What Edison Local School District does

Edison Local School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 140 S. Main Street, Milan, Ohio, organized as a political subdivision of the State of Ohio. The district operates three school buildings serving approximately 1,500 students: Edison Elementary School (grades K-3), Edison Middle School (grades 4-8 in Berlin Heights), and Edison High School (grades 9-12), staffed by 120+ dedicated educators and support staff. Its core product is comprehensive public education to families residing within the Milan and Berlin Heights catchment, supplemented by an open enrollment program accepting inter-district students on a space-available basis. Programming includes core academics, College Credit Plus, ACT/SAT prep, vocational pathways via EHOVE Career Center, and extracurricular programs such as athletics, Speech & Debate, Power of the Pen, and Robotics.

The district's technology stack consists primarily of third-party educational SaaS products rather than proprietary platforms: Chromebooks for student devices, Google Apps for Education, Code.org for coding basics, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) for 6th and 8th grade STEM including 3D printing, YouScience for career assessment, FinalForms for online enrollment replacing paper forms, Nutrislice for food service menus, and NOECA-provided student information systems including SameGoal for IEP management. The website and content library serve as the primary communication infrastructure for community engagement.

The district is funded through Ohio public school funding mechanisms — state formula funding, property tax levies, and federal grants — supplemented by nominal student fees (middle school $30/year) and minor sponsorship/donation revenue. GTM is direct enrollment of in-district families plus open enrollment outreach. As a government entity governed by an elected Board of Education, the district has no parent company, no venture/PE ownership, and no traditional for-profit revenue mechanics.

Name

Edison Local School District

Legal name

Edison Local School District

Website

https://edisonchargers.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edison Local School District is a public K-12 government entity operating three schools (elementary, middle, high school) in Milan and Berlin Heights, Ohio, serving approximately 1,500 students with 120+ staff through Ohio public school funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary secondary schooling
• STEM curriculum programs
• Student athletics activities
• College career guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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 School Funding: District operates primarily through Ohio public school funding, including state formula funding, property taxes, and federal grants. School funding in Ohio document available on website.
2. Student Fees: Student fees charged for enrollment, activities, and services. Middle school student fee is $30 per student. High school fees apply for graduation participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Edison Local School District provides K-12 public education to approximately 1,500 students across Milan and Berlin Heights, Ohio, operating Edison Elementary School (grades K-3), Edison Middle School (grades 4-8), and Edison High School (grades 9-12). Offerings include core academics, STEM curriculum via PLTW and Code.org, College Credit Plus preparation, career counseling, athletics, performing arts, and academic clubs, plus a preschool feeder program. Administrative services run on FinalForms online registration and NOECA student information systems.

Product overview

Edison Local School District operates as a unified three-school district serving Milan and surrounding areas in Ohio. The district encompasses Edison Elementary School (grades K-3), Edison Middle School (grades 4-8), and Edison High School (grades 9-12), serving approximately 1,500 students with over 120 staff members. The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including core academic programs, STEM technology curriculum using code.org and PLTW, College & Career Guidance Services, Speech & Debate, Robotics Club, Power of the Pen creative writing, and athletic programs. Administrative services are supported through FinalForms online registration. The district's facilities include Freedom Field for athletics, and the system operates on a mission of inspiring exceptional student achievement through rigorous academics, award-winning activities, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Edison High School High school education program serving students in grades 9-12, providing rigorous academics, college preparation (College Credit Plus, ACT/SAT readiness), athletics, and extracurricular activities.
• Edison Middle School Middle school education program serving students in grades 4-8, featuring STEM curriculum (PLTW, robotics), speech and debate, Power of the Pen creative writing, and athletics programs.
• Edison Elementary School Elementary school education program serving students in grades K-3, focusing on foundational academic skills and early childhood learning.
• Little Chargers Preschool Preschool enrollment program for young learners (ages 3-5), serving as a feeder program to Edison Elementary School.
• College & Career Guidance Services Comprehensive guidance services for high school students including ACT/SAT preparation, college planning, financial aid assistance, career exploration (YouScience), military resources, and NCAA/NAIA eligibility support.
• Edison Athletic Programs Athletics offerings across all three schools including high school and middle school sports programs.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coles EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerColes Energy sponsors Freedom Field, the high school football field facility at Edison High School.
• NOECA (Northern Ohio Educational Computer Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationNOECA provides educational technology services including student information systems, IEP management (SameGoal), employee kiosk, and other district technology infrastructure.
• FinalFormscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline forms, data management, and registration service used for enrollment, back-to-school forms, and athletic participation forms. Replaced paper forms district-wide.
• Berlin Heights KiwanisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal service organization that recognizes Edison High School Students of the Month, honoring students for contributions to school and community.
• EHOVE Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents may attend EHOVE Career Center for specialized vocational programs as part of their high school education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation: KIPP operates a national network of public charter schools with a college-preparatory focus. Comparable in mission-driven K-12 instruction with emphasis on college readiness and extracurricular programming.
• Green Dot Public Schools: Green Dot is a charter management organization operating public charter schools. Comparable in operating multiple school sites serving K-12 students with structured academic programs.
• Stride Inc. (formerly K12 Inc.): Stride is a large publicly-traded provider of online K-12 education and a direct competitor for open-enrollment and homeschool families across Ohio. Comparable in serving K-12 students with technology-enabled instruction, though at much larger scale and via a virtual model rather than brick-and-mortar.
• National Heritage Academies: National Heritage Academies operates a network of charter schools across multiple states including Ohio. Comparable in operating K-12 schools with curriculum standards, though as a charter management organization rather than a traditional public district.
• Charter Schools USA: Charter Schools USA is a major charter management organization operating K-12 schools. Comparable as a multi-school K-12 operator serving similar grade-level structures, though larger in scale and operating under charter rather than traditional district governance.

Direct peers

• EdisonLearning: EdisonLearning is a charter and contract school management organization operating K-12 schools. While it manages schools externally rather than operating a traditional public district, both share the Edison name legacy and operate K-12 instructional programs with comparable student services and STEM emphasis.

Emerging players

• Success Academy Charter Schools: Success Academy operates a network of high-performing charter schools in New York City. Comparable in driving strong academic outcomes through structured curriculum and competitive extracurricular programming, though serving an urban rather than rural student population.

Others

• EHOVE Career Center: EHOVE is the regional career-technical JVSD that Edison Local partners with for vocational programming. Listed as a peer due to direct partnership and overlapping student base, though it operates as a separate educational entity serving multiple districts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO8ceQ2_38z6E52zR8MFNg/live?autoplay=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/edisonlocalsd
• Xx.com/EdisonLocalSD

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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