James Bowie High School

What James Bowie High School does

James Bowie High School is part of Simms Independent School District (Simms ISD), a public K-12 governmental entity serving approximately 460 students across three campuses in Simms, Texas, within southwestern Bowie County. The district operates Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) campuses, with the original main building constructed in 1935 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) using native stone from the Simms Estate. The district was renamed James Bowie in 1937 in honor of the Texas Revolution hero, and the original building has been refurbished multiple times, most extensively in 2009 and 2012, restoring historic appearance while updating infrastructure. Educational programming includes career and technical education tracks in agriculture, business, and family and consumer sciences, along with athletics, band, and dual credit/early college coursework delivered in partnership with Texarkana College.

Simms ISD operates a standard public-school technology stack rather than proprietary technology. Administrative and instructional operations run on Ascender for student information and parent/student portals, Microsoft 365 for staff email and productivity, ParentSquare for family communication and notifications, and Follett Destiny for library catalog management. The district maintains a 1:1 Chromebook program at the middle and high school level with an Acceptable Use policy and an optional insurance offering. There are no proprietary technology products, no disclosed APIs or SDKs, and no AI/ML systems referenced in available data. Communication with families is multi-channel: district website, ParentSquare push notifications, social media (Facebook), and physical event calendars.

As a governmental entity, Simms ISD is not a revenue-generating enterprise. Funding flows from three sources: local property taxes, state allocations from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and federal grants. Education is provided free to district residents in grades K-12, with auxiliary fee-based offerings limited to optional student insurance and cafeteria meals (the latter offset by a federal free/reduced lunch program). The district is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees, currently led by Board President Russell Meadows and Superintendent Eddy May. The customer base is the resident student population and their families within the district's geographic boundaries; the district holds a statutory monopoly over public K-12 education within that footprint, overseen by TEA through PEIMS reporting and accountability frameworks.

Name

James Bowie High School

Legal name

Simms Independent School District

Website

https://simmsisd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

James Bowie High School is part of Simms ISD, a public K-12 school district in Simms, Texas serving roughly 460 students across Elementary, Middle, and High School campuses, funded by local property taxes, Texas Education Agency allocations, and federal grants.

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 K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Primary secondary education
• Public school district
• Educational services
• College preparatory programs

Headquarters

HQ city

SIMMS, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through local property taxes, state funding from Texas Education Agency, and federal grants. District has 460 students enrolled. School operates as a public K-12 institution providing free education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

James Bowie High School, operating within Simms Independent School District, provides free public K-12 education to approximately 460 students across three campuses in Simms, Texas. Offerings include core academic instruction, career and technical education (agriculture, business, family and consumer sciences), dual credit courses through Texarkana College, special education and Section 504 services, athletics, band, and child nutrition.

Product overview

James Bowie High School is part of Simms ISD, a small public school district serving approximately 460 students in grades K-12. The district operates three schools: Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Educational programs include career and technical education in agriculture, business, and family and consumer sciences, along with special programs, athletics, and dual credit college programs through Texarkana College.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Simms ISD Elementary School Kindergarten through 5th grade education program operating as one of three campuses in the Simms ISD district, serving elementary-age students within the district's service boundaries.
• James Bowie Middle School Grades 6-8 middle school education program operated within Simms ISD, housed in the historic original 1935 James Bowie main building on the Simms campus.
• James Bowie High School Grades 9-12 high school program within Simms ISD, home of the Pirates mascot, providing comprehensive secondary instruction, college preparation, athletics, band, and career and technical education pathways.
• Dual Credit / Early College Program with Texarkana College College-credit-bearing coursework offered to James Bowie High School students through a partnership with Texarkana College, enabling students to earn transferable college credits while completing high school requirements.
• Career and Technical Education

Quantifiable outcome

• District provides education for 460 students across 3 campuses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Texarkana CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texarkana College for Dual Credit/Early College Program, allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements. Partnership includes annual dual credit course agreements listing specific courses offered at Simms ISD.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState education agency providing oversight, accountability measures, and funding. District submits required reports including Federal Report Card, Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), and PEIMS financial data to TEA.
• Region 8 ESCsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Service Center providing professional development, resources, and support services to school districts in the region. Staff resources page links to Region 8 website.
• Texas Center for Music Education (TCMPC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization supporting music education. Linked in staff resources for professional development.
• Microsoft 365supportingTechnology or IntegrationStaff email and productivity platform integrated into district operations. Staff access Microsoft 365 through organizational single sign-on.
• Follett DestinysupportingTechnology or IntegrationLibrary management system providing catalog access to students and parents. District uses Follett Destiny for library catalog management with parent portal access to student checkout history.

Scale indicators4 records

Direct peers

• New Boston ISD: New Boston ISD is a small public K-12 district also located in Bowie County, Texas, serving a similar rural student population with comparable governance and TEA oversight structure. It is the closest geographic and demographic peer to Simms ISD.
• DeKalb ISD: DeKalb ISD is a small public K-12 district in Bowie County, Texas, comparable in enrollment (~few hundred students), funding sources, and rural operating context to Simms ISD.
• Hooks ISD: Hooks ISD is another small public K-12 district in Bowie County, Texas, operating under identical TEA funding and accountability frameworks. Its size and rural footprint closely mirror Simms ISD's operational profile.
• Redwater ISD: Redwater ISD is a neighboring small public K-12 district in Bowie County, Texas, with comparable enrollment scale, governance structure, and rural service-area dynamics. Direct competitor for Bowie County families.

Emerging players

• Stride Inc. Stride Inc. is a for-profit online K-12 education provider that competes for Texas students through virtual and blended learning programs. Indirect competitor for families considering non-traditional schooling in Texas.

Others

• Region 8 Education Service Center: Region 8 ESC provides professional development and shared services to Simms ISD and other small Texas districts in the region. It is an enabling/supporting entity rather than a competitor.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA): TEA is the Texas state education regulatory body providing funding, oversight, and accountability frameworks for Simms ISD. Not a peer in a competitive sense, but the central governing counterpart.
• Texarkana College: Texarkana College is a community college partner under a formal MOU with Simms ISD for dual credit/early college programs. Strategic higher-education partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/james-bowie-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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