What Kamiakin High School does

Kamiakin High School is a public secondary school located at 600 N Arthur St, Kennewick, Washington, operating as one of three high schools within the Kennewick School District, a government state entity. The school serves grades 9–12 students residing within district attendance boundaries, with a staff of 143 personnel supporting academic instruction, athletics, and student services. Its core academic offerings include Career and Technical Education pathways in business, agriculture, and health sciences; Advanced Placement coursework; Running Start dual-enrollment partnerships with Columbia Basin College and WSU Tri-Cities; and college-access support delivered through a WSU Early Outreach GEAR-UP partnership that embeds a site manager and student achievement specialist on campus. Non-academic programming is extensive, with 23 interscholastic athletic programs spanning fall, winter, and spring seasons; over 50 student clubs and activities; band, orchestra, and vocal music programs; and a Tech/First Robotics STEM track.

The school's technology infrastructure is district-wide rather than proprietary, centered on a 1:1 Chromebook initiative providing every secondary student a personal device, with access to McGraw-Hill ConnectED for mathematics, Pearson SuccessNet and Holt McDougal Online for textbook delivery, the Sora digital library platform integrated with Mid-Columbia Libraries, PowerSchool as the student information system, ParentSquare for family communications, FinalForms for athletic registration, Charms Office for music-program management, and Parchment for transcript ordering. The school holds no patents, has no proprietary AI/ML capabilities, and operates within a standard public-school software stack.

Kamiakin's economic model is that of a publicly funded institution rather than a commercial enterprise. Operating revenue is sourced from Washington State K-12 apportionment and Kennewick School District local tax levies, with ancillary income limited to nominal student fees (ASB card $35, yearbook $55–$65, parking permit $10, sport user fee $40 per season, PE shirt $5, senior photo package $40) and yearbook tribute ad sales. Distribution is geographic and mandatory within district boundaries — there is no sales motion, no external customer acquisition, and no out-of-district enrollment pathway documented. The school's competitive position is structurally protected by its public-school attendance boundaries and is reinforced by institutional partnerships, particularly with the Yakama Nation Tribal Council following a 2021–2022 consultation that resulted in reauthorized use of the "Braves" mascot with redesigned imagery rolled out across uniforms and signage in 2023.

Name

Kamiakin High School

Legal name

Kamiakin High School

Website

https://kamiakin.ksd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kamiakin High School is a public grades 9–12 secondary school in Kennewick, Washington, operated by the Kennewick School District and serving district-resident students with academic, athletic, CTE, and dual-enrollment programming supported by 143 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparation programs
• Career technical education
• Student athletics programs
• Extracurricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennewick

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Public high school funded through Kennewick School District tax base and state education funding. Not a revenue-generating enterprise.
2. Student Activity Fees: Fees collected for ASB cards, yearbooks, parking permits, sports participation, and other student activities.
3. Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks sold to students at $60 before December, $65 after December. Additional revenue from senior photos and senior display ads (PDAs).
4. Band and Orchestra Program: Curricular and co-curricular music programs with performances, travel, and uniform-related activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kamiakin High School is a public secondary school in Kennewick, Washington that delivers grades 9-12 education to district residents. It offers academic programs (AP courses, Running Start dual enrollment, CTE pathways in business, agriculture, and health sciences), 23 athletic programs, over 50 clubs and activities, performing arts (band, orchestra, vocal music), counseling services, and a 1:1 Chromebook technology initiative.

