Hudson High School

What Hudson High School does

Hudson City Schools (operating under the DBA "Hudson High School" in some references) is a public K-12 school district organized under Ohio Revised Code and governed by an elected Board of Education, headquartered at 76 N. Hayden Parkway in Hudson, Ohio. The district serves approximately 4,550 students across six school buildings: McDowell Early Learning School, Ellsworth Hill Elementary, East Woods Intermediate, Hudson Middle School, and Hudson High School. It employs roughly 689 staff, led by Superintendent Dana Addis (hired 2022). Academic outcomes are characterized by a 98% graduation rate, a 5-star overall rating on the Ohio State Report Card, 24 AP courses, and 29 Career Tech programs, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook initiative running on Google Workspace for Education.

The district's business model is a public tax-funded operating model rather than a commercial revenue model. Primary funding derives from local property tax levies, Ohio state foundation funding, and federal grants including Title I and IDEA. Ancillary revenue is generated through HCER (Hudson Community Education and Recreation), which operates pay-as-you-go programming such as Explorer Zone childcare, the Ada Cooper Miller Natatorium, adult sports leagues, and facility rentals. Tuition is not charged to resident students; non-resident enrollment occurs through Ohio's Open Enrollment process. Distribution channels include resident enrollment, the Six District Compact regional partnership for shared career-technical programs, and a contracted transportation partnership with Petermann (Durham School Services) augmented by the BusZone mobile app.

Technology is foundational but conventional: Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail anchor classroom collaboration; the Home Access Center provides grade and attendance visibility; PaySchools Central consolidates lunch, fee, and event payments; and Peachjar distributes electronic flyers. Student support programs include tiered Gifted Services, a Science of Reading/Structured Literacy program aligned with Ohio's Dyslexia Support Law, an English Learner program serving K-12 with translated materials in eight languages, special education, mental health services, and the Safe Schools Helpline. Community engagement is multi-channel, including a weekly video newsletter (Hudson Connects) on HCTV cable, the Explorers on the Mic podcast, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and a dedicated athletics microsite.

Name

Hudson High School

Legal name

Hudson City School District

Website

https://hudson.k12.oh.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hudson City Schools is an Ohio public K-12 district serving approximately 4,550 students across six schools, funded primarily by property tax levies, state foundation aid, and federal grants, with a 98% graduation rate and 5-star state report card rating.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Secondary education services
• Special education programs
• Gifted education services
• Community recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Revenue: Primary funding from local property tax levies and state education funding as a public school district.
2. Federal Education Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I, special education, and school emergency relief funding.
3. Student Activity Fees: Fees for school nutrition services, activities, and programs. Managed through PaySchools Central platform.
4. HCER Program Fees: Community Education and Recreation programs including childcare, sports leagues, swimming lessons, and facility rentals generate revenue through registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Hudson High School provides comprehensive grades 9-12 public education as part of Hudson City Schools, a K-12 public school district. The high school delivers college preparatory academics including 24 AP courses and 29 Career Tech programs, alongside athletics, performing arts, and student support services. The school also operates ancillary community programs through HCER including Explorer Zone childcare, the Ada Cooper Miller Natatorium (aquatic center), and adult sports leagues.

Product overview

Hudson City Schools is a public school district operating six schools serving approximately 4,550 students with 689 staff members. The district's core educational technology offering is its 1:1 Chromebook Initiative combined with Google Workspace for Education, which provides every K-12 student with device access and cloud-based learning tools. Supporting this core platform are specialized programs including Gifted Services with a tiered service model, the Science of Reading/Structured Literacy program implementing Ohio's dyslexia support requirements, English Learner programming, and career-focused opportunities through the Six District Compact. The district also offers extensive student support services including special education, mental health resources, and safety programs. Beyond academics, the district provides community programming through HCER including childcare (Explorer Zone), aquatic facilities (Ada Cooper Miller Natatorium), and recreational sports. Communication platforms include the Explorers on the Mic podcast, Hudson Connects Weekly video series, Peachjar e-flyers, and PaySchools Central for payments. The district has received a 5-star overall rating on the Ohio State Report Card with a 98% graduation rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HCER: Hudson Community Education and Recreation - provides community education, recreation programs, childcare, adult sports, and operates the Ada Cooper Miller Natatorium
• Hudson Connects
• Explorers
• HCTV

