Seminole Ridge Community High School

What Seminole Ridge Community High School does

Seminole Ridge Community High School is a public high school operated by the School District of Palm Beach County, located in Westlake, Florida (Loxahatchee area). Opened in 2005 and serving grades 9-12, the school enrolled approximately 2,353 students and holds a B rating from the Florida Department of Education. Its academic core is the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma program delivered through Cambridge Assessment International Education, which enables students to earn up to 45 college credits accepted across all Florida public universities. The school complements this with the AVID college-readiness elective and seven four-year Choice and Career Academies: Army JROTC, Biotechnology, Construction, Television and Film Production Technology, Automotive Service Technology, Information Technology/Cybersecurity, and Medical Sciences. Each academy integrates industry certifications (NATEF, ASE, NCCER, OSHA, Adobe, CEHRS, CBHT, CPhT) and clinical or applied learning through external partnerships.

The school's technology stack consists of district-provided infrastructure: Chromebooks for student use, the Finalsite web platform, an SIS Parent Gateway, School Cash Online for fee processing, Google Workspace for instructional delivery, and supporting apps including Here Comes the Bus, GoFan, Aktivate, ParentLink, Cady Studios, and FortifyFL. The business model is government-funded rather than commercial — operating revenue comes from Palm Beach County School District allocations and Florida state education funding. Ancillary fee revenue (parking permits at $70, yearbook senior ads from $40 to $250, senior portrait sessions from $29 to $399, athletic physicals at $25) is nominal. Breakfast and lunch are provided free to all students regardless of income.

The go-to-market motion is direct enrollment through the Palm Beach County School District: zoned students enroll automatically within the attendance boundary, while out-of-zone students apply through a district-wide Choice Program lottery for five of the seven academies. Outreach occurs through a Finalsite-hosted website, Facebook (SRHSHawks), Instagram (srhshawks), a YouTube student-news channel (WSRHnews), monthly guided school tours, and an annual December Academy Open House. Distribution is single-channel (district) and single-geography (North Palm Beach County), with no commercial sales motion or expansion outside the public-school framework.

Name

Seminole Ridge Community High School

Legal name

Seminole Ridge Community High School

Website

https://smrh.palmbeachschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Seminole Ridge Community High School is a public 9-12 school in Westlake, Florida, serving ~2,353 students with an AICE diploma program, AVID college-readiness elective, and seven career academies delivering industry certifications. Operated by Palm Beach County School District and funded through government allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Career academy programs
• College preparatory curriculum
• AICE diploma program
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Westlake

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded by Palm Beach County School District and Florida state education funding. School provides free breakfast and lunch to all students.
2. Student Fees: Fees collected for parking permits ($70), yearbook purchases, senior portrait sessions ($29-$399 range), and athletic physicals ($25)
3. District Services: School Cash Online platform processes payments for various school services and activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Seminole Ridge Community High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 2,353 students. The school delivers college preparatory education through the Cambridge AICE Diploma Program and AVID college-readiness curriculum, alongside seven specialized Choice and Career Academies spanning JROTC, Biotechnology, Construction, Medical Sciences, Television and Film Production, Automotive Service Technology, and Information Technology/Cybersecurity. Students earn industry certifications, college credits, and qualifications for Florida Bright Futures scholarships.

Product overview

Seminole Ridge Community High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program through a unified platform combining core academic instruction with specialized Choice and Career Academy programs. The school provides the AICE Diploma Program as its primary academic acceleration offering, along with the AVID college-readiness elective. Seven career academies operate as add-on programs: Army JROTC, Biotechnology, Weitz Construction, Television and Film Production, Automotive Service Technology, Information Technology/Cybersecurity, and Medical Sciences. These academies integrate with the core curriculum, allowing students to earn industry certifications and college credits while pursuing specialized career pathways. The school utilizes district-provided systems including SIS Parent Gateway, School Cash Online, and Aktivate for operational management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AICE Diploma Program
• AVID Elective Course
• Army JROTC Academy
• Biotechnology Academy
• Weitz Construction Academy
• Television and Film Production Technology Academy
• Automotive Service Technology Academy
• Information Technology / Cybersecurity Academy
• Medical Sciences Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• AICE graduates at University of Florida had average GPA of 3.46 vs AP 3.12 and IB 3.10
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Biotech Companies (Local)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal biotech companies have established partnerships with the Biotechnology Academy for student learning experiences, potential internships, and industry connections. Students work in state-of-the-art facilities using latest technology.
• Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership where Construction Academy students build one Habitat for Humanity house per year. Since 2012, students have built 9 houses. Students gain hands-on construction experience while serving the community.
• Area Hospitals and Healthcare FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Sciences students complete clinical rotations at local hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities where they shadow healthcare professionals. Clinical clearance including background check and drug screening required.
• Florida Public UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Florida public universities for AICE college credit acceptance. All Florida public universities and colleges accept up to 45 hours of college credit for AICE exams. Includes FSU, UF, FAU, UCF, FIU, and 11 others.
• Weitz J. ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Weitz Construction Academy is named after Weitz J. Construction company, suggesting a naming partnership or corporate sponsorship for the construction program.
• OSHAminorOthersStudents can earn OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certifications as part of Construction Academy curriculum.
• NCCERminorOthersNational Center for Construction Education and Research certifications available to Construction Academy students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WSRHnews3
• Facebookfacebook.com/SRHSHawks
• Instagraminstagram.com/srhshawks

Compliance17 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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