Woodridge Local Schools

What Woodridge Local Schools does

Woodridge Local Schools is a K-12 public school district operating as a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, headquartered at 4411 Quick Road in Peninsula, Ohio. The district serves approximately 1,050 students across three schools: Woodridge Elementary School (WES, grades K-5), Woodridge Middle School (WMS, grades 6-8, ~450 students), and Woodridge High School (WHS, grades 9-12, ~600 students), plus the Woodridge Virtual Academy (WVA) for online learning. Its catchment spans seven communities — Peninsula, Boston Township, Boston Heights, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, and Akron — and the campus is situated adjacent to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The district is led by Superintendent N'ecole Ast and operates under a Board of Education.

The district's core technology stack is a cloud-based ecosystem delivered primarily through the NEOnet regional educational consortium and the ParentSquare platform family. NEOnet provides shared infrastructure including the ProgressBook gradebook/assignment management system, the DASL student information system, DataMap analytics, and shared digital library resources (INFOhio, Sora). ParentSquare serves as the unified communication platform with auto-enrolled family accounts, while StudentSquare extends the same platform to grades 6-12 students. Supporting modules include FinalForms (registration), StopFinder/Infofinder (transportation), FMX (facility scheduling), Raptor (visitor management), SmartPass (hall pass tracking), SameGoal (IEP management), and Parchment (transcripts). Curriculum and assessment tools span Google Classroom, Big Ideas Math, McGraw Hill, HMHCO Into Math, Savvas, Renaissance STAR, Accelerated Reader, and OhioMeansJobs K-12. The district operates a 1:1 Chromebook program (TWE/One2One) and uses Google SSO for students alongside Microsoft 365 with Mini-Orange SSO for staff. The district has begun institutionalizing AI through the WLSD AI Framework (25-26 SY) referencing Google Gemini, but no proprietary AI capabilities are evident.

Woodridge's revenue model is that of a public Ohio school district, not a commercial enterprise: it is funded through a combination of state per-pupil foundation allocations from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, locally approved property tax levies, and federal Title funding. Services are provided tuition-free to resident students. Supplemental revenue streams are minimal and ancillary (e.g., facility rentals via FMX, modest fees for programs like summer cheer camp, and PaySchools meal payments). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through physical school enrollment within district boundaries, plus the virtual academy channel and shared CTE pathways via the Six District Compact and College Credit Plus dual-enrollment with University of Akron, Kent State University, and Stark State University. Strategic partnerships for student support include Akron Children's Hospital (school-based health services) and Red Oak Behavioral Health (on-site mental health). Community engagement is reinforced by the Woodridge Foundation, Woodridge Service Organization, and Woodridge Recreation Association, which collectively contributed over $60,000 in senior scholarships in the most recent cycle.

Name

Woodridge Local Schools

Legal name

Woodridge Local Schools

Website

https://woodridge.k12.oh.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Woodridge Local Schools is an Ohio K-12 public school district operating three schools (elementary, middle, high) and a virtual academy in Peninsula, serving approximately 1,050 students across seven communities adjacent to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Academic programs
• Student support services
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Peninsula

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Revenue (Local): Woodridge Local Schools is funded primarily through local property tax levies approved by district voters. As a public school district in Ohio, it receives tax revenue from residents within its service area covering Peninsula, Boston Township, Boston Heights, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, and Akron.
2. State Per-Pupil Funding (Ohio): The district receives per-pupil state foundation funding from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), based on student enrollment counts (EMIS data).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Woodridge Local Schools is a public K-12 school district providing comprehensive education across three schools—Woodridge Elementary School (WES), Woodridge Middle School (WMS), and Woodridge High School (WHS)—plus the Woodridge Virtual Academy (WVA). The district delivers academic instruction, career-technical education, special education, mental health services, athletics, and family support services to families across seven surrounding communities in the Peninsula, Ohio area.

Product overview

Woodridge Local Schools operates as a K-12 public school district offering educational services through a unified technology platform. The district's core educational technology ecosystem consists of ParentSquare (unified communication), ProgressBook (gradebook and assignment management), and StudentSquare (student-facing communication for grades 6-12). Supporting modules include StopFinder for transportation tracking, FinalForms for registration, FMX for facility scheduling, and the Woodridge Virtual Academy for online learning. Academic programs include College Credit Plus (dual enrollment) and the Six District Compact (career technical education). The district leverages NEOnet consortium services for student information systems, gradebook, and digital library resources, while students access curriculum through platforms like Google Classroom, Big Ideas Math, McGraw Hill, and HMHCO. Communication flows through ParentSquare with automated translation capabilities, while ProgressBook serves as the central hub for academic tracking and parent/student engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woodridge Virtual Academy (WVA): Online/virtual education program for K-12 students
• Portrait of a Bulldog
• FMX Facilities Management

