Southwest Dubois County School

What Southwest Dubois County School does

Southwest Dubois County School Corporation is a public K-12 school corporation headquartered in Huntingburg, Indiana, serving approximately 1,900–2,062 students across four school buildings: Holland Elementary School, Huntingburg Elementary School, Southridge Middle School, and Southridge High School. The district traces its origin to a 1972 consolidation of Huntingburg and Holland High Schools and operates under a locally elected five-member school board with Superintendent Chip Mehaffey leading the central office.

The corporation runs a portfolio of specialized academic and career-readiness programs layered atop standard K-12 instruction, including a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program launched in 2019 with 194 enrolled students, STEM Education Works Innovation Labs at three campuses, the 4T Academy manufacturing pathway partnered with Toyota, an Early College Program, an Aviation Program, High Ability enrichment, and WIDA-aligned English Language Learner services. Technology infrastructure includes PowerSchool for student information, Clever single sign-on across learning applications, GoGuardian content filtering, Google Workspace for Education, and a 1:1 district-issued Chromebook program.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tax-based public funding (state aid plus local property taxes), with ancillary revenue streams from student meal sales ($1.50–$3.00 per meal), facility rental fees, and the newly formed Southwest Dubois Education Foundation (501(c)(3), December 2024), which accepts donations across tiered fund structures from $1 to $100,000+. The district is a government state entity with no parent company, private equity ownership, or external funding rounds — it is non-investment-eligible in the PE/VC sense, but the inputs describe a programmatically ambitious rural district with measurable outcomes (96% graduation rate, 39 dyslexia interventions in 2025–2026) and a diversifying set of community and corporate partnerships.

Name

Southwest Dubois County School

Legal name

Southwest Dubois County School Corporation

Website

https://swdubois.k12.in.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Southwest Dubois County School Corporation is a public K-12 school corporation in Southern Indiana operating four schools for approximately 2,000 students, offering Dual Language Immersion, STEM Innovation Labs, and the 4T Academy manufacturing pathway with Toyota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Career technical education
• Dual language immersion
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntingburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding (Tax-Based): As a public school corporation in Indiana, the district is funded primarily through local property taxes and state education funding. No tuition is charged for standard K-12 enrollment.
2. Student Meal Sales: The district operates food services at all four schools, generating revenue through student breakfast and lunch purchases. Pricing varies by school level: elementary breakfast $1.50, reduced $0.30; student lunch $2.75, reduced $0.40; middle/high breakfast $2.00, reduced $0.30; student lunch $3.00, reduced $0.40. Additional milk $0.50; adult breakfast $3.00; adult lunch $4.50.
3. Summer Meal Program: Federal Summer Food Service Program providing meals to children during summer months, reimbursed by USDA.
4. Education Foundation Donations: The Southwest Dubois Education Foundation (501(c)(3) formed December 2024, EIN 33-2269456) accepts donations including outright gifts, electronic funds transfers, planned gifts, IRA charitable distributions, and memorial donations. Fund types include Impact Fund ($1-$9,999), Donor Advised Fund ($10,000-$99,999), and Named Endowment Fund ($100,000+).
5. Facility Use Fees: Community organizations may request use of school facilities through a Facility Use Request form, generating rental/usage fees.
6. MySchoolBucks Online Payments: Parents can make online payments for school meals through MySchoolBucks platform. The district also accepts a la carte purchases and extras when students have funds in their account.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Southwest Dubois County School Corporation delivers tuition-free K-12 public education across four schools (Southridge High School, Southridge Middle School, Huntingburg Elementary, and Holland Elementary) to approximately 2,062+ students in Dubois County, Indiana. The district supplements core instruction with signature programs including Dual Language Immersion, STEM Innovation Labs, the 4T Academy, Early College, an Aviation pathway, Career and Technical Education, athletics, food services, and transportation.

Product overview

Southwest Dubois County School Corporation is a public school district serving approximately 1900+ students across 4 school buildings in Southern Indiana. The district operates a unified educational platform comprising four schools (Holland Elementary, Huntingburg Elementary, Southridge Middle School, and Southridge High School), supplemented by specialized programs including the Dual Language Immersion Program, STEM Innovation Labs, 4T Academy (manufacturing career pathway), Early College Program, Aviation Program, Career and Technical Education, High Ability Program, and Athletics. The district provides integrated educational technology services including PowerSchool for student information, Clever for single sign-on access to learning applications, and various curriculum management systems. Food Services and transportation are provided as support services across all schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 4T Academy: A hands-on learning experience and cutting-edge curriculum helping students explore manufacturing as a potential career path, in partnership with Toyota. Seniors have opportunity for paid internships.
• STEM Education Works Innovation Labs
• Southridge Raiders

