Jennings County High School

What Jennings County High School does

Jennings County High School (JCHS) is a public secondary school serving approximately 1,200 students in grades 9-12 in North Vernon, Indiana. Founded in 1969 and operating under the Jennings County School Corporation, the school delivers a standard Indiana academic curriculum supplemented by athletics (competing in the Hoosier Hills Conference), Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and the Indiana College Core dual-credit program, which allows students to earn 30 transferable general education credits applicable to any Indiana public college or university. Core service offerings include the Library, TV & Media Center (open 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Guidance and College/Career Services with a dedicated college and career coach, a USDA-compliant food service program, an Alumni Program anchored by the Alumni Hall of Fame, and ancillary safety services such as the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System via P3 Campus. The school is led by Principal Dustin Roller, competes under the Panthers mascot with Red, White, and Blue school colors, and lists 49 employees in firmographics — a figure that likely represents a subset of total staff given the 1,200-student enrollment.

Technology infrastructure consists of standard K-12 SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Skyward for the student information system and parent/family portal, Follett Destiny for the library catalog, Parchment for transcript ordering, Google Drive for daily announcements, and School Nutrition & Fitness for meal account management. The school maintains a Facebook page and two YouTube channels (JCHS Live Stream and JCHS News) as its primary digital outreach channels, and operates an athletics microsite at jenningscountypanthers.com.

As a government state entity, JCHS does not operate under a commercial revenue model. Funding flows from Indiana state per-pupil allocations and Jennings County local property tax revenue via the Jennings County School Corporation, supplemented by community business athletic sponsorships (Hilex/Novolex, German American Bank) and USDA-backed meal program receipts. The school has no tuition, no commercial pricing model, and no equity ownership structure; it is operated as a public institution serving the Jennings County community.

Name

Jennings County High School

Legal name

Jennings County High School

Website

https://jchs.jcsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jennings County High School is a public secondary school in North Vernon, Indiana, serving 1,200 students in grades 9-12 under the Jennings County School Corporation. It provides academics, athletics, CTE pathways, Indiana College Core dual credit, and career guidance.

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

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Secondary education services
• Dual credit programs
• Career technical education
• College guidance counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

North Vernon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Per-Pupil Funding: State-funded per-pupil allocations based on enrollment figures for operational costs
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax funding through the Jennings County School Corporation district
3. Athletic Sponsorships: Community business sponsorships supporting sports programs (e.g., Hilex Novolex Brand, German American Bank)
4. School Meal Program: Pre-pay/debit computerized meal system for breakfast and lunch through USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jennings County High School delivers publicly funded secondary education to approximately 1,200 students in grades 9-12 in North Vernon, Indiana. Its core offering is a comprehensive high school program that combines core academic instruction, dual-credit college coursework via the Indiana College Core (30 transferable credits), CTE pathways, athletics, and college and career guidance, supported by on-campus facilities and digital tools such as Skyward.

