Schickhardt-Gymnasium Herrenberg

What Schickhardt-Gymnasium Herrenberg does

Schickhardt-Gymnasium Herrenberg (SGH) is a public German Gymnasium (secondary school) located at Längenholz 2, 71083 Herrenberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Established in 1962, the school serves approximately 700+ students across grades 5 through 12 (Klassenstufen 5–12), culminating in the Abitur (university entrance qualification). It is maintained by the Stadt Herrenberg and operates under the authority of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Education (Kultusministerium). The teaching body comprises 80+ staff including fully qualified teachers, Referendare (student teachers), and interns in school year 2025/2026, led by Schulleiterin Heike Bertsch-Nödlinger with deputy Simon Zolg and three Abteilungsleiter. Student support infrastructure includes a Schulsozialarbeiter (social worker, employed by mevesta e.V.), Beratungslehrer, Schulseelsorge, and Oberstufenberatung. SGH differentiates through a strong MINT focus anchored by the AEROSPACE LAB youth research partnership with Universität Stuttgart and the German Aerospace Center (DLR), eight international student-exchange partnerships across seven countries, an extensive extracurricular Arbeitsgemeinschaften program (sports, music, theater, robotics), DELF and Cambridge language certifications, and career orientation via BoGy placements, Sozialpraktikum, and Bundesagentur für Arbeit counseling. Competition performance is notable: F1 in Schools World Vice-Championships (2019, 2020), Roborace Best Student Team (2024), Jugend forscht Schulpreis (2023), and multiple Landeswettbewerb Mathematik and Jugend musiziert prizes.

The school's core technology stack is conventional administrative and pedagogical infrastructure rather than proprietary technology: IServ serves as the central communication and information platform for students, parents, and teachers (announcements, materials, schedules); WebUntis (by Gruber & Peters) handles timetable planning, room allocation, and substitution management with browser/app student access; AstraDirect manages school locker rentals; SAMS-ON processes cashless Mensa (cafeteria) payments operated by caterer Invisa; and the city-managed schulanmeldungen.com portal handles enrollment. The AEROSPACE LAB functions as an in-house STEM enrichment module offering project groups in robotics, fuel cell go-karts, flight robotics, 3D printing, software, and space robotics, with many group leaders being former SGH students.

As a public state institution, SGH generates no commercial revenue. It is funded through public education budgets administered by the Land Baden-Württemberg, with no tuition charged. Incidental cash inflows consist of Mensa meal fees (transaction-based via SAMS-ON), AstraDirect locker rentals (usage-based, multi-year contract), and Förderverein Freunde des SGH membership contributions supporting projects, events, and equipment. The go-to-market model is community-led: enrollment is catchment-driven via the city's online portal with physical document submission; parent engagement is mediated through the Elternbeirat; community engagement flows through the Förderverein, SMV student council, concerts, theater performances, and sporting competitions. Marketing is minimal — limited to the school's website (schickhardt.net), IServ-distributed Schulnachrichten newsletters (~4 per school year), and an annual orientation evening for incoming 5th-grade families.

Name

Schickhardt-Gymnasium Herrenberg

Legal name

Schickhardt-Gymnasium Herrenberg

Website

https://schickhardt.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schickhardt-Gymnasium Herrenberg is a public German Gymnasium in Herrenberg, Baden-Württemberg, serving 700+ students in grades 5–12 with a state-funded curriculum, STEM-focused AEROSPACE LAB partnership, and international exchange programs across seven countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

School-Based Math Clubs & League Programs (EDAMAEAI)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium curriculum
• Abitur preparation
• STEM enrichment programs
• Student exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Herrenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public German Gymnasium maintained by the municipality of Herrenberg, the school is primarily funded through public education budgets. No commercial revenue streams are operated.
2. Mensa Meal Fees: Students pay for meals at the school cafeteria (Mensa) operated by Invisa with payment processed via SAMS-ON card system. Meal card application is handled through the city's online portal.
3. Förderverein Membership Contributions: The Freunde des SGH association collects membership fees and donations from parents and supporters to fund school projects, events, and equipment.
4. School Locker Rental: School lockers are available to students via rental through AstraDirect, providing a recurring usage-based fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schickhardt-Gymnasium Herrenberg is a public German Gymnasium providing academic secondary education for students in grades 5 through 12, culminating in the Abitur (university entrance qualification). The school offers a comprehensive curriculum with MINT (STEM), language, arts, music, and sports tracks, supported by extracurricular Arbeitsgemeinschaften, international exchange programs, a school cafeteria, and a full-day program (Ganztagsangebot). It serves 700+ students with 80+ teaching staff at the Längenholz campus in Herrenberg, Baden-Württemberg.

