Waynesville Technical Academy

Name

Waynesville Technical Academy

Legal name

Waynesville R-VI School District

Website

https://waynesville.k12.mo.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Military family services
• Early childhood programs
• Afterschool enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Waynesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Tax Levy Revenue: The district's primary revenue source is local property taxes. The current tax levy is $2.8747, which is below the Missouri average of $4.00. The assessed valuation of the district is $423,389,267. This is supplemented by B-2 (Impact Aid) eligibility, which provides federal funding for districts with high concentrations of federally-connected students.
2. Athletics & Activity Fees: Revenue generated through sports season passes (Adult Annual Sports Pass, Annual Family Sports Pass, Annual Student Sports Pass, Fall Family Sports Pass, Fall Adult Sports Pass), tournament fees, and MSHAA physical forms. Youth camp fees (e.g., Soccer Camp $200 per camper, Basketball Camp $30 per camper, Dance Camp $35 per camper).
3. Federal Impact Aid (B-2): As a Purple Star School District with 60-70% military-connected students, the district receives significant federal Impact Aid. The district meets B-2 eligibility criteria at 97.03%, qualifying for federal support based on per-pupil expenditures and federally impacted enrollment.
4. Food Services: District-operated food services providing meals to students. Includes free and reduced meal applications for qualifying families, and meal payment through My School Bucks platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Waynesville Technical Academy (operating as the Waynesville R-VI School District) is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 6,668 students across preschool, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels in Waynesville, Missouri. The district delivers comprehensive in-person instruction through 14 schools, supplemented by career and technical education at the Waynesville Career Center, virtual learning via MOCAP, afterschool programs, athletics, and specialized services for military-connected families tied to Fort Leonard Wood.

