West Bloomfield School District

What West Bloomfield School District does

West Bloomfield School District is a K-12 public school district serving over 5,500 students across approximately 15.875 square miles in southeastern Michigan, operating 12 school buildings that span a Preschool Academy, four elementary schools (Doherty, Gretchko, Scotch, Sheiko), West Bloomfield Middle School, West Bloomfield High School, Oakland Early College, Laker Opportunity Center, and West Bloomfield Transition Center. The district serves the residential catchment of West Bloomfield Township, Keego Harbor, 99% of Orchard Lake Village, and approximately 10% of Sylvan Lake, employing a teaching staff of 340 educators (82% with master's degrees) plus administrative and operational personnel in the 501-1,000 employee range. Student demographics include 40 represented home languages, and outcome metrics include a 94.8% graduation rate, 97% college-going rate, and 98.4% average daily attendance.

The district's academic model is anchored by its Portrait of a Graduate framework (the 4Cs: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Contribution) and supported by 24 Advanced Placement courses, a Magnet Program for gifted students in grades 3-5 at Scotch Elementary, Career Technical Education pathways (Engineering Academy, CAD, Digital Media Arts, Programming, AP Computer Science Principles), and dual-enrollment partnerships with Oakland Community College (Oakland Early College) and Oakland Schools Technical Campus. The technology stack is a conventional commercial ed-tech portfolio: Canvas LMS, PowerSchool SIS, ALEKS adaptive math, IXL personalized learning, and Finalsite for web/communications — all third-party platforms without disclosed proprietary AI/ML development. The district also operates specialized programs including Early On (birth-3), Early Childhood Special Education, STEPS, Project SEARCH vocational training, and the Transition Center for young adults with disabilities.

As a Michigan local education agency operating under Proposal A (1994) per-pupil funding, the district's revenue base combines state foundation allowance, local property tax millage (6.15 mills debt millage rate), federal Title I/Title IX grants, and voter-approved bond proceeds. Capital funding is driven by voter-approved bonds, most notably a $148 million three-series bond approved May 2, 2023 (structured as $54M in 2023, $47M in 2025, $47M in 2027) for a 10-year facility improvement plan including two new elementary buildings, STEAM/CTE expansion, technology upgrades, and early childhood spaces, with no net increase over the prior debt millage rate. Distribution is geographically constrained: direct enrollment for in-district residents plus a Schools of Choice STEAM program open to Oakland County residents. The pending August 2026 Regional Enhancement Millage vote represents an incremental revenue expansion lever.

Name

West Bloomfield School District

Legal name

West Bloomfield School District

Website

https://wbsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

West Bloomfield School District is a K-12 Michigan public school district serving over 5,500 students across 12 buildings in West Bloomfield Township and surrounding communities, funded by state per-pupil aid, local property taxes, and a $148M voter-approved 2023 bond, with academic offerings anchored by a Portrait of a Graduate framework and 24 AP courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Primary and secondary education
• STEAM curriculum programs
• Special education services
• Community education district

Headquarters

HQ city

West Bloomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Per-Pupil Funding: Primary operational funding from Michigan State per-student allocation under Proposal A (1994).
2. Property Tax Revenue (Local Millage): Local property tax millage including 6.15 mills debt millage rate. 2023 Bond generates $148M over 3 bond sales for capital improvements.
3. Federal Grants: Title I, Title IX funding for specific programs and student populations.
4. Bond Proceeds: $148 million 3-series bond approved May 2023 for facility improvements including two new elementary schools, STEAM/CTE space, technology upgrades, and early childhood spaces. Zero net increase over prior debt millage rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

West Bloomfield School District operates a K-12 public education system serving over 5,500 students across a preschool academy, five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and specialized programs (Oakland Early College, Laker Opportunity Center, Transition Center). The district delivers standard core curriculum, STEAM/CTE pathways, 24 Advanced Placement courses, gifted Magnet Program, and comprehensive special education services, supported by educational technology platforms including Canvas, PowerSchool, ALEKS, and IXL. Programs are organized around the district's Portrait of a Graduate framework emphasizing Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Contribution.

Product overview

West Bloomfield School District is a K-12 public education institution serving over 5,500 students across multiple schools including West Bloomfield Preschool Academy, four elementary schools (Doherty, Gretchko, Scotch, Sheiko), West Bloomfield Middle School, West Bloomfield High School, Oakland Early College, Laker Opportunity Center, and West Bloomfield Transition Center. The district operates a unified educational ecosystem built around its Portrait of a Graduate framework, emphasizing Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Contribution (the 4Cs). Core academic offerings include STEAM programs, 24 Advanced Placement courses, Magnet Program for gifted students, Career Technical Education (CTE), and Special Education services. The district leverages educational technology platforms including Canvas (LMS), PowerSchool (student information system), ALEKS (adaptive math), and IXL. Support programs include the Transition Center, Project SEARCH vocational training, Fine Arts (band, vocal, theatre, orchestra), and Athletics. Partnerships with Oakland Community College (Oakland Early College) and Oakland Schools Technical Campus extend educational pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Portrait of a Graduate: District educational philosophy focusing on 4Cs: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Contribution
• Lakers

