What Othello School District does

Othello School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 1025 S. 1st Avenue, Othello, WA, serving approximately 4,636 students (FY 25-26) across 7 schools: four elementary campuses (Hiawatha, Lutacaga dual-language, Scootney Springs, Wahitis), McFarland Middle School, Othello High School, and the Othello Preschool Campus, plus alternative programs (Othello Digital Learning, Open Door Re-Engagement). The student body is 91.1% Hispanic, 81.6% low-income, 44.3% English Learners, and 11.7% receiving special education services. Programs include K-12 core academics aligned to Washington State standards, an English-Spanish dual language program at Lutacaga Elementary, Career & Technical Education pathways (Agriculture, Business, Family & Consumer Science, STEM, Visual & Performing Arts), College & Career Readiness programming anchored by an annual Career Showcase with the Adams County Development Council, before/after-school extended learning via 21st CCLC funding, free district-wide meals under the Community Eligibility Provision, special education from birth through age 22, and student transportation.

The district operates with 514 FTE staff (303 certificated, 211 classified) under Superintendent Dr. Pete Perez and a five-member elected School Board. Core technology consists of vendor-provided administrative and communication platforms rather than proprietary systems: Finalsite for the district website/CMS, Skyward for the Student Information System and Family Access portal, ParentSquare/StudentSquare for two-way bilingual family communication, Google Workspace for staff and student productivity, and SafeSchools Alert for safety-tip reporting. There is no in-house AI/ML product development; AI-relevant features (e.g., automated translation) are provided by vendors. Partners include the Adams County Development Council (Career Showcase since 2017), Columbia Basin Health Association (Birth-3 early intervention), and 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

The revenue model is fundamentally tax-funded and not commercially priced. The General Fund budget for FY 25-26 is $87,280,076, sourced primarily from Washington State basic education per-pupil allocations, federal programs (Title I, special education, child nutrition), and voter-approved local property tax levies and bonds; the February 2026 replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy is set at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. Distribution is purely direct: students enroll via attendance-area residency and receive in-person services at school campuses, with no resellers, channels, or indirect delivery models.

Name

Othello School District

Legal name

Othello School District

Website

https://othelloschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Othello School District is a public K-12 district in Othello, WA, serving 4,636 students across 7 schools with bilingual dual-language instruction, CTE pathways, College & Career Readiness programs, special education, and free universal meals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Bilingual/Language-Immersion Preschools (EDACABAH), Early Intervention OT (Birth–3) / Preschool OT (EDAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Dual language instruction
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Othello

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Washington State basic education funding constitutes the primary revenue stream, calculated based on enrollment and per-student allocations.
2. Federal Funding: Federal programs including Title I, special education, and child nutrition programs provide supplemental revenue.
3. Local Levy: Locally approved Educational Programs & Operations Levy at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value bridges the gap between state/federal funding and actual operating costs, supporting staff, programs, technology, transportation, and athletics.
4. Property Tax Revenue: Bond and levy funds collected through local property taxes.
5. Student Meals (CEP): The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provides free meals reimbursed by USDA federal child nutrition programs for all students district-wide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Othello School District is a public K-12 school district providing tuition-free educational services to approximately 4,636 students across 7 schools in Othello, Washington. The district delivers core academic instruction, dual language immersion (English-Spanish), career and technical education pathways, special education, early childhood programs, and college/career readiness programming, supported by student transportation, food services, health services, and before/after-school extended learning.

Product overview

Othello School District provides comprehensive K-12 public education services as a unified educational system rather than discrete software products. The district operates eight schools serving approximately 4,636 students, offering a spectrum of programs including Early Childhood Education (Huskie Pups Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten), Dual Language instruction at Lutacaga Elementary, Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways in Agriculture, Business, Family & Consumer Science, and STEM, plus College & Career Readiness programming. Supporting services include 21st Century Community Learning Centers before/after school programs, Summer Meals, Health Services, Special Education, and Transportation. Technology platforms include Skyward Family Access for student information and ParentSquare for family communication, all integrated to support the district's educational mission of 'Believe. Achieve. Belong.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Educational Programs
• Early Childhood Education
• College & Career Readiness (CCR)
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Dual Language Program
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Before & After School Program)
• Summer Meals Program
• Health Services
• Special Education
• Transportation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Four-Year Graduation Rate: 86.2% (Class of 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adams County Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Since 2017, Othello School District has partnered with the Adams County Development Council to host the annual Othello Career Showcase. This event brings together nearly 1,500 students in grades 9-12 from Othello High School to explore exhibitor booths featuring local companies, high-tech industries, and career opportunities. The partnership provides local employers with access to the future workforce pipeline and supports the district's College & Career Readiness mission.
• Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOthello School District partners with Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) to provide early intervention services for children from birth through age 3 as part of the Special Education Early Intervention (Birth-3) program. CBHA provides developmental evaluations and early learning intervention services in partnership with the district.
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOthello School District operates its Before and After School Extended Learning Program in partnership with 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), a federally funded program. The program serves students in grades 3-8 with academic support, youth development, STEM/STEAM projects, and family engagement opportunities at no cost to students.
• Amy Parris (Director of School to Career)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmy Parris serves as the district's Director of School to Career and is the primary point of contact for community partners interested in supporting CTE programs and the annual Career Showcase. Contact: [email protected], 509.488.3351 ext. 1030.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OthelloSchoolDistrict
• Facebookfacebook.com/OthelloSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/othelloschools/?hl=en
• Xx.com/othelloschool

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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