Jackson Center Local Sch Dist

What Jackson Center Local Sch Dist does

Jackson Center Local Schools is a public K-12 school district operating under the Ohio Department of Education, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in the village of Jackson Center and surrounding rural areas of Shelby County, Ohio. The district is a government state entity governed by an elected Board of Education under the Ohio Revised Code. It operates two instructional buildings on a single campus at 204 S. Linden Street (P.O. Box 849), Jackson Center, OH 45334: an Elementary/Intermediate facility (PreK-5) and a Middle School/High School facility (6-12), serving as the sole public K-12 provider in its catchment area.

The district's core product is free comprehensive K-12 public education compliant with Ohio standards, supplemented by specialized programs: College Credit Plus (CCP) dual-enrollment partnerships with Rhodes State College, Edison State, Franklin University, and WSU Lake Campus; Special Education and Section 504 accommodations; Gifted education services; FFA agricultural education; FCCLA family and consumer sciences; comprehensive fine arts (band, choir, drama, visual art); and twelve interscholastic athletic programs competing in the Shelby County Athletic League (SCAL) under OHSAA. Its technology stack is anchored on Google Workspace (Classroom, Docs, Sites, Remote Desktop) integrated with ProgressBook for gradebook and student information, Clever for single sign-on, INFOhio for digital library resources, LINQ Connect for meal payments, and LINQ CMS for the district website, coordinated by a dedicated Technology Director.

The district's revenue model follows the standard Ohio public-school funding formula: local property taxes, Ohio Department of Education state aid, and federal education funding (Title, IDEA, USDA child nutrition). Core K-12 education is provided free to district residents per Ohio compulsory education law. The district supplements public funds with limited auxiliary revenue from student meal purchases (ranging from $1.50 for student breakfast to $3.85 for adult lunch) and accepts open enrollment applications from non-resident students subject to capacity. Its customer base comprises enrolled students, parents, and families across PreK-12 grades within a single rural Ohio community, with no commercial go-to-market motion.

Name

Jackson Center Local Sch Dist

Legal name

Jackson Center Local Schools

Website

https://jackson-center.k12.oh.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jackson Center Local Schools is a public K-12 Ohio school district providing free PreK-12 education to Jackson Center and surrounding Shelby County communities, with academic, athletic, fine arts, and College Credit Plus programs funded by local, state, and federal sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public 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 industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• College credit plus
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson Center

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, Jackson Center Local Schools is funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding (Ohio Department of Education), and federal education funding (Title programs, IDEA, etc.). Education services are provided free of charge to district residents per Ohio compulsory education law.
2. Student Meal Program: The district operates a school cafeteria providing breakfast and lunch to students. Prices range from $1.50 for breakfast to $3.85 for adult lunch. Revenue from meal purchases supplements the food service program, which also receives USDA child nutrition program funding.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jackson Center Local Schools is a public K-12 school district serving students from PreK through 12th grade in Jackson Center, Ohio. The district operates elementary/intermediate (PreK-5) and middle/high school (6-12) facilities, delivering core academic instruction, athletics, fine arts, special education, gifted education, career-technical programs (FFA, FCCLA), and a school meal program. It also offers a College Credit Plus dual-enrollment program with regional universities.

Product overview

Jackson Center Local Schools operates as a unified K-12 public school district offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The core offering is its K-12 Educational Services (PreK-5 Elementary and 6-12 Secondary), supplemented by specialized programs including Fine Arts (instrumental, vocal, drama), Athletics (12 sports programs), and Career & Technical Education (FFA, FCCLA). The district provides support services through Guidance & College Counseling, Special Education, and Gifted Education programs. Technology-enabled services include ProgressBook (gradebook/student information), Clever (single sign-on portal), and LINQ Connect (meal payments). College preparation is supported through the College Credit Plus dual enrollment program with multiple university partners. The district operates under a CMS platform built with LINQ technology and maintains a Technology Department to support instructional technology integration across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Home of the Tigers: District mascot and motto

