What Aurora City School District does

Aurora City School District (ACSD) is a public K-12 school district in Aurora, Ohio, serving students from preschool through 12th grade across a five-school footprint: Miller Elementary (Pre-K & K), Craddock Elementary (1-2), Leighton Elementary (3-5), Harmon Middle School (6-8), and Aurora High School (9-12). The district delivers a comprehensive educational program that includes College Credit Plus (CCP), AP, and honors courses; 20 varsity interscholastic sports and cheerleading; and a broad suite of specialized pupil services covering special education (ages 3-21), gifted education, English learner services, mental health counseling, school psychology, nursing, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) interventions. Its core technology layer is a conventional K-12 EdTech stack built on third-party SaaS platforms — FinalForms for enrollment, ProgressBook Parent Access for grades, Performance Matters for assessment analytics, GoFan and Dragonfly Athletics for ticketing and scheduling, MyPaymentsPlus and PaySchools Central for payments, Nutrislice for menus, Tyler My Ride for transportation, and Zendesk for maintenance — integrated atop a Finalsite district website and communication platform.

ACSD is a government entity governed by an elected five-member Board of Education and funded primarily through local property tax levies (including a previously passed 7.57 mill Bond Issue and renewal levies) and Ohio state education appropriations, with no tuition charged. Supplemental revenue includes pay-to-participate athletic fees, food service receipts (partially offset by federal nutrition programs), and grant funding from the Aurora Schools Foundation. Leadership currently resides with Superintendent Dr. Paul Milcetich (succeeding Mike Roberto in 2025), Treasurer Bryan Schiraldi (joined 2024), Assistant Superintendent Mike Hayes, and a team of directors overseeing academics, pupil services, facilities, food services, athletics, transportation, and technology. The district's go-to-market is community-led: families enroll residents within the geographic boundary through FinalForms, and the district engages the community via Board meetings (livestreamed on YouTube), a monthly Community Focus cable/livestream show, email newsletters, social media, and an active ecosystem of PTOs, a Schools Foundation, and an Alumni Association. The defining forward initiative is The Essential Plan — a voter-pending facilities expansion scheduled for decision on November 3, 2026 — proposing a new 1-3 elementary building, PK-5 grade reconfiguration, new transportation facility, and board office relocation.

Name

Aurora City School District

Legal name

Aurora City School District

Website

https://aurora-schools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aurora City School District is a public K-12 school district in Aurora, Ohio, operating five schools from Pre-K through grade 12 and funded by local property taxes and state appropriations. It serves resident students and families with comprehensive academic, athletic, and pupil support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• Interscholastic athletics
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Public school district funded primarily through local property tax levies and state education funding. The district has passed levies including a 7.57 mill Bond Issue and renewal levies to fund operations and facilities.
2. Pay-to-Participate Fees: Fees charged for athletic participation and extracurricular activities to supplement athletic department funding.
3. Food Services Revenue: Revenue from school meal programs, partially offset by federal nutrition programs for free and reduced lunch eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aurora City School District provides comprehensive public K-12 education to students residing within the Aurora, Ohio district boundaries, operating five schools spanning preschool through grade 12. The district delivers standards-based academic curriculum, college preparatory programming (AP, Honors, CCP courses), interscholastic athletics across 20 varsity sports, and a full continuum of student support services including special education, gifted services, English learner instruction, counseling, mental health, nursing, and transportation. Educational services are delivered directly through district-operated school facilities and supplemented by online platforms for enrollment, grade reporting, meal payments, and athletic ticketing.

Product overview

Aurora City School District provides comprehensive K-12 public education through a platform of five schools: Aurora High School (grades 9-12), Harmon Middle School (grades 6-8), Leighton Elementary School (grades 3-5), Craddock Elementary School (grades 1-2), and Miller Elementary School (grades Pre-K and K). The district's core educational services are organized around a district-wide Academic Department providing standards-based curriculum and professional development, complemented by specialized support services including Counseling Services, Special Education Services (with speech, occupational, and physical therapy), English Learner (EL) Services, Gifted Services (honors, AP, CCP courses), Mental Health Counseling, Nursing Services, School Psychology Services, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Additional operational programs include an Athletics Department offering 20 varsity sports, Technology Department, Food Services, Transportation Services, and Facilities Management. The district utilizes third-party platforms including FinalForms for enrollment, ProgressBook for grade access, GoFan for athletic ticketing, Dragonfly Athletics for sports scheduling, MyPaymentsPlus for meal payments, and Nutrislice for lunch menus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aurora High School (Grades 9-12)

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

Integration17 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cleveland Clinic Sports HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACSD Athletic Department partners with Cleveland Clinic Sports Health for athletic healthcare services, injury prevention, and sports medicine support for student athletes.
• Aurora Schools FoundationcoreOthersThe Aurora Schools Foundation (ASF) provides educational enhancement grants to support innovative programs and opportunities beyond the district's regular budget.
• Aurora Elementary PTOminorOthersParent-teacher organization supporting elementary school students with funding, events, and volunteer support.
• Aurora Harmon-High PTOminorOthersParent-teacher organization supporting Harmon Middle School and Aurora High School students with funding, events, and volunteer support.
• Aurora Alumni AssociationminorOthersCommunity organization connecting alumni with the school district and supporting current student initiatives.
• Ohio Facilities Construction CommissioncoreOthersState partnership for The Essential Plan facilities initiative addressing aging infrastructure, capacity needs, and critical maintenance through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Revere Local School District: Nearby Summit County Ohio public K-12 district serving a comparable suburban demographic with overlapping athletic, special education, and community-supported programming models.
• Solon City School District: Affluent suburban Cuyahoga County Ohio public K-12 district with strong academic reputation, comprehensive athletics, and similar supplemental service offerings. Comparable in scale and community-funded operating model to Aurora.
• Twinsburg City School District: Suburban Summit County Ohio public K-12 district neighboring Aurora with similar enrollment scale, athletic programs, and pupil services portfolio funded through property taxes and state aid.
• Stow-Munroe Falls City School District: Adjacent Summit County Ohio public K-12 district of similar size offering comparable academic, athletic, and pupil service programs under the same state funding regime as Aurora.
• Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District: Suburban Cuyahoga/Geauga County Ohio public K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale, strong athletics tradition, and similar community-funded operating structure as Aurora.
• Hudson City School District: Suburban Portage/Summit County Ohio public K-12 district of comparable size and socioeconomic profile, serving a similar demographic of families with comprehensive programs including athletics, specials, and pupil services. Operates under identical state funding and property tax model as Aurora.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Aurora-City-School-District/61557944494803
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aurora-city-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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