Orange Grove High School

What Orange Grove High School does

Orange Grove High School (OGHS) is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 in Orange Grove, Texas, operating as part of the Orange Grove Independent School District (OGISD) in Jim Wells County. The school delivers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum including Advanced Placement courses (AP World History, AP Physics, AP Calculus), dual-credit courses through Coastal Bend College enabling students to earn Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Extracurricular offerings include athletics competing in UIL District 29-4A, band, FFA, FCCLA, and various clubs. Leadership includes Principal Jordan McNutt (with Paul Brown as Interim Principal in transition), Athletic Director Jared Johnston, and a faculty of approximately 50+ personnel including counselors, department chairs, and specialized CTE instructors.

The school's technology stack centers on the Edlio content management platform, Ascender Student/Parent Portal for grade and attendance access, Google Classroom for online learning, and integrations with Pear Deck, Certiport, Clever (SSO), TexQuest, DMAC, TEKS Resource System, Follett Destiny (library), RankOne (athletics), and Anonymous Alerts (safety reporting). No public or partner-facing API is offered. Strategic partnerships include Coastal Bend College (dual credit), Communities in Schools (student support), Herff Jones (graduation supplies), Balfour (yearbooks), and Del Mar College (scholarship pipeline).

OGHS operates as a government-funded public institution with no tuition. Revenue derives from state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants administered through OGISD, supplemented by ancillary fees for yearbooks ($70), exam fees (PSAT $17), and dual-credit scholarships up to $200 per eligible student. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via community enrollment through the district. Customer segments include high school students (primary), parents and families, and community members, served through an Edlio-powered website, Facebook (@ogisdbulldogs), parent/student portals, and weekly parent newsletters.

Name

Orange Grove High School

Legal name

Orange Grove High School

Website

https://hs.ogisd.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orange Grove High School is a public secondary school in Orange Grove, Texas serving grades 9-12, offering college-preparatory, AP, dual-credit, and CTE programs as part of the Orange Grove Independent School District with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• College preparatory programs
• Dual credit enrollment
• Career technical education
• High school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange Grove

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through Orange Grove ISD via local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. No direct tuition charged to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orange Grove High School delivers public secondary education for grades 9-12, offering college-preparatory academics including AP courses and dual credit enrollment with Coastal Bend College, career and technical education pathways, and a broad slate of extracurricular activities in athletics, band, FFA, and FCCLA. The school also provides student and parent support services such as college and career counseling, health services, and library access through Follett Destiny. Education is delivered tuition-free on campus with online portal access via Ascender and Google Classroom.

