Janesville Junior-Senior High School

What Janesville Junior-Senior High School does

Janesville Consolidated School District (JCSD) is a public K-12 school district located in Janesville, Iowa, operating Janesville Elementary (grades K-5, 196 students) and Janesville Junior-Senior High School (grades 6-12, 243 students) on a single campus at 505 Barrick Road, with combined enrollment of 439 students. The district also operates a preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds and a before/after-school latchkey childcare service, serving as the primary public education provider within its geographic boundary and accepting additional students via Iowa's open enrollment mechanism. JCSD holds a state-conferred geographic monopoly on K-12 public education within the district boundary; it is governed by an elected school board under Superintendent B.J. Meaney, with no parent company or external equity ownership.

The district's core offering is comprehensive K-12 academic instruction, with student proficiency rates (Science 77%, Math 75%, ELA 78%) exceeding Iowa state averages across all tested subjects, a 100% five-year graduation rate, and a 0.41% chronic absenteeism rate. Academic instruction is supplemented by a computer science curriculum (Code.org, Scratch, micro:bit devices), the Leader in Me leadership framework, a work-based learning program for 11th-12th graders, PSEO/advanced coursework, competitive esports, and a full athletics program. The underlying technology stack is standard K-12 ed-tech: Follett Destiny for library management, Infinite Campus as the student information system, and Google Workspace for curriculum and collaboration. No proprietary AI/ML, no APIs, and no SDKs are evidenced.

JCSD's revenue model is government-funded rather than market-based. Primary revenue comes from Iowa per-pupil state aid (~$8,023 per student for FY27) and local property taxes (approximately $13.42 per $1,000 of assessed valuation), supplemented by modest tuition from preschool ($180-$295/month depending on age and schedule) and hourly fees for latchkey childcare. The district reports a 27% solvency ratio with $3,628,912 in unrealized spending authority as of March 2026, implying annual operating revenues of approximately $13-14M. There is no external ownership, no equity financing, and no investor return mechanism; control rests entirely with the elected school board and district administration.

Name

Janesville Junior-Senior High School

Legal name

Janesville Consolidated School District

Website

https://janesville.k12.ia.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Janesville Consolidated School District is a public K-12 school district in Janesville, Iowa, serving 439 students across elementary, junior-senior high, and preschool programs on a single campus. Funded by Iowa per-pupil state aid and local property taxes, it ranks #4 in the state academically and has earned a "High Performing" designation for two consecutive years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Secondary school services
• Preschool programs
• Childcare services
• Work-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Janesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: The primary funding mechanism is per-pupil state aid. JCSD receives approximately $8,023 per student educated (FY27 rate). Exceptions exist for special education, preschool, and dual enrollment. Additional general fund dollars come from the Instructional Support Levy and special education weighting.
2. Local Property Taxes: Property taxes fund the General Fund Levy, Instructional Support Levy, Physical Plant/Equipment Levy, Debt Service/GO Bond Repayment, and Management Levy. For FY27 the expected tax rate is approximately $13.42 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
3. Preschool Tuition: Preschool programs charge monthly fees: 3-year-old preschool afternoon-only is $180/month, full-day is $285/month; 4-year-old afternoon-only is free, full-day (M-F) is $295/month. Latchkey/childcare is charged at an hourly rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Janesville Junior-Senior High School delivers public secondary education for grades 6-12 as part of the Janesville Consolidated School District. The school provides core academic instruction across math, science, ELA, and social studies, supplemented by leadership development through the Leader in Me program, extracurricular activities including athletics and esports, advanced coursework via PSEO, and a work-based learning program for 11th and 12th grade students. The district also operates preschool (ages 3-4) and latchkey before/after-school childcare programs under the same organizational umbrella.

