Adolf-Reichwein-Gesamtschule

What Adolf-Reichwein-Gesamtschule does

Adolf-Reichwein-Gesamtschule (legal name: Städtische Adolf-Reichwein-Gesamtschule Lüdenscheid; also branded as StARG) is a publicly funded municipal comprehensive secondary school (Gesamtschule) located at Eulenweg 2 in Lüdenscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated by the city of Lüdenscheid (Stadt Lüdenscheid). The institution delivers Sekundarstufe I and II education spanning Klasse 5 through the Oberstufe (EF/Q2), offering all three traditional German secondary tracks under one roof and conferring Hauptschulabschluss, Mittlere Reife, Fachoberschulreife, and Abitur qualifications. It carries the Europaschule (European School) designation and maintains active Erasmus+ student exchanges with partner schools in Portugal (Lisbon), the UK (Brighouse, West Yorkshire), and Poland (Myslenice).

Its core programs include Profilklassen (specialized profile classes), the Ganztag all-day schedule with mensa and activity groups (including a DFB-Förderkurs soccer program), career orientation via industrial tours to local employers Busch-Jäger and ERCO, a school library (Schulbibliothek), and inclusion/peer-mediation services (Streitschlichtung). The school's technology stack consists of an information management portal at starg.de, a Terminland-based online appointment booking system for class 5 and Oberstufe enrollment, downloadable digital enrollment documentation, and student-produced image films hosted on YouTube for recruitment.

The business model is non-commercial: as a Städtische Schule the institution charges no tuition, is funded through the city of Lüdenscheid's education budget, and operates under the regulatory framework of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Optional cost-bearing elements include mensa meals and certain activity fees. The school is supported by a Förderverein (parent-support association) chaired by Ilona Krenn and reports approximately 12 administrative/coordinating staff in the available data, with the broader teaching body not enumerated.

Name

Adolf-Reichwein-Gesamtschule

Legal name

Städtische Adolf-Reichwein-Gesamtschule Lüdenscheid

Website

https://starg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adolf-Reichwein-Gesamtschule is a publicly funded municipal comprehensive secondary school in Lüdenscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, serving students from Klasse 5 through Abitur across all German secondary tracks, with Erasmus+ exchanges and industry-linked career orientation.

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NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusive Education (Disability, Gender Equity, Marginalized Learners) (BPADAKAI)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Comprehensive school
• Europaschule programs
• Career orientation
• All-day schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lüdenscheid

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adolf-Reichwein-Gesamtschule is a public municipal comprehensive secondary school (Städtische Gesamtschule) in Lüdenscheid, Germany, delivering free education from Klasse 5 through the Abitur (Sekundarstufe I and II). It offers all three German secondary graduation pathways under one roof (Hauptschulabschluss, Mittlere Reife, Fachoberschulreife, and Abitur), with supporting programs including Profilklassen, Ganztag (all-day program with Mensa), Berufswahlorientierung, Europaschule exchange programs, and inclusion support services.

Product overview

Adolf-Reichwein-Gesamtschule Lüdenscheid is a German secondary school offering comprehensive educational programs across multiple divisions. The institution operates a unified educational platform featuring core programs including specialized Profile Classes (Profilklassen), an all-day program (Ganztag) with cafeteria and activity groups, the Europaschule (European School) designation with Erasmus+ exchange programs, career orientation initiatives including industrial tours, and a school library. The school produces student-made promotional videos (Imagefilme) and hosts annual open days for prospective families. The portfolio is designed as a comprehensive secondary education system spanning Sekundarstufe I (grades 5-10) and Sekundarstufe II (upper secondary/Oberstufe).

