Carroll Senior High School

What Carroll Senior High School does

Carroll Senior High School is one of 11 campuses comprising the Carroll Independent School District (CISD), a K-12 public school system located in Southlake, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The district was founded in 1958 and serves more than 8,100 students across 5 elementary schools, 2 intermediate schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 senior high school, supported by over 1,000 employees. Carroll Senior High School functions as the district's flagship secondary campus, offering Advanced Placement and Honors coursework, dual-credit college programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Gifted and Talented programming, Special Education services, ESL support, and a comprehensive athletics and fine arts curriculum. The district operates on a publicly funded revenue model — no tuition is charged to resident students — with funding drawn from local property taxes, state education funding formulas, and federal grants, supplemented by fee-based services such as Dragon U before/after-school care, facility rentals, and child nutrition programs.

The district's technology stack is built around standard K-12 educational platforms rather than proprietary systems: Canvas serves as the Learning Management System, Skyward as the student information system, ClassLink for single sign-on, Nutrislice for cafeteria menus, Finalsite for the district website, and Eduphoria!, Frontline Central, and Rank One Sport for professional development, absence management, and athletics scheduling respectively. The district also deployed an AI-powered chatbot ("Charlie" via AlwaysOn) providing 24/7 multilingual customer service across English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Carroll Senior High School participates in the district's 1:1 Student Device Program, providing iPads to K-4 students and rental devices to grades 5-12. As a public school district operating as a Texas government entity, CISD is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees, holds District of Innovation designation, and operates under Texas Education Agency oversight with all 11 campuses holding A ratings.

Name

Carroll Senior High School

Legal name

Carroll Independent School District

Website

https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/carrollseniorhigh

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carroll Senior High School is a public secondary campus within Carroll Independent School District, a K-12 public school system in Southlake, Texas, serving over 8,100 students across 11 campuses funded by local property taxes and state education funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary and Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• College preparatory programs
• Secondary education services
• Special education services
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Southlake

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a Texas public school district, CISD receives funding through a combination of local property taxes and state funding formulas. The district also generates revenue through various fees including facility rentals, child nutrition programs, and before/after school care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carroll Senior High School provides public secondary education to high school students within the Carroll Independent School District boundaries, including college preparatory academics, Advanced Placement and Honors courses, dual credit programs for simultaneous college credit, athletics, fine arts, and targeted support programs such as Gifted and Talented, Special Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and English as a Second Language (ESL). The campus operates within an 11-school district that delivers a 1:1 Student Device Program, Canvas LMS-supported coursework, and comprehensive student support services.

Product overview

Carroll Independent School District operates a comprehensive K-12 public education system consisting of 11 schools serving over 8,100 students. The district offers a unified educational platform with core academic programs supplemented by specialized programs including Gifted and Talented, Special Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Dual Credit college programs, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Technology-enabled services include a 1:1 Student Device Program providing iPads to K-4 students and rental devices to grades 5-12. The district supports families with Dragon U after-school care and provides athletics, arts, and enrichment programs such as Odyssey of the Mind. The district utilizes integrated technology platforms including Canvas LMS, Skyward student information system, and ClassLink single sign-on for delivering and managing educational services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dragon U After School Care After-school child care program operated through the Special Programs department providing supervised activities and extended care for CISD families.
• Gifted and Talented Program Academic enrichment program designed for high-ability learners requiring differentiated instruction beyond the standard curriculum.
• Special Education Comprehensive special education services including individualized education plans, related services, and accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education programs providing workforce development skills and industry certifications across multiple career pathways.
• Dual Credit Programs College-level coursework allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Language support program for English language learners to develop academic English proficiency.
• Dragon Athletics Comprehensive athletic program including multiple sports with state championship achievements and partnership with Adidas for team apparel.
• Arts Programs Visual and performing arts education including band, choir, orchestra, theater, and visual arts across all grade levels.
• Odyssey of the Mind International creative problem-solving program where students compete in teams to solve long-term problems and perform sketches.
• Student Device Program 1:1 device program providing iPads for K-4 students and rental devices for grades 5-12, including device care, accessories, and support.
• Child Nutrition Services School meal program including breakfast, lunch, and a la carte options with online payment through My School Bucks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero percent dropout rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Carroll Budget CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2017Community committee formed to study capital needs and develop recommendations for the $208 million bond election in May 2017.
• Tarrant County Elections OfficeminorOthersCarroll ISD participates in joint elections with other entities and contracts with the Tarrant County Elections Office to administer board elections.
• Texas Education AgencycoreOthersAs a public school district, CISD operates under the regulatory oversight and accountability framework of the Texas Education Agency.
• University Interscholastic League (UIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISD participates in UIL academic, athletic, and fine arts competitions. The district has won the Lone Star Cup 10 times, the most in 6A history.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Highland Park Independent School District: Highland Park ISD is an elite D-FW suburban public school district frequently ranked alongside Carroll as a top Texas K-12 system. Both serve affluent neighborhoods, compete for the same metroplex talent pool, and consistently post top-quartile academic, athletic, and college-outcome metrics.
• Coppell Independent School District: Coppell ISD is a similarly sized, high-performing D-FW suburb public school district directly comparable to Carroll in demographics, scale, academic outcomes, and reliance on local property taxes. Both districts consistently earn A ratings from the Texas Education Agency.
• Eanes Independent School District: Eanes ISD is a top-rated, affluent-suburb Texas public school district (Westlake area, Austin) that competes with Carroll for the state's top accountability rankings. Both are property-wealthy, recapture-affected districts with strong college-going rates and elite academic reputations.
• Plano Independent School District: Plano ISD is one of the largest and most academically recognized D-FW public school districts, serving comparable suburban demographics. Both districts operate comprehensive K-12 programs, broad CTE/dual-credit offerings, and large athletic programs with state-level success.
• Frisco Independent School District: Frisco ISD is a fast-growing, high-performing D-FW suburb district comparable to Carroll on affluence, academic outcomes, and College-prep intensity, though it is materially larger and growing faster. Both compete for the same regional talent pool of teachers and families.
• Allen Independent School District: Allen ISD is a top-rated D-FW public school district known for elite academics and a nationally recognized athletic program. It shares with Carroll a similar affluent-suburb profile, heavy reliance on local property tax funding, and consistent A-level state accountability ratings.
• Lovejoy Independent School District: Lovejoy ISD is a smaller, affluent D-FW suburb public school district (Lucas/Fairview area) directly comparable to Carroll on demographics, scale (~5,000–6,000 students), and academic outcomes, and frequently cited alongside Carroll in Texas suburb-district rankings.
• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District: GCISD is a Tarrant County public school district adjacent to Southlake, sharing the same property-wealthy, recapture-exposed funding profile. Both districts compete directly for the same D-FW suburban family demographic and post similar accountability outcomes.
• Aledo Independent School District: Aledo ISD is a high-performing, fast-growing Parker County suburb district west of the D-FW Metroplex. It is comparable to Carroll on suburban affluence, top-tier athletic performance (UIL championships), and consistently strong accountability ratings.

Regional players

• Trophy Club Independent School District: Trophy Club ISD is a small, affluent D-FW suburb public school district in Denton/Tarrant counties geographically adjacent to Southlake. It competes with Carroll for the same pool of college-bound, high-income families and operates a comparable small-district academic/athletic model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Carrollisd
• Facebookfacebook.com/southlakecarrollisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/carrollisd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carroll-senior-high-school-77

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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