Ludlow High School

What Ludlow High School does

Ludlow Independent School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 525 Elm Street in Ludlow, Kentucky, serving approximately 780 students from preschool through grade 12 across two schools: Mary A. Goetz Elementary (grades P-6, ~410 students) and Ludlow High School (grades 7-12, ~370 students). The district operates as a state-created entity governed by an elected Board of Education under Kentucky law, with revenue sourced from state SEEK funding, local property taxes, and federal grants; nonresident enrollment is offered at $300/year per student as a marginal stream.

The district's product surface extends beyond standard K-12 instruction to include Early College dual-credit programs through Gateway Community & Technical College and Northern Kentucky University (River City Promise), YouScience career aptitude assessment for grades 6-12, the SHINE and SOAR 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the SME PRIME manufacturing program supported by the Charles L. Shor Foundation, and student-support services such as the Panther Pantry food pantry and Betsy's Boutique clothing program. All students receive free breakfast and lunch through the USDA Community Eligibility Program (-equivalent).

The technology stack is fully vendor-based, integrated through Clever single sign-on and Rapid Identity, and includes Infinite Campus (student information), NWEA MAP (assessment), HMH Read/Math 180 (intervention), Xtra Math, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Terrace Metrics (social-emotional assessment). The district employs approximately 37 staff per stated data with a broader staff directory of about 80, led by Superintendent Dr. Jason Steffen (since July 1, 2024) and CFO Vikki Wofford (since 2012). Marketing and distribution are community-led: direct enrollment for in-boundary residents with top-of-funnel presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and a Finalsite district website.

Name

Ludlow High School

Legal name

Ludlow Independent School District

Website

https://ludlow.kyschools.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ludlow Independent School District is a public K-12 district in Ludlow, Kentucky, operating Mary A. Goetz Elementary (P-6) and Ludlow High School (7-12) to serve approximately 780 students with college and career readiness programs.

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 K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Secondary school instruction
• Elementary school education
• Dual credit programs
• Free school meals

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludlow

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Nonresident Tuition: Students living outside Ludlow district boundaries pay $300 per year tuition for enrollment.
2. Food Service Revenue: Revenue from a la carte items, snacks, and drinks purchased by students beyond the free meals provided through CEP.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ludlow High School is a public secondary school serving approximately 370 students in grades 7-12 within Ludlow Independent School District in Ludlow, Kentucky. The school delivers college preparatory and career-technical instruction, free dual credit coursework through Gateway Community & Technical College, athletics and extracurriculars, and access to SME PRIME manufacturing education and carpentry programs via the Enzweiler Building Institute. The broader district also operates Mary A. Goetz Elementary (P-6, ~410 students) with USDA-funded free meals, SHINE after-school programming, and YouScience aptitude assessments for grades 6-12.

