Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

What Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District does

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District (CH-UH) is a public K-12 school district operating in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, serving approximately 4,655 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade across seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a Career & Technical Education consortium (Heights Career Tech) with 22 unique pathways, an alternative options school (Delisle Options Center), and an early childhood center. The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Elizabeth Kirby, who has held the role since August 1, 2019. The district's product surface includes general K-12 education, Special Education, Gifted Services, English Learners programming, the Heights Career Tech pathways producing professional certifications and college credit, a Home Education support program, and McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Support. Supporting services include free breakfast and lunch for all students via AVI Fresh, transportation, and Right At School before/after care at all elementary schools.

The technology stack is standard K-12 administrative and instructional tooling rather than proprietary technology: Infinite Campus serves as the student information system with parent and staff portals, Clever provides single sign-on across educational applications, IlluminateEd and NWEA MAP power assessment and data management, Finalsite hosts the district website and emergency communications, Frontline handles HR, eFinance manages payroll and financial systems, and BoardDocs supports board meeting management. The district does not disclose proprietary AI/ML, patents, or custom-built platform technology. Operational integration is documented across student information, single sign-on, food services (Schoolcafe, AVI Fresh), healthcare (MetroHealth), and public transit (RTA).

The revenue model is government-funded public education. Primary funding is derived from local property taxes, State of Ohio foundation funding, and federal grants, supplemented by a 2001 Permanent Improvement Levy generating $3 million annually and a Board-approved 6.5 mill November 2026 operating levy resolution. A secondary fee-based stream is generated through Right At School's before and after school care subscriptions, priced at $106-$387 monthly depending on service combination and frequency, with drop-in and punchcard options. GTM motion is direct-to-consumer via resident families using the Infinite Campus online registration portal, with community outreach through principal meet-and-greets, kindergarten kickoff events, and back-to-school resource fairs. The customer base is exclusively resident families of Cleveland Heights, University Heights, and a section of South Euclid.

Name

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

Legal name

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

Website

https://chuh.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Public K-12 school district in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, serving approximately 4,655 students from Pre-K through 12th grade across 10 schools plus career tech and early childhood programs, funded by property taxes, state foundation funding, and federal grants.

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 industry

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood learning
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, CH-UH is primarily funded through local property taxes, state foundation funding from Ohio, and federal grants. The district passed a Permanent Improvement Levy in 2001 generating $3 million annually. The Board approved a resolution for a 6.5 mill November 2026 operating levy.
2. Before & After School Care Programs: The district partners with Right At School to provide before and after school care programs at all elementary schools. Revenue is generated through monthly program fees ranging from $106-$387 depending on frequency and combination of services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District (CH-UH) operates as a traditional public K-12 school district providing comprehensive education from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves approximately 4,655 students across seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, an alternative options school, and an early childhood center. It offers specialized programs including special education, gifted services, English Learners support, career and technical education through 22 pathways, athletics, and world-renowned vocal and instrumental music programs, supplemented by free meals, transportation, and before/after school care.

Product overview

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District operates as a traditional public K-12 school district offering a unified educational platform. The district provides comprehensive academic services including general K-12 education, Early Childhood programs, Special Education, Gifted Services, and English Learners support. The district maintains a portfolio of schools (seven elementary, two middle, one high, one alternative options school, and early childhood center), supplemented by Career & Technical Education through Heights Career Tech with 22 pathways, athletics, and world-renowned music programs. Supporting services include free food services (via AVI Fresh), transportation, before/after school care (via Right At School), and homeless education support. Digital services include Infinite Campus for student information management and grade reporting, with district communications powered by Finalsite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tiger Nation: School mascot and brand identity for the district's athletic teams, extracurricular activities, and community engagement
• Heights Schools Foundation
• Right At School
• Heights Career Tech
• MetroHealth School Health Program

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Comprehensive public education services from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade across seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school serving approximately 4,655 students.
• Early Childhood Center

Quantifiable outcome

• $15.2 million in post-secondary scholarship offers for Class of 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heights Schools FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting the district through fundraising, the Heights Magazine publication partnership, and community engagement initiatives. Works closely with the district on alumni relations and celebrating school milestones.
• Right At SchoolcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides before and after school care programs at all CH-UH elementary schools including Early Adventures (before school) and The Right Club (after school). Programs offer flexible scheduling and drop-in options.
• MetroHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetroHealth School Health Program provides healthcare services to students through mobile units and the Heights Wellness Center located inside Heights High School. Families never pay out-of-pocket for student care through this service.
• AVI FreshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service partner providing healthy breakfast and lunch meals to all district students. Operates under the free breakfast and lunch for all students program during the 2026-2027 school year.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform providing students and staff integrated access to educational applications and resources across the district.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment, grade book, and parent/staff portal access. Official district system for student records and family communication.
• RTA (Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority)minorOthersHigh school students can purchase bus tickets ($1.75/ride) at Heights High. The school is on the Cedar Road #32 and Lee Road #40 routes, enabling public transit access for students.
• Exceptional Children's Advocacy Group (ECAG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Reaching Heights, works to build understanding of special education issues by empowering, supporting, and providing educational opportunities to parents/caregivers. Provides parent mentor support.
• Reaching HeightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing the Resource Directory including local resources for basic needs, academic enrichment, mental and physical health, and community contacts. Supports district families.
• City of Cleveland HeightscoreOthersLocal municipal government partner. District is a key member of Cleveland Heights community with collaborative initiatives and shared resources.
• City of University HeightscoreOthersLocal municipal government partner. District serves as key member of University Heights community with collaborative initiatives.
• City of South EuclidminorOthersLocal municipal government partner. District serves a section of South Euclid residents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AVI Foodsystems (AVI Fresh): Food service partner operating CH-UH's universal free meals program. Comparable as a K-12 nutrition services provider under the same state reimbursement and federal program framework.
• Right At School: Direct before- and after-school care partner embedded in CH-UH's elementary schools. Comparable as a vendor in the K-12 extended-day care space and useful for evaluating program economics.
• Reaching Heights: Local nonprofit community partner supporting CH-UH families and special education advocacy. Adjacent/ecosystem peer demonstrating the civic nonprofit model that bolsters district capacity.

Direct peers

• South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District: Adjacent district serving South Euclid and Lyndhurst, overlapping CH-UH's partial South Euclid service area. Directly comparable in size, student demographics, and academic programming.
• Shaker Heights City School District: Neighboring Cleveland-area K-12 public district serving a similarly diverse, inner-ring suburb community. Comparable in scale, programming (arts, college readiness), and reliance on property-tax funding.
• Beachwood City School District: Nearby Cuyahoga County K-12 public district of comparable scale, known for academic performance and college-prep focus, sharing similar funding and governance dynamics.
• Lakewood City School District: Inner-ring Cleveland suburb district of comparable enrollment size and demographic profile, with similar property-tax-based funding and college-readiness emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Akron Public Schools: Mid-sized Ohio urban public district offering a comparable K-12 academic, CTE, and equity portfolio. Useful peer for benchmarking funding model and statewide accountability performance.
• Cleveland Metropolitan School District: The much larger urban district serving the City of Cleveland. Comparable core mission (K-12 public education, equity-focused programming) but operates at significantly greater scale and with different demographic and funding dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/CHUHSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cleveland-heights-university-heights-school-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/chuhschools
• Xx.com/chuhschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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