Arlington High School

What Arlington High School does

Arlington High School (AHS) is a public high school located at 5475 Airline Road in Arlington, Tennessee, operated by Arlington Community Schools (ACS) and serving over 2,200 students in grades 9-12 — making it the second-largest high school in Shelby County. Founded in 2004, the school offers a comprehensive academic program including 40+ college-level courses (AP and dual enrollment), Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways with industry certifications spanning Advanced Manufacturing, Health Science, Information Technology, and Digital Media, and three specialized academies: Academy of Engineering & Innovation, Arlington Collegiate Academy, and Performing Arts & Visual Experience (PAVE). The school's core technology infrastructure rests on third-party EdTech platforms rather than proprietary systems: a 1:1 iPad program (Apple Distinguished School designation), PowerSchool for student information, Canvas for learning management, ClassLink for single sign-on, and Finalsite for web/content management.

The school's business model is that of a publicly funded government entity: no tuition is charged, and revenue is derived from local property taxes, state education funding, and federal programs including Title I. Ancillary, student-borne fees cover specific items — AP exam fees at approximately $100 per course, yearbook and senior photo packages ($59.95), and club/honor society memberships ranging from $5 to $50. The go-to-market model is direct enrollment through the ACS district office, with priority given to in-zone students and school-choice applications available outside the zone. Distribution to families is multi-channel, including an official website, active social media (Facebook, YouTube TigerLife Channel, Instagram), school tours, and New Student Orientation events.

The school is led by Principal Chris Davis (since July 2024) alongside Vice Principal Diana Maroon (who also serves as military family liaison) and five Assistant Principals. It holds multiple high-credibility designations — Apple Distinguished School, Best Communities for Music Education (NAMM Foundation), STEAM Designation (one of 27 Tennessee schools), and Tennessee Arts Academy Arts Rich School — and maintains dual-enrollment partnerships with University of Memphis, University of Tennessee at Martin, Southwest Tennessee Community College, and Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), supporting 31+ college credit opportunities. In 2023, students earned $51+ million in scholarships. The institution has no private ownership, no venture capital involvement, and no M&A activity; it is governed as a public-sector entity.

Name

Arlington High School

Legal name

Arlington Community Schools

Website

https://arlingtonhs.acsk-12.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arlington High School is a public high school in Shelby County, Tennessee, serving over 2,200 students in grades 9-12 with 40+ college-level courses, three specialized academies, CTE pathways, and dual-enrollment partnerships with regional universities. It is government-funded through Arlington Community Schools and holds Apple Distinguished School and STEAM designations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Arts Education Instruction (Visual/Performing) (EDAJAFAK)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparation programs
• Dual enrollment courses
• Career technical education
• Advanced placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within Arlington Community Schools district, funding comes from local property taxes, state education funding, and federal education programs including Title I
2. Student Fees: Various student fees including yearbook purchases ($59.95 for senior photos), club membership fees, AP exam fees (approximately $100 per course), and activity-specific fees
3. Club and Activity Fees: Fees for honor societies, clubs, and organizations ranging from $5 to $50 one-time or annual fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arlington High School delivers comprehensive public secondary education for grades 9-12 to over 2,200 students in Shelby County, Tennessee. The core offerings include college-level coursework (40+ courses with Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment options), three specialized academies (Engineering & Innovation, Collegiate, and PAVE Fine Arts), Career & Technical Education programs with industry certifications, and the STRIPES intervention/enrichment program providing targeted academic support.

Product overview

Arlington High School is a public high school in Shelby County, Tennessee, offering a comprehensive educational program through multiple interconnected platforms and programs. The school operates its website on the Finalsite platform, utilizes PowerSchool for student information management, Canvas for learning management, and offers specialized programs including three academies (Academy of Engineering & Innovation, Arlington Collegiate Academy, and PAVE Fine Arts Academy). The school provides 40+ college-level courses including AP and Dual Enrollment, Career & Technical Education programs with industry certifications, Fine Arts programs, 20+ athletic teams, and 50+ clubs and organizations. The STRIPES intervention/enrichment program provides targeted academic support, while the AHS STEMHub supports STEM education. The school serves over 2,200 students and has been operating since 2004.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academy of Engineering & Innovation: One of three specialized academies preparing students for college or workforce, offering niche career insights and mentorship.
• Arlington Collegiate Academy
• Performing Arts & Visual Experience (PAVE) Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• $51+ million in scholarships awarded to students in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IKEAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2025Partnership providing hands-on career workshops that align with student interests and real-world skills.
• Ford Motor CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2024LEAD Arlington event spotlight on Blue Oval City showcasing Ford's potential for job opportunities and community growth in the region.
• University of MemphiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing students to earn college credits while in high school. Requires ACT Composite of 19, English score of 18, Math score of 18, or Index Score of 100 or higher.
• University of Tennessee at MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership requiring cumulative 3.0 unweighted high school GPA and maintenance of 2.75 college GPA for eligibility.
• Southwest Tennessee Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing college-level courses and pathways to postsecondary education.
• Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education dual enrollment partnership for workforce development pathways.
• Holland StudiosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial photographer for Arlington High School yearbook. Provides school day photos for grades 9-11 and senior formal headshots.
• Patriot BankminorOthersSponsor of Student of the Month program recognizing students who exemplify the Portrait of an ACS Graduate.
• Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC)coreOthersAdministers the Dual Enrollment Grant funded by Tennessee Lottery for dual enrollment course costs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Houston High School (Germantown, TN): Shelby County suburban public high school serving the Germantown/Collierville corridor with similar AP, dual enrollment, and athletics footprint — the most direct enrollment-zone competitor to AHS for high-achieving Shelby County students.
• Bartlett High School: Large public high school within the Bartlett municipal school district in Shelby County, serving a comparable suburban student population with similar AP and CTE offerings.
• Bolton High School: Shelby County public high school also located in the Arlington attendance area and overlapping feeder patterns with AHS — direct competitor for Arlington-area students.
• Cordova High School: Shelby County Schools public high school serving the Cordova area, competing with AHS for east Shelby County enrollment and offering comparable CTE and AP programs.
• Germantown High School: Public high school in the Germantown municipal district with strong academic and athletic programs; one of the strongest competing public high schools in the Memphis metro for college-bound students.
• Collierville High School: Top-rated Shelby County suburban public high school offering rigorous AP/dual enrollment pathways — a benchmark peer for academic prestige within the same county.
• White Station High School: Shelby County Schools magnet/public high school in Memphis consistently ranked among Tennessee's top high schools; benchmark peer on academic outcomes and scholarship capture.

Regional players

• Memphis University School: Independent private boys' school in the Memphis metro; not a direct competitor (private vs. public), but benchmarks AHS on AP/dual enrollment and college-prep rigor within the same regional talent pool.
• Hutchison School: Independent private girls' school in Memphis; regional competitor for college-prep positioning and scholarships, drawing from the same Shelby County family demographic as AHS.

Others

• Arlington Community Schools (district): Parent district entity operating AHS, Arlington Middle, and two elementary schools; while not a competing school, it is the most directly comparable operator for benchmarking governance, funding, and curriculum decisions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6iOJ-I2iqmq__vu14kfh-A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArlingtonHighTigers
• Instagraminstagram.com/ahstigerlife

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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