Product overview

Janesville Consolidated School District (JCSD) operates as a unified K-12 educational platform centered on its core academic instruction programs. The district's offerings span from preschool (ages 3-4) through high school graduation, with the junior-senior high school serving grades 6-12. Key components include comprehensive academic programs with proficiency rates exceeding state averages, computer science curriculum (grades 2-12), competitive esports, work-based learning for upperclassmen, the Leader in Me leadership program, and PSEO/advanced coursework. The district supports these core offerings with supplementary services including preschool programming, latchkey before/after school care, and school counseling services. JCSD has been recognized as 'High Performing' by the Iowa Department of Education, ranking 4th in the state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior-Senior High School Academic Programs (Grades 6-12) Core academic instruction for grades 6-12 providing comprehensive education across core subjects including math, science, ELA, and social studies, with student proficiency rates exceeding Iowa state averages.
• Preschool Program Preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds offering flexible scheduling options including afternoon-only and full-day programs with curriculum covering math, literacy, science, social studies, language development, and motor skills. Open to district residents and open-enrolled families.
• Esports Program Competitive esports program offering students the opportunity to compete in games such as Rainbow Six Siege and Rocket League against other schools across Iowa, with three competitive seasons per year.
• Work-Based Learning Program Work-based learning program for 11th and 12th grade students providing real-world career experience, professional connections, and industry certifications through business placements, with three on-site visits per semester.
• Latchkey Program Before- and after-school child care program available to support working families with flexible hourly rates for preschool and elementary students. Operates 6:45-8:05 a.m. and 3:20-5:30 p.m. on school days.
• Girls Wrestling Program
• Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and Advanced Coursework Postsecondary enrollment options and advanced coursework allowing students to earn college credit while in high school, including access to college-level coursework.
• School Counseling Services Academic and career counseling services, social-emotional learning curriculum (Zones of Regulation), and mental health support for students across all grade levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% 5-Year Graduation Rate (maximum possible points on Iowa School Report Card)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alive and Running IowacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026A nonprofit organization that brought mental health advocate Emma Benoit to JCSD to share her personal journey of resilience after surviving a suicide attempt. The organization works to bring suicide prevention speakers to schools and community organizations across Iowa.
• Iowa Star Conference NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025JCSD participates in the Iowa Star Conference North, hosting events such as the Coach Jim Miller (National Wrestling Hall of Fame) leadership speaker event for students across member schools. JCSD is an active member with the highest-performing secondary school score in the conference.
• Northeast Iowa Food Bank (NEIFB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025The NEIFB acts as a storage and distribution depot for hunger-relief charities in Northeast Iowa. JCSD's High School Service Club partners with NEIFB for a multi-week food drive competition, raising food, money, and volunteer hours. Over 45,000 people in NEIFB's service area experience food insecurity, including 14,380+ children.
• Blank Summer Institute at the University of IowaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2025Seven JCSD middle school students were accepted to the Blank Summer Institute, a week-long residential program at the University of Iowa where students take coursework in their chosen areas of interest (e.g., Lab Science, Creative Writing, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts).
• Area Education Agency (AEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2025AEA provides the Work-Based Learning Program coordinator (Chuck Buseman) who guides students through interest inventories, career conversations, business placements, weekly check-ins, and three on-site visits per semester. Students can earn industry certifications through this program.
• University of Iowa Belin-Blank CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2025JCSD was one of only four districts selected as a site for the Javits/DD2E grant program led by the University of Iowa's Belin-Blank Center for talented and gifted students. The grant provides specialized curriculum, career exploration tools including Holland Codes framework, field trips, and resources for 25 sixth graders and 21 seventh graders. A field trip to the University of Iowa is included.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wapsie Valley Community School District: Iowa Star Conference North member covering rural Bremer/Black Hawk County areas with a similar consolidated K-12 structure. Competes directly for open-enrollment students and in conference athletics.
• Denver Community School District: Iowa Star Conference North member in Bremer County operating a consolidated K-12 campus similar to JCSD. Highly comparable in size, governance model, and athletic conference participation.
• Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District: A neighboring Iowa Star Conference North member district serving Bremer County with comparable rural/small-town K-12 enrollment, athletics, and academic performance profile. Directly competes in conference athletics and as an open-enrollment alternative for Janesville-area families.
• Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District: Iowa Star Conference North member serving Bremer County with comparable rural enrollment scale and consolidated district governance. Conference peer in athletics, activities, and academic competition.
• Tripoli Community School District: Small Iowa Star Conference North member in Bremer County operating a K-12 campus of broadly similar scale to JCSD. Directly comparable on funding model, rural context, and conference participation.
• Clarksville Community School District: Iowa Star Conference North member serving rural Butler County with comparable enrollment scale and consolidated governance. Direct conference peer.
• Dunkerton Community School District: Iowa Star Conference North member with similarly small rural K-12 enrollment. Athletic and academic conference competitor with overlapping open-enrollment catchment area.

Broad incumbents

• Cedar Falls Community School District: Significantly larger neighboring Iowa district in Black Hawk County operating full K-12 plus extensive alternative programs. Competes for open-enrolled families from Janesville due to broader programming and metro-area proximity; functions as the primary incumbent alternative for JCSD-area families seeking larger school options.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JCSDWildcats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/janesville-junior-senior-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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