Kalida High School

What Kalida High School does

Kalida Local Schools is a public K-12 school district serving the village of Kalida in Putnam County, Ohio, under the governance of an elected Board of Education and the authority of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The district operates two schools — Kalida High School (grades 9-12) and Kalida Elementary School (K-8) — alongside a separate Kalida Athletics presence, providing tuition-free public education to district residents. Administrative leadership includes Superintendent Dean Brinkman and Athletic Director Adam Huber. The district operates under the motto 'A Tradition of Excellence' with the Wildcat as its mascot.

The district delivers a comprehensive curriculum spanning core academics aligned with Ohio state standards, athletics (12 sports across three seasons including basketball, volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, and cheerleading), agricultural education through FFA (including supervised agricultural experiences, CDE competitions, and State FFA Degrees), music and performing arts (band, choir, OMEA Solo & Ensemble competitions, and spring musicals), and academic competitions (Northwest Regional Science & Engineering Fair, Putnam County Scholastic Bowl). It operates a digital learning ecosystem built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary technology: Schoology as the learning management system, ParentSquare for parent communication and district alerts, FinalForms for student registration and enrollment, IXL for math practice, Renaissance AR/STAR for reading assessment, PaySchools for cafeteria payments, and Google Workspace/Office 365 for staff productivity. Career and technical education is delivered through a partnership with Vantage Career Center.

As a government entity, the district's funding model relies on state per-pupil allocations, local property tax levies, and federal grants; no tuition is charged to district residents. Nominal program fees exist for optional activities ($35 for the Cat Pack youth cross country program; $9 reserved and $7 general seating for spring musical performances). The primary customer segment is district-resident K-12 students and their families, with secondary engagement from parents/guardians as information recipients and from career center students attending Vantage. Enrollment is governed by mandatory attendance zones and routed through FinalForms, giving the district a captive, geographically-defined service population.

Name

Kalida High School

Legal name

Kalida Local Schools

Website

https://kalidaschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kalida Local Schools is a public K-12 school district in Putnam County, Ohio, operating Kalida High School (grades 9-12) and Kalida Elementary (K-8). Funded by state per-pupil allocations and local property taxes, it serves district-resident families with academic, athletic, FFA, and performing arts programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Secondary school programs
• School athletics
• Student services
• Agricultural education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kalida High School, part of Kalida Local Schools, is a public high school (grades 9–12) within a K-12 district delivering tuition-free public education to district residents. The school provides a state-aligned academic curriculum, a 12-sport interscholastic athletics program, FFA agricultural education, music and performing arts, career and guidance services (college preparation, ACT/SAT, NCAA eligibility, FAFSA), and a cafeteria/nutrition program, all operated alongside Kalida Elementary School (grades K–8) under a single district administration.

