Fairfield Local High School

What Fairfield Local High School does

Fairfield Local School District is a rural public K-12 school district headquartered at 11611 State Route 771 in Leesburg, Ohio, serving students from preschool through grade 12 across three co-located schools: Fairfield High School (grades 9-12, Principal Jason Binegar), Fairfield Middle School (grades 6-8, Principal Deanne Miller), and Fairfield Elementary School (PS-5, Principal Amy Cox). The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education (President Ron Friend, Vice President Casey McIntosh, and members Matt Jackson, Mel McKenzie, and Caleb Worley) under Ohio state education law, and participates in the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC) for shared services. It operates within the Southern Hills Athletic Conference (SHAC) and uses the Lion as its mascot.

The district's offerings span core academic instruction, College Credit Plus dual enrollment through Southern State Community College, special education services under IDEA, athletics, and a range of student clubs and organizations. Technology infrastructure is built on Google Workspace for Education, a 1:1 Chromebook program, digital enrollment via FinalForms, the ParentSquare communication platform (implemented 2025-2026), and a layered student device monitoring stack (Securly, GoGuardian, Bark, Impero, Google Compliance). Recent capital additions include a School-Based Health Center operated in partnership with Highland Health Providers/Leesburg Family Medicine (opened November 2025, staffed by Julie Roush, APRN-CNP) and an Innovation Learning Lab (opened November 2025) featuring hands-on STEAM projects including 7th grade hydroponics. The Portrait of a Lion graduate framework defines institutional outcomes across Communication, Growth Mindset, Career-Ready skills, Life Skills, and Critical Thinking. The PBIS framework (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Kind) structures student behavior supports.

Revenue is derived almost entirely from public sources: local property taxes, Ohio state foundation funding, and federal formula grants (Title I, Title II-A, Title IV, IDEA, IDEA Early Childhood, NSLP/SBP, Appalachian Community Grant). The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision, providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students without application. Secondary revenue is generated from adult meal sales, athletic admissions and season passes (Family Pass $275), a la carte food sales, and student fees. Specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; the district has 142+ staff members per its directory. It received the Ohio Auditor of State Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2023, and named Matthew Murphy as incoming superintendent effective August 1, 2026.

Name

Fairfield Local High School

Legal name

Fairfield Local School District

Website

https://fairfieldlocal.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fairfield Local School District is a rural Ohio public K-12 system operating three co-located schools (PS-12) on a single Leesburg campus, delivering academic instruction, athletics, special education, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, on-campus healthcare, and STEAM learning to district families. Funded primarily by local taxes, state foundation aid, and federal formula grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Secondary education services
• College Credit Plus
• School athletics programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding (Tax Revenue): As a public school district, primary revenue comes from local property taxes, state funding, and federal formula funding. Operates under Ohio public school funding guidelines.
2. Federal Grant Programs: Receives federal funding through multiple programs: Title I School-Wide Assistance, Title II-A Improving Teacher Quality, Title IV Student Support and Academic Achievement, IDEA Early Childhood Special Education, IDEA-B Special Education, Appalachian Community Grant Program, and NSLP/SBP National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.
3. Meal Payments and Fees: Revenue from adult meal purchases (Breakfast $2.50 / Lunch $4.75), extra items and a la carte sales, athletic fees, and various student fees. All enrolled students receive free meals through Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
4. Athletic Admission and Season Passes: Revenue from single game admissions (students/seniors $4-5, adults $5-7 depending on level), season passes (Family $275, Basketball Only $60-75, All Sports Single $75-100), and related athletic activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fairfield Local High School delivers secondary public education (grades 9-12) within the Fairfield Local School District in Leesburg, Ohio. Core offerings include college-preparatory academic instruction, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, special education services, athletics through SHAC, free meals for all enrolled students via the Community Eligibility Provision, and a 1:1 Chromebook program. It also provides access to a district-wide School-Based Health Center, Innovation Learning Lab, and PBIS behavioral framework.

