Leland Public School

What Leland Public School does

Leland Public School is a rural K-12 public school district operating under the Michigan public education system, headquartered at 200 N Grand Ave in the village of Leland on the Leelanau Peninsula in northwest lower Michigan. The district serves approximately 440 students across its 75-square-mile catchment area, which includes the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Programs span International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (K-5) inquiry-based learning, traditional middle school academics (grades 6-8), and a high school curriculum (grades 9-12) offering AP courses, dual enrollment with Northwestern Michigan College, and STEM pathways including FIRST robotics. The school employs 60-80 staff across administration, teaching, aides, transportation, food service, and operations.

The technology stack centers on a 1:1 iPad program for grades 1-12 with rugged keyboard cases, supplemented by a MacBook Air pilot for grades 11-12, all CIPA-compliant. Operating systems are integrated through PowerSchool (student information), ParentSquare (unified parent communication with auto-synced accounts and SSO via Google/Microsoft 365), ClassLink LaunchPad (education app hub), BusRight (real-time bus GPS tracking launched March 2025), MealMagic (food service), and FinalForms (athletic forms). Supporting services include the Comet Clinic (school-based health and behavioral therapy), transportation, food service via the Michigan Healthy Meals Program (free meals for all students), and 38 student clubs and athletics under the Leland Comets banner.

The district's revenue model is fundamentally governmental: a Michigan state per-pupil foundation allowance based on enrollment and attendance, a voter-approved local operating millage on non-homestead properties required to secure full state funding, and supplemental Title I, Title II, and At-Risk (31a) federal/state grants indexed to Free/Reduced Meal Application counts. Minor revenue includes fees for extracurricular activities and the new Comet Gear Store (launched January 2026) supporting the Leland Comets Legacy Fund. The go-to-market motion is direct enrollment: in-district residents enroll directly, while out-of-district families apply through Michigan's School of Choice program during the May 1-29 annual window. Notable recognition includes U.S. News & World Report's #8 Michigan high school ranking (up from #67) and 2025 AP School Honor Roll Gold status.

Name

Leland Public School

Legal name

Leland Public School

Website

https://lelandschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Leland Public School is a rural K-12 Michigan public school district serving approximately 440 students on the Leelanau Peninsula, with IB Primary Years Program (K-5), AP and NMC dual enrollment options at the high school level, and a 1:1 iPad technology program funded primarily by state per-pupil aid and local millage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leland

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. State Per-Pupil Funding: Primary revenue stream from Michigan State School Aid based on student enrollment counts and attendance.
2. Local Operating Millage: Annual voter-approved operating millage on non-homestead properties collected to secure state funding. Required for school operations at current levels.
3. Extracurricular and Activity Fees: Fees collected for athletics, activities, extracurricular programs, and optional enrichment opportunities.
4. Federal and State Supplemental Grants: Title I, Title II, At-Risk (31a), and other supplemental funding based on completed Free/Reduced Meal Applications and qualifying programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leland Public School is a K-12 public school district serving approximately 440 students in rural northwest Michigan, offering comprehensive K-12 education from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Its core academic program combines the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (K-5) with traditional secondary curriculum, AP courses, dual enrollment with Northwestern Michigan College, and enrichment programs including robotics, drama, athletics, and the World Learning Club. Supporting services include transportation with BusRight GPS tracking, food service with free meals for all students, technology with a 1:1 iPad program, and the Comet Clinic health center.

Product overview

Leland Public School is a K-12 public school district serving approximately 440 students in rural northwest Michigan. The school offers a comprehensive educational program combining the IB Primary Years Program (K-5) with traditional high school academics including AP courses and NMC Dual Enrollment. Special programs include robotics (FIRST Lego League through FRC), drama/theater arts, and the World Learning Club. The district operates supporting services including transportation (via BusRight), food services (via MealMagic), and the Comet Clinic health center. Athletic programs are supported through the Leland Comets Legacy Fund and a merchandise store. Ranked #8 in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report, the school emphasizes international Baccalaureate education, college preparation, and extended learning experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leland Comets Legacy Fund: Athletic boosters organization organizing support and fundraising for athletic programs at Leland Public School, founded in 2021.
• Leland Comets World Learning Club (LCWLC)

Products and services

• Leland Public School K-12 Education
• IB Primary Years Program
• Leland Robotics & Coding Program
• Leland Drama/Theater Program
• Leland Comets World Learning Club
• Leland Comets Legacy Fund
• Comet Gear Store
• NMC Dual Enrollment Program
• Comet Clinic
• AP Courses Program Advanced Placement program with Gold recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll from the College Board, welcoming students into AP courses and supporting them on the path to college success.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #8 high school in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report (previously #67)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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 core and minor.

• BusRightcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 March 2025Transportation technology partnership providing real-time GPS tracking of school buses. BusRight app allows parents to monitor bus routes, receive notifications, view estimated arrival times, and receive communications from the Transportation Department. Beta rollout began March 2025.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationUnified communication platform serving as the district's primary communication tool. Syncs with PowerSchool to automatically generate parent accounts. Provides mass notifications, urgent alerts, two-way translation, attendance notifications, calendar/RSVP, and volunteering sign-ups.
• Northwestern Michigan College (NMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing eligible high school students to take college courses and earn both high school and college credits simultaneously. Part of NMC's High School Dual Enrollment and Early College program.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system managing grades, attendance, enrollment, and parent accounts. Synced with ParentSquare for communication.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobotics programs including FIRST LEGO League (K-6), FIRST Tech Challenge (6-8), and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) with Team 9568 Astrobots. Provides STEM education through hands-on robotics challenges.
• LIFT Teen CenterminorOthersLocal teen center providing free summer programs for students including beach days, hikes, coffee chats, and other Northern Michigan summer activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Kingsley Area Schools: Northwest Michigan public K-12 district. Comparable as a regional Michigan public school serving a similar rural-suburban family demographic.
• Forest Area Community Schools: Rural public K-12 district in nearby northern Michigan. Comparable as a small, multi-county rural district but serving a different geographic region than Leelanau County.

Direct peers

• Northport Public School: Small public K-12 district at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. Highly comparable in size, rural setting, and student demographics.
• Suttons Bay Public Schools: Adjacent K-12 public school district in Leelanau County, Michigan. Comparable small rural district with overlapping Leelanau Peninsula student population and similar funding model.
• Glen Lake Community Schools: Neighboring public K-12 district in Leelanau County, Michigan, serving a similar small rural lakeside community. Closest comparable by geography, size, and demographic profile.
• Traverse City Area Public Schools: Larger Michigan public K-12 district roughly an hour south of Leland. Comparable as a Michigan public school district serving northwest lower Michigan families, with a broader course catalog and athletics program.

Emerging players

• Interlochen Arts Academy: Boarding arts-focused secondary school in northwest Michigan. Comparable in serving Michigan families seeking specialized K-12 education, though it competes on arts specialization rather than comprehensive K-12 programming.
• Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy: Michigan-authorized online K-12 public school. Represents an alternative channel for families seeking K-12 education in Michigan, with overlapping target demographic but fundamentally different delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Large charter school management organization operating multiple schools in Michigan. Comparable as a Michigan K-12 alternative for families but operates as a multi-state portfolio rather than a single community district.

Others

• PowerSchool: K-12 student information system vendor whose software is used by Leland. Not a direct competitor but a key infrastructure provider in the same K-12 operational ecosystem, useful for benchmarking sector economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lelandpublicschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/leland-public-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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