Coopersville Area Public Schools

What Coopersville Area Public Schools does

Coopersville Area Public Schools (CAPS) is a Michigan public K-12 school district serving students from preschool through grade 12 across five schools on a single unified campus in Coopersville, between Grand Rapids and the Lake Michigan shoreline. The campus comprises the West Early Childhood Center (preschool through grade 1), East Elementary (grades 2-3), South Elementary (grades 4-5), Coopersville Middle School (grades 6-8, a National Schools to Watch designee), and Coopersville High School (grades 9-12). The district is part of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and serves the communities of Coopersville, Conklin, Marne, and Lamont.

The district's core offering is a comprehensive public education program: core academics, college and career readiness, fine arts (including the Centerstage Theatre program producing Disney titles), athletics, and student support services covering counseling, special education, McKinney-Vento homeless support, English learner services, and Title I. Its differentiated program line is the Manufacturing Engineering Partnership Program (MEPP), which delivers employer-linked industry certifications in CAD, SolidWorks, metals, plastics, and woods to high school students. The district operates one-to-one Chromebook computing and runs on Infinite Campus as the student information system, integrated with Parchment (transcripts), Applitrack (hiring), Chartwells (food service), BusRight (transportation), Meal Magic (meal accounts), E-Funds (payments), Final Forms (athletics), Virtual Paragon (parent-teacher conferences), and SignUpGenius (scheduling).

As a government entity, CAPS is funded by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants; residents do not pay K-12 tuition. The only tuition-based programs are limited preschool offerings (3-year-old preschool and non-GSRP 4-year-old preschool); the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is state-funded for eligible 4-year-olds. The district supplements in-district enrollment through School of Choice marketing to out-of-district families and the CAPS Discovery/Homeschool Connection K-5 elective program. In November 2025, CAPS joined twelve other Michigan districts in a joint Cyber Security Operations Center initiative projected to save the consortium $2 million over four years.

Name

Coopersville Area Public Schools

Legal name

Coopersville Area Public Schools

Website

https://coopersvillebroncos.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Coopersville Area Public Schools is a Michigan K-12 public school district serving preschool through grade 12 across five schools on a unified campus in Coopersville, Ottawa County, funded by state aid and local taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Coopersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coopersville Area Public Schools is a public K-12 school district that delivers educational services from preschool through 12th grade across five schools on a unified campus. The district offers core academics, career technical education through the Manufacturing Engineering Partnership Program (MEPP), fine arts (Centerstage Theatre), athletics, and comprehensive student support services including special education, English learner support, and McKinney-Vento homeless assistance.

Product overview

Coopersville Area Public Schools (CAPS) is a unified public school district serving students from preschool through 12th grade across five schools on a single campus: West Early Childhood Center (preschool through 1st grade), East Elementary (2nd-3rd grade), South Elementary (4th-5th grade), Coopersville Middle School (6th-8th grade), and Coopersville High School (9th-12th grade). The district offers a comprehensive educational program including core academics, career technical education through the Manufacturing Engineering Partnership Program (MEPP), fine arts with Centerstage Theatre, athletics, and extensive student support services. Additional programs include CAPS Discovery for homeschool connections, Title I services, special education, English learner support, and McKinney-Vento homeless assistance. The district serves as a National Schools to Watch designee and provides one-to-one computing technology for students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• West Early Childhood Center (WECC) Early childhood education center serving preschool students ages 3-4, Young 5's, kindergarten, and 1st grade. Offers both tuition-based and GSRP (state-funded) preschool programs with a play-based curriculum.
• East Elementary Elementary school serving 2nd and 3rd grade students, focusing on foundational academics, social-emotional learning, and family engagement.
• South Elementary Elementary school serving 4th and 5th grade students, emphasizing academic excellence, technology integration, and leadership development.
• Coopersville Middle School (CMS) Middle school serving grades 6-8, offering core academics, elective courses (art, music, tech education, world language), one-to-one computing, and a National Schools to Watch designation.
• Coopersville High School (CHS) High school serving grades 9-12, providing comprehensive academics, college/career readiness, fine arts, athletics, and career technical education pathways.
• Manufacturing Engineering Partnership Program (MEPP) One-of-a-kind engineering and manufacturing program connecting high school students with real employers and real-world experience. Provides industry certifications in CAD, SolidWorks, metals, plastics, and woods, preparing students for technical careers.
• Centerstage Theatre Award-winning theatre program featuring student productions, including the Summer Youth Theatre Camp. Produces multiple shows annually including Disney productions.
• CAPS Discovery/Homeschool Connection K-5 Elective learning opportunities for grades K-5, connecting homeschooled students with the district through enrichment activities and programs.
• Bronco Athletics Competitive athletics program for students in grades 6-12, building teamwork, discipline, and school pride. Includes multiple sports teams and athletic facilities.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive support services including counseling, special education, McKinney-Vento homeless support, English learner services, Title I support, and social-emotional learning programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32 National Academic Honors through College Board Programs

