgomery, Symmes Township, and surrounding areas. Directly comparable as a peer suburban Ohio district with similar tax-base funding model and grade configuration.
• Oak Hills Local School District: Public K-12 district in western Hamilton County serving Green Township and Delhi Township. Comparable as a suburban Cincinnati peer district with similar grade configuration and tax-base funding dynamics.
• West Clermont Local School District: Public K-12 district serving the western Clermont County suburbs of Cincinnati. Comparable peer district with overlapping regional labor market, similar tax-base funding, and similar K-12 program structure.
• Loveland City School District: Suburban Cincinnati public K-12 district serving parts of Hamilton, Clermont, and Warren counties. Directly comparable peer district with similar funding model and PK-12 program structure.
• Mason City School District: Public K-12 district in Warren County near Cincinnati, consistently rated among Ohio's top-performing districts. Directly comparable as a high-achieving suburban Ohio public school district with similar revenue model and program offerings.
• Lakota Local School District: Public K-12 district serving Liberty Township and West Chester in suburban Cincinnati. Comparable suburban Ohio public school district with similar grade span, funding model (property tax + state aid), and operating scale, making it the closest direct peer.
• Indian Hill Exempted Village School District: High-performing suburban Cincinnati public K-12 district in Hamilton County. Comparable as a peer district operating under Ohio's exempted village classification with similar funding structure and high-achieving demographics.
• Princeton City School District: Suburban Cincinnati public K-12 district serving Sharonville, Springdale, Evendale, and Glendale. Comparable peer district operating in the same metro under the same state funding framework and serving similar demographics.
• Milford Exempted Village School District: Public K-12 district serving Milford and surrounding Clermont County communities east of Cincinnati. Directly comparable as a peer Ohio public district under similar state funding and oversight structures.
• Wyoming City School District: Small, high-performing suburban Cincinnati public K-12 district. Comparable as a peer Ohio public district with similar grade structure, property-tax funding, and award-winning academic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FHSchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCskXegKt1zjz12hhcOfZWWQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ForestHillsSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/foresthillsschooldistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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