Ithaca Public Schools

What Ithaca Public Schools does

Ithaca Public Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 710 N Union St, Ithaca, Michigan, serving students in the mid-Michigan Gratiot County region. The district operates three accredited schools — Ithaca Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12), Ithaca North Elementary (grades 3-6), and Ithaca South Elementary (K-6) — and runs a bus fleet transporting approximately 450 students daily. Academic offerings include a North Central Association K-12 accredited curriculum, with specialized programs in STEAM, robotics, AP courses, Early College, Dual Enrollment, CTE pathways, and a distinguished FFA/AgriScience program. The district maintains a 1:1 Chromebook initiative and integrates a standard EdTech stack including PowerSchool for student information, Clever SSO for identity, NWEA for assessment, Illuminate for data, Classwize for classroom management, and Xello for career readiness.

The business model is public-sector: primary funding flows from Michigan's per-pupil foundation allowance and federal programs (Title I, Title IX, McKinney-Vento, special education), supplemented by USDA National School Lunch Program reimbursements for universal free meals, athletic ticket and season pass revenue ($7 HS/$6 JH per game, $200 family pass), facility rental fees, and contracted food service via Chartwells K12. Out-of-district families can enroll through Michigan's Schools of Choice program. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education (President Jeremy Woodcock) and led by Superintendent Steven Netzley, with no parent company, private ownership, or external funding rounds. Recognitions include the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Award (August 2025), MASB Michigan's Best Education Excellence Award, Governor's Cup, and Spartan Award.

Name

Ithaca Public Schools

Legal name

Ithaca Public Schools

Website

https://ithacaschools.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ithaca Public Schools is a Michigan K-12 public school district operating three accredited schools (Junior/Senior High and two elementary buildings) in Ithaca, Gratiot County, serving resident students and Schools of Choice families with STEAM, AP, CTE, and FFA programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• STEAM curriculum programs
• Career technical education
• Athletics and extracurriculars
• Early childhood programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ithaca

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding (State/Federal): As a public school district, primary revenue comes from Michigan state per-pupil foundation allowance and federal funding. The district receives Title I, Title IX, McKinney-Vento, and special education funding.
2. Meal Services (USDA): The district participates in the Michigan School Meals Program, providing free breakfast and lunch to all students. Meals are funded through the USDA National School Lunch Program with federal reimbursement per meal served. The district also operates a summer feeding program.
3. Athletic Event Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales at athletic events (high school games $7/person, junior high $6/game) and season/family passes ($200 family, $75 individual, $25 student). Senior citizen passes available for Ithaca High School home events.
4. Facility Rental: The district rents school facilities to community groups and organizations. Users must reserve spaces in advance and pay applicable fees per the Group Space Reservation Information and Fees document.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ithaca Public Schools is a public K-12 school district operating three schools in Ithaca, Michigan that delivers comprehensive academic instruction (kindergarten through grade 12), college-preparatory coursework (AP, Early College, Dual Enrollment), Career and Technical Education pathways, and specialized programs including STEAM, robotics, FFA/AgriScience, and athletics. The district provides free breakfast and lunch to all students through the USDA program, before- and after-school LatchKey childcare, and operates a 1:1 Chromebook initiative with PowerSchool-based enrollment and family engagement.

Product overview

Ithaca Public Schools is a K-12 public school district offering a unified educational platform across three schools: Ithaca Junior/Senior High School, Ithaca North Elementary, and Ithaca South Elementary. The district's core offering includes comprehensive academic programs (K-12 Education Programs) with North Central Accreditation, enhanced by specialized programs such as STEAM Education and Robotics Program. The district provides college preparation through AP Courses, Early College and Dual Enrollment, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Early childhood services include Early Childhood Programs and LatchKey Program. The portfolio includes athletics across multiple seasons, character development through the Positivity Project, and discipline through the Responsible Thinking Process. Technology infrastructure includes the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative and PowerSchool Parent Portal for family engagement. The district partners with external providers for specialized services including food service, streaming content, and assessment tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yellowjackets: Athletic and extracurricular program mascot representing Ithaca Public Schools teams and activities.

Products and services

• K-12 Education Programs Comprehensive K-12 educational programs across three schools (Junior/Senior High, North Elementary, South Elementary) with North Central Accreditation, including instruction in art, music, physical education, and media/technology, and small class sizes at the elementary level.
• STEAM Education Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program promoting critical thinking and problem solving through hands-on learning, available across grade levels.
• Robotics Program Robotics curriculum that introduces coding, problem-solving, and teamwork at the elementary level and builds advanced skills at the high school level.
• Early Childhood Programs Early childhood development programs that nurture curiosity, promote a love of learning, and provide a strong start to the school experience, including the LatchKey program for working families.
• FFA and AgriScience Program Career and Technical Education program in agricultural sciences and leadership development, providing a unique vocational pathway not commonly found in comparable small-district settings.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses offered to high school students for potential college credit, part of an enhanced academic program alongside dual enrollment and web-based coursework.
• Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs allowing high school students to earn college credits through partnerships with higher education institutions.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational education classes providing practical skills and career pathways for students as part of the district's comprehensive academic offerings.
• Athletic Programs Comprehensive interscholastic athletics including Fall (football, cross country, tennis, soccer, volleyball, golf, cheerleading), Winter (basketball, wrestling, bowling, cheerleading, pom pon), and Spring (baseball, track, golf, tennis, softball) sports.
• Responsible Thinking Process (RTP) Discipline approach used across all buildings based on Perceptual Control Theory, training educators to teach students self-responsibility, respect for others' rights, effective planning, and self-confidence.
• 1:1 Chromebook Initiative One-to-one technology program providing each student with a Chromebook for school and home use, with optional device protection plans and support.
• PowerSchool Parent Portal Web-based portal for parents to view grades, complete paperless enrollment forms, access student information, and communicate with schools.
• LatchKey Program Before- and after-school childcare program designed to meet the needs of working families with young children.
• Positivity Project Character development program developing positive traits such as gratitude, integrity, and leadership through weekly themes and daily lessons.
• School Meal Services (Free Breakfast and Lunch) USDA-funded school meals program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students through a partnership with Chartwells K12, including a summer feeding program.
• NFHS Network Live Event Streaming Subscription-based live streaming of stadium athletic events through the NFHS Network, with monthly or yearly subscription options.
• Student Bus Transportation Daily bus transportation for over 450 students to and from school, plus transportation for athletics, clubs, and field trips.
• Facility Rental Services Rental of school facilities to community groups and organizations via a documented reservation and fee process.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Support Federally-supported services for homeless and migrant students through a designated McKinney-Vento Liaison, including identification, enrollment assistance, and wraparound support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Above average MSTEP scores reflecting strong academic performance

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chartwells K12coreOthersIthaca Public Schools partners with Chartwells K12 to operate its dining services program. Chartwells provides food service management, including meal preparation and delivery for the school's breakfast, lunch, and summer feeding programs. The partnership supports the district's commitment to serving fresh, nutritious, and minimally processed meals, often using locally sourced ingredients.
• Gratiot-Isabella RESDcoreOthersThe district is part of the Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District (RESD), which provides shared educational services, professional development, technology support, and special education coordination for member districts in mid-Michigan. Substitute teacher fingerprinting is processed through the RESD.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IthacaPublic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCR_mM0KZn7X8IEu3-Kn5s_w
• Facebookfacebook.com/ithacaschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/ithacaschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ithaca-public-school

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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