SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Swartz Creek Community Schools is a Michigan public K-12 school district operating nine schools (Pre-K through 12) plus a virtual learning center, serving resident families in the Swartz Creek area with tuition-free education, free meals, transportation, and community programming, funded by state aid and property taxes.

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersSwartz Creek, United States
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS does

Swartz Creek Community Schools is a public K-12 school district organized under Michigan state law and headquartered at 8354 Cappy Lane, Swartz Creek, Michigan (Genesee County). The district operates a network of nine schools serving pre-kindergarten through grade 12: one high school, one middle school, one virtual learning center, five elementary schools (Dieck, Elms Road, Gaines, Morrish, and Syring), and the Little Dragons Learning Center for Pre-K and early-childhood programs. It also provides homebound instruction for medically unable students, community education programs (pickleball, walking club, facility rentals), and a 650-seat Performing Arts Center that doubles as a community rental venue.

The district's technology stack is built on standard K-12 SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems. PowerSchool serves as the student information system and enrollment engine, Schoology as the learning management system, StopFinder (Transfinder) for real-time bus tracking, Nutrislice and Meal Magic for food service, FinalForms for athletic registration, Hudl for athletic video, Eventlink for sports calendars, and Dude Solutions for facility scheduling. Food service is outsourced to Chartwells K12, substitute staffing to EDUStaff, and employment recruitment is handled through Red Rover K-12. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML development; digital capability is consumed, not built.

The business model is that of a government entity funded primarily through Michigan's state school aid formula, local property tax levies, and federal education grants, with no tuition charged to district-resident families. All students receive free breakfast and lunch through the Michigan School Meals Program. Marginal revenue is generated through facility rentals, community education program fees (e.g., $40 district / $50 outside-district pickleball punch cards), and a limited State Schools of Choice enrollment window for non-resident students. Customer concentration is structurally high and captive — families reside within the attendance boundary — making the entity's commercial trajectory a function of local demographics, millage politics, and state education funding policy rather than market competition.

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS firmographics

Firmographics

Name: SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Legal name: Swartz Creek Community Schools
Website: https://swartzcreek.org
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: Swartz Creek Community Schools is a Michigan public K-12 school district operating nine schools (Pre-K through 12) plus a virtual learning center, serving resident families in the Swartz Creek area with tuition-free education, free meals, transportation, and community programming, funded by state aid and property taxes.
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SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS industry classification

Industry

Product category: Public K-12 Education
NAICS: Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry: Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)
akta.pro secondary industry: Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

K-12 public education
School district services
Student transportation
School food services
Community education programs

Where SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Swartz Creek
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

Public School Funding: Funded through state school aid formula based on student enrollment, property taxes, and federal education funding
Food Services: Free breakfast and lunch program funded through Michigan School Meals Program; no direct revenue from families
Facility Rentals: Community education programs and facility rentals including pool access, pickleball, and meeting room rentals generate modest revenue from community use

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	K-12 Education - FREE for district residents
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	Pickleball punch cards - $40 district / $50 outside district
Subscription	Annual	Pool access - Free
Subscription	Annual	State School of Choice - No additional tuition

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Swartz Creek Community Schools is a public K-12 school district providing tuition-free education to resident and Schools of Choice students across nine school facilities, including elementary, middle, high school, virtual learning, and pre-K programs. The district supplements core academics with transportation, free breakfast and lunch through the Michigan School Meals Program, athletics, performing arts, and community recreation programs such as pickleball and pool access.

Product overview

Swartz Creek Community Schools is a public school district offering K-12 education across multiple schools. The district operates as a unified educational platform comprising: core schools (Swartz Creek High School, Middle School, five elementary schools), specialized programs (Little Dragons Learning Center for Pre-K, Virtual Learning Center for online education, Homebound Services for medical situations), operational services (Transportation with StopFinder tracking, Food Services providing free meals, Athletics programs registered through FinalForms), and community facilities (Performing Arts Center for performances and rentals, Community Education including fitness programs). The district uses PowerSchool for enrollment and student records, with various digital platforms supporting meal services, athletics registration, and parent communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Swartz Creek High School: High school serving grades 9-12 with athletics programs
Swartz Creek Middle School
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Dieck Elementary School
Elms Road Elementary School
Gaines Elementary School
Morrish Elementary School
Syring Elementary School
Little Dragons Learning Center
Swartz Creek Performing Arts Center (PAC)
The Cage Fieldhouse

