Licking High School

What Licking High School does

Licking R-VIII School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 135 College Avenue in Licking, Texas County, Missouri. The district operates three educational facilities—Wild Cat Early Learning Center (preschool), Licking Elementary, and Licking Junior/High School (grades 6-12)—collectively serving the students and families of the surrounding rural community with approximately 100+ staff across instructional, administrative, maintenance, food service, and transportation roles. It is a government entity, not a private company, and does not charge tuition for K-12 education. Revenue is derived from local property taxes, state funding allocated on the basis of Average Daily Attendance, and federal programs; no commercial revenue is generated from tuition or fees.

The district's technology stack is built entirely on third-party platforms: Infinite Campus for student information management and the parent/student portal, and Apptegy for the public-facing website and iOS/Android mobile apps. The product portfolio consists of standard educational services—academic instruction, college preparation, MSHSAA-governed athletics, special education, Title I reading support, counseling, the LEAD program, and A+ Schools scholarship eligibility—delivered through direct school-based enrollment and online registration. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer within the district's exclusive service territory, with no commercial go-to-market motion beyond community engagement.

Governance is exercised by a seven-member elected Board of Education serving three-year terms, with day-to-day leadership provided by Superintendent Telena Haneline (also Title IX Coordinator). The district is regulated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), participates in the MSHSAA athletics framework, and maintains transparency through monthly board meetings. The go-to-market is community-led—relying on word-of-mouth, local identity ("Home of the Wildcats"), and community partnerships—rather than commercial demand generation. There is no private equity, venture capital, or M&A framework applicable; the entity is a publicly funded, publicly governed institution.

Name

Licking High School

Legal name

Licking R-VIII School District

Website

https://licking.k12.mo.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Licking R-VIII School District is a public K-12 school district in Licking, Texas County, Missouri, operating Wild Cat Early Learning Center, Licking Elementary, and Licking Junior/High School. It serves local students and families through tax-funded, tuition-free education governed by an elected Board of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• High school athletics
• Special education services
• College readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Licking

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. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, Licking R-VIII receives funding from local property taxes, state funding based on enrollment (Average Daily Attendance), and federal funding programs. No tuition is charged for K-12 education.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Licking R-VIII School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers tuition-free education to students in Licking, Missouri through three schools: Wild Cat Early Learning Center (preschool), Licking Elementary, and Licking Junior/High School. The district supplements classroom instruction with counseling, Title I reading support, special education, the LEAD program, MSHSAA-governed athletics, and A+ Schools scholarship eligibility. Operations are funded by local property taxes, state aid based on Average Daily Attendance, and federal program funding.

Product overview

Licking R-VIII School District is a public K-12 school district offering a multi-school portfolio consisting of Wild Cat Early Learning Center (preschool), Licking Elementary, and Licking Junior/High School (grades 7-12). The district provides educational programs, athletics under MSHSAA, counseling services, and administrative functions including school board governance and financial management. The district operates under the Wildcats mascot and is located in Licking, Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licking Junior/High School Junior and high school education program serving grades 7-12, offering academic instruction, college preparation, daily announcements, school counseling, and student handbook resources. Includes A+ Schools scholarship eligibility for qualifying graduates.
• Licking Elementary Elementary school education program serving K-5 students with school office services, counseling, and student handbook resources. Includes Title I reading support and special education services.
• Wild Cat Early Learning Center Preschool and early learning center providing educational activities designed to prepare preschool-age children for success in their educational careers. May include childcare services with associated fees.
• Athletics Department Athletics program operating under MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association) governance, providing competitive sports, athletics calendar, track records, and athletics handbook for student-athletes.

Quantifiable outcome

• A+ Schools scholarship program expanding access for students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreOthersDESE is the state education agency providing oversight, funding, and programs for Missouri public schools. Licking R-VIII operates under DESE regulations and participates in DESE initiatives including the Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative and A+ Schools Program.
• Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA)coreOthersMSHSAA governs athletic and activity programs for Missouri high schools. Licking R-VIII participates in MSHSAA athletics and activities, with the Athletic Department operating under MSHSAA rules and calendar.
• Missouri Course Access Program (MOCAP)minorOthersMOCAP provides online course options for Missouri students. District links to MOCAP as an additional educational resource for students.
• Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA)minorOthersMSBA provides policy resources and governance support for Missouri school boards. District references MSBA Online Policy for board governance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• GreenDot Public Schools: Charter management organization operating tuition-free public schools focused on underserved students. Comparable as a publicly funded K-12 provider targeting similar demographics, though concentrated in California rather than Missouri.
• Stride, Inc. Online K-12 education provider (formerly K12 Inc.) offering tuition-free virtual public school options across multiple states, including Missouri. Comparable as a publicly funded K-12 provider competing for the same per-pupil dollars through an online rather than bricks-and-mortar model.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Urban charter school network operating K-12 campuses that compete for publicly funded students, including those eligible for free K-12 education. Comparable as a free, public K-12 provider focused on academic outcomes, though it operates in a much denser market than Licking R-VIII.

Regional players

• BASIS Charter Schools: Network of tuition-free public charter schools with rigorous college-prep curriculum. Comparable as a publicly funded K-12 operator competing on academic outcomes, though geographically concentrated in the Southwest.

Others

• Academica: Charter school management and consulting organization supporting tuition-free public charter schools. Comparable as an adjacent operator in the publicly funded K-12 sector rather than a direct competitor.
• EdisonLearning: Education management and services provider that has operated public K-12 schools and partnered with school districts. Comparable as an adjacent operator in the publicly funded K-12 space rather than a direct competitor in rural Missouri.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation: National network of tuition-free public charter schools serving K-12 students. Comparable mission (college-prep public education) and similar reliance on public per-pupil funding, though operating at much larger scale.
• Charter School USA: Large charter school management organization operating tuition-free public schools across multiple states. Comparable as a publicly funded K-12 operator, though it serves much larger urban/suburban markets than rural Licking R-VIII.
• National Heritage Academies: For-profit charter school management company operating tuition-free public K-12 schools. Comparable as a publicly funded K-12 provider competing for the same state and federal per-pupil dollars.

Direct peers

• Houston R-VIII School District: Neighboring small rural Missouri public K-12 school district in Texas County serving a comparable student population, with overlapping funding sources (state formula, local taxes) and a similar multi-school footprint. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Licking-R-8-School-District-388727295036949
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/licking-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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