Product overview

Fairfield Local School District operates a unified K-12 educational platform across three schools (Fairfield High School, Fairfield Middle School, Fairfield Elementary School) serving the rural community of Leesburg, Ohio. The district offers a comprehensive educational program that includes core academic instruction, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, Special Education services, PBIS behavioral supports, and preschool programs. Technology-enabled services include a 1:1 Chromebook program with device monitoring, digital enrollment via FinalForms, and communication through ParentSquare. The district has recently expanded its offerings to include a School-Based Health Center (in partnership with Highland Health Providers) providing on-campus primary care, and an Innovation Learning Lab featuring hands-on STEAM experiences including 7th grade hydroponics projects. Extracurricular programming encompasses athletics (SHAC conference) and diverse student clubs/organizations. The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision, providing free meals to all students. The Portrait of a Lion graduate framework guides institutional outcomes around Communication, Growth Mindset, Career-Ready skills, Life Skills, and Critical Thinking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fairfield High School (Grades 9-12)

Quantifiable outcome

• All students receive free meals daily through Community Eligibility Provision
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Highland Health Providers / Leesburg Family MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025Leesburg Family Medicine operates a School-Based Health Center on the Fairfield campus, providing primary care services directly on school grounds. Care is provided by Julie Roush, APRN-CNP, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. The partnership aims to remove barriers to care, improve community wellness, help students stay healthy, reduce time away from classroom, and support families with accessible, local healthcare options.
• Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOESC provides Journey College Planning - a FREE resource for families needing help with understanding the FAFSA, support with scholarships, and navigating college/career pathways. Contact: 877-586-7526 option 1.
• USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast ProgramscoreOthersParticipates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Operates under USDA civil rights regulations and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Southern Hills Athletic Conference (SHAC)coreOthersAthletic conference connecting Fairfield Local Schools with other regional schools for competitive sports scheduling, SHAC Spirit Wear Store, and shared athletic standards.
• Southern State Community CollegeminorOthersCoordinates with Southern State Community College for road and weather condition discussions during weather events, and College Credit Plus (CCP) course offerings for students.
• Greenfield Pest ControlminorOthersContracted for monthly building spraying (approximately 4:00pm) as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program to reduce pesticide use.
• ParentGuidance.orgminorOthersOnline service by licensed therapists providing trusted mental health courses, professional support, and safe community for parents. Partnership with Cook Center and Appalachian Children Coalition providing parent coaching program.
• MySchoolBucksminorOthersOnline payment platform for adding money to student meal accounts and paying student fees.
• Kroger Community RewardsminorOthersCommunity loyalty program allowing Kroger shoppers to link their Kroger Plus card to Fairfield Local Schools, with the school receiving a donation from qualifying purchases.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lynchburg-Clay Local School District: Neighboring rural Ohio public K-12 district serving grades PS-12 with similar scale, federal funding exposure (Title I, IDEA), and SHAC/Southern Ohio athletic footprint. Closest structural comparable to Fairfield.
• Miami Trace Local School District: Slightly larger neighboring Fayette County K-12 district that competes for the same open-enrollment pool and shares similar rural Southwestern Ohio operating context.
• Eastern Local School District (Pike County, OH): Adjacent rural Southern Ohio K-12 district sharing Appalachian region demographics, comparable federal program participation, and similar small-district operating model.
• Clinton-Massie Local School District: Rural Southwestern Ohio K-12 district of comparable size, operating within the same Ohio funding framework and competing for open-enrolled families.
• Greenfield Exempted Village School District: Small Southern Ohio public K-12 district serving a comparable rural community with shared SOESC service center resources and federal funding profile.
• Hillsboro City School District: Highland County public K-12 district in the same SOESC service region with overlapping athletic conferences and similar rural-Southern-Ohio student demographics.
• Bright Local School District: Highland County rural K-12 district of similar size and funding profile; the two districts regularly compete for open-enrolled students in the region.

Others

• Highland Health Providers: Federally qualified health center partner operating the on-campus School-Based Health Center at Fairfield; adjacent ecosystem partner that enables differentiated student healthcare access.
• Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC): Regional education service agency that provides shared services (e.g., Journey College Planning) to Fairfield and other member districts; an enabling partner rather than competitor.

Regional players

• Southern State Community College: Regional community college partner providing College Credit Plus dual enrollment to Fairfield; comparable in the postsecondary space but serves a much broader multi-county region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fairfieldlocal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fairfield-local-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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