Products and services

Swartz Creek Community Schools District Website The official district website serving as the primary digital hub for parents, students, and staff to access school information, calendars, enrollment, and district resources.
Student Transportation Services Student bus transportation with route management, StopFinder app integration for real-time bus tracking, and transportation coordination for all district schools.
School Food Services Program Meal services providing free breakfast and lunch to all students through the Michigan School Meals Program, with menu planning via Nutrislice and account management through Meal Magic Family Portal.
Athletics Programs Middle and high school athletic programs including basketball, football, volleyball, wrestling, bowling, cross country, tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, swimming, cheerleading, and poms, with registration through FinalForms and event calendars via Eventlink.
Student Enrollment Services Student enrollment and registration services including state school of choice applications, pre-registration through PowerSchool, and document upload through Enrollment Express.
Performing Arts Center (PAC) State-of-the-art 650-seat performance facility with theatre, choir room, band room, drama room, scene shop, and costume storage. Hosts theatre, choral, and band performances for grades K-12, available for community rentals.
Community Education Programs Community facility rentals, pickleball, walking club, and coordination of youth athletics programs including football, basketball, baseball, softball, wrestling, lacrosse, and soccer.
Little Dragons Learning Center Early childhood learning center offering GSRP Pre-K program for children not yet eligible for kindergarten.
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center Virtual learning option for students requiring homebound or alternative educational delivery.
Homebound and Hospitalized Instruction Homebound and hospitalized instruction service for students unable to attend school due to medical conditions, providing minimum two 45-minute instructional periods per week.
Employee Health Insurance Benefits Group health insurance through MESSA including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with Blue Cross Online Visits/Teladoc telehealth services.

Companies that use SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

EDUStaffcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party substitute teacher staffing service that assists the district with managing substitute personnel. The district directs potential substitutes to apply through EDUStaff, which handles the application and placement process for substitute teachers.
Chartwells K12coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFood service management company contracted to provide meals to district students. They manage food preparation and service across all district schools, with the district's own Food Service Director overseeing operations.
PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system platform used for enrollment, grade management, parent portals (PowerParent), and student records. The district uses PowerSchool for its two-step enrollment process.
StopFinder (Transfinder)coreTechnology or IntegrationTransportation tracking application that provides parents real-time bus route information and pickup/drop-off times for students.
MESSA (Michigan Education Special Services Association)coreOthersHealth insurance provider for district employees offering medical, dental, vision coverage, long-term disability, and life insurance through MESSA and affiliated providers including Blue Cross Online Visits and Teladoc.
Delta DentalminorOthersDental insurance provider included in the district's employee health benefits package.
VSP VisionminorOthersVision insurance provider included in the district's employee health benefits package.
Ulliance Life AdvisorminorOthersEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) provider offering confidential counseling, coaching, crisis intervention, and community resources for district employees and their families at no cost.
Final FormscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline athletic registration system for the 2026-27 school year enabling student-athletes in grades 6-12 to register for sports, complete forms, sign documents, and upload physical forms electronically.
MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association)coreOthersState athletic association governing high school and middle school sports. The district's athletic programs operate under MHSAA rules and regulations.
Flint Metro LeagueminorOthersAthletic conference/schedule management system for the district's middle and high school sports leagues.
Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)coreOthersState agency managing the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System. District employees eligible for retirement benefits receive support through ORS, which provides pension advice, MiAccount access, and retirement planning resources.
AMD Urgent CareminorOthersDesignated urgent care provider for district employees injured on the job, with locations in Clio, Swartz Creek, and Davison for workers' compensation and employee accident care.
TSACG (Third Sector Administrative Services)minorOthersProvides 403(b) and 457(b) retirement planning services for district employees, helping staff manage their retirement accounts.
Genesee ISDminorOthersIntermediate school district providing support services including fingerprinting appointments for district employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

Stride (K12 Inc): National online learning provider. Comparable to Swartz Creek's Virtual Learning Center sub-brand for students needing alternative or homebound instruction pathways.

Direct peers

Grand Blanc Community Schools: Adjacent Genesee County public school district with similar multi-school structure (high school, middle schools, elementary schools). Comparable in scale, funding model, and Schools of Choice participation.
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools: Genesee County public school district serving southern Flint-area communities. Comparable in scale, demographics, and Michigan state aid funding model.
Kearsley Community Schools: Genesee County public school district serving the Flint Township area. Similar size and operating model, and competes directly in Schools of Choice enrollment.
Lake Fenton Community Schools: Genesee County public school district with comparable suburban footprint. Direct competitor for Schools of Choice families in the same region.
Davison Community Schools: Nearby Genesee County public school district with a comparable school footprint and student population size. Competes in the same Schools of Choice regional market.
Flint Community Schools: Neighboring Genesee County public school district serving Flint, Michigan. Directly comparable as a Michigan public K-12 district competing in the same Schools of Choice market.

Others

Michigan Department of Education: State education authority that administers the school aid formula and accreditation framework governing Swartz Creek. Comparable as the institutional counterparty that sets funding and compliance rules.
Genesee Intermediate School District (Genesee ISD): Regional educational service agency serving all Genesee County districts including Swartz Creek. Comparable as an institutional education-services provider and partner in special education, fingerprinting, and shared services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

What does SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS do?

Is SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS a public or private company?

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS founded?

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS was founded in -1. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS based?

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is headquartered in Swartz Creek, United States, in the North America region.

How does SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Public School Funding is the primary driver. The others are food Services and facility Rentals.

Who are SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS's main competitors?

Stride (K12 Inc) is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Grand Blanc Community Schools, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, Kearsley Community Schools, Lake Fenton Community Schools, Davison Community Schools and Flint Community Schools. Others are Michigan Department of Education and Genesee Intermediate School District (Genesee ISD).

Does SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS have an API?

No public API is recorded for SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.

What industry is SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS in?

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS's product category is Public K-12 Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAAAG, Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools, with a secondary code of EDAAAEAB, Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools). Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.