Thomas A. Blakelock High School

What Thomas A. Blakelock High School does

Thomas A. Blakelock High School is a public secondary school located at 1160 Rebecca Street in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, operating under the Halton District School Board (HDSB) and serving students in Grades 9–12. The school delivers a comprehensive secondary education program funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education through HDSB, with no direct cost to Canadian citizens and permanent residents; the only fee-paying pathway is the International Student Program, which hosts foreign students via HDSB's ISP and agency partners. T.A. Blakelock's curriculum is differentiated by several specialized academic programs: I-STEM (a four-year regional program in innovation, engineering design, and entrepreneurial thinking), Advanced Placement courses for university credit, French Immersion, Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) pathways, and Cooperative Education work placements. The school also operates athletics, clubs and teams, a Library Learning Commons, Summer School, and student/family support services including guidance, mental health, and special education.

The school's core technology stack is composed of HDSB-wide platforms rather than proprietary systems: Brightspace as the learning management system, Aspen Family Portal for student information and family communications, School Cash Online for fee payments, SchoolMessenger for absence reporting, myBlueprint for academic and career planning, and Google Meet for hybrid instruction. No proprietary technology, patents, or trademarks are disclosed, and the technology footprint is functional rather than differentiating. Strategic positioning is reinforced by partnerships with the University of Waterloo (I-STEM mentorship and project work), Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (STEM competition), and Makers Making Change (assistive device production via a student-founded club).

From a go-to-market perspective, the school does not operate a commercial sales motion; enrollment is driven by geographic catchment within Halton Region, public registration through HDSB's centralized system, the "Find My Local School" tool, and a Welcome Centre for Newcomers. Marketing is conducted through the school website, HDSB's "News & Spotlight on Schools" platform, and the school's Instagram account (@blakelocktigers), targeting local families. The institution is governed by elected HDSB trustees and the Director of Education, with the school principal (Stieva) overseeing daily operations. Revenue (i.e., funding) is not publicly disclosed, consistent with public-sector budgeting practices.

Name

Thomas A. Blakelock High School

Legal name

T. A. Blakelock High School

Website

https://tab.hdsb.ca

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Thomas A. Blakelock High School is a public Grades 9–12 secondary school in Oakville, Ontario, operated by the Halton District School Board, serving local families and fee-paying international students through specialized programs including I-STEM, Advanced Placement, and French Immersion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public secondary education provided at no direct cost to students. Funding comes from provincial education ministry through the Halton District School Board.
2. International Student Program: Fee-paying international students can enroll through HDSB's International Student Program (ISP), which charges tuition for foreign students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Thomas A. Blakelock High School is a public secondary school (Grades 9-12) operating under the Halton District School Board in Oakville, Ontario. It delivers full-time secondary education at no cost to Canadian residents, supplemented by specialized programs including I-STEM, Advanced Placement, French Immersion, Specialist High Skills Major, and Cooperative Education, along with athletics, clubs, and student support services.

Product overview

Thomas A. Blakelock High School offers a comprehensive educational program as part of the Halton District School Board. The school provides a unified educational experience centered on academic excellence through specialized programs including I-STEM (an innovative engineering and entrepreneurship-focused program), Advanced Placement courses for university preparation, Cooperative Education for experiential learning, and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs. The school also offers French Immersion, International Student Program, Summer School, Library Learning Commons, Athletics, and various Clubs and Teams. These programs collectively support students' academic achievement, career preparation, and personal development within an inclusive and future-focused community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• I-STEM Program
• Advanced Placement (AP) University-level courses offered in high school that allow students to build research and critical-thinking skills while earning potential university credit recognized by universities worldwide. For students preparing for university and seeking academic challenge beyond the standard curriculum.
• French Immersion Language program offering instruction in French for students seeking to develop bilingual capabilities, continuing their French Immersion pathway through secondary school.
• Cooperative Education Work experience program allowing students to earn secondary school credits while completing placements in the community, valuable for all post-secondary destinations including apprenticeship, college, university, and work.
• Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Sector-specific programs that allow students to focus their learning on a particular industry sector while meeting the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• International Student Program Program hosting international students from abroad, including partnerships with agencies for student placement and support, offering fee-paying international students access to the HDSB secondary school experience.
• Summer School Summer programming offering credit courses and enrichment opportunities for students during the summer months.
• Library Learning Commons School library resource center providing learning materials, technology access, and collaborative learning spaces for students.
• Athletics Program Sports and athletic programs offering students opportunities to participate in various competitive and recreational sports activities.
• Clubs and Teams Various student-led clubs and competitive teams providing opportunities for student engagement beyond regular class instruction.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of WaterloocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025T.A. Blakelock HS's I-STEM program partners with University of Waterloo's Faculty of Science and School of Accounting and Finance. Students visit campus for presentations and tours, work on real-world projects with post-secondary mentorship, and present final pitches and prototypes to university peers and faculty.
• Samsung Solve for TomorrowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025T.A. Blakelock HS I-STEM students selected as regional finalists in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. Students from Thomas A. Blakelock HS, Elsie MacGill SS and Aldershot School create innovative solutions to real-world problems using STEM learning. Competition focuses on technology applications for sustainable, inclusive, and healthier world.
• Makers Making ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025T.A. Blakelock HS student Jonah Lim-Tran founded a Makers Making Change club at the school. The club produces assistive devices for individuals and organizations across Canada, helping improve accessibility for people living with disabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Abbey Park High School: HDSB secondary school in Oakville with AP and specialized programs. Comparable secondary school serving an overlapping Oakville catchment within the same board.
• Iroquois Ridge High School: HDSB secondary school in Oakville offering AP and French Immersion. Direct peer within the same school board, sharing catchment dynamics and program offerings with T.A. Blakelock.
• White Oaks Secondary School: HDSB secondary school in Oakville offering International Baccalaureate, AP, French Immersion, and other specialized programs. Direct peer operating within the same district, catchment, and program portfolio as T.A. Blakelock.
• Oakville Trafalgar High School: HDSB secondary school in Oakville offering AP and other specialized programs. Operates under the same funding and curricular regime as T.A. Blakelock and competes for the same regional student population.
• Garth Webb Secondary School: HDSB secondary school in Oakville serving the same municipal area. Direct peer operating under identical provincial funding and curricular conditions as T.A. Blakelock.
• Burlington Central High School: HDSB secondary school in Burlington offering AP and specialized programs. Direct peer within the same district, sharing operational structure and provincial funding base.
• M.M. Robinson High School: HDSB secondary school in Burlington. Comparable institution within the same school board, serving a similar public secondary education mandate under the same provincial framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxrQzpKPvwi2QHRhSF4zffA
• Facebookfacebook.com/HaltonDistrictSchoolBoard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thomas-a-blakelock-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/blakelocktigers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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