Warren County High School

What Warren County High School does

Warren County High School (WCHS) is the sole public four-year high school serving grades 9-12 in Warren County, Tennessee, operating as a government state entity under the Warren County Schools district and the Warren County Board of Education. The school is located at 199 Pioneer Lane in McMinnville, Tennessee, and serves the student population of a rural, ARC-designated "At Risk" county of approximately 40,953 residents across 434 square miles. The school's core academic product comprises a standard diploma pathway, eight Advanced Placement courses (Biology, English Language, English Literature, Precalculus, Psychology, US Government, World History, Environmental Science), and a dual-enrollment program that allows qualifying students (ACT composite ≥19, 3.0 GPA) to earn college credit through Motlow State Community College and industry certifications through TCAT McMinnville in cosmetology, automotive, machine tool, and welding.

The school's technology stack is commodity EdTech rather than proprietary platform: Chromebooks for student use, Skyward Student Information System for grades and attendance, Yondr phone-pouches for cell-phone enforcement, Follett Destiny for library catalog management, and EBSCO/Gale for online research databases. A new mobile channel — the WC Pioneers sports app — extends community engagement via iOS and Android. The organization operates under an academy model with grade-level principals for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, plus a dedicated F.A.S.T. (Facility, Attendance, Safety, Transportation) principal; the executive principal is Mr. Chris Hobbs. Student-support capacity includes school counselors per grade, student support counselors, a minority liaison, and embedded Ayers Foundation Trust college-access advisors, supported by 152 total staff members.

WCHS is publicly funded through state and local tax revenue channeled via the district and charges no tuition. Ancillary student fees are nominal and include AP exams ($105 with income-based reductions), parking permits ($10-$40), Yondr pouch replacement ($20), and Chromebook damage fees ($75 for repeat offenses). Extracurricular breadth spans more than 30 clubs (NHS, BETA, FBLA, FFA, HOSA, JROTC, SkillsUSA, theater, band, choir, etc.). The school is governed by the Warren County Board of Education, has no corporate parent, and operates under Tennessee state education oversight; it should be understood as a public institution rather than a commercial entity.

Name

Warren County High School

Legal name

Warren County High School

Website

https://wchs.warrenschools.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warren County High School is the only public four-year high school (grades 9-12) in Warren County, Tennessee, serving approximately 1,000 students with a college- and career-preparatory curriculum that includes 8 AP courses, dual enrollment, and CTE programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory curriculum
• Dual enrollment programs
• Career and technical education
• Advanced placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

McMinnville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through Warren County Schools district via state and local tax revenue. No tuition charged for in-district students.
2. Student Fees: Various student fees including parking permits ($40 beginning of year, $20 second semester, $10 April/May), AP exam fees ($105 per exam), cafeteria meals, and Yondr pouch replacement fee ($20).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Warren County High School is the only public four-year high school (grades 9–12) in Warren County, Tennessee, delivering tuition-free secondary education to local students. Core offerings include 8 Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment with Motlow State Community College and TCAT McMinnville, career and technical education pathways, the Ayers Foundation Trust college access program, and over 30 student clubs and extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Warren County High School is a public four-year high school (grades 9-12) offering a comprehensive educational program. The school provides a unified platform combining academic instruction with extensive extracurricular offerings. Academic programs include 8 Advanced Placement courses and dual enrollment opportunities through Motlow State Community College and TCAT. The school supports over 30 student clubs and activities, comprehensive guidance and college-career counseling services, and maintains a mobile sports app for athletics information. The school's digital presence includes an official website serving as the primary communication hub for the school community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WC Pioneers: Mobile sports app brand for Warren County High School athletics, providing scores, schedules, rosters, updates, and fan gear. Partner website: warrencountysports.com

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Motlow State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credits while still in high school. Courses offered include History, English, Math, Chemistry, Economics, Political Science, Communications, and Mechatronics. Students must meet ACT score requirements (minimum composite 19) and maintain 3.0 GPA.
• Tennessee College of Applied Technology @McMinnville (TCAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education partnership offering vocational training programs including Cosmetology (seniors only), Automotive, Machine Tool, and Welding. Provides pathway to industry certifications and workforce readiness.
• Ayers Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege access and success program providing comprehensive services to high school students. Includes 1-on-1 senior advising, Tennessee Promise application assistance, college application support, campus visits coordination, and community service hour tracking. Dedicated college access counselors assigned to school.
• Kelly Educational StaffingminorOthersTemporary and substitute teacher staffing services for the school district.
• Local Businesses and OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-community partnerships providing Internships and Work-Based Learning Experiences for students. Students have access to these opportunities through established partnerships with local businesses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• White County High School: Public high school in Sparta, Tennessee (White County), serving a similarly rural Middle Tennessee district. Directly comparable to WCHS in size, geography, and county-level demographics; the two schools even compete athletically (per school announcements referencing White County).
• Cannon County High School: Public high school in Woodbury, Tennessee (Cannon County), serving a small rural Middle Tennessee community. Comparable enrollment scale and rural county profile to Warren County.
• Van Buren County High School: Public high school in Spencer, Tennessee (Van Buren County), one of Tennessee's smallest counties by population. Comparable small-rural operating context to Warren County High School.
• Cumberland County High School: Public high school in Crossville, Tennessee (Cumberland County), on the Cumberland Plateau. Similar geographic profile to Warren County and comparable program mix including AP and CTE.
• Grundy County High School: Public high school in Coalmont, Tennessee (Grundy County), also classified 'At Risk' by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The most economically and geographically analogous peer to WCHS in Tennessee.
• Coffee County Central High School: Public high school in Manchester, Tennessee (Coffee County), serving a Middle Tennessee district of comparable scale and composition. Directly comparable in program offerings and regional context.
• Cookeville High School: Public high school in Cookeville, Tennessee (Putnam County), the nearest mid-sized peer in the Upper Cumberland region. Comparable in curriculum structure (AP, dual enrollment) but serves a larger, less rural catchment than WCHS.
• Sequatchie County High School: Public high school in Dunlap, Tennessee (Sequatchie County), also in the Appalachian 'At Risk' ARC classification. Comparable rural Appalachian county profile and educational mission.
• DeKalb County High School: Public high school in Smithville, Tennessee (DeKalb County), a small rural Middle Tennessee county. Comparable rural setting, similar dual-enrollment and CTE pathway approach through local community college and TCAT partnerships.
• Bledsoe County High School: Public high school in Pikeville, Tennessee (Bledsoe County), a small rural county on the Cumberland Plateau. Similar demographic, geographic, and programmatic context to Warren County High School.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wchspioneers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/warren-county-high-school-12

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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