Product overview

Jennings County High School offers a comprehensive public education program for grades 9-12 serving approximately 1,200 students in North Vernon, Indiana. The school's educational portfolio includes core academic instruction aligned with Indiana standards, the Library, TV & Media Center providing technology access and media production capabilities, Guidance & College/Career Services with Indiana College Core dual credit opportunities and CTE pathways, athletics programs competing in the Hoosier Hills Conference, and alumni engagement through the Hall of Fame program. The school also provides ancillary services including food service (USDA-compliant nutrition programs), the Work Ethic Certificate partnership with local businesses, and the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System for student safety. These programs operate collaboratively to support the school's mission of academic excellence and personal development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library, TV & Media Center State-of-the-art media center open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with multiple computers and Chromebooks, providing students access to online resources, classroom materials, the Follett Destiny library catalog, Accelerated Reader, and media production capabilities including TV/streaming services.
• Guidance & College/Career Services Comprehensive counseling services including college preparation, career coaching, scholarship information, financial aid resources, scheduling assistance, and the Work Ethic Certificate program in partnership with local businesses.
• Athletics Program Multiple athletic programs for students including basketball, baseball, wrestling, track, and other sports, with varsity, junior varsity, and freshman level teams competing in the Hoosier Hills Conference.
• Indiana College Core Program Dual credit program allowing students to earn 30 transferable general education credits applicable to any public college or university in Indiana, enabling students to complete their first year of college coursework while in high school at reduced cost.
• CTE Pathways Career and Technical Education pathways providing students with skills and certifications for various career sectors, offering multiple pathways for practical workforce experience.
• Food Service Program School nutrition program participating in USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, offering nutritious breakfast and lunch daily with a pre-pay/debit computerized meal account system.
• JCHS Alumni Program Alumni engagement program including the Alumni Hall of Fame, networking opportunities, community building events, and philanthropy initiatives, with annual Hall of Fame recognition ceremonies honoring distinguished graduates.
• Work Ethic Certificate Partnership between Jennings County Schools and local business community recognizing students who demonstrate strong work ethic skills, helping students understand local employment opportunities and connecting top students with potential employers.
• Say Something Anonymous Reporting System Anonymous tip reporting system for student safety, allowing students and community members to submit tips about potential threats, bullying, or concerning behavior through the P3 Campus platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 20 seniors and top 10 underclassmen recognized at annual Academic Honors Banquet
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hilex (Novolex Brand)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletic sponsor for Jennings County Panthers sports programs. Sponsorship contributions play a vital role in making the sports program great.
• German American BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletic sponsor for Jennings County Panthers sports programs. Community businesses provide financial support for athletics.
• Jennings County Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing local scholarship opportunities for JCHS seniors including Lilly Scholarship and multiple other scholarship programs administered through the foundation.
• Local Business CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork Ethic Certificate partnership between Jennings County Schools and local businesses to connect students with employment opportunities and educate students about local career options.
• Indiana Public Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana College Core allows JCHS students to earn 30 general education credits transferable as a block to any public college or university in Indiana, as well as some private institutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Seymour High School: Hoosier Hills Conference public high school in Seymour, Indiana, serving a similar Indiana community. Comparable in size, rural/small-city profile, and program offerings to JCHS, including dual credit and athletic programs.
• Jeffersonville High School: Hoosier Hills Conference public high school in Jeffersonville, Indiana, serving approximately 2,000 students. Comparable Indiana public high school with similar academic offerings and athletic tradition.
• Floyd Central High School: Hoosier Hills Conference public high school in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, serving approximately 1,600 students. Comparable Indiana public high school with similar academic and athletic offerings, including strong athletic tradition.
• East Central High School: Hoosier Hills Conference public high school in St. Leon, Indiana, closest in size to JCHS (~1,200 students). Comparable rural Indiana public high school with similar academic, athletic, and CTE pathway offerings.
• Bedford North Lawrence High School: Hoosier Hills Conference public high school in Bedford, Indiana, serving approximately 1,500 students. Comparable Indiana public high school with similar rural/small-city profile and program offerings to JCHS.
• Shelbyville High School: Hoosier Hills Conference public high school in Shelbyville, Indiana, serving approximately 1,400 students. Comparable Indiana public high school with similar academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs to JCHS.
• Columbus East High School: Fellow Hoosier Hills Conference public high school in Columbus, Indiana, serving approximately 1,500 students. Comparable in size, geographic region, and academic/athletic offerings to JCHS, making it a direct peer in the same conference and Indiana public school ecosystem.
• Columbus North High School: Hoosier Hills Conference public high school in Columbus, Indiana, serving approximately 1,800 students. Same district as Columbus East and JCHS's closest geographic peer, with comparable academic programs, athletics, and CTE pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy: National online K-12 education provider serving students across the United States. Broader K-12 alternative that competes for student enrollment with traditional public high schools like JCHS, particularly for families seeking flexible or non-traditional learning models.
• Stride Inc (K12): Major online K-12 education provider operating virtual public schools across multiple states. Represents a broader alternative to traditional public high schools like JCHS, serving families seeking different educational models and competing for the same student population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChHOAAY-hhByz4941s2jDAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/JenningsCountyHS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/jennings-county-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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