Martins Ferry High School

What Martins Ferry High School does

Martins Ferry City Schools is a public K-12 school district operating in Martins Ferry, Ohio, serving approximately 1,000+ students across three campuses located on a contiguous site on Ayers Limestone Road: Martins Ferry High School (grades 9-12), Martins Ferry Middle School (grades 5-8), and Anna Marie Ayers Elementary (preschool through grade 4). The district provides comprehensive academic instruction, College Credit Plus dual-enrollment partnerships with Ohio University Eastern and Belmont College, career advising K-12 with OhioMeansJobs integration, a STEM Makerspace/Tech Club partnered with the e-NABLE 3D-printing volunteer network, an After Hours Academy enrichment program, full athletics offerings (12 sports with NFHS Network livestreaming and a Sports Legacy Hall), and support services including Title I, military family liaison (Purple Star Award), free breakfast for all students, and special education via SameGoal IEP management.

The district's technology stack centers on Google Classroom for instruction, ProgressBook for parent grade access, MySchoolBucks for cafeteria payments, CodeRED/Rider Watch for emergency communications, and TreeRing for yearbook purchases - standard K-12 administrative SaaS rather than proprietary systems. The district's core technology differentiator is its STEM Makerspace 3D-printing community engagement (e-NABLE badges), not AI or proprietary IP.

Revenue mechanics are entirely government-funded: primary revenue is Ohio per-pupil state allocations combined with local property tax levies, supplemented by federal Title I/IX program grants, food service transactions ($3.50-$3.75 per lunch, free/reduced for qualifying students), preschool tuition ($900/year or $100/month for non-qualifying families), and minor Venmo athletic donations. As a government state entity, the district has no equity structure, no funding rounds, and no commercial product - enrollment is administered via the district office at 740-633-1732, and the customer base is geographically constrained to the Martins Ferry attendance zone. Leadership includes Superintendent Jim Fogle, Treasurer Holly Skulich, Board of Education President Chuck Probst, and High School Principal Joe Mamone.

Name

Martins Ferry High School

Legal name

Martins Ferry City Schools

Website

https://mfcsd.k12.oh.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Martins Ferry City Schools is a public K-12 district in Martins Ferry, Ohio, operating three schools (High School 9-12, Middle School 5-8, Elementary K-4) serving approximately 1,000+ students with College Credit Plus, athletics, STEM, and career advising programs funded by state allocations and local taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• College credit plus
• STEM education
• Career advising
• School athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria, VA

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Primary revenue from state and local tax funding based on student enrollment and property taxes. District receives per-pupil state funding and local levy support.
2. Food Service Revenue: Revenue from student meal purchases. Lunch prices: Elementary $3.50, Middle/High $3.75, Reduced $0.40. Free/reduced lunch programs available.
3. Federal Programs Funding: Title I, Title IX, and other federal education program grants supporting disadvantaged students, special education, and school improvement initiatives.
4. Preschool Tuition: Preschool program partially funded through Early Childhood Education grant. Free for qualifying families; $900/year ($100/month) for tuition-paying families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Martins Ferry High School provides public secondary education for grades 9-12 as part of the Martins Ferry City School District, a three-school K-12 system serving Martins Ferry, Ohio. Core offerings include comprehensive academic instruction, College Credit Plus dual enrollment with Ohio University Eastern and Belmont College, a full interscholastic athletics program (12 sports), food service with free breakfast for all students, an e-NABLE-affiliated STEM Makerspace/Tech Club, career advising through OhioMeansJobs K-12, library and digital research resources, and after-school enrichment such as the After Hours Academy. Public K-12 instruction is tuition-free; ancillary paid services include paid school lunches and preschool tuition where applicable.

