Deer Park Community City Schools

What Deer Park Community City Schools does

Deer Park Community City Schools is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Ohio, founded in 1826 when pioneer Daniel Schenck donated farmland for a one-room schoolhouse named Amity. The district serves approximately 1,500 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade across three buildings — Amity Elementary (K-6), Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School (7-12), and the Board of Education office (Holmes Building) — within a two-square mile "walking" district that covers the city of Deer Park, a portion of Sycamore Township, and a small section of Silverton, roughly ten miles north of downtown Cincinnati. The district employs approximately 172 faculty and staff and serves nearly 6,000 households.

The educational product spans multiple tiers: preschool (tuition-based Deer Park Preschool at $250/month, free Preschool Connections for ages 2-3, and HCESC-collaborative Head Start and special education preschool), K-5 elementary curriculum (Bridges in Mathematics and Being a Writer ELA), 6-12 secondary curriculum (Illustrative Mathematics and Into Literature), Advanced Placement courses, College Credit Plus dual-enrollment, Career Academies through Great Oaks Joint Vocational Schools, and specialized programs including Amity Adventurers gifted services, English Learner instruction, and full special education (FAPE ages 3-21). Technology infrastructure is built on third-party SaaS — Schoology (LMS), Clever (SSO portal), FinalForms (registration), PaySchools Central (fees), Naviance/SchooLinks (college and career readiness), InfoOHIO (library), and Learning Blade / LG Create (career exploration) — none of which is developed in-house.

Funding flows from three primary streams: local property taxes (approximately 56.69% of total revenue, rising to ~68% when including property tax reimbursements), State of Ohio foundation funding through the Fair School Funding Model (currently $1,416.68 per student against a state-calculated base cost of $8,280.55), and federal Title grants (~$600,000 annually supporting special education, ESL, and general programs). The district also collects preschool tuition and student fees. As of 2025, the district is operating in a deficit-spending posture and is seeking voter approval of a 6.9-mill operating levy on the November 2025 ballot to avoid a projected negative cash balance by August 2027.

Name

Deer Park Community City Schools

Legal name

Deer Park Community City Schools

Website

https://www.deerparkcityschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1826

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deer Park Community City School educates nearly 1,340 students through prekindergarten to 12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary secondary schools
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• Academic curriculum programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Local Property Taxes: The majority of district revenue comes from local property taxes, accounting for approximately 56.69% of total revenue and 68% when including property tax reimbursements. The district relies heavily on local funding as state per-pupil allocation covers only 17% of the calculated base cost of education.
2. State Foundation Funding: State funding through the Fair School Funding Model provides limited support, currently covering approximately $1,416.68 per student against an $8,280.55 state-calculated base cost. The district receives federal funding through Title grants supporting special education, ESL, and general programs totaling approximately $600,000 annually.
3. Student Fees: Student fees for various programs and services collected through PaySchools Central system
4. Operating Levy (Ballot Issue): A 6.9-mill operating levy on the November 2025 ballot to generate additional revenue for maintaining academic programs, staffing, and day-to-day operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Deer Park Community City Schools is a public K-12 school district operating three school buildings that deliver preschool through 12th-grade education to approximately 1,500 students in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Core operations encompass daily instruction, curriculum delivery, transportation, food services, athletics, and extracurricular programs across elementary and secondary levels. The district maintains specialized programming in preschool, gifted services, and college/career readiness for students within its attendance area.

Product overview

Deer Park Community City Schools is a three-building public school district (established 1826) serving approximately 1,500 students in a two-square mile area north of Cincinnati, Ohio. The district operates Amity Elementary (K-6), Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School (7-12), and the Board of Education (Holmes Building). The district provides a comprehensive educational portfolio including preschool programs (Deer Park Preschool, Preschool Connections, Head Start partnerships), elementary curriculum using Bridges in Mathematics and Being a Writer programs, secondary curriculum using Illustrative Mathematics and Into Literature, Advanced Placement courses, College Credit Plus partnerships, and Career Academies through Great Oaks. Gifted education (Amity Adventurers), English Learners services, and Special Education programs serve diverse student needs. The district utilizes technology platforms including Schoology (LMS), Clever (SSO), Naviance/SchooLinks (college planning), and InfoOHIO (library systems) to support educational delivery. Athletic programs and extensive extracurricular activities including band, drama, clubs, and community organizations complement academic offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amity Elementary School Public elementary school serving elementary-grade students in the Deer Park Community City Schools district, providing core academic instruction, enrichment programs, transportation, and food services.
• Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School Public combined junior and senior high school serving secondary-grade students, providing core academic instruction, Advanced Placement course options, college and career readiness programming, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
• Deer Park Preschool Programs Tuition-based preschool programming for young children prior to kindergarten entry, serving both resident and non-resident families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average student enrollment of 1,500 pupils supported across three schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Great Oaks Joint Vocational SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat Oaks provides vocational education programs for Deer Park students. The district provides bus transportation for students attending Great Oaks Joint Vocational Schools for career and technical education programs.
• Hamilton County Educational Service Center (HCESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCESC partners with Deer Park for preschool programs including Head Start and special education preschool. The district participates in a Title III consortium through HCESC for English Learner services, providing access to an extensive LEP library, warehouse, and professional development.
• EPIC Impact Education GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged for strategic planning process in 2018-19 school year to develop district mission, vision, core values, and strategic goals through listening sessions, focus groups, and surveys.
• Greater Cincinnati School Application ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for certificated employment job posting and application process through the Applitrack system.
• Dedicated School StaffingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides substitute classified staff including education aides, cafeteria substitutes, and secretary substitutes for the district.
• Comprehensive SUB SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides substitute teacher services for the district through their application and placement system.
• The Therapy Learning CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides occupational therapy services for students with disabilities as part of the district's special education program continuum.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mariemont City Schools: Small Cincinnati-area K-12 public school district (Mariemont, OH) serving a similar suburban walkable community. Directly comparable in size, footprint, and community-driven model to Deer Park.
• Wyoming City Schools: Small, high-performing K-12 public school district in a Cincinnati suburb with a similar community-engaged profile and walkable geography. Operates on a comparable property-tax-driven funding model.
• Madeira City Schools: Cincinnati-area K-12 public school district serving a similar small suburban community. Comparable in scale, demographic profile, and reliance on local property tax funding.
• Reading Community City Schools: Neighboring small Ohio K-12 public school district with a similar 'community city' branding and comparable enrollment size. Shares the same state funding environment and property tax dependence.
• Indian Hill Exempted Village School District: Affluent Cincinnati-suburb K-12 public school district with comparable enrollment scale and a strong community-identity model. Comparable in operating model and per-pupil cost profile.
• Sycamore Community Schools: Adjacent Cincinnati-area K-12 public school district (serves Sycamore Township, where Deer Park is partially located). Larger than Deer Park but operates under the same state funding system and serves overlapping communities.
• Kings Local School District: Suburban Cincinnati-area K-12 public school district in Warren County with comparable enrollment and suburban walkable community profile. Faces the same Ohio funding-model dynamics.
• Loveland City Schools: Cincinnati-area K-12 public school district operating in a similar small-to-mid suburban footprint. Comparable in reliance on local property tax funding and exposure to state-level funding policy risk.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DeerParkSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeerParkSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/dp_schools

Compliance1 record

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