Products and services

• Portrait of a Graduate District-wide educational philosophy and framework teaching the 4Cs (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Contribution) integrated into daily classroom instruction and student progress reporting to prepare students for success after high school.
• STEAM Program Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics educational program integrated across K-12 curriculum with emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation, including Engineering Academy, CAD, Digital Media Arts, Multimedia Production, Programming, Video Game Design, and AP Computer Science Principles.
• Magnet Program Gifted and talented program for grades 3-5 at Scotch Elementary offering multi-age, project-based learning community for academically accelerated students.
• Advanced Placement Courses 24 college-level courses offered at West Bloomfield High School in grades 10-12 allowing students to earn college credit through AP exams.
• Oakland Early College Partnership program with Oakland Community College allowing students in grades 10-13 to graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate's degree.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused educational programs including Engineering Academy, CAD, Architecture, Digital Media Arts, Multimedia Production, Programming, Video Game Design, AP Computer Science Principles, and Project Lead the Way Engineering pathways.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education continuum including Early On (birth-3), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), STEPS program, Child Find, and Transition Center services for students with disabilities.
• West Bloomfield Transition Center Program guiding young adults with disabilities to gain skills for independent, productive adult lives, including Project SEARCH workforce development and vocational training.
• West Bloomfield Preschool Academy Early childhood education center serving pre-K students with programs including Great Start Readiness Program and Early Childhood Special Education.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including band, vocal music, theatre productions, orchestra, and Fine Arts Hall of Fame recognizing student achievements.
• Athletics Program District athletics program for the Lakers including baseball, basketball, bowling, and various sports with facilities such as stadium, scoreboard, and pickleball courts.
• Adult Education Continuing education and adult learning opportunities offered through the district's Community Education department.
• Schools of Choice STEAM Program Criteria-based STEAM program open to Oakland County residents outside the district boundaries through an annual application window, allowing out-of-district enrollment in the district's STEAM curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.8% graduation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oakland Community College (Oakland Early College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing high school students to graduate with both high school diploma and Associate's degree from Oakland Community College. Students attend grades 10-13, completing college coursework while receiving high school credit.
• Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-tech, career and technical education partnership providing students with CTE pathways and hands-on career training.
• International Academy (IB Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for International Baccalaureate program offerings for students seeking IB credentials.
• Oakland Virtual AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline alternative education program (grades K-8) through Oakland Schools.
• TMP ArchitecturecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural firm assisting with facilities planning, comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessment, and design of new school buildings under 2023 bond program.
• George W. Auch Construction CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company partner for 2023 bond facility improvements including new elementary schools, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment, grades, attendance, and parent/student portal.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system (LMS) used for online course delivery, assignments, and student engagement.
• West Bloomfield Educational Foundation (WBEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting district through educator grants, fundraising, and community support for educational programs.
• West Bloomfield Township LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing library resources and services to students and families.
• West Bloomfield Youth AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting youth through various assistance programs.
• Oakland SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntermediate school district providing county-wide educational services, coordination, and the Regional Enhancement Millage proposal for Oakland County public schools.
• Fueling Kids' FUTURES (formerly Blessings in a Backpack)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram addressing childhood hunger by providing food to students on weekends.
• Apple Island (Gateway Bilingual High School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner organization offering alternative educational programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Grosse Pointe Public School System: Established Michigan suburban K-12 district with comparable property-tax-funded operating model, high college-going rates, and similar socio-economic family profile — useful benchmark for retention risk and affordability.
• Plymouth-Canton Community Schools: Larger, well-resourced Michigan suburban K-12 district operating in a comparable affluent-suburban demographic; broadly comparable on facilities investment, AP breadth, and STEAM/CTE programming at greater scale.
• Ann Arbor Public Schools: University-adjacent Michigan district comparable in college-prep orientation (AP, IB, dual enrollment) and educational equity programming, with overlapping magnet/specialty offerings (International Academy partnership comparison).

Direct peers

• Troy School District: Major Oakland County K-12 district competing for upper-middle-class families with extensive STEAM/IB offerings and post-secondary partnerships that overlap with West Bloomfield's Early College and AP portfolio.
• Rochester Community School District: Larger Oakland County K-12 district (Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Twp) with similar suburban funding mix, comprehensive K-12 program structure, and strong STEM/college-prep positioning.
• Birmingham Public Schools: Oakland County K-12 district of comparable size and demographics competing head-to-head for the same Southeastern Michigan affluent families on outcomes, athletics, and college placement.
• Clarkston Community Schools: Oakland County K-12 district of comparable enrollment size, sharing the same per-pupil funding mechanics, Schools of Choice policy environment, and competitive suburban family market.
• Bloomfield Hills School District: Adjacent Oakland County suburban K-12 district serving similarly affluent, high-achieving demographics. Most directly comparable on family profile, property-tax funding model, AP/college-going outcomes, and competitive overlap for Schools of Choice families (peer_brief).

Regional players

• Walled Lake Consolidated Schools: Adjacent Oakland County K-12 district sharing district borders and competing for the same residential feeder geography — a near-direct substitute for West Bloomfield families considering intra-county transfer.

Others

• Oakland Schools (Intermediate School District): County-wide intermediate district that provides shared services (Oakland Early College, OSTC, Oakland Virtual Academy, Regional Enhancement Millage administration). Less a direct competitor than an enabler/partner that sets the funding and choice-policy environment for West Bloomfield.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wbloomfieldschl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wbsdk12
• Facebookfacebook.com/WestBloomfieldSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/wbloomfieldschools

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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