Thayer Sr. High School

What Thayer Sr. High School does

Thayer Sr. High School is a public secondary institution operating within the Thayer R-II School District in Thayer, Missouri, serving students in grades 9-12 at its single campus at 401 East Walnut Street. The school delivers standard secondary education services including classroom instruction, athletics (football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball), library media services, college and career counseling, ACT test administration, and dual credit opportunities, supported by an on-campus health partnership with Southern Missouri Community Health Center (SMCHC) and virtual course offerings through the Missouri Online Learning Academy (MOLA). The school's technology infrastructure is built entirely on standard, non-proprietary K-12 ed-tech tools: Google Apps for Education SSO, Microsoft Office 365, MOREnet-licensed research databases (Ebsco Host, Learning Express Library), Follett Destiny library catalog, Clever SSO, i-Ready, PLTW curriculum, and WorkKeys-ACT. The district website is built on the SchoolMessenger Presence platform, with companion iOS and Android mobile apps for parent and student communications. The school is governed by a locally elected Board of Education under Missouri state authority and holds no private ownership or venture backing.

The school's business model is non-commercial: it is funded through state appropriations, local tax revenues, and federal grants, with educational services provided at no direct cost to students. Approximately 30 faculty, counselors, and athletic coaches are listed across the staff directory, led by Athletic Director Matt Pitts, Counselor Adam Rouse, and Library Media Specialist Carol Pitts. Strategic direction is set through the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP), a three-to-five year plan developed in partnership with FiredUp Consulting Group. Key external alliances include SMCHC (health services), Ozarka College and Missouri State University (scholarship and dual credit pathways), MOREnet (research access), and various curriculum/assessment vendors (PLTW, WorkKeys-ACT). The institution operates solely within the Midwest United States, with no geographic expansion beyond the Thayer R-II district catchment area and no disclosed enrollment, revenue, or financial figures.

Name

Thayer Sr. High School

Legal name

Thayer R-II School District

Website

https://hs.thayer.k12.mo.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Thayer Sr. High School is a public, state-funded secondary school serving grades 9-12 within the Thayer R-II School District in rural Thayer, Missouri, offering classroom instruction, athletics, college/career counseling, and health services through community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public high school
• College preparation
• Career counseling
• Interscholastic athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Thayer

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, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thayer High School delivers public secondary education for grades 9-12 as part of the Thayer R-II School District in Thayer, Missouri. Core offerings include classroom instruction, college and career counseling, ACT test administration, scholarship application support, interscholastic athletics, and library media services. The school also partners with Southern Missouri Community Health Center (SMCHC) for on-campus medical, dental, and mental health services and offers virtual learning options through the Missouri Online Learning Academy (MOLA).

Product overview

Thayer High School operates as part of the Thayer R-II School District, offering a comprehensive educational program through its website platform. The school provides core educational services including classroom instruction, athletics, library media services, and college/career counseling. Technology integration includes Google Apps SSO, Office 365, and various educational platforms. The school partners with Southern Missouri Community Health Center for on-campus health services. Website built on SchoolMessenger Presence platform with additional tools for student/parent portals, virtual learning, and administrative functions including CSIP planning and Return to Learn continuity measures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thayer High School Secondary Education Program Public secondary education program serving students in grades 9-12 within the Thayer R-II School District, covering core academic subjects, electives, and dual credit coursework.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic sports program including football, volleyball, basketball, softball, and baseball with dedicated coaching staff for the Bobcats.
• Counselor's Corner College and career counseling services including scholarship information, ACT test preparation, college applications, and career readiness guidance.
• Library Media Center School library services providing research tools, database access, book lending, and study resources for students and staff.
• Virtual Courses Online and distance learning courses for students delivered through the Missouri Online Learning Academy (MOLA).
• Southern Missouri Community Health Center (SMCHC) On-Campus Health Services On-campus health services partnership providing medical, dental, and mental health services to students, located at 9394 US 63, Thayer, MO 65791.
• Student Portal Online portal for students to access grades, assignments, and school resources.
• Parent Portal Online portal for parents to monitor student progress, attendance, and communicate with teachers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Missouri Community Health Center (SMCHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMCHC provides healthcare services to students and families, offering medical, dental, and mental health services. The school district maintains a partnership to provide accessible healthcare options for students through SMCHC's Thayer location at 9394 US 63, Thayer, MO 65791.
• FiredUp Consulting Group (Dr. Kevin Daniel)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorking with Dr. Kevin Daniel and his FiredUp Consulting Group team for developing the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) - a three to five year strategic plan for the school district.
• Missouri State University (MSU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary Media Specialist Mrs. Carol Pitts completed undergraduate and graduate studies at MSU. School offers dual credit opportunities and ACT testing as a test site.
• Ozarka CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThayer High School has scholarship partnerships with Ozarka College including the Opportunity Scholarship (nomination-based) and Foundation Scholarships for students attending Ozarka College.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stride, Inc. (formerly K12 Inc.): Large publicly traded provider of online and blended K-12 learning programs. Comparable as an education services provider serving K-12 students, though operates at national scale via virtual rather than in-person delivery.

Direct peers

• Houston R-IV School District: Rural Missouri public K-12 district in Texas County serving comparable grade bands. Comparable in scale, mission, and reliance on state/federal funding plus local partnerships.
• Alton R-IV School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Oregon County, Missouri, geographically close to Thayer. Highly comparable in enrollment size, athletics offerings, and community-based identity.
• Cabool R-IV School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Texas County, Missouri, adjacent to Thayer. Comparable as a similarly sized public high school with athletics, counseling, and state-funded revenue model.
• Eminence R-I School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Shannon County, Missouri. Comparable as a similarly small public high school in the Ozarks region with limited enrollment and state funding dependency.
• Willow Springs R-IV School District: Neighboring rural Missouri public K-12 district in Howell County. Comparable in scale, funding structure, and the mix of secondary education, athletics, and community partnerships.
• Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III High School: Adjacent rural Missouri public school district serving K-12 in Howell County. Highly comparable as a small rural public district with similar funding model, athletics, and community-based identity.
• West Plains High School (West Plains R-VII School District): Nearby regional public high school in the same south-central Missouri region serving grades 9-12. Comparable as a public secondary institution with similar athletics, college-prep, and rural/small-city student demographics.

Others

• Ozarka College: Local community college partner providing scholarship pathways and a key feeder for Thayer graduates. Adjacent postsecondary institution, not a competitor, but a critical ecosystem partner.
• MOREnet: Missouri Research and Education Network that provides connectivity, research databases, and IP-authenticated resources to Thayer and other Missouri K-12 schools. Adjacent infrastructure provider, not a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/thayer_bobcats/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/thayer-sr.-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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