Products and services

• Elementary Education (WES)
• Middle School Education (WMS)
• High School Education (WHS)
• Woodridge Virtual Academy (WVA)
• College Credit Plus (CCP)
• Six District Compact CTE Programs
• School-Based Mental Health Services
• School-Based Health Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 75% of high school students participate in after-school activities
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration31 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEOnetcoreTechnology or IntegrationWoodridge Local Schools is a member of NEOnet, a regional educational technology consortium serving school districts in northeastern Ohio. NEOnet provides shared IT infrastructure, student information systems (ProgressBook/DASL), network services, professional development, and digital library resources (INFOhio, Sora/eBooks). The consortium also manages Wednesday evening maintenance windows for district systems.
• Akron Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkron Children's Hospital provides school-based health services through the School Health Nursing team and School-Based Health Center at Woodridge Schools. District RN Heather Edwards (MSN, RN, LSN, NCSN) serves as an extension of Akron Children's Hospital. The partnership also enables Summer Wellness Day events providing health screenings, immunizations, and physicals for students.
• Red Oak Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRed Oak Behavioral Health provides school-based mental health services through licensed therapists and case managers assigned to each school building. Services include assessment, individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, and community agency liaison. Therapists are deployed at WES, WMS, and WHS to provide accessible mental health support.
• Six District CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodridge is one of six districts in the Six District Educational Compact, which allows students to participate in career-technical education programs across partner districts. Students attend Woodridge for part of the day and commute to partner districts for specialized CTE coursework. Programs include engineering, technology, biotech, automotive, and entrepreneurship training.
• University of AkronminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Akron is a College Credit Plus (CCP) partner, allowing Woodridge students in grades 7-12 to earn both high school and college credit through university coursework. A CCP representative presents program information annually at WHS. Application deadline for summer/fall is April 15.
• Kent State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKent State University is a College Credit Plus (CCP) partner, enabling Woodridge students in grades 7-12 to earn dual credit through KSU coursework. The university offers both regional campus and main campus options for CCP students, with spring and fall application deadlines.
• Stark State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStark State University is a College Credit Plus (CCP) partner providing dual enrollment opportunities for Woodridge students. The partnership includes placement assessment through ACCUPLACER and pathway programs for career and technical education.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare serves as Woodridge's unified communication platform for all district and school communications with families. The platform provides mass notifications, urgent alerts, two-way translation, attendance notifications, teacher-classroom communication, direct messaging, appointment sign-ups, and volunteer/donation coordination. All families are automatically enrolled.
• OhioMeansJobs K-12minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhioMeansJobs K-12 provides career information system resources through the WHS Library Media Center, offering college, career, and skill-building tutorials, practice tests, and ebooks for students in grades 4-12 to support career planning and college preparation.
• Woodridge FoundationcoreOthersThe Woodridge Foundation supports educational and extracurricular initiatives throughout the district. The Foundation offers approximately 20 major scholarships ranging from $500-$2,500 each for graduating seniors, and has provided thousands of dollars in support to the district over the years.
• Woodridge Recreation AssociationminorOthersWoodridge Recreation Association provides recreational programs for community youth, including sports leagues and activities. Sixth-grade students can participate in sports through the Recreation Department. WRA also offers scholarships for students who have participated in their programs.
• Woodridge Service Organization (WSO)minorOthersThe Woodridge Service Organization (WSO) provides ongoing support to Woodridge High School, including thousands of dollars in scholarships for graduating seniors. The organization is actively encouraged for community members to join and support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tallmadge City School District: MAC conference athletic peer and neighboring Summit County public K-12 district. Directly comparable suburban Ohio public school district of similar scale with overlapping conference and consortium relationships.
• Hudson City School District: Summit County public K-12 district; Hudson is one of the seven communities Woodridge serves. Comparable Ohio public school district with overlapping enrollment geography and similar state/federal funding structure.
• Revere Local School District: Adjacent Summit County public K-12 district serving Richfield and Bath Townships. Comparable suburban Ohio public school district of similar scale with overlapping regional demographics.
• Streetsboro City School District: Portage County public K-12 district and MAC conference athletic peer (referenced in Woodridge's conference data as 'Treetsboro'). Comparable in scale and structure to Woodridge as a small suburban Ohio public school district.
• Norton City Schools: Summit County public K-12 district and MAC conference athletic peer. Comparable in scale, governance, and Ohio public-school funding model.
• Field Local School District: Summit County public K-12 district and MAC conference athletic peer. Comparable in scale and rural-to-suburban Ohio public school district characteristics, with similar NEOnet consortium participation.
• Stow-Munroe Falls City School District: Adjacent Summit County public K-12 district. Stow is one of the seven communities in Woodridge's service area, making this a directly overlapping district with similar suburban Ohio public-school characteristics and Ohio per-pupil funding exposure.
• Ravenna City School District: Portage County public K-12 district and MAC conference athletic peer. Comparable small-to-mid Ohio public school district with similar state funding and consortium dynamics.
• Cuyahoga Falls City School District: Neighboring Summit County public K-12 district that overlaps Woodridge's service area (Cuyahoga Falls is one of the seven communities Woodridge serves) and is a MAC conference athletic competitor. Directly comparable in scale, governance structure, and Ohio funding model.
• Coventry Local Schools: Summit County public K-12 district and MAC conference athletic peer. Comparable in scale and structure as a small-to-mid-sized Ohio public school district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodridge-primary-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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