Royal High School

What Royal High School does

Royal School District No. 160 is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 901 Ahlers Ave N, Royal City, Grant County, Washington. The district operates five schools — Red Rock Elementary School, Royal Intermediate School, Royal Middle School, and Royal High School — serving approximately 1,659 students from preschool through grade 12 across a 390-square-mile rural catchment area located 17 miles east of the Columbia River's Vantage Bridge. Services extend beyond standard K-12 to special-needs programs up to age 21, with 251 faculty members supporting an 88% graduation rate. Operational support is delivered through McKinney-Vento homeless assistance, Title I, IDEA special education, health services, food service, student transportation, athletics, and comprehensive school counseling.

The district's technology layer is a conventional public-school SaaS stack rather than a proprietary platform: ParentSquare handles district-wide family communication and secure document delivery, Skyward provides the Student Information System with Family Access portal for grades and attendance, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 support staff productivity (with SSO integrated into ParentSquare), Vector Solutions (SafeSchools) delivers K-12 employee safety training, and Clever Portal serves as an educational technology gateway for students. The district website at royalsd.org and a Facebook page constitute the primary external digital channels, with ParentSquare serving as the primary post-enrollment engagement surface.

The business model is that of a state-mandated government entity, not a commercial enterprise. Revenue is generated entirely from three non-discretionary public funding streams: Washington State apportionment through OSPI (allocated per student enrollment and categorical programs), voter-approved local property tax levies, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA, and ESSER. No tuition or fees are charged for standard K-12 enrollment. Governance rests with an elected Board of Directors operating under OSPI oversight, with administrative support and professional development provided through partnership with Educational Service District 105 (ESD 105) in Yakima, Washington.

Name

Royal High School

Legal name

Royal School District No 160

Website

https://royal.wednet.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Royal School District No. 160 is a public K-12 school district in Grant County, Washington, operating four schools (including Royal High School) that serve roughly 1,659 students from preschool through grade 12 with 251 faculty, funded by state apportionment, local levies, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education (Secondary Education)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• K-12 school district
• Student support services
• Athletics programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Royal City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary funding from Washington State through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), allocated based on student enrollment and categorical programs
2. Local Levy Funding: Local property tax levies approved by voters to supplement state funding for educational programs and operations
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding through programs including Title I, IDEA special education, ESSER grants, and other federal education initiatives

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Royal High School provides public secondary education (grades 9-12) as part of Royal School District No. 160 in Royal City, Grant County, Washington. The school delivers academic instruction, athletics, counseling, special education, transportation, food services, health services, and after-school programming (Royal Connect) to local students and families at no tuition cost. It is part of a small rural district that emphasizes personalized learning where teachers know each student by name.

Product overview

Royal School District (Royal SD) operates as a unified K-12 public school district providing educational services rather than a technology product company. The district offers comprehensive educational programs from preschool through grade 12 (with services extending to age 21 for special needs students), supported by technology platforms including ParentSquare for family communication, Skyward for student information management, and Vector Solutions for staff training. The district's five schools serve approximately 1,700 students in a rural Central Washington community, with offerings that include academic instruction, athletics, food services, transportation, and student support programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) Core public secondary education program for grades 9-12, providing academic instruction that prepares students for graduation, college, and careers. Delivered through on-campus instruction at Royal High School within Royal School District No. 160.
• Athletics Programs School-based athletics programs for students, including team sports and physical education activities supporting student wellness and school spirit.
• Counseling Services School counseling services supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development. Available to all Royal High School students.
• Special Education Services Special education services for students with individualized education needs, delivered in accordance with public school district obligations.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services for eligible students residing within the district.
• Food Services (Child Nutrition) School food services providing meals to students, including free meals where applicable under federal nutrition programs.
• Health Services School health services supporting student wellness and basic medical care during the school day.
• Royal Connect After-School Program After-school program providing extended learning and enrichment opportunities for students beyond the regular school day.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% graduation rate

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESD 105 (Educational Service District 105)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational service district providing shared services, professional development, and administrative support to Royal School District. Located at 111 S 2nd Ave, Yakima, WA 98902.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily engagement and communication platform used for district-wide announcements, classroom communications, and event coordination.
• SkywardcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System (SIS) used for grade management, attendance tracking, and family access to student records.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Workspace for Education used for staff email, collaboration, and cloud-based productivity tools.
• Grant County ElectionsminorOthersCounty election authority handling local levy and bond measure voting for district funding.
• OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction)coreOthersWashington State education regulatory agency providing oversight, funding allocation, and accountability requirements for the district.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Quincy School District: Quincy School District is a public K-12 district operating in Grant County, Washington. It serves a similar rural Central Washington community and operates comparable K-12 programs funded through the same Washington OSPI structure as Royal School District.
• Ephrata School District: Ephrata School District is a public K-12 district located in Grant County, Washington. It operates from the same county seat region and provides a comparable scale and program mix to Royal School District, making it a closely comparable peer.
• Othello School District: Othello School District is a public K-12 district located in Adams County, Washington, adjacent to Grant County. It serves a similar rural Central Washington community with a comparable demographic and economic profile, making it a strong operational peer.
• Wenatchee School District: Wenatchee School District is a public K-12 district in Chelan County, Washington, also serving Central Washington. While somewhat larger than Royal, it operates under the same Washington OSPI framework and faces similar rural-region dynamics and funding environment.
• Wahluke School District: Wahluke School District is a public K-12 district based in Mattawa, Grant County, Washington. It serves a similar rural, agricultural Central Washington community with a comparable student population and funding structure to Royal School District.
• Moses Lake School District: Moses Lake School District is a public K-12 district also located in Grant County, Washington, serving a similar rural/agricultural community in Central Washington. It is the largest district geographically adjacent to Royal School District and operates under the same Washington OSPI framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RoyalSchoolDistrictWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/royal-high-school-59

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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