Product overview

Kamiakin High School is a public high school in Kennewick, Washington offering a comprehensive educational program. The school's portfolio includes academic programs (Career and Technical Education, Running Start dual enrollment), performing arts (Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music), 23 athletic programs, over 50 student clubs and activities, college preparation support (GEAR-UP, Counseling Center), and technology integration (1:1 Chromebook initiative). The school uses multiple third-party platforms for learning management (McGraw-Hill ConnectED, Holt McDougal Online, Google Classroom), library services (Sora, Destiny, Mid-Columbia Libraries), student information (PowerSchool, Charms Office), and school operations (Final Forms for athletics, Parchment for transcripts, ParentSquare for communications). Students can earn college credit through Running Start at Columbia Basin College or WSU Tri-Cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused educational program providing hands-on experience and real-world skills in fields such as business, agriculture, and health sciences for high school students.
• Running Start Dual Enrollment College enrollment program allowing eligible juniors and seniors to take college courses at Columbia Basin College or Washington State University Tri-Cities for both high school and college credit.
• GEAR-UP College Preparation Federal grant-funded program helping students prepare for college with student achievement specialists, Google Classroom resources, and assistance with college/university applications and FAFSA/WASFA.
• Athletics Program 23 sport programs across fall, winter, and spring seasons including football, basketball, soccer, swimming, wrestling, baseball, tennis, and track, offered at varsity, junior varsity, and freshman levels.
• Activities and Clubs Over 50 student activities and clubs including Art Club, ASB, Band, DECA, Drama, FFA, National Honor Society, Key Club, Speech/Debate, Tech/First Robotics, Yearbook, and other interest-based organizations.
• Band and Orchestra Program Comprehensive instrumental music program with curricular ensembles (Symphonic Band, String Ensemble, Wind Ensemble) and co-curricular programs (Jazz Band, Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra) offering performance opportunities.
• Vocal Music Program Choral music program featuring Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Scarlet & Gold chamber choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and guitar classes (Beginning and Advanced).
• Counseling Center Academic counseling services with counselors assigned by student last name, supporting college preparation, career planning, and personal development for enrolled students.
• 1:1 Chromebook Initiative District-wide technology program providing each student with a Chromebook computer for use at school and home, enabling digital learning environments.
• Library and Media Center School library providing print and digital resources, research databases (World Book, Opposing Viewpoints, Gale Virtual Reference Library), and access to e-books through Sora and Mid-Columbia Libraries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduate well prepared for post-secondary education, work and life

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Yakama Nation Tribal CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Consultation process initiated October 2021 regarding continued use of the Braves name. Tribal Council authorized continued use with modifications to imagery and symbols in December 2022. School focused on updating curriculum to provide learning opportunities about Yakama Tribal history and culture.
• Washington State University (GEAR-UP Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU Early Outreach GEAR-UP program providing site manager, student achievement specialist, and support services for college preparation and student success. Ryan Engel serves as Site Manager, Nadialisa Martinez as Student Achievement Specialist.
• Columbia Basin CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRunning Start partnership allowing eligible juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses for both high school and college credit. Students can take college courses while still in high school.
• Washington State University Tri-CitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRunning Start partnership at WSU Tri-Cities offering dual enrollment opportunities for qualified high school students.
• Tri-Cities FCA, Young Life, Pacific Northwest Christian College, Moms in PrayerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of community organizations planning Baccalaureate ceremony, a non-denominational inspirational farewell service for seniors and families. All-area celebration open to students from all high schools in Tri-Cities area.
• Mid-Columbia LibrariescoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital library partnership allowing students to access e-books and audiobooks through Sora platform by selecting Mid-Columbia Libraries from their Rapid Identity dashboard.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chiawana High School: Public high school in Pasco School District serving grades 9-12 in the Tri-Cities region. Comparable comprehensive high school offering AP courses, athletics, and CTE pathways to a similar student demographic.
• Hanford High School: Public high school in Richland School District serving grades 9-12 in the Tri-Cities area. Comparable public high school with similar academic, athletic, and extracurricular profile to Kamiakin.
• Richland High School: Public high school in the adjacent Richland School District serving Tri-Cities students in Richland, WA. Comparable comprehensive high school with similar athletics, AP, and CTE programs competing for regional students.
• Kennewick High School: The other flagship public high school within Kennewick School District serving grades 9-12. Direct peer with identical district funding model, comparable curricular and athletic offerings, and overlapping student catchment in Kennewick, WA.
• Southridge High School: Third public high school in Kennewick School District offering similar comprehensive academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs to grades 9-12 students. Direct peer competing for the same intra-district student population.
• Pasco High School: Public high school in Pasco School District serving the Tri-Cities area. Comparable public high school offering similar academic, athletic, and dual-credit programs to grades 9-12 students.

Regional players

• Walla Walla High School: Public high school in Walla Walla School District serving grades 9-12 in southeast Washington. Comparable comprehensive public high school with similar AP, athletic, and CTE programs in the broader Pacific Northwest region.
• Delta High School: Choice high school within Kennewick School District emphasizing STEM education. Operates in the same Tri-Cities geography and competes for the same student population but with a specialized STEM focus rather than Kamiakin's comprehensive model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kamiakinhigh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kamiakin-high-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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