What Sandy Valley High School does

Sandy Valley Local School District operates three public schools — Sandy Valley Elementary (K-5), Sandy Valley Middle School (6-8), and Sandy Valley High School (9-12) — on a consolidated campus in Magnolia, Ohio, serving students across 75 square miles spanning Carroll, Stark, and Tuscarawas counties. The district was established in 1950 through consolidation of four community school districts (Magnolia, Waynesburg, East Sparta, Sandyville), with the current unified campus completed in 2008-2009 following a 1951 bond issue. Sandy Valley delivers standard K-12 academic programming augmented by special education, gifted education (SOAR program), agriculture and FFA, AP courses, music, athletics, and PBIS behavioral framework (which earned the Ohio PBIS Silver Award). Instructional technology is built around a Clever single sign-on portal linking 12+ third-party educational applications including Zearn, Achieve3000, Gizmos, STAR assessments, Raz Kids, Think Central, Freckle, and ReadyGen, with parents accessing grades through the HAC Home Access Center and communication flowing via ParentSquare, Class Dojo, and Bloomz.

The district's business model is non-commercial: it is a government state entity funded primarily through Ohio per-pupil state aid and local property taxes. Direct-to-family services include free breakfast and lunch to all students under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), voluntary transportation for all students (including high schoolers, beyond state requirement), AultmanNow on-campus telehealth clinic, free driver's education through the Drive to Succeed grant, and sliding-scale preschool fees. Go-to-market is via open enrollment to families outside the district (with grade-level caps: K/1=88, 2-5=92, 6-11=120; 12th grade closed), supported by community-based channels — ParentSquare, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and the PTO, Academic Booster Club, and Alumni Association. Supplemental non-tax revenue includes the Alumni Association's $77,750 in cumulative scholarships, 20+ local scholarships totaling over $20,000 annually, and the Academic Booster Club's Red & Gray Card programs. There is no private ownership, no parent company, and governance rests with a five-member elected Board of Education.

Name

Sandy Valley High School

Legal name

Sandy Valley Local School District

Website

https://sandyvalleylocal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sandy Valley Local School District is a public K-12 district in Magnolia, Ohio operating three schools (Elementary K-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12) serving students across 75 square miles in three counties, funded by state per-pupil aid and property taxes, with free meals, district-wide transportation, and telehealth services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Student transportation
• Special education programs
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Magnolia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Funding: Primary revenue source from local property taxes and state funding allocated through the Ohio Department of Education per pupil funding formula.
2. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP): Federal meal program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students at CEP-qualified schools.
3. Transportation Services: Transportation provided for all students across 75 square miles covering three counties. State law only requires transport for K-8, but district voluntarily transports all students including high school.
4. Academic Booster Club Support: 100% donation-funded organization that rewards academic achievement through gift certificates, food coupons, and scholarships. Offsets some AP test costs.
5. Alumni Association Scholarships: Sandy Valley Alumni Association has awarded $77,750 in scholarships to date, funded through donations and fundraising events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sandy Valley Local School District operates three public schools (Elementary K-5, Middle 6-8, and High School 9-12) providing comprehensive K-12 education to students in a 75-square-mile rural area of Northeast Ohio. Core offerings include structured literacy and math instruction, special education and gifted (SOAR) services, athletics in the Northeast Senate League, free meals via Community Eligibility Provision, transportation, and student support including telehealth and counseling.

Product overview

Sandy Valley Local School District operates as a public K-12 educational institution serving students in Magnolia, OH with three schools: Sandy Valley Elementary (K-5), Sandy Valley Middle School (6-8), and Sandy Valley High School (9-12). The district offers core academic programs enhanced by special education services, the SOAR gifted education program, structured literacy instruction (Heggerty, Fundations, ReadyGen), STAR assessment, Zearn math curriculum, and technology integration via the Clever SSO portal linking 12+ educational applications. Student support services include counseling, nursing with AultmanNow telehealth, transportation (covering 75 square miles), food service, and athletics in the Northeast Senate League. The district maintains community connections through the Alumni Association offering scholarships, Academic Booster Club recognizing academic achievement, Parent Teacher Organization, and 20+ local scholarship opportunities totaling over $20,000 annually. Parents access grades via Home Access Center (HAC), communicate via ParentSquare/Class Dojo/Bloomz, and pay for meals through Payschools/MySchoolMenus. The district's website is built on the Finalsite platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sandy Valley Elementary School Public elementary school serving grades K-5 located at 5018 State Route 183 NE, Magnolia, OH. Offers core academics, special education, gifted education (SOAR program), PBIS, and before/after school programs. Principal: Mr. Greg McClellan.
• Sandy Valley Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8 located at 5130 State Route 183 NE, Magnolia, OH. Principal: Mrs. Melissa Kiehl.
• Sandy Valley High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 located on State Route 183 NE, Magnolia, OH. Principal: Mr. Beau Balderson. Offers college preparatory academics, career technical education (SSCA Agriculture Program), athletics, and extracurricular activities including band, choir, and floral team.
• SOAR Gifted Education Program Gifted education program for elementary students (S-Stimulating Minds, O-Ongoing Exploration, A-Achieving New Levels, R-Rising to the Challenge). Provides differentiated instruction, acceleration options, and enrichment activities for identified gifted learners.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including intervention specialists, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and ED (Emotional Disability) instruction. Director: Mr. Jason Herold.
• Sandy Valley Athletics Athletic programs including basketball, football, track, wrestling, and more. Sandy Valley joins the Northeast Senate League beginning 2028-2029 season. Athletic Director: Mr. Drew Meister.
• District Transportation Services Transportation provided for all students across 75 square miles in three counties, going beyond state requirements that only mandate K-8 transport.
• School Nurse and AultmanNow Telehealth Services School nursing services and wellness programs through partnership with AultmanNow for telehealth visits at school. Nurses: Mrs. Mary Leopold (MS/HS) and Mrs. Rachel Leyda (Elementary). Includes medication administration, immunization tracking, and health screenings.
• Local Scholarships Program Multiple scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors including Sandy Valley Alumni Scholarship ($500-$1,500), American Landfill ($3,000), Chase Faiello ($2,500), Rudolph R. Vannucci Academic (up to $2,500/year renewable), and 20+ other local scholarships totaling over $20,000 annually.
• Food Service (Community Eligibility Provision) Federal meal program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students at CEP-qualified schools through USDA Child Nutrition Programs.
• Free Driver's Education Program Free driver's education for CEP-qualified students (up to $375 value) through the Drive to Succeed Student Grant Program and East Central Ohio ESC Drivers Training School. All SV students approved for the program.