Product overview

Orange Grove High School provides comprehensive secondary education services through a unified educational platform. The school's offerings span core academics including college preparatory (AP) courses, dual credit programs with Coastal Bend College, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Student and parent portals (Ascender) enable access to grades and academic information, while Google Classroom supports online learning. The school also provides extracurricular programs including athletics (using RankOne), fine arts (band), and career-focused clubs (FFA, FCCLA). Additional services include college/career counseling, health services, library resources (Follett Destiny), and community support programs. The Edlio-powered website serves as the central information hub for the school community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dual Credit Program with Coastal Bend College Enables OGHS students to earn transferable college credits through courses such as ARTS 1301, BCIS 1305, EDUC 1300, ECON 2301, GEOL 1305, GOVT 2305/2306, HIST 1301/1302, HUMA 1301, KINE 1304, PHIL 1301, PSYC 2301/2314, and SPCH 1315, with scholarships up to $200 for eligible students.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses including AP World History, AP Physics, and AP Calculus, with summer assignments, preparing students for AP exams and potential college credit.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical education pathways across multiple career clusters, preparing students for career readiness and industry certifications.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program including football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, and softball, competing in UIL District 29 under Athletic Director Jared Johnston.
• Band Program Fine arts band program with UIL Region 14 Marching Contest participation, directed by Band Director Craig Ewing and Assistant Band Director Glenn Herbst.
• FFA (Future Farmers of America) Agricultural education and leadership organization with activities including land judging, range judging contests, county fair participation, leadership contests, and Ronald McDonald House charity collections.
• FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Student organization with national competition achievements, including state championships and national qualifiers in entrepreneurship and chapter reviews, plus scholarship recipients.
• College and Career Center Guidance resources for college preparation, career planning, FAFSA assistance, and scholarship information, with links to Del Mar College scholarships and Coastal Bend College dual enrollment scholarships.
• School Library (Follett Destiny) Library services managed through Follett Destiny across all OGISD schools, including digital collection access, book fairs, and the OGHS Book Club.
• Health Services On-campus health services provided by nurse Bethany Wanoreck, including blood drive coordination with Coastal Bend Blood Center.
• Yearbook Annual school yearbook produced by Yearbook Teacher Carol Thieme, available for purchase at $70 per copy payable by check or exact cash.
• Communities in Schools Student Support On-campus student support services delivered through a partnership with Communities in Schools, connecting students with resources to overcome barriers to academic success.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduating with Associate degrees from Coastal Bend College through dual credit program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coastal Bend CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership allowing OGHS students to earn Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees while still in high school. Students graduate with college credits and can complete degrees through Coastal Bend College courses offered at the high school and online.
• Coastal Bend Blood CenterminorOthersBlood drives hosted at OGHS multiple times per year. School participates in pint-size hero award program and seniors can earn red cord recognition through donations.
• Communities in SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization providing integrated student support services to help students stay in school and succeed academically. On-campus support for students facing barriers to education.
• Kendra ScottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPop-up shop fundraisers hosted by FCCLA chapter. Fundraising events held at school featuring Kendra Scott jewelry sales with portion of proceeds supporting FCCLA programs.
• Herff JonescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraduation supplies vendor providing caps, gowns, and class rings for graduating seniors. Annual on-campus ordering sessions for senior class.
• Del Mar CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship opportunities and application support for OGHS students. Virtual scholarship workshops offered to help students complete Del Mar College scholarship applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• London High School: London High School is a small public high school in Corpus Christi-area Nueces County. Directly comparable as a UIL District 29 athletic competitor (referenced in OGHS schedule) and similar small South Texas public high school.
• Sinton High School: Sinton High School is a small public high school in Sinton, Texas (San Patricio County), serving grades 9-12. Comparable to OGHS as a small rural South Texas public high school competing in similar UIL classifications with comparable dual credit and CTE offerings.
• Alice High School: Alice High School is a public high school in Alice, Texas, in Jim Wells County — the same county as Orange Grove. Directly comparable geographically and demographically as a South Texas public high school with overlapping community base.
• Three Rivers High School: Three Rivers High School is a small rural Texas public high school in Three Rivers, Texas. Comparable to OGHS as a small public high school with limited enrollment, similar rural demographics, and similar CTE/dual credit programming.
• George West High School: George West High School is a small public high school in George West, Texas (Live Oak County). Comparable as a small rural South Texas high school with similar UIL District 29-area athletic competition and comparable dual credit/community partnerships.
• Tuloso-Midway High School: Tuloso-Midway High School is a public high school in Corpus Christi, Texas. Comparable as a small-to-mid-size South Texas public high school with similar dual credit partnerships and extracurricular programs; an OGHS counselor previously worked there.
• Robstown High School: Robstown High School is a public high school in Robstown, Texas (Nueces County). Comparable to OGHS as a small South Texas public high school serving a Title I student population with similar dual credit and CTE programs.
• Banquete High School: Banquete High School is a small public high school in Banquete, Texas (Nueces County). Directly comparable to OGHS as a small rural South Texas high school with similar size, demographics, and UIL athletic classification.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Texas Public Schools: KIPP Texas is a large charter school network operating across Texas including San Antonio and Houston. Comparable as a Texas public school operator serving Title I populations with college-prep focus, though significantly larger scale than OGHS.
• IDEA Public Schools: IDEA Public Schools is one of the largest charter networks in Texas, with a college-prep mission and dual credit programming. Comparable as a Texas public school operator emphasizing college readiness for Title I populations, though at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AthleticsOGISD
• Facebookfacebook.com/ogisdbulldogs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/orange-grove-high-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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