What Tenaha ISD does

Tenaha Independent School District is a public school district operating under the Texas Education Agency, serving PK-12 students in the rural community of Tenaha, Texas (Shelby County). The district operates two campuses: Tenaha Elementary School (PK-6) and Tenaha MS/HS (7-12), with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Educational offerings span core academics, Career & Technology Education (including welding and photography pathways), dual credit college-credit programs, ESL/Title III support for emergent bilingual students, special education and dyslexia services, and athletics. Extracurricular programming centers on the award-winning 'Roarin' Bands from Tigerland' marching band and Boys Cross Country. Support services include guidance counseling (academic, college/career, and mental health), health services, library services, food services, and a summer meal program.

As a government/state entity, Tenaha ISD does not generate commercial revenue. Funding is derived from local property taxes, Texas state foundation funding, and federal grants, including the 2020-2023 ESSER III allocation. The district has invested in digital infrastructure: iOS and Android mobile apps, the Ascender Parent Portal for student information access, and online ticketing for school events. The district holds 'District of Innovation' designation, providing regulatory flexibility in instructional approaches. Leadership is led by Superintendent Jerrod Campbell, with Emily Lemoine as CFO and Terry Bowlin as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Grant Management.

Customer engagement occurs primarily through the district website, parent/student portals, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and mobile applications. Geographic scope is restricted to the Tenaha attendance zone; the district does not compete for students across district lines. Product and program expansion has been incremental, focused on academic and career-pathway enrichment rather than scale expansion.

Name

Tenaha ISD

Legal name

Tenaha Independent School District

Website

https://tenahaisd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tenaha Independent School District is a Texas public school district serving PK-12 students in Tenaha, Texas, operating two campuses (elementary PK-6 and combined middle/high 7-12) with academic, career/technology, dual credit, athletics, and band programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public school education
• PK-12 instruction
• Career and technology education
• Special education services
• Dual credit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tenaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tenaha ISD is a rural Texas public school district providing free PK-12 education through two campuses — Tenaha Elementary (PK-6) and Tenaha MS/HS (7-12). Offerings include core academic instruction, career and technology education, dual credit college coursework, ESL/Title III support, special education, athletics, band, guidance and counseling, food services, and library services. The district is funded by local property taxes, state funding, and federal grants under the Texas Education Agency.

Product overview

Tenaha Independent School District operates as a small rural Texas public school district serving the community of Tenaha. The district operates two schools: Tenaha Elementary School (PK-6) and Tenaha MS/HS (7-12). The district's educational offerings include core academic programs, Career & Technology Education, Dual Credit college-level courses, and ESL/Title III support for emergent bilingual students. Extracurricular programs include athletics (notably Boys Cross Country with regional/state competition success) and the award-winning Band program (The Roarin' Bands from Tigerland). Support services encompass Special Services for students with disabilities, Guidance and Counseling (academic, college/career, and mental health), Health Services, Library Services, and Food Services. The district utilizes the Ascender Parent Portal for student information access. With a focus on small teacher-to-student ratios and progressive salaries and benefits, the district emphasizes personalized education in a caring environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tenaha Elementary School Elementary school serving students from PK through grade 6, offering core academic instruction along with ESL support, special education, and dyslexia services for Tenaha ISD families.
• Tenaha MS/HS Combined middle and high school campus serving grades 7-12, providing academic instruction, career and technology education, dual credit programs, and extracurricular activities including athletics and band.
• https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/11735/file/1089969/75727389-1a4c-4f73-a3f6-7f0628cd28b7.jpeg Athletics program featuring various sports including Boys Cross Country, with participation in regional and state competitions.
• https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/11735/file/1089970/2872d129-62ed-4f5b-b704-402ed49decd1.jpeg Award-winning marching band program representing the district at state competitions and community events.
• https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/11735/file/1090005/aaa1e72a-0add-4ab5-868e-fb7ed5bc3948.jpeg Career and technology education programs providing students with practical skills and career preparation, including hands-on training in fields such as welding.
• https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/11735/file/1090005/aaa1e72a-0add-4ab5-868e-fb7ed5bc3948.jpeg Program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements.
• ESL/Title III/Emergent Bilingual Program English as a Second Language program supporting emergent bilingual students and their families with language acquisition resources.
• Special Services Comprehensive special education services including lifeskills programs, dyslexia intervention, and special education teaching support.
• Food Services/Cafeteria District food service program providing breakfast and lunch meals to students, with monthly menus available online.
• Guidance and Counseling Services Academic counseling, college and career preparation, and mental health counseling services for students.
• Health Services School health services providing medical support and health-related assistance to students.
• Library Services School library catalog and resources for student research and reading programs.
• Summer Meal Program Summer food service program providing meals to students during summer break.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Timpson ISD: Small rural Texas public school district serving a comparable East Texas community. Operates under the same TEA regulatory regime with similar funding mix, staffing scale, and rural demographic profile to Tenaha ISD.
• Joaquin ISD: Neighboring small rural public school district also located in Shelby County, Texas, serving a comparable PK-12 community with similar governance under TEA — making it the closest geographic and demographic peer to Tenaha ISD.
• Center ISD: Larger public school district also headquartered in Shelby County, Texas. Provides a direct in-county benchmark for Tenaha ISD with overlapping feeder communities and the same regulatory environment, though at greater scale.
• Garrison ISD: Small rural East Texas public school district serving Nacogdoches County. Comparable in scale, rural community profile, and TEA regulatory environment to Tenaha ISD.
• San Augustine ISD: Small rural East Texas public school district in neighboring San Augustine County. Operates PK-12 campuses under TEA with a similar funding mix, rural demographic base, and small-district operating model to Tenaha ISD.
• Shelbyville ISD: Another small rural PK-12 public school district in Shelby County, Texas. Directly comparable in scale, rural community profile, and TEA accountability framework to Tenaha ISD.

Regional players

• Carthage ISD: Larger East Texas public school district in Panola County. Comparable rural East Texas context and TEA accountability structure, but operates at meaningfully greater scale than Tenaha ISD.

Emerging players

• Stride (K12 Inc): For-profit online K-12 education provider serving public-school-at-home and blended learning programs. Relevant as a competing alternative learning model for families who might otherwise attend brick-and-mortar districts like Tenaha ISD.

Others

• Texas Education Agency (TEA): State regulatory and funding authority governing all Texas public school districts including Tenaha ISD. Comparable as the governing ecosystem and primary funding conduit that defines Tenaha's operating environment rather than as a commercial competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tenahaisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/tenahaschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tenaha-isd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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