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• Michigan School Districts Cybersecurity InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Coopersville Area Public Schools is one of 13 Michigan school districts participating in a joint Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) initiative. The initiative aims to reduce cybersecurity costs and improve management over four years, projected to save $2 million combined.
• EDUStaffcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDUStaff is a staffing partner providing substitute teachers for the district. Individuals interested in substitute teaching opportunities with CAPS must apply through EDUStaff. The district partners with EDUStaff to streamline substitute teacher placement and management.
• ParchmentstandardTechnology or IntegrationCoopersville High School has partnered with Parchment to order and send transcripts and credentials securely online through the Parchment platform.
• ChartwellscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChartwells manages food service employment opportunities for the district. Food service positions and applications are processed through Chartwells, separate from the district's general employment system.
• ApplitrackstandardTechnology or IntegrationThe district uses Applitrack for online employment applications, allowing candidates to browse open positions, start applications, continue existing applications, and use passcodes for access.
• BusRightstandardTechnology or IntegrationBusRight is a mobile app used by the district to provide families with real-time bus updates, including arrival notifications and route adjustments for student transportation.
• Coopersville ObserverstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Coopersville Observer publishes the district's monthly Bronco Bits newsletter and is distributed to residents of Coopersville, Conklin, Marne, and Lamont.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grand Haven Area Public Schools: Larger Ottawa County district with comparable P-12 structure and strong athletics/arts programs; primary alternative for families leaving Coopersville.
• Jenison Public Schools: Adjacent Ottawa County K-12 district of comparable suburban size; competes directly with Coopersville for School of Choice students and offers similar college/career readiness programming.
• Spring Lake Public Schools: Neighboring Ottawa County district on the lakeshore serving a similar P-12 footprint; competes for the same pool of West Michigan families considering School of Choice enrollment.
• Allendale Public Schools: Adjacent Ottawa County district serving a similarly suburban community with comparable K-12 grade configuration and CTE offerings.
• Ravenna Public Schools: Smaller Muskegon County district south of Coopersville with comparable rural/small-town profile and P-12 grade structure.
• Hudsonville Public Schools: Adjacent Ottawa County district with comparable elementary-middle-high school structure and a similar athletics/arts extracurricular profile.
• Reeths-Puffer Schools: Nearby Muskegon-area district of comparable enrollment scale; competes for families in the broader North Ottawa–Muskegon catchment.
• Whitehall District Schools: Neighboring Muskegon County district of comparable size and demographics; potential School of Choice competitor in the same labor market.
• Fruitport Community Schools: Nearby Muskegon County district of similar size and rural-suburban character; competes for the same regional West Michigan families.
• Zeeland Public Schools: Neighboring Ottawa County district with strong manufacturing/CTE ties that overlap with Coopersville's MEPP positioning; competes for School of Choice enrollment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/coopersvilleschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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