Homestead High School

What Homestead High School does

Homestead High School is a public 9-12 secondary school within the Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD), a government state entity operating six schools across Mequon, Wisconsin (three elementary, two middle, and one high school). The school delivers a comprehensive secondary academic program including Advanced Placement coursework, AVID college-readiness curriculum (recognized as a National Demonstration School in 2017 and 2022), Talented Advanced & Gifted (TAG) services, Academic & Career Planning (ACP) for grades 6-12, and co-curricular offerings in fine arts, athletics, and STEM. It serves residential families from Mequon and Thiensville as well as students admitted through Wisconsin interdistrict open enrollment.

The technology stack is entirely third-party SaaS and integrated through vendor partnerships: Infinite Campus for the student information system, Naviance Student and Xello for college and career planning, Nutrislice for digital menus with allergen filtering, MySchoolBucks for lunch account management, Stopfinder for bus tracking, Finalsite for the district website, and QuickBooks for foundation bookkeeping. Google Translate is embedded for 100+ language family communication. The school operates no proprietary technology assets, holds no patents, and has no AI/ML capabilities in evidence.

Homestead's revenue model is that of a public school district: primarily funded by the FY2026-27 property tax levy of $55.07M across MTSD, supplemented by Wisconsin per-pupil state aid, federal categorical grants (Title I/IX), interdistrict open-enrollment tuition, facility rentals, recreation program fees, and Aramark-managed food service revenue. Pricing is publicly disclosed for ancillary services (lunch $2.75-$4.00 per meal, recreation activities at program-specific rates). The institution has no private ownership, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and is governed by an elected Board of Education under Superintendent Dr. Matthew Joynt.

Name

Homestead High School

Legal name

Homestead High School

Website

https://mtsd.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Homestead High School is a public 9-12 secondary school within the Mequon-Thiensville School District in Mequon, Wisconsin, delivering college-readiness, AP, AVID, TAG, and ACP programs to resident and open-enrollment families using third-party K-12 SaaS platforms, funded primarily by property tax levy and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school curriculum
• K-12 education
• College preparatory
• Secondary school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mequon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source through operational tax levy ($50,430,201 for 2026-27), debt service levy ($4,414,635), and community service fund levy ($227,580). Total levy of $55,072,416.
2. State Aid: State of Wisconsin per-pupil aid and categorical funding for specific programs.
3. Federal Funding: Title I, Title IX, and other federal education grants and program funding.
4. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting school facilities including Homestead High School for community events, athletic activities, and private functions.
5. Recreation Programs: Recreation Department programs including youth sports leagues, summer camps, adult fitness, and pickleball offerings generate program fees.
6. Food Services: School meal program operated by Aramark with tiered pricing for different grade levels. Revenue supports food service operations.
7. Open Enrollment Tuition: Interdistrict open enrollment allows non-resident students to attend for tuition based on state formula.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Homestead High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 within the Mequon-Thiensville School District in Mequon, Wisconsin. Founded in 1972, the school provides comprehensive high school education including academic coursework, college preparation programs, extracurricular activities, and athletics to students residing within the district's boundaries.

Product overview

Homestead High School is a public high school within the Mequon-Thiensville School District offering a comprehensive educational program for grades 9-12. The school's product portfolio includes core academic offerings supplemented by specialized programs such as AVID (college readiness), Talented Advanced & Gifted (TAG), and Academic & Career Planning (ACP). Supporting services include before/after school care (Kids' Campus), Summer Academy, Summer Camp, and 4K Wrap Care. The school also provides student support facilities including an Inquiry Wing, Writing Lab, and Student Study Centers. Athletic programs and Fine Arts round out the co-curricular offerings. The school partners with external platforms including Infinite Campus (student information), Naviance/Xello (career planning), Nutrislice (food services), and MySchoolBucks (payments).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High School Education Program Comprehensive secondary education for grades 9-12 covering core academic subjects, elective coursework, college preparation, athletics, and extracurricular activities for students residing in the Mequon-Thiensville School District.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85.2 DPI Report Card score - Significantly Exceeds Expectations (top 5% in Wisconsin)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• AramarkcoreOthersAramark is the district's food service provider, managing school nutrition programs including breakfast and lunch across all six schools. They provide menu development, nutritional analysis, allergen filtering through Nutrislice, and professional kitchen staff. Aramark's assistant director Tate Flom developed student-athlete nutrition guidance.
• Range Line Preschool and ChildcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide one morning section of 4-year-old kindergarten at Range Line facility, extending district's early childhood education reach and providing convenient location options for families.
• AFS (American Field Service)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFS exchange student program allowing Homestead High School to host international students. District seeking additional host families for 2026-27 school year. Families hosting for over 65 years.
• NutrislicesupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital menu platform providing online and app-based school menus with nutritional information, ingredients, allergen filtering for milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.
• MySchoolBuckssupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline lunch account management system allowing parents to add funds, set up recurring auto-payments, and monitor student meal purchases. $3.75 convenience fee for auto-pay feature.
• Mequon Police DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Resource Officer program providing police presence at schools. Officers participate in community events including summer camp visits and safety education programs.
• Mequon-Thiensville Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting educational initiatives in the district. Currently seeking part-time bookkeeper. Provides grants and fundraising support for programs beyond regular budget.
• Milwaukee North Shore Rotary ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service organization recognizing students through Service Above Self Awards. Partnership supports student leadership development and community engagement recognition.
• Go RitewaycoreOthersTransportation provider for student bus services. Contact: 262-512-1044.
• Wisconsin Department of Public InstructioncoreOthersState education agency providing regulatory oversight, funding formulas, academic standards guidance, and accountability systems including school report cards.
• FinalsitesupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering district and school websites with content management, translation services, and digital communication tools.
• Google TranslatesupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite translation service integrated into district website supporting 100+ languages for family communication and accessibility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Nicolet Union High School District: Nearby North Shore Milwaukee suburb public high school district with strong academic outcomes. Comparable Wisconsin public high school serving a similar affluent suburban population.
• Elmbrook School District: High-performing public K-12 district serving suburban Brookfield/East Troy, Wisconsin with comparable demographics and a top-tier reputation. Directly comparable Wisconsin suburban peer at similar operating scale.
• Cedarburg School District: High-performing public K-12 district in Ozaukee County, adjacent to Mequon-Thiensville. Closest geographic and demographic peer, sharing similar community funding dynamics.
• Arrowhead Union High School District: Top-ranked Wisconsin public high school district serving Hartland and surrounding communities. Comparable academically excellent Wisconsin public high school competing for similar suburban families.
• Whitefish Bay School District: North Shore Milwaukee suburb public K-12 district with a strong reputation for academic excellence. Comparable demographic and educational profile to MTSD.

Others

• Aramark: Food service and facilities management partner of MTSD, providing school nutrition programs across all six schools. Functions as a key operational vendor/ecosystem participant rather than a competing educational provider.

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Education: Large national provider of early childhood education, before/after school care, and summer camp programs. Directly analogous to MTSD's Kids' Campus and Summer Academy ancillary offerings, but operating at multi-state scale.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: National provider of employer-sponsored childcare, early education, and K-12 supplemental programs. Adjacent to MTSD's before/after school care and enrichment offerings, operating at scale across multiple geographies.
• Stride Inc. Public K-12 online education provider offering tuition-free virtual schools and blended learning. Operates in the same K-12 instruction category at national scale, including Wisconsin, and represents the broader/incumbent alternative model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HHSMtsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/homestead-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtschools

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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