Product overview

Kalida Local Schools operates as a traditional public school district comprising Kalida High School and Kalida Elementary School, offering a comprehensive PK-12 educational program. The district's core offerings include academic instruction aligned with Ohio state standards, a robust athletics program with 12 sports across three seasons, career and guidance services for college preparation, agricultural education through the FFA program, music and performing arts including competitive choir and band, and academic competition programs. The district leverages technology platforms including Schoology for learning management, ParentSquare for family communication, FinalForms for registration, and an athletics scheduling system, all unified under the Wildcat PRIDE educational pillars focusing on student achievement, growth, and well-being.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kalida High School Academic Program State-aligned K-12 public education delivered at Kalida High School (grades 9–12) and Kalida Elementary School (grades K–8), preparing students for college, careers, and citizenship, and serving tuition-free district residents.
• Kalida High School Athletics Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletics program offering 12 sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons including basketball, volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, and cheerleading; competes under OHSAA and Putnam County League governance.
• FFA Agricultural Education Agricultural education program with supervised agricultural experience (SAE), leadership development, CDE competitions, greenhouse sales, and State FFA Degree preparation, delivered through the Kalida FFA Chapter.
• Music and Performing Arts Program Music program including choir, band, OMEA Solo & Ensemble competitions, spring musical productions, and rock band concerts, with public performances such as the 2026 spring musical "The Drowsy Chaperone".
• Career and Guidance Services College preparation and counseling services including ACT/SAT registration, FAFSA assistance, NCAA eligibility, College Scorecard, FastWeb, FinAid guidance, and career resources.
• Vantage Career Center Vocational Programs Career and technical education delivered off-site through the Vantage Career Center partnership, covering fields such as healthcare (nursing), trades, and other technical programs, with students splitting time between Kalida High School and Vantage facilities.
• Blood Drive Program School-based blood donation program coordinated with the American Red Cross, hosting multiple bloodmobiles annually (75 units at the March 2026 drive, 238 units cumulative) to support the local blood supply and earn scholarship funds for graduating seniors.
• Academic Competition Programs Junior High Academic Club, Putnam County Scholastic Bowl (9 wins and First Place Honors), science symposiums, and science fair participation for students in grades 5–12, with documented Northwest Regional Science & Engineering Fair winners.
• Cafeteria and Nutrition Services School lunch program with online payment system through PaySchools, including free and reduced lunch eligibility processing.
• Cat Pack Youth Cross-Country Program Summer cross-country introductory program for incoming 3rd–6th graders, with August practice start and a $35 fee per participant.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2026 OHSAA Division VII Region 26 Boys Basketball Championship
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vantage Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education partnership where Kalida students attend Vantage Career Center for vocational training in fields such as healthcare (nursing), trades, and other technical programs. Students split time between Kalida High School and Vantage facilities.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication platform provider enabling Kalida Local Schools to send district alerts, weather notifications, athletics updates, and maintain community group communications with parents and staff.
• Putnam County Health DepartmentcoreOthersPartners with district to provide immunization services, health guidance, and vaccination requirements compliance for incoming 7th and 12th grade students.
• American Red CrossminorOthersBloodmobile partnerships hosting regular blood drives at school. Students and community members donate blood; school earns scholarship funds for graduating seniors based on collection totals.
• Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)coreOthersState athletic association governing sports competitions, tournament eligibility, and athletic standards for Kalida High School's athletic programs.
• Putnam County League (PCL)coreOthersAthletic conference for area schools including Kalida. District competes in PCL tournaments across multiple sports including basketball, track, and other athletics.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system used by students, staff, and parents for coursework, assignments, grades, and communication. Platform accessible via web and mobile apps.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ottawa-Glandorf Local Schools: Neighboring public K-12 district in Putnam County, Ohio serving the adjacent Ottawa and Glandorf communities. Closest comparable in terms of location, size, rural Ohio demographics, and OHSAA Division VII athletic classification, making it the most direct peer for academic and athletic benchmarking.
• Ottoville Local Schools: Putnam County public K-12 district in Ottoville, Ohio. Competes in the same PCL conference and operates with a similar small rural enrollment footprint, making it a high-fidelity peer for staffing, funding, and program comparison.
• Spencerville Local Schools: Public K-12 district in Spencerville, Ohio (Allen County). Comparable small rural Northwest Ohio public district with similar per-pupil funding dynamics and interscholastic athletic programs in the same NCAA regional context.
• Pandora-Gilboa Local Schools: Putnam County public K-12 district in Pandora, Ohio. A small rural district with similar academic, athletic, and extracurricular scope, and a directly comparable operating model to Kalida.
• Leipsic Local Schools: Putnam County public K-12 district in Leipsic, Ohio. Directly comparable in size, geographic footprint, and PCL athletic participation, providing a tightly matched peer for both operational and competitive benchmarking.
• Bluffton Exempted Village Schools: Public K-12 district in Bluffton, Ohio (Allen County), located within roughly 20 miles of Kalida. Comparable rural Northwest Ohio public district with a similar enrollment scale and athletic classification, providing a slightly broader regional peer.
• Miller City-New Cleveland Local Schools: Putnam County public K-12 district in Miller City, Ohio. Operates in the same PCL conference and faces the same state funding and demographic dynamics, making it a tightly matched peer for rural Ohio public school operating comparisons.
• Continental Local Schools: Putnam County public K-12 district serving Continental, Ohio. Comparable small rural district competing in the same Putnam County League (PCL) athletic conference and operating under identical Ohio state funding mechanisms.
• Columbus Grove Local Schools: Putnam County public K-12 district serving Columbus Grove, Ohio. Operates in the same PCL conference and faces an identical state funding and levy environment, making it a direct peer for per-pupil revenue and academic program comparison.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Toledo Schools: Network of Catholic K-12 schools across Northwest Ohio including the Kalida region. Competes for the same tuition-eligible students, draws on overlapping parent communities, and operates under similar state-reporting requirements — a broader incumbent peer for private/parochial alternatives to public education enrollment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KalidaAD
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kalida-high-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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