Product overview

Schickhardt-Gymnasium Herrenberg is a secondary school (Gymnasium) offering comprehensive educational services from grades 5-12. The core educational offering is complemented by IServ (central communication and information platform) and WebUntis (timetable management). Additional services include the school canteen (Mensa Längenholz), full-day program (Ganztagesangebot), and extensive extracurricular activities through Arbeitsgemeinschaften (clubs for sports, arts, music, sciences). The AEROSPACE LAB provides specialized STEM enrichment through cooperation with University of Stuttgart and DLR. Career orientation programs include internships and partnerships with regional employers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsorientierung (Career Orientation Program) Career and study orientation program including BoGy work-experience placements, social internships, career counseling, company excursions, and cooperation with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. Designed for SGH students in grades 9-11 to support university and career pathway decisions.
• Schüleraustausche (International Student Exchange Programs) International student exchange programs with partner schools in France (3 schools), Hungary, Netherlands, Romania, Botswana, USA, and China. Provided to SGH students for cultural and language immersion.
• AEROSPACE LAB MINT Program Extracurricular AEROSPACE LAB youth research center offering STEM enrichment in robotics, aerospace, fuel cell go-kart development, flight robotics, 3D printing, and space robotics. Operated in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart and DLR (German Aerospace Center). Several group leaders are former SGH students.
• Ganztagsangebot (Full-Day Program) Extended day care and after-school activity program including organized supervision for grades 5-7 and various interest-based extracurricular clubs, in cooperation with Volkshochschule Herrenberg. Targeted at SGH students and families needing after-school supervision and enrichment.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaften (Extracurricular Clubs) 20+ extracurricular clubs (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) covering sports (football, volleyball, Taekwondo), arts (theater, art, printing), music (choir, big band), sciences (robotics, mathematics, experiments), and culture (GoConcert, student newspaper). Offered to SGH students during and after school hours.
• Mensa Längenholz (School Cafeteria) School cafeteria service providing balanced lunch meals for students during lunch break, operated by INVISA with payment processing through the SAMS-ON cashless card system. Meal card administration is handled through the City of Herrenberg's online portal.
• IServ School Platform Central school management and communication platform providing students, parents, and teachers access to announcements, schedules, course materials, and organizational information. Operates as the school's primary digital hub for day-to-day communication.
• WebUntis Timetable Service Online timetable service integrated with Untis scheduling software, allowing students to view their personal schedules, room changes, and substitution information via browser or app. Supports students in tracking daily schedules.
• AstraDirect School Locker Rental School locker rental service managed through AstraDirect, allowing students to store belongings during the school day or for longer periods. Application and rental details are available via downloadable PDF form from the school's website.
• Gymnasium Academic Education (Grades 5-12 leading to Abitur) Core academic secondary education program covering grades 5 through 12, leading to the Abitur (university entrance qualification). Encompasses MINT (STEM), languages, arts, music, and sports tracks. Currently serves over 700 students in the Herrenberg municipality and Böblingen district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41 Abiturienten graduated in 2026, with 12 achieving honors (grade average 1.x or better). Best result: 1.1.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Collège Vauban, Straßburg, FrankreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school in Strasbourg for student exchange programs as part of the school's international exchange network.
• Collège Sophie Germain, Straßburg, FrankreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school in Strasbourg for student exchange programs, part of the school's international exchange network.
• Collège du Val d'Argent, Sainte Foy l'Argentière, FrankreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school for student exchange programs.
• Kossuth Lajos Gimnazium, Budapest, UngarncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian partner school in Budapest for international student exchange.
• Candea College Duiven, NiederlandecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch partner school for student exchange programs.
• Colegiul Nicolae Titulescu, Kronstadt, RumäniencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian partner school for international student exchange.
• Rainbow High School Gaborone, BotswanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrican partner school for international exchange, noted in football exchange context.
• Wenatchee High School, Washington, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS partner school for international exchange programs.
• Nanjing No. 1 High School, ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese partner school referenced in exchange programs.
• insiva GmbHcoreOthersCatering company responsible for meal preparation and distribution at the school Mensa (cafeteria). Operates meal service for students during lunch break.
• SAMS-ONcoreOthersPayment service provider for the school cafeteria. Manages Mensa card system for cashless payment at the school cafeteria. The City of Herrenberg uses SAMS-ON for payment processing and administration.
• AEROSPACE LAB HerrenbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth research center (Jugendforschungszentrum) operating since 2010/11 in Herrenberg. SGH students participate in project groups on robotics, aerospace, fuel cell go-karts, and other STEM topics. Collaborates with University of Stuttgart and DLR (German Aerospace Center).
• mevesta e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization that employs the school's social worker (Schulsozialarbeiter) Bernd Bräuning, who works 50% at SGH and 50% at Theodor-Schüz-Realschule TSR.
• Stadt HerrenbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Herrenberg is the maintaining body (Träger) of the school, responsible for building management, facilities, staff administration, and cafeteria card administration via its online portal.
• Universität TübingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMINT mentors from the university conduct workshops in mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, nanoscience, cognitive science, and computer science for 9th grade students. Also partner for LK Biologie (advanced biology course) neurolab visit.
• Universität StuttgartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Stuttgart collaborates with AEROSPACE LAB and hosts the annual Roborace competition in which SGH students participate.
• DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Aerospace Center collaborates with the AEROSPACE LAB youth research center, providing scientific guidance and mentorship for student projects.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer counselor Herr Velters provides regular consultation sessions at the school and visits upper-level classes to provide career and study guidance.
• Volkshochschule HerrenbergminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal adult education center cooperates with SGH's Ganztagsangebot (all-day program) to provide afternoon activities and courses.
• Förderverein Nordkenia (Holzäpfel family)minorOthersSupport association led by Lars Holzäpfel (SGH alumnus) that coordinates funding for educational and humanitarian projects in Northern Kenya. SGH school community supports this project as its designated long-term social engagement initiative.
• French Ministry of Education / French Cultural Institute (Institut Français)minorOthersAccrediting body for the DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) certification program at the school, enabling students to earn official French language diplomas.
• Aerospace LABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth research center providing MINT project opportunities in the all-day program. Project groups include fuel cell go-kart development, flight robotics, lab certification, Girls Robotics, software workshop, robotics, 3D printing, and space robotics. Many group leaders are former SGH students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Frankfurt International School: A leading international school in Germany offering IB curriculum. While in Frankfurt, it represents the type of school competing for internationally-oriented German families that SGH might otherwise attract.
• Stuttgart International School: An international school in Stuttgart offering IB and international curriculum. Serves internationally-mobile families in Baden-Württemberg as an alternative to SGH for those seeking international qualifications.