Product overview

Ludlow Independent School District operates as a two-school K-12 public school district in Ludlow, Kentucky. The district offers a unified educational portfolio consisting of Mary A. Goetz Elementary School (grades P-6) and Ludlow High School (grades 7-12), serving approximately 780 students total. Core academic instruction is supplemented by specialized programs including Early College Programs through Gateway Community & Technical College (dual credit opportunities in General Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Technology, and more), YouScience career aptitude assessment for grades 6-12, SHINE and SOAR 21st Century Community Learning Centers for before/after-school programming, and the SME PRIME manufacturing program. The district also provides student support services including food services (free meals via CEP), Panther Pantry food assistance, Betsy's Boutique clothing program, and special education services. All programs are facilitated through educational technology integrations including Infinite Campus (SIS), Clever (SSO), MAP assessments, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ludlow High School Public high school serving approximately 370 students in grades 7-12 with college preparatory curriculum, Early College Programs through Gateway Community & Technical College, career-technical education including carpentry and manufacturing programs, athletics and extracurricular activities.
• Mary A. Goetz Elementary School Elementary school serving approximately 410 students from preschool through 6th grade, featuring one-to-one reading program, peer-tutoring with high school students, and the SHINE 21st Century Community Learning Center before- and after-school programming at no cost.
• Early College Programs Dual credit programs through Gateway Community & Technical College allowing eligible juniors and seniors to earn high school and college credits in General Education, Logistics, Computer & Information Technology, Allied Health, Auto Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Education, and Business/Marketing, with tuition and books funded by the Board of Education and River City Promise partners.
• YouScience Career Aptitude Assessment Career aptitude assessment for students in grades 6-12 featuring brain games that measure student aptitudes and recommend careers aligned with strengths and interests.
• Food Services (Community Eligibility Program) District-wide food service providing free breakfast and lunch to all students through the USDA Community Eligibility Program, plus free after-school snacks and a la carte items for purchase.
• SHINE 21st Century Community Learning Center Before- and after-school programming at Mary A. Goetz Elementary offered at no cost to families, providing academic support and enrichment activities.
• SOAR 21st CCLC 21st Century Community Learning Center at the high school offering after-school academic and enrichment opportunities for LHS students.
• Panther Pantry (FRYSC) Food pantry operated by the Family Resource & Youth Service Center, open Fridays by appointment to support students and families with basic food needs.
• Betsy's Boutique Clothing assistance program providing new and gently used clothes to students in need, honoring the legacy of supporter Betsy Brewer.
• SME PRIME Manufacturing Program Hands-on manufacturing education program supported by the Charles L. Shor Foundation, providing students with direct exposure to manufacturing careers and skills.
• Baby Panthers Program Early childhood readiness program for future students ages 2-3 years old who visit a classroom once per month to ease transition into preschool.
• Nonresident Student Enrollment Tuition-based enrollment option for students living outside Ludlow district boundaries, available at $300 per year with application required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free tuition and books for dual credit courses through Gateway Community & Technical College
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northern Kentucky University (NKU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiver City Promise partnership offering free tuition and benefits to eligible high school students in participating river city schools. Students can access dual credit opportunities and pathway programs.
• Gateway Technical & Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly College Programs partnership allowing eligible juniors and seniors to take dual credit classes. River City Promise covers tuition and books for students at no cost. Programs include General Education, Logistics, Computer Technology, Allied Health, Auto Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, and more.
• Mainspring WellnessminorOthersProvides Rex, a trained therapy dog who serves as a staff member to support student well-being.
• NKCES Local CooperativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational cooperative providing resources and support for member school districts in Northern Kentucky.
• Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for gifted education program, providing cultural and arts enrichment opportunities for students.
• Playhouse in the ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts partner for gifted education program providing theater and performing arts experiences.
• Young Women LEADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership development partner for gifted education program targeting young women students.
• Enzweiler Building InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides carpentry program for high school students at no cost to families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Pendleton County Schools: Small rural Kentucky public school district. Comparable as a small-district operating model in Kentucky with similar funding and demographic constraints.
• Covington Independent Public Schools: Larger but geographically adjacent Northern Kentucky independent K-12 district. Comparable operating model and federal-program reliance (CEP, 21st CCLC) with broader scale.

Direct peers

• Silver Grove Independent Schools: Tiny Kentucky independent K-12 district serving a similarly small river-city community. Comparable in scale, revenue structure, and reliance on CEP/state aid.
• Southgate Independent Schools: Very small Northern Kentucky independent K-12 district directly adjacent to Ludlow. Closest geographic peer with overlapping student populations and similar urban-suburban community profile.
• Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools: Small Northern Kentucky independent K-12 district of comparable size and demographics. Comparable governance, funding model, and student support service expectations.
• Newport Independent Schools: Northern Kentucky independent K-12 district serving a small urban community like Ludlow. Comparable scale, governance, and community-engagement-driven GTM motion.
• Beechwood Independent Schools: Small Northern Kentucky independent K-12 district with a strong college-readiness orientation and similar dual-credit partnerships. Closely comparable academic and operational model.
• Fort Thomas Independent Schools: Northern Kentucky independent K-12 district of comparable size with strong academic outcomes. Comparable as a small-district operating model with similar funding mix.
• Bellevue Independent Schools: Another small Northern Kentucky independent K-12 public school district of similar scale and demographics. Directly comparable as a small-city KY K-12 district with overlapping feeder geographies along the river cities.
• Dayton Independent Schools: Small Northern Kentucky independent K-12 district serving a similarly sized community. Comparable in enrollment scale (low-thousands or less), governance structure, and reliance on state/local public funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ludlowschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmm4v2VIx8VXh037ROj8cTg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ludlowindependentschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/ludlowschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ludlow-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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