Products and services

• K-12 Educational Services Comprehensive K-12 public education program serving elementary (PreK-5) and middle/high school (6-12) students in Jackson Center, Ohio, including core academics, athletics, fine arts, and student support services. Provided free of charge to district residents per Ohio compulsory education law.
• Elementary/Intermediate School (PreK-5) Early childhood and elementary education program including Pre-K, K-1, grades 2-3, and grades 4-5 with age-appropriate curriculum, special programs, and elementary athletics.
• Middle School/High School (6-12) Secondary education program serving grades 6-12 with comprehensive academics, high school diploma requirements, college preparation, and JH/HS athletics programs.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credits through partnerships with Rhodes State College, Edison State, Franklin University, and WSU Lake Campus.
• Special Education Services Special education programs and Section 504 accommodations for students with disabilities, including identification, evaluation, and individualized support services.
• Gifted Education Program Identification and service program for academically gifted students with acceleration options and specialized educational opportunities following Ohio gifted education standards.
• Fine Arts Programs Comprehensive arts education including instrumental music (band), vocal music/choir, drama/theatre arts, and visual art classes with performances and concerts throughout the year.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program including baseball, basketball (boys/girls JH and HS), cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field, and volleyball with participation in OHSAA athletics.
• FFA Agricultural Education Career and technical education program focused on agriculture, leadership development, and FFA organization activities.
• FCCLA Family and Consumer Sciences Student organization focusing on family and consumer sciences education with leadership and community service opportunities.
• Guidance and College Counseling School counseling services including academic advising, college preparation, career guidance, scholarship information, and college credit plus counseling.
• Food Service Program School meal program including breakfast and lunch services with online payment through LINQ Connect, free and reduced-price meal eligibility, and USDA civil rights compliance.
• Student Registration Services Online and in-person student registration services for new and returning students including PreK registration, open enrollment, and record request capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero bullying incidents reported in 2024-25 school year (per district bullying tracker)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rhodes State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio provides College Credit Plus (CCP) courses allowing Jackson Center high school students to earn college credits while in high school. CCP counselor Gavin Schneider serves as the contact. Students can earn both high school and college credit through this partnership.
• Edison (Piqua, Ohio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Edison in Piqua, Ohio provides College Credit Plus (CCP) courses for Jackson Center high school students. Students can enroll in college-level courses earning credits applicable to college degrees while completing high school requirements.
• Franklin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio provides online College Credit Plus options for Jackson Center students. Contact is Maureen Cooper. This partnership provides flexibility for students pursuing college credits through a fully online format.
• Wright State University (WSU) Lake CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026WSU Lake Campus provides College Credit Plus opportunities for Jackson Center students. Contact Molly Hay at 419-586-0336. Students can earn college credits through this partnership while completing their high school diploma.
• Upper Valley Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, Ohio provides vocational and technical education programs for Jackson Center students. The partnership offers career pathways, course offerings, and programs to prepare students for technical careers and further education.
• USDA Child Nutrition ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The district participates in USDA child nutrition programs, providing meals under federal guidelines with required non-discrimination notices. The district follows USDA civil rights regulations for meal programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Anna Local School District: Small rural public K-12 district located in Anna, Shelby County, Ohio. Highly comparable in size, governance, and funding model, and competes in the same Shelby County Athletic League (SCAL) as Jackson Center.
• Botkins Local School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Botkins, Shelby County, Ohio. Comparable in enrollment scale, funding profile, and rural community structure; competes with Jackson Center for open-enrollment students.
• Fairlawn Local School District: Small rural public K-12 district serving the Fairlawn area in Shelby County, Ohio. Similar in size, athletic league, and rural Ohio community profile.
• Russia Local School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Russia, Shelby County, Ohio. Operates in SCAL and shares the same demographic and funding dynamics as Jackson Center.
• Hardin-Houston Local School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Hardin, Shelby County, Ohio. Comparable in enrollment size and operating model; same county peer for open enrollment.
• Houston Local School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Houston, Shelby County, Ohio. Direct comparable in scale, funding sources, and rural community setting.

Regional players

• Sidney City Schools: Larger public school district based in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. Operates in the same county and athletic league (SCAL); serves as the primary competitive alternative for open-enrollment families in the area.
• Marion Local School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Maria Stein, Mercer County, Ohio. Comparable rural Ohio district with similar athletic league (MAC) and small-district operating model.
• Minster Local School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Minster, Auglaize County, Ohio. Comparable rural Ohio district with similar funding profile and community-based model in the same region.
• New Bremen Local School District: Small rural public K-12 district in New Bremen, Auglaize County, Ohio. Comparable rural Ohio district with similar governance, athletic league (MAC), and demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JacksonCenterSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/jackson_center_local_schools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackson-center-local-sch-dist

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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