Elkin High School

What Elkin High School does

Elkin High School is a public secondary education institution located at 334 Elk Spur St, Elkin, North Carolina, operating as part of the Elkin City Schools district — a government state entity overseen by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The school serves grades 9–12 with a comprehensive academic curriculum meeting North Carolina graduation requirements, complemented by CTE programs, JROTC, athletics, band, DECA, the National Honor Society, and a broad portfolio of clubs. Its primary "customers" are enrolled students and their families, supported by guidance counseling, mental health resources, and parent engagement through digital portals.

The school's technology footprint is built almost entirely on third-party educational platforms rather than proprietary systems: Canvas LMS, PowerSchool SIS, SchoolNet assessments, and Infinite Campus Parent Portal are accessed via the NCEdCloud single sign-on; the website runs on Edlio; communications and live broadcasts use YouTube and NFHS Network; virtual parent nights and classes run on Zoom; and dual-enrollment courses are delivered through NCVPS and NCSSM Canvas. No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed, and no proprietary technology is operated by the school itself. Operational partnerships include WorldStrides for international educational travel and the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System for student safety.

Because Elkin High School is a public institution, it does not operate a commercial revenue model. Funding flows from state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal grants administered through Elkin City Schools. The only direct user-paid programs are immaterial in scale: Driver's Education at $65 per student, student parking permits at $40, optional parking-space painting at $25, and a student-run DECA school store (The Thirsty Herd) selling snacks, drinks, and spirit merchandise, whose profits fund DECA events. Marketing and community outreach are conducted through the school website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube live streams, and the NFHS Network for athletics.

Name

Elkin High School

Legal name

Elkin High School

Website

https://ehs.elkincityschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elkin High School is a public grades 9–12 secondary school in Elkin, North Carolina, operated by the Elkin City Schools district. It serves local students with a standard academic curriculum, CTE, JROTC, athletics, and clubs, funded entirely through government appropriations rather than commercial revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE), Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school academics
• Career technical education
• Extracurricular programs
• College preparation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. DECA School Store Operations: The Thirsty Herd school store operated by DECA members generates revenue through sales of snacks, drinks, and school spirit merchandise. Profits fund DECA events, competitions, and community projects.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elkin High School is a public secondary educational institution offering comprehensive high school education (grades 9-12) meeting North Carolina graduation requirements. Its core offering spans academic departments (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Arts), Career and Technical Education (CTE including DECA and Business Education), JROTC, a multi-sport athletics program, band, and a wide range of clubs and organizations. Student-run services include the Thirsty Herd school store, driver's education, student counseling, and the WBEB broadcast journalism program, delivered on-campus with supplementary virtual learning options.

Product overview

Elkin High School is a public secondary educational institution offering a comprehensive academic program with multiple departments including core subjects, CTE programs, JROTC, athletics, and extracurricular clubs. The school operates as a traditional high school with in-person and virtual learning options, utilizing various third-party educational technology platforms for course delivery, grade management, and student services. The school provides a school store (The Thirsty Herd) operated by DECA students, driver's education courses, and various student support services including counseling and mental health resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs Comprehensive high school curriculum for grades 9-12 meeting North Carolina graduation requirements, including core subjects, honors, and AP courses across departmental structure.
• CTE (Career and Technical Education) Career-focused programs including DECA, Business Education, and Family Consumer Sciences preparing students for workforce entry and post-secondary education.
• JROTC Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program providing leadership development, citizenship training, and character education for student participants.
• Athletics Program Multi-sport athletic program including basketball, football, volleyball, track, golf, soccer, and swimming with competitive team participation and live streaming via NFHS Network.
• Clubs and Organizations School-sponsored extracurricular activities and organizations including National Honor Society, DECA, Beta Club, HOSA, Art Club, Environmental Club, and Student Council.
• Driver's Education State-required driver's education course consisting of 30 hours classroom instruction and 6 hours behind-the-wheel training, available to students at least 14.5 years old by the first class date at a $65 non-refundable fee.
• The Thirsty Herd School Store Student-run school store operated by DECA members providing hands-on business experience, offering snacks, drinks, and school spirit merchandise, with profits funding DECA events and community projects.
• Student Services and Counseling Academic advising, college and career counseling, mental health resources, and support services for student well-being, delivered through the Counselor Corner.
• WBEB Broadcast/Journalism Student broadcast journalism program producing news segments, video content, and digital media for the school community, with content published on YouTube.
• Band Program Instrumental music program including concert band, marching band, and musical performances for student participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• EHS Graduation Ceremonies streamed live on YouTube, enabling remote participation

Segments2 records

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WorldStridesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2024WorldStrides is an educational travel partner organizing the EHS Iceland Trip. The partnership provides students with international travel opportunities and educational experiences. Contact person: Ruthann McComb at Elkin High School.
• WorldStridesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldStrides previously organized the Costa Rica 2022 trip, demonstrating an ongoing partnership for international educational travel programs.
• Say Something Anonymous Reporting SystemcoreOthersSay Something is a national safety partnership that allows individuals to anonymously report safety concerns through a telephone crisis hotline, website, or mobile app. Adopted by Elkin City Schools for middle and high schools to enable anonymous reporting of potential violence, self-harm, or safety threats.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mt. Airy High School: Public high school in Mt. Airy, NC, serving a similarly small-town Surry County community. Comparable size, demographic, and rural Appalachian context, making it the closest structural peer to EHS.
• Surry Central High School: Dobson, NC public high school in Surry County offering parallel comprehensive academics, athletics, and CTE programs. Closely comparable operating model and demographic.
• East Wilkes High School: Public high school in Roaring River, NC, serving a rural Wilkes County community. Comparable size, athletic programs, and CTE structure, with overlapping extracurricular offerings to EHS.
• Forbush High School: East Bend, NC public high school within the broader Elkin-area region. Similar enrollment scale, athletic and CTE offerings, and demographic profile; direct competitor for student enrollment within driving distance.
• Alleghany High School: Sparta, NC public high school serving a very small mountain community. Comparable enrollment scale, with similar reliance on NCVPS/NCSSM partnerships to extend course offerings.
• North Stokes High School: Danbury, NC public high school serving a small rural Stokes County community. Similar enrollment scale, NCVPS reliance, and extracurricular structure.
• Starmount High School: Boonville, NC public high school in Yadkin County. Comparable size and demographic, with similar JROTC, athletics, and CTE program mix to EHS.
• North Surry High School: Mt. Airy, NC public high school in Surry County, offering similar comprehensive academics, athletics, and CTE pathways. Direct regional competitor for student recruitment and extracurricular talent.
• Ashe County High School: West Jefferson, NC public high school serving rural Ashe County. Similar comprehensive program offering, athletic footprint, and CTE breadth to EHS.
• West Wilkes High School: Wilkesboro, NC public high school with similar small-town Appalachian demographics. Overlapping athletics, JROTC presence, and academic program structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elkincity
• Facebookfacebook.com/ElkinHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/Elkin_High_School
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/elkin-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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