Products and services

• 1:1 Chromebook Initiative District-wide program providing Chromebooks to all K-12 students; grades 4-12 take devices to and from school daily, while grades K-3 use classroom carts at school.
• Google Workspace for Education Cloud-based learning management and productivity suite including Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail, used as the foundation for classroom collaboration and student access to resources.
• Portrait of an Explorer District character education framework established through strategic planning, defining six student competencies: Engaged Collaborator, Empathetic Contributor, Adaptive Problem Solver, Ethical Citizen, Lifelong Learner, and Critical Thinker.
• Gifted Services Program Tiered service model for identified gifted learners in superior cognitive ability, creative thinking, reading, and math. Includes Tier I direct instruction from Gifted Intervention Specialists, Tier II clustered learning, and Tier III identification-based services.
• Science of Reading / Structured Literacy Program Literacy instruction program implementing Ohio's Dyslexia Support Law, using Heggerty (phonemic awareness), FUNdations (K-2 phonics/fluency), Wilson Reading System (intervention), Geodes decodable texts, and Acadience Reading universal screening K-6.
• English Learner (EL) Program Program supporting multilingual students in developing English language proficiency, with individualized instruction based on proficiency level, certified EL teachers serving grades K-12, and translated family resources in Arabic, Japanese, German, Korean, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian.
• Explorer Zone Childcare Before and after school childcare program operated by HCER (Hudson Community Education and Recreation) for children of working families.
• Ada Cooper Miller Natatorium Public swimming facility operated by HCER offering lap swim, open swim, pool party rentals, and home to the HEAT (Hudson Explorer Aquatic Team) competitive swim team. Pool party fees: $275 for up to 20 guests, $300 for over 20 guests.
• Six District Compact Career-Technical Programs Educational partnership with five other local districts offering career-focused programs including aeronautics, engineering, criminal justice, athletic health care and fitness, and auto technology.
• Safe Schools Helpline Anonymous reporting system for students to report safety concerns including bullying, harassment, threats, or mental health crises.
• School Nutrition Program School breakfast and lunch program with Free & Reduced Lunch options for qualifying families; payments processed via PaySchools Central.
• Adult Sports and Recreation Programs HCER-operated adult sports leagues, swimming programs, and facility rentals available to community residents with program-specific registration fees.
• Explorers on the Mic Podcast District podcast series featuring stories about students, staff, and school programs, covering leadership conferences, district finances, music programs, mental health, and alumni experiences.
• Hudson Connects Weekly Weekly video newsletter series featuring the Superintendent, aired on HCTV, providing updates on district happenings, school events, athletics, and special programs to the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% Graduation Rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Petermann (Durham School Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetermann provides student transportation services for Hudson City Schools. Contact: Kim Lane, General Manager at 5784 Hudson Dr, Hudson, OH 44236. The district has established a Transportation Committee to review appeals and a BusZone app for parent communication.
• Summit County Educational Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for substitute teacher and educational aide placement. Substitute teachers must be on the Summit ESC substitute list. The district also facilitates an Aspiring Superintendent's Cohort through this partnership.
• Six District CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with five other local school districts offering shared career-technical programs. Programs include aeronautics, engineering, criminal justice, athletic health care and fitness, and auto technology. Superintendent of the Six District Compact is Mary Jane Stanchina.
• HCTV (Hudson Cable TV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cable television partnership broadcasting Board of Education meetings, Hudson Connects weekly show, and school events. HCTV studio is located at Hudson High School.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solon City School District: Top-rated Cleveland-area suburban Ohio K-12 district with strong state report card performance and comparable academic programming. Frequently cited in the same peer set as Hudson for Ohio district benchmarks.
• Bexley City School District: Small, high-achieving central-Ohio suburban K-12 district. Smaller than Hudson but operates a similar community-supported, AP-rich public school model.
• Dublin City School District: Larger suburban Ohio K-12 district with similar 1:1 device programs, AP breadth, and career-tech offerings. A useful scale-up comparator for Hudson's technology and curriculum approach.
• Mason City School District: High-performing suburban Cincinnati-area K-12 district with similar AP breadth and community engagement characteristics. Regularly appears on Ohio district performance rankings alongside Hudson.
• Stow-Munroe Falls City School District: Adjacent Summit County, Ohio K-12 district. Closest geographic peer with similar school-building count, AP offerings, and suburban demographic mix.
• Sycamore Community School District: Cincinnati-area Ohio K-12 district with comparable state report card performance and a similar mix of AP, athletics, and community programming.
• Westerville City School District: Large suburban Columbus-area Ohio K-12 district with multiple school buildings and similar CTE/college-credit programs. Comparable in operating model and scale tier to Hudson.
• Upper Arlington City School District: Affluent suburban Columbus-area K-12 district of similar scale with a strong academic reputation. Operates the same K-12 public school model with comparable AP, athletics, and community-education programming.
• New Albany-Plain Local School District: High-performing, affluent suburban Ohio public K-12 district of comparable size and demographic profile. Often ranked alongside Hudson as a top Ohio district, making it a closely comparable operating peer.
• Revere Local School District: Nearby Summit County, Ohio suburban K-12 district. Geographically proximate and serves a comparable suburban demographic, making it a direct local peer for Hudson.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSPr9n4ELYsIHCuQX3LANYQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/HudsonCitySchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/hudsoncityschoolsohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hudson-high-school-56

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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