Products and services

• Southridge High School (Grades 9-12) Comprehensive public high school serving grades 9-12, offering Early College, Aviation, the 4T Academy, extensive Career and Technical Education pathways, athletics, and high-ability programming for resident students.
• Southridge Middle School (Grades 6-8) Public middle school serving grades 6-8 with exploratory and enrichment offerings that prepare students for high-school CTE and academic pathways.
• Huntingburg Elementary School Public K-5 elementary school offering foundational academics and Dual Language Immersion programming for resident students.
• Holland Elementary School Public K-5 elementary school offering foundational academics and student support services for resident students.
• Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program Two-way bilingual program delivered through the elementary schools that develops grade-level academic proficiency in English and a partner language for participating K-5 students.
• STEM Innovation Labs Project-based science, technology, engineering, and math lab experiences for district students.
• 4T Academy Signature advanced academic program for identified high-ability students at the high school level.
• Early College Program Program enabling high school students to earn college credit while completing their Southridge High School diploma.
• Aviation Program Aviation-focused pathway offered at the high school, providing students with aviation coursework and related CTE experiences.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) District-wide CTE catalog spanning middle and high school grades, offering career-focused pathways and industry-aligned coursework.
• High Ability Program Services and programming for identified high-ability students across the district.
• Special Education Services Special education and student-support services delivered across all four schools in compliance with IDEA.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletic programs operated primarily through Southridge High School and Southridge Middle School.
• Food Services / School Nutrition District-operated National School Lunch Program feeding service across the four schools, with pay-as-you-go meal accounts via MySchoolBucks and free/reduced-price meal eligibility.
• District Transportation District-managed school bus routes providing daily transportation for resident K-12 students across the Southwest Dubois County service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southwest Dubois Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024A 501(c)(3) public charity formed December 2024, led by school and community leaders to encourage excellence in the district. Provides scholarships (Verla Flick Scholarship for education majors, Thomas and Virginia Schnellenberger Scholarship $500), innovation grants (spring and fall cycles), and supports special projects.
• Project Lead the WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWDCS partners with Project Lead the Way as part of its STEM Education Works Innovation Labs, providing standards-aligned curriculum and cutting-edge technologies for interdisciplinary project-based learning at Holland Elementary, Huntingburg Elementary, and Southridge Middle School.
• STEM Education WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM Education Works provides the Innovation Labs at three district schools, combining curriculum aligned with standards and cutting-edge technologies for hands-on STEM education. The labs aim to equip students with critical-thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Purdue University IN-MACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPurdue University's IN-MAC program is listed as a STEM partner, providing resources and connections to the district's STEM and Career Readiness programs.
• 4T Academy (with Toyota)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner4T Academy is a hands-on manufacturing career program for juniors and seniors with a custom-tailored curriculum and industry exposure alongside Toyota experts. Seniors have paid internship opportunities. The program is a flagship career pathway initiative for the district.
• WIDA (World Class Instructional Design and Assessment)coreTechnology or IntegrationWIDA provides comprehensive English Language Proficiency standards (used by 42 domestic states and territories), assessments including WIDA ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS, professional learning resources, and educator assistance used by the district's English Language Learner program.
• Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indiana Department of Education provides state-mandated assessment frameworks, accountability standards, and oversight. The district participates in ILEARN, IREAD-3, I AM, WIDA ACCESS, PSAT, and SAT accountability assessments.
• Dubois Spencer Perry Exceptional Children's Cooperative (DSP Coop)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSP Coop is a cooperative providing special education services and programs for the district, ensuring compliance with state and federal special education regulations. Pam Bell serves as Director at 1520 St. Charles Suite 2, Jasper, IN 47546.
• Mentors for YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentors for Youth facilitates relationships between youth and adults to enhance the lives of children facing adversity in Dubois County, referenced as a community resource available to district families.
• LifeSpring Health SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifeSpring Health Systems provides mental health and primary care services (education, prevention, information, assessment, intervention, treatment), listed as a community mental health resource for district students and families.
• ALASI (Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALASI is a national organization supporting Latino educational leaders, referenced in the district's community resources as part of the Latinx outreach and support services for the growing Latino population in Dubois County.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Paoli Community School Corporation: Public school corporation in Orange County, Southern Indiana. Comparable as a small rural public K-12 district in the same regional labor market and state funding environment.
• Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation: Public school corporation in Perry County, Indiana, serving the Tell City area in Southern Indiana. Comparable as a rural Indiana public district with similar student demographics, state funding context, and CTE orientation.
• Crawford County Community School Corporation: Public school corporation serving Crawford County in Southern Indiana. Comparable as a small rural Indiana public district operating under the same state accountability framework with similar enrollment scale.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Indiana Public Schools: Charter public school network operating across Indiana, including Indianapolis. Comparable as a K-12 public education provider pursuing college-readiness outcomes for underserved populations, though operating in urban rather than rural settings.

Direct peers

• Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools: Neighboring public school corporation headquartered in Jasper, Dubois County, Indiana, serving a comparable rural Southern Indiana student population. Most directly comparable public district peer given shared geography, funding environment, and rural demographic profile.
• Southeast Dubois County School Corporation: Public school corporation serving the southeast portion of Dubois County, Indiana. Comparable as a same-county public K-12 district with shared tax base, state accountability framework, and rural community context.
• Northeast Dubois County School Corporation: Public school corporation serving the northeast portion of Dubois County, Indiana. Directly comparable as a county-mate public K-12 district operating in the same funding environment and serving similar rural student populations.
• Pike County School Corporation: Public school corporation in nearby Pike County, Indiana, serving a rural Southern Indiana population. Comparable as a regional public K-12 district facing similar funding formula dynamics and rural demographic challenges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SW_DuboisSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/southwestdubois
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holland-elementary-school

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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