Product overview

Martins Ferry High School is part of the Martins Ferry City School District, a three-school public education system serving approximately 1,000+ students in Martins Ferry, Ohio. The district operates as a unified platform consisting of three schools (Martins Ferry High School grades 9-12, Martins Ferry Middle School grades 5-8, and Anna Marie Ayers Elementary grades K-4), plus district-wide support services. Core academic products include comprehensive K-12 instruction with College Credit Plus partnerships with Ohio University Eastern and Belmont College. Supporting modules include athletics programs (with 12 sports, Sports Legacy Hall, and NFHS livestreaming), food service (with free breakfast for all students), after-school enrichment (After Hours Academy), STEM/Makerspace with 3D printing (Tech Club partnered with e-NABLE), library services (EBSCO, INFOhio), career advising (OhioMeansJobs K-12 integration), and emergency communications (Rider Watch/CodeRED). The district also provides Title I services, military family support (Purple Star Award), and preschool programs. All three schools are connected through shared systems including ProgressBook parent portal, MySchoolBucks meal payments, and the district website at mfcsd.k12.oh.us.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Martins Ferry High School (Grades 9-12) Public high school providing comprehensive academic instruction for grades 9-12, including general education, college prep, AP, and tech prep courses, plus College Credit Plus dual enrollment with Ohio University Eastern and Belmont College. Includes athletics, extracurricular activities, and graduation pathways.
• Martins Ferry Middle School (Grades 5-8) Public middle school delivering core academic subjects, exploratory classes, and extracurricular activities including Scholastic Challenge competition for grades 5-8 students.
• Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School (Preschool through Grade 4) Public elementary school providing primary education, a preschool program for 4-year-olds, and Title I support services. Recognized as a School of Promise by the Ohio Department of Education in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
• Athletics Programs (Purple Riders) Comprehensive interscholastic athletics program covering 12 sports (football, volleyball, golf, cross country, boys/girls basketball, swimming, wrestling, bowling, baseball, softball, and track), livestreamed on NFHS Network, with Sports Legacy Hall and Venmo-supported fundraising.
• Food Service (School Meal Program) School meal program offering free breakfast for all students, paid lunches ($3.50 elementary / $3.75 middle-high), and reduced-price lunch ($0.40) for qualifying students, processed via MySchoolBucks digital payment.
• After Hours Academy (AHA) After-school math and reading enrichment program for middle school students, held Monday-Thursday 2:30-5:30 PM with bus transportation, homework help, and snacks provided.
• STEM Makerspace / Tech Club (e-NABLE partnership) Technology club using 3D printing for community service, partnered with the global e-NABLE volunteer network to print prosthetic hands for those in need. The club has earned two e-NABLE badges.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credit through partnerships with Ohio University Eastern and Belmont College while still enrolled at Martins Ferry High School.
• Career Advising Program (K-12) Comprehensive K-12 career advising program including Student Success Plans beginning in grade 6, OhioMeansJobs K-12 Backpack integration for documenting career development activities, and career-technical education connections.
• Rider Watch Emergency Notification CodeRED-based emergency notification system delivering recorded calls, texts, and emails to registered parents for school delays, cancellations, and early dismissals.
• Preschool Program (4-year-olds) Preschool program for 4-year-olds, partially funded through an Early Childhood Education grant. Free for families meeting grant income requirements; tuition is $900 for the school year (prorated to $100/month September–May) for non-qualifying families.
• Title I and Federal Programs Services Title I and other federal education program services including parent engagement activities, school-parent compacts, additional educational resources for eligible students, and free/reduced lunch administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn college credits through College Credit Plus at Ohio University Eastern and Belmont College
• +1 more outcomes

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

Integration21 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Belmont County Workforce CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict participates in the Belmont County Workforce Collaborative, meeting regularly to align educational programs with workforce needs. Meeting minutes available for community viewing.
• Business Advisory Council (BAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Business Advisory Council connects district with local business community to ensure educational programs meet workforce needs. Regular meetings held with published minutes.
• Ohio University EasterncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering College Credit Plus courses allowing high school students to earn college credits. Ohio University Eastern course offerings published for MFHS students.
• Belmont CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partnership allowing high school students to earn college credits. Belmont College course offerings available for MFHS students.
• e-NABLEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of volunteers using 3D-printing to create prosthetic hands. MFHS STEM Makerspace/Tech Club has earned two badges from e-NABLE and aims to print hands for those in need.
• Ohio Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency overseeing district compliance, funding, Ohio School Report Cards, and various educational programs including Title I and career advising requirements.
• OhioMeansJobs K-12coreTechnology or IntegrationCareer advising tool integrated into district's K-12 career planning program. Students use OhioMeansJobs K-12 Backpack for documenting career development activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy: National online public-school operator serving Ohio students; offers a tuition-free alternative that competes with traditional brick-and-mortar districts like Martins Ferry.
• Stride, Inc. (K12 Inc.): Large publicly traded provider of online and blended K-12 education; competes with Martins Ferry for families seeking non-traditional public-school options in Ohio.

Regional players

• Buckeye Local School District (Jefferson County): Adjacent Ohio Valley public K-12 district operating in a similar rural, small-town setting and competing for Ohio Valley families.
• Bellaire Local Schools: Belmont County, Ohio public K-12 district operating in the same labor market and competing for the same student population as Martins Ferry City Schools.
• Bridgeport Exempted Village School District: Adjacent Belmont County, Ohio public K-12 district with a comparable small-town, Ohio Valley demographic profile and overlapping feeder communities.
• Union Local School District: Belmont County-area public K-12 district comparable in scale and rural Appalachian setting, competing for the same regional student base.
• St. Clairsville-Richland City School District: Neighboring Belmont County, Ohio public K-12 district serving a similar Appalachian Ohio community; directly comparable as a same-county competitor for student enrollment and state funding.
• Shadyside Local School District: Belmont County, Ohio public K-12 district of similar size and rural-Ohio Valley character, serving as a direct same-county alternative for Martins Ferry families.

Others

• National Education Foundation (CyberLearning): National STEM program provider that awarded Martins Ferry its STEM Academy of the Year honors; comparable as the partner ecosystem enabling the district's STEM differentiation.
• Ohio Education Service Center (ESC) Network: Network of regional Ohio ESCs that provides curriculum, professional development, and special-education support services to districts like Martins Ferry—comparable as a governing and support ecosystem rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/martins-ferry-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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