Product overview

Waynesville R-VI School District is a public K-12 school district offering a comprehensive educational portfolio for approximately 5,996 students. The district operates as a unified platform of educational programs including traditional in-person instruction across multiple school levels (preschool through high school), supplemented by the Club TIGER and WIN afterschool enrichment programs, MOCAP virtual learning options, athletics and activities, and specialized services such as the mobile Tiger Book Express library program. The district is constructing Liberty Elementary (opening 2027) to expand capacity. All schools are ranked among the best in Missouri by U.S. News and World Report, and the district holds Purple Star designation for military family support, serving a student population where 60-70% are military-impacted families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waynesville R-VI K-12 Education Program Comprehensive K-12 public education program delivered across preschools, five elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), Waynesville High School (9-12), and the Waynesville Career Center, serving approximately 5,996 K-12 students plus 438 in PreK and 234 at the career center.
• Waynesville Career Center (Career and Technical Education) Career and technical education program serving 234 students, providing career-focused training and dual credit opportunities with Drury University for high school students seeking college credits and workforce preparation.
• MOCAP Virtual Learning Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program offering both full-time and part-time virtual education options, allowing students to access MOCAP-approved courses from home while maintaining district enrollment for part-time arrangements.
• Club TIGER Afterschool Program Afterschool enrichment program for elementary students (K-5) at East Elementary and Freedom Elementary, offering hands-on, project-based activities in arts, science, sports, technology, and communications, with academic support and homework assistance.
• WIN (What I Need) Program Afterschool program for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) running Monday-Thursday from 2:45-5:00 PM, providing academic assistance time, privilege time, and club activities with no registration fees.
• Waynesville Tiger Athletics Athletics and activities program for the district, including sports at Waynesville High School and Waynesville Middle School, with youth camps, season passes, tournament schedules, and booster club support.
• Tiger Book Express Mobile Library Mobile library program bringing books to community parks during summer months, offering free book checkout for children in PreK-6th grades, guest reader sessions, and visits with district librarians.
• Preschool and Early Childhood Programs Early childhood education programs across multiple preschool locations (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center, Williams Early Childhood Center) serving 438 PreK students, including Parents As Teachers (PAT) and PACE preschool programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,668 total students served (5,996 K-12 + 438 PreK + 234 Career Center)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fort Leonard Wood (U.S. Army)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFort Leonard Wood is a major U.S. Army training installation adjacent to Waynesville. Approximately 60-70% of the district's students are military-connected. The district has a Fort Leonard Wood School Liaison Officer (Christy Wachtler) who serves as a Command Representative to the Board of Education. The district earns the Purple Star School District designation through its military family support programs and compliance with the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children (MIC3). The district is B-2 eligible (97.03%) for federal Impact Aid.
• Drury UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district offers dual credit programs with Drury University, allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing their high school requirements.
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESE oversees the district's compliance with state education standards, educator certification, MOCAP virtual learning approval, Purple Star designation, B-2 Impact Aid eligibility, and state accountability measures including the District Report Card.
• Waynesville Tiger Athletics Booster ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent-run booster club supporting Tiger Athletics programs through fundraising, volunteer activities, and community events. Hosts events such as Blacklight Bingo in partnership with VFW 3168, raising funds for athletic programs and Rhythm Nation dance team.
• VFW Post 3168minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 3168 partners with the Waynesville Tiger Athletics Booster Club to host community fundraising events such as Blacklight Bingo, benefiting student athletics and activities.
• Infuze Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnchor sponsor for the Waynesville High School video board, recognized during the June 2026 Community Recognition Plaque presentation. One of multiple community sponsors supporting district athletic facilities.
• Security Bank of Pulaski CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnchor sponsor for the Waynesville High School video board, recognized during the June 2026 Community Recognition Plaque presentation.
• Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program (MOCAP)coreTechnology or IntegrationState-approved virtual learning program (Section 161.670 and 162.1250 RSMo) through which the district provides full-time and part-time virtual education options. The district approves part-time enrollments and works with state-approved providers.
• National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuperintendent Hilary Bales serves on the NAFIS Board, representing the district's interests in federal Impact Aid policy and advocating for federally-connected school districts nationwide.
• Leonard Wood Institute (LWI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuperintendent Hilary Bales serves as secretary of the Leonard Wood Institute Board, a regional organization supporting Fort Leonard Wood and the surrounding community.
• Mercy FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuperintendent Hilary Bales serves on the Mercy Foundation Board, connecting the district with regional healthcare and community wellness resources.
• Additional Video Board SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Sponsors: Hoppers Pub, Mercy, Seeger Toyota, KIDaccount, NetWatch, AudioAcoustics. Founding Sponsors: Mu Bahn Thai LLC, Phelps Health, Incite Design Studio, Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri, OPAA! Premier Sponsors listed as supporters of Waynesville High School athletics video board.
• Success-Ready Students NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-district network of Missouri schools committed to a shared framework of college, career, and workplace readiness. The district participates in the network's assessment system for tracking student success indicators.
• Cable America / Local Public Access ChannelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal cable provider broadcasting monthly Board of Education meetings live on Channel 12, increasing transparency and community engagement with district governance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Clarksville-Montgomery County School System: Tennessee K-12 public district serving Fort Campbell; similar military-impacted enrollment profile, Purple Star-style military family services, and federal Impact Aid dependence — making it the closest operational analog.
• Killeen Independent School District: Large Texas K-12 district co-located with Fort Cavazos (formerly Hood); comparable scale (~50,000 students but similar military-family dynamics), Purple Star-equivalent programming, and heavy Impact Aid reliance.
• Cumberland County Schools: North Carolina K-12 district serving Fort Liberty (formerly Bragg); one of the largest military-impacted districts in the U.S. with comparable student-transition, MIC3 compact, and federal Impact Aid mechanics.
• El Paso Independent School District: Texas border district serving Fort Bliss; similar large military-family demographic, Purple Star-aligned services, and federal Impact Aid-funded operations.

Broad incumbents

• Fort Bend Independent School District: Texas district with significant military-family presence from surrounding bases; larger and more demographically diverse but shares military-transition programming and Purple Star-type supports.
• DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity): Federal K-12 school system serving military installations globally; while operated separately from public districts, it is the dominant comparator for military-family K-12 service delivery models.

Regional players

• Springfield Public Schools (Missouri): Largest Missouri public school district; useful comparator for state-level funding, DESE accountability, and Missouri-specific operating benchmarks against which Waynesville's efficiency is measured.
• Columbia Public Schools (Missouri): Major Missouri public district serving a university-military community; comparable scale and state funding framework, with similar CTE and dual-credit programming through local universities.
• Rockwood School District: Top-ranked Missouri suburban district; shares Waynesville's high academic-performance branding, strong parent-engagement model, and competitive positioning within the Missouri K-12 ecosystem.

Others

• NAFIS (National Association of Federally Impacted Schools): Industry association representing Impact Aid-funded school districts; Superintendent Bales sits on its board. NAFIS is the closest ecosystem/information peer for benchmarking Impact Aid policy exposure and federal advocacy dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/waytigerpr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WaynesvilleR6
• Facebookfacebook.com/waynesvillehighschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/waynesville_tiger_pr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thayer-elementary-school

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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