Sherwood High School

What Sherwood High School does

Sherwood High School is part of Sherwood Cass R-VIII, a public K-12 school district headquartered in Creighton, Missouri, that operates three campuses: Sherwood Elementary (K-5), Sherwood Middle School (6-8), and Sherwood High School (9-12). The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education with Dr. Derrick Hartley serving as Superintendent and is reported to employ 71 staff members across instruction, administration, and operations. Its functional mandate is to deliver state-mandated K-12 public education to residents within its attendance boundaries in southwestern Missouri.

The academic offering combines standard K-12 instruction with two college-access programs: dual-credit coursework delivered in partnership with State Fair Community College (at $94 per credit hour) and the Missouri A+ Scholarship Program, through which qualifying graduates become eligible for tuition-reimbursement scholarships at participating two-year colleges. The technology stack includes Follett Destiny for library management, Infinite Campus for student information, Google Workspace for productivity, STAR 360 for assessment, Nutrislice for cafeteria menus, and Hudl/Team1Sports for athletics video and live streaming; the district also participates in MOCAP, the Missouri Course Access Program, for virtual course delivery and has added an E-Sports extracurricular offering.

Sherwood Cass R-VIII is a non-commercial, government-funded entity. Operating revenue is derived from local property taxes, state foundation formula aid, and federal categorical funding rather than commercial sales. Capital projects have been financed through voter-approved ballot measures, including a 2021 One Day Bond Issue, 2023 $4.86 Plan ballot items, and a 2019 Levy Issue, with community fundraising supplemented by the Sherwood Public School Foundation, a 501(c)(3).

Name

Sherwood High School

Legal name

Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District

Website

https://sherwoodk12.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sherwood High School is part of Sherwood Cass R-VIII, a public K-12 school district in Creighton, Missouri, operating elementary, middle, and high school campuses serving district-resident students with standard instruction, dual-credit courses, and A+ Scholarship eligibility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), K–12 Standardized Assessments & Benchmark Exams Prep (State tests, MAP, ISEE/SSAT) (EDANABAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Secondary education services
• College preparation programs
• Athletics and activities
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Creighton

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, Sherwood Cass R-VIII is funded through state and federal education funding, local property tax levies, and school bond issues. Revenue supports educational operations, facilities, and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sherwood High School provides tuition-free public secondary education for grades 9-12 as part of the Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District, delivering core academic instruction alongside college preparation (A+ Program eligibility, dual credit courses with State Fair Community College, NCAA/NAIA support, scholarship guidance, ACT preparation), comprehensive counseling, special education and Title I services, career exploration through Missouri Connections, and a broad slate of MSHSAA athletics and student organizations. The district also operates a middle school (grades 6-8) and elementary school (K-5) with Parents as Teachers early childhood programming, plus an affiliated 501(c)(3) Sherwood Public School Foundation providing scholarships and grants.

Product overview

Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District operates as a unified K-12 education platform across three schools (Sherwood High School, Middle School, and Elementary School) providing comprehensive educational services. The district's digital ecosystem includes a Student/Parent Portal for grades and attendance, Student Resources hub for college and career planning, NCAA-NAIA athletic eligibility support, A+ Program for college tuition assistance, and Dual Credit opportunities through State Fair Community College. Additional offerings encompass Virtual Learning/MOCAP, athletics (football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track, baseball, softball, cross country, archery, cheer, E-Sports), student organizations (FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, Band, Choral, Theatre), Food Service with menu access via Nutrislice, the Sherwood Public School Foundation for scholarships, School Alert notification system for emergency communications, and Sherwood Live Streams for athletic event viewing via Hudl/Team1Sports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sherwood Foundation: Sherwood Public School Foundation - IRS approved non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides scholarships, grants, and financial aid to deserving students pursuing advanced educational training.

Products and services

• Sherwood High School

Quantifiable outcome

• A+ program eligibility provides free tuition to Missouri community colleges and technical schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State Fair Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSherwood High School partners with State Fair Community College to offer dual credit courses, allowing students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously. Courses include Composition, College Algebra, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, and Vocal Instruction. The partnership enables students to get a head start on college at reduced cost ($94/credit hour).
• Missouri Department of Higher Education (A+ Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSherwood High School participates in Missouri's A+ Education Program, which provides tuition reimbursement for two years at any public community college or vocational technical school in Missouri for eligible graduates who meet academic and service requirements.
• Sherwood Public School FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that provides scholarships, grants, and financial aid to deserving students. The foundation also supports and enhances programs for elementary and secondary students and provides educational supplies and equipment for teachers.
• MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district participates in MSHSAA for athletics and activities, including sports schedules, academic competitions, and compliance with state activity regulations.
• Missouri Children's DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissouri Department of Social Services division providing the child abuse hotline (800-392-3738) that school staff can use to report safety concerns involving children.
• Cass County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides WIC services and health resources referenced in the district's community resources for families.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• K12 Insight: Provider of community engagement, communications, and survey platforms to K-12 school districts; comparable as an ecosystem vendor serving public school districts like Sherwood, though as a support service rather than a school operator.

Emerging players

• Connections Academy: Operator of tuition-free online public schools serving K-12 students in partnership with states; comparable as an alternative publicly funded K-12 delivery model that competes for the same family-choices budget.
• Stride Inc. (K12 Inc.): Online K-12 education provider offering virtual learning, including partnerships with public school districts through programs similar to Missouri's MOCAP; comparable as an alternative K-12 delivery model serving publicly funded students.

Direct peers

• Imagine Schools: Nonprofit charter management organization operating tuition-free public K-12 schools across multiple states; comparable in operating publicly funded K-12 schools with emphasis on college preparation and character education.
• EdisonLearning: Education management organization providing K-12 public school services including whole-school management partnerships; comparable in partnering with school districts to operate publicly funded K-12 programs.

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: Large charter school management company operating publicly funded K-12 schools; comparable in that it operates public K-12 education as its core service, but at substantially greater scale than a single rural district.
• Academica: Charter school management organization operating public K-12 charter schools; comparable in running publicly funded K-12 schools as its core operating model.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter school management organization operating public K-12 schools; comparable in delivering publicly funded K-12 education through structured curriculum and community engagement.
• Green Dot Public Schools: Charter management organization operating public K-12 schools; comparable in delivering publicly funded K-12 education with college-prep emphasis, though based in urban markets rather than rural Missouri.
• KIPP Foundation: National K-12 charter school network operating public schools serving predominantly underserved communities; comparable to Sherwood in delivering free, publicly funded K-12 education, though operating as a multi-state charter network rather than a single rural district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sherwoodk12
• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sherwood-high-school-82

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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