Direct peers

• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: A public German Gymnasium in Heidelberg with strong STEM and academic reputation. Like SGH, it serves college-preparatory secondary students in Baden-Württemberg and competes for similar academically-oriented families.
• Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium Böblingen: A Gymnasium in Böblingen, the same district as Herrenberg. It competes directly with SGH for local enrollment and serves a similar academic profile of students in the same geographic catchment.
• Schiller-Gymnasium Stuttgart: A Stuttgart-based Gymnasium that competes with SGH for students in the broader Stuttgart metropolitan area. Stuttgart is approximately 30km from Herrenberg, creating overlapping regional catchment.
• Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium Stuttgart: Another Stuttgart Gymnasium offering college-preparatory education in the Baden-Württemberg region. Serves similar academic students with comparable curriculum offerings.
• Max-Planck-Gymnasium (national chain): Multiple German Gymnasiums share the Max Planck name, all emphasizing science and academic excellence. These schools serve similar academically-oriented students with comparable STEM and college-preparatory profiles.

Broad incumbents

• Internat Schule St. Blasien: A prestigious German private boarding school in the Black Forest region offering comprehensive Gymnasium education. Competes for high-academic-achiever students in southern Germany.
• Birklehof: A German private boarding school in the Black Forest with strong academic and extracurricular programs. Comparable to SGH's Gymnasium profile but operates as a private institution with broader geographic reach.
• Schule Schloss Salem: A prestigious German private boarding school with international reputation. While serving a broader geographic catchment and charging tuition, it competes with SGH for academically-gifted students in Baden-Württemberg.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles8 records

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