What Pickens County High School does

Pickens High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Jasper, Georgia, operating as part of the Pickens County School District under Principal Brandon Tippens and four assistant principals. The school delivers a comprehensive educational portfolio organized around four main pillars: a standard academic curriculum (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, PE); a Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program offering 16 career pathways including agriculture, healthcare, IT, engineering, and skilled trades; an athletic program of 18 sports at Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Junior High levels; and a Fine Arts program spanning band, chorus, dance, theatre, and visual arts. The school is launching the Pickens Virtual Academy for the 2026-2027 school year to provide online learning options, and operates an on-campus health center (Dragon Care) and an interactive Wall of Excellence digital recognition display.

The technology stack is standard K-12 educational infrastructure: Infinite Campus for student information, Google Workspace for Education, a 1:1 Chromebook program for all students, and the Apptegy platform powering the school website, mobile apps, and family communications. Auxiliary integrations include GoFan (athletic ticketing), Rank 1 (athletic management), BSN Team Sports (spirit merchandise), and Canva (newsletter design). The school is accredited by Cognia, complies with FERPA, and operates under a Title I federal designation.

As a public institution, the school is funded primarily by state and local tax appropriations through the Georgia QBE funding formula, with de minimis ancillary revenue from parking permits ($40/year), yearbook sales ($85/year), athletic tickets, and community sponsorships. There are no commercial revenue streams, no tuition model, and no evidence of private capital involvement. The school's customer base is captured by geographic monopoly within the Pickens County School District boundaries, with families enrolled through the district's Central Registration Office.

Name

Pickens County High School

Legal name

Pickens High School

Website

https://pickenshigh.pickens.k12.ga.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pickens High School is a public grades 9-12 high school in Jasper, Georgia, operating within the Pickens County School District and offering academic, CTAE, athletic, and fine arts programs to district-enrolled students, with a virtual academy launching in 2026-2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school athletics
• Career technical education
• College preparation programs
• School counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jasper

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pickens High School is a public secondary school delivering grades 9-12 education to students in Pickens County, Georgia, as part of the Pickens County School District. Its core offerings include standard academic curriculum (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Physical Education), supplemented by Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, Fine Arts programs, 18 athletic programs, and comprehensive school counseling services. The school is expanding into online learning via the Pickens Virtual Academy for 2026-2027.

Product overview

Pickens High School is a comprehensive public high school offering a multi-faceted educational portfolio. The core academic program covers standard subjects (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, PE) preparing students for college, career, or military pathways. This is complemented by specialized programs: Athletics (18 sports at Varsity/JV/Junior High levels), CTAE (16 career pathways with industry certifications), Fine Arts (Band, Chorus, Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts), and Counseling Services. The school is launching Pickens Virtual Academy (2026-2027) for flexible online learning options, and provides on-campus health services through Dragon Care. The school also maintains an interactive Wall of Excellence touchscreen for athletic recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs Standard academic curriculum covering English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, and Physical Education, designed to prepare students for college, career, or military pathways. Intended for grades 9-12 students in Pickens County School District.
• Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Career and technical education program offering 16 career pathway options across Agriculture, Architecture, Arts/A/V Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education, STEM, Healthcare, Information Technology, Law, and Marketing, with industry credentials and certifications. Includes Career and Technical Student Organizations such as FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, Skills USA, and TSA.
• Pickens High School Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program offering 18 sports including Baseball, Basketball (Boys/Girls), Bass Fishing, Cheer, Cross Country, Esports, Football, Golf, Soccer (Boys/Girls), Softball, Swim, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling, with Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Junior High levels. Available to enrolled Pickens High School students.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive fine arts education including Band, Chorus, Dance, Dramatic Writing/Advanced Composition, Theatre, and Visual Arts programs. Available to enrolled Pickens High School students.
• School Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling services including academic advising, college/career planning, SAT/ACT preparation resources, Georgia Futures integration, YouScience career assessments, and senior information services. Available to enrolled Pickens High School students and their families.
• Pickens Virtual Academy Online/virtual learning pathway providing flexible, high-quality educational opportunities for students seeking alternative learning modalities. A new program of Pickens County School District launching for the 2026-2027 school year.
• School-Based Health Center (Dragon Care) On-campus health services providing medical care for students during school hours. Available to enrolled Pickens High School students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 seniors received scholarships totaling $349,050
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)minorOthersCareer and Technical Student Organization that builds leadership and community among business-focused students. Part of CTAE programming at Pickens County School District.
• Career Technical Instruction (CTI)minorOthersCareer and Technical Student Organization supporting CTAE programs in the district.
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)minorOthersCareer and Technical Student Organization focused on family and consumer sciences. Part of CTAE programming.
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)minorOthersCareer and Technical Student Organization supporting agriculture education pathways. Part of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources CTAE programs.
• Future Health Professionals (HOSA)minorOthersCareer and Technical Student Organization for healthcare science pathways. Supports Allied Health and Medicine and Sports Medicine programs.
• Skills USAminorOthersCareer and Technical Student Organization supporting trade and technical education. Part of CTAE programming.
• Technology Student Association (TSA)minorOthersCareer and Technical Student Organization for technology-focused students. Supports STEM and engineering pathways.
• Amicalola EMC Operation Round UpminorOthersCommunity funding program that provides perfect attendance awards to students. Winners receive $25 Amazon gift cards.
• Jasper Optimist ClubminorOthersLocal community organization that sponsors and hosts the STAR Banquet for PHS seniors.
• Canes Travel BaseballminorOthersPrestigious travel baseball organization where Coach Adam Williams coaches during the summer. Part of player development pipeline.
• Georgia Dugout ClubminorOthersState baseball organization where Coach Williams helps plan the annual coaches' clinic. Supports broader baseball community.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Walton High School: Larger, higher-resourced Georgia public HS in Cobb County with broader AP/IB course catalog and elite athletics. Comparable on public-HS operating model but with materially larger budget and enrollment.
• Harrison High School: Larger Cobb County public HS offering analogous academic, athletic, and CTAE programming with a substantially bigger enrollment base. Comparable Georgia public HS at greater scale.
• Lassiter High School: Cobb County public HS in Marietta with strong athletics, fine arts, and college-prep reputation. Comparable public-HS operating model but with larger enrollment and resource base.

Direct peers

• Camden County High School: Public high school in Woodbine, GA serving a similar rural-to-coastal Georgia district with comparable athletic, CTAE, and college-prep offerings. Directly comparable as a Georgia public HS of similar scale.
• Etowah High School: Public high school in Woodstock, GA (Cherokee County) with comparable athletics programs, CTAE pathways, and college-prep counseling. Similar size and programmatic structure to PHS.
• East Coweta High School: Public high school in Sharpsburg, GA (Coweta County) with comparable athletics, fine arts, and CTAE pathway structure. Closely comparable Georgia public HS serving a similarly scaled district.
• Northgate High School: Public high school in Newnan, GA (Coweta County) operating with comparable CTAE, athletics, and college-prep counseling structure. Comparable Georgia public HS in a district of similar scale to Pickens County.
• Woodstock High School: Georgia public high school in Cherokee County offering analogous athletics breadth, CTAE pathways, fine arts, and a 1:1 device program. Comparable suburban/rural-interface public HS with similar programmatic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PickensHighGa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PickensCountySchools-GA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PickensHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/pickenshighschoolga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/pickens-county-high-school-16

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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