Quantifiable outcome

• District covers 75 square miles across three counties with full transportation services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stark County Schools Health Benefits ConsortiumcoreOthersDistrict participates in the Stark County Schools Health Benefits Plan consortium for employee health insurance coverage, providing comprehensive benefits to staff members.
• Ohio Department of EducationcoreOthersState agency providing funding through per-pupil formula, regulatory oversight, and access to resources including State Report Card accountability systems.
• Northeast Senate LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew athletic league formed with seven other schools (Carrollton, Claymont, Fairless, Marlington, Minerva, Tuscarawas Valley, Tuslaw) beginning competition in 2028-2029 school year. Represents long-standing rivalries and regional athletic traditions.
• AultmanNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationTelehealth partnership providing medical care to students through school clinic. Students can see doctors or nurse practitioners without leaving school premises.
• USDA Child Nutrition ProgramscoreOthersFederal program providing free and reduced-price meals through National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, including Summer EBT benefits ($120 per eligible child).
• Magnolia Area Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for preserving district history, providing historical context and artifacts for school archives and community engagement.
• Bridge Point Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal charitable organization assisting families in South-Central Stark County area with support services.
• Magnolia United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaring for Cardinals backpack program provides nonperishable food twice monthly to students whose families need support.
• The Helping Hands NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood pantry and free clothing giveaway serving the Sandy Valley community.
• East Central Ohio ESC Drivers Training SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides driver education training for SV students through Drive to Succeed Student Grant Program, covering up to $375 for CEP-qualified students.
• Tuscarawas County Sheriff's OfficecoreOthersProvides School Resource Officer (SRO) Deputy Matthews to enhance school safety measures and security protocols.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tuscarawas Valley Local School District: Public K-12 district in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Northeast Senate League founding member. Similar rural eastern Ohio geography and size profile.
• Minerva Local School District: Public K-12 district in Stark/Carroll/Columbiana counties, Northeast Senate League founding member. Operates within the same SPARCC and Stark County educational consortium as Sandy Valley.
• Carrollton Exempted Village School District: Public K-12 district in Carroll County, Ohio, and fellow Northeast Senate League founding member. Comparable small-town rural demographics and Ohio per-pupil funding model.
• Fairless Local School District: Public K-12 district in Brewster, NE Ohio, Northeast Senate League founding member. Comparable small rural district with similar K-12 comprehensive offering.
• Tuslaw Local School District: Public K-12 district in Stark County, Ohio, Northeast Senate League founding member. Closest geographic peer in the same county.
• Claymont City School District: Public K-12 district in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and Northeast Senate League founding member. Directly comparable in size, geographic profile, and funding structure to Sandy Valley.
• Marlington Local School District: Public K-12 district in Lexington Township, NE Ohio, also joining the Northeast Senate League alongside Sandy Valley for 2028-2029. Similar rural-to-suburban footprint and athletic profile make it a direct comparable for enrollment and funding dynamics.

Others

• GlenOak High School (Plain Local School District): Larger public high school in Plain Township, Stark County. Relevance stems from Superintendent Matthew Whitted's prior tenure teaching and serving as principal there; useful as a comparable for talent pipeline and programmatic scale.

Regional players

• Garaway Local School District: Small rural K-12 district in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Comparable district size and Ohio rural funding model though not in shared athletic league.
• East Holmes Local School District (Berlin & Hiland): Small rural public K-12 district in Holmes County, Ohio. Comparable in rural eastern Ohio scale and Amish-community demographic mix, though not in the same league.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/svlocalschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@svlocalschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/svlocalschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/svlocalschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sandy-valley-high-school-03

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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