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Busch-JägercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial tour partner providing career orientation for students. Includes factory visits to the Freisenberg location, hands-on experience in training workshops, insights into modern manufacturing processes, information about apprenticeships (Ausbildung), and dual study programs. Organized by teacher Herr Thiessenhusen.
• ERCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting manufacturer and industrial tour partner offering students insights into international projects including work for the Louvre and German Bundestag. Provides factory tours, workshops led by student workers, and information about training and study opportunities. Reception by training manager Frau Vogel.
• Busunternehmen ManßminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bus company providing transportation for school excursions and industrial tours, including transport to company locations for career orientation activities.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union educational program enabling international student exchanges. Current exchanges include partnership with Escola Secundária Rainha Dona Amélia in Lisbon, Portugal (project 'Breaking Barriers – Building Bridges'), and student exchanges with Brighouse High School in West Yorkshire, UK. The school holds Europaschule (European School) designation.
• Escola Secundária Rainha Dona Amélia (Lisbon, Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Portugal for Erasmus+ exchange program 'Breaking Barriers – Building Bridges'. Activities include classroom visits, cultural exchange, experimental kitchen (Cozinha Experimental), Peddy Paper city rally in Lisbon, project presentations, and home stays with Portuguese families.
• Brighouse High School (West Yorkshire, UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK partner school for student exchange program. Students participate in classroom visits at the English school, stay with host families, and enjoy excursions including trips to Liverpool and Whitby. Welcomed by Mayor of Calderdale, Steven Leigh, at Halifax Town Hall.
• Myslenice (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual student exchange program with Lüdenscheid's Polish partner city. The exchange has been organized for 20 years, with alternating visits between Myslenice and Lüdenscheid. Led by teachers Hans-Joachim Kamper and Rafael Urbasik.
• Handwerkskammer SüdwestfalenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Crafts Südwestfalen providing career orientation through participation in trade quizzes at vocational fairs in Lüdenscheid. Class 9.2 participated in a quiz with 18 questions about trades and crafts professions, winning 100 euros for the class treasury.
• Förderverein (Parents' Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent support association that organizes school events including summer festivals and Christmas bazaars. Provides refreshments at school events and contributes to school life. Led by chairwoman Ilona Krenn. Members meet annually for general assemblies.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Munich International School: Non-profit international day school in Starnberg near Munich offering IB and a college-preparatory program to secondary-aged students. Comparable as a comprehensive secondary institution with international exchange emphasis serving a defined regional catchment.
• John F. Kennedy School Berlin: Bilingual (German/English) all-day school in Berlin serving primary and secondary students through the Abitur and IB. Comparable as a German secondary institution with full-day programming, bilingual delivery, and international program elements.
• Berlin Metropolitan School: Private all-day school in Berlin serving students from primary through secondary, culminating in the German Abitur. Comparable as a full-day, internationally-oriented secondary institution offering the German Abitur pathway in Germany.
• Strothoff International School: Private all-day school in the Frankfurt Rhein-Main region offering bilingual education through secondary level with IB and Abitur pathways. Comparable as a full-day secondary school with international orientation serving a defined German catchment.
• Frankfurt International School: Large non-profit international school in Oberursel offering IB and an American-style program through grade 12. Comparable as a comprehensive secondary school with strong international programs and multi-track pathways in Germany.
• Helene-Lange-Schule Wiesbaden: Public Gesamtschule in Wiesbaden, Hessen, offering Sekundarstufe I and II with multiple graduation pathways including Abitur. Comparable as another state-recognized German comprehensive school delivering the same structural model (multiple tracks under one roof) as the subject institution.
• Berlin Bilingual School: State-recognized replacement school (Ersatzschule) in Berlin offering bilingual (German/English) instruction through the Abitur. Comparable as a German secondary school with a state-recognized alternative structure and strong international/bilingual emphasis.
• École d'Humanité: Swiss residential and day school offering secondary education (Sekundarstufe II) with a focus on holistic, international, and experiential learning. Comparable as a secondary institution emphasizing international exchange, sustainability education, and inclusive community models.

Broad incumbents

• SIS Swiss International School: Operator of bilingual day schools and boarding schools in Switzerland and Germany offering both German Abitur and international curricula. Comparable as a multi-campus secondary school operator with bilingual and international orientation in the DACH region.
• Phorms Education: Private bilingual school operator running primary and secondary schools across Germany, including campuses that lead to the German Abitur. Comparable as another full secondary education provider in the German market with strong international and language-oriented positioning, though operating under a private/for-profit model versus the subject's public municipal structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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