Willibald-Gluck-Gymnasium

What Willibald-Gluck-Gymnasium does

Willibald-Gluck-Gymnasium (WGG) is a public Bavarian Gymnasium (academic secondary school) located at Woffenbacher Straße 33 in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany. Founded in 1965 and named after opera reformer Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787), the school serves approximately 1,400 students across Jahrgangsstufen 5-13, preparing them for the Abitur (university entrance qualification) under oversight of the Bavarian Ministry of Education and with the Landkreis Neumarkt as Sachaufwandsträger (operational cost authority). It offers multiple educational tracks including a naturwissenschaftlich-technologischer Zweig, a Wirtschaftszweig (economics track) with the newly introduced Wirtschaftsinformatik subject, a Forscherklasse (research class), and a Sportlerklasse (sports class).

The school's core technology and program stack is built around the BayernCloud Schule (ByCS) platform for digital teaching, communication, and administration, supplemented by integrations with Visavid (video conferencing), biblino (library OPAC), Padlet (collaborative research), iNetMenü (cafeteria ordering), and the KI@School pilot program. WGG holds a dense portfolio of certifications including MINT-EC school status (since 2015, with 82 MINT-EC certificates awarded), Profilschule für Informatik und Zukunftstechnologien (PIZ) designation, Bayerische Forscherschule (2024), Klimaschule Bayern Silber, Fair Trade Schule, Deutsche Schachschule Bronze, and Gute gesunde Schule. The school competes successfully at state and federal levels (1st place RoboCup German Open RMRC, 10th place Deutsche Schulschachmeisterschaft 2026, Bavarian Vice Champion in chess, Dr. Hans Riegel-Fachpreis winners).

Its business model is fundamentally state-funded rather than commercial. Government transfers from Bavaria and Landkreis Neumarkt cover operational and instructional costs. Ancillary revenue streams are minimal and ancillary: Mensa meals at €6.00 per meal operated by Kliniken Neumarkt Service GmbH in partnership with Ostendorfer-Gymnasium, transaction-based sales through the WGGenossenschaft eSG student cooperative (homework notebooks, T-shirts, snacks), and Fairtrade-Point sales during school events. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customer acquisition is driven by catchment-area Übertritt (4th-grade transition) rather than marketing. The school's distribution is direct on-campus service delivery to enrolled students and their families, supported by an external ecosystem of ~25 partnerships including MINT-EC, Erasmus+, Lycée Murat (France), Bundesagentur für Arbeit, and local businesses (Bäckerei Feihl, Neumarkter Lammsbräu, N-ERGIE, Raiffeisenbank Neumarkt).

Name

Willibald-Gluck-Gymnasium

Legal name

Willibald-Gluck-Gymnasium Neumarkt i.d.OPf.

Website

https://wgg-neumarkt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Willibald-Gluck-Gymnasium is a public Bavarian Gymnasium in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, founded 1965, serving approximately 1,400 students in Jahrgangsstufen 5-13 toward the Abitur. State-funded, it specializes in MINT/STEM education with multiple certifications and offers extracurricular programs including a student cooperative and international exchanges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Willibald-Gluck-Gymnasium is a public Bavarian Gymnasium (grammar school) operating under the Landkreis Neumarkt i.d.OPf., delivering university-preparatory secondary education leading to the Abitur qualification. The school serves approximately 1,400 students across Jahrgangsstufen 5-13 with specialized tracks in MINT (STEM), economics (Wirtschaftszweig), and humanities, supplemented by student enterprises, cafeteria, library, international exchanges, and after-school care.

Product overview

Willibald-Gluck-Gymnasium operates as a traditional German gymnasium (academic secondary school) offering educational services across multiple divisions. The school's product portfolio includes educational programs, student enterprises, and school services. Key offerings include the WGGenossenschaft eSG student cooperative producing homework notebooks and merchandise, the Fairtrade-Point school store, the GluckCast podcast, cafeteria and library services, international exchange programs, and after-school care. The school is also designated as a MINT-EC school, Bayerische Forscherschule, and Profilschule für Informatik und Zukunftstechnologien, offering specialized STEM education tracks including a Wirtschaftszweig (economics track) and naturwissenschaftlich-technologischer Zweig (science-technology track).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Education (Abitur Track) University-preparatory secondary education across Jahrgangsstufen 5-13, including MINT, Wirtschaftszweig (economics), naturwissenschaftlich-technologischer Zweig (science-technology), and language branches, leading to the Abitur qualification. Special programs include Forscherklasse (research class) and Sportlerklasse (sports class).
• Offene Ganztagsbetreuung (After-School Care) Extended day care services for students requiring supervision and activities beyond regular school hours.
• Schüleraustausch (Student Exchange Programs) International exchange programs including partnerships with Lycée Murat in Issoire (France) and participation in Erasmus+ programmes for student mobility and cultural exchange.
• Mensa / Cafeteria Service Lunch service operated jointly with the Ostendorfer Gymnasium, with meals prepared by Klinikum Neumarkt kitchen (Kliniken Neumarkt Service GmbH). Online ordering and payment via iNetMenü at €6.00 per meal.
• School Library School library offering book lending services with online catalog search via biblino platform, collaborative research resources via Padlet, and annual book presentations.
• WGGenossenschaft eSG (Student Cooperative) A permanent student cooperative enterprise where students manage the business end-to-end. Produces and sells school-specific products including homework notebooks, merchandise, and operates a break-time sales service; revenues generate dividends for student, parent, and teacher members.
• WGG Hausaufgabenheft (Homework Notebook) School-produced homework notebook with annually changing cover art designs, sold to students as a core product of the student cooperative.
• Fairtrade-Point School store selling Fairtrade products including snacks, plastic-free gum, school supplies, and sustainably produced items; operates during summer festivals and Christmas markets.
• GluckCast Podcast School podcast channel on Spotify providing information and discussion about school developments, events, and special features. Produced by the Future Workshop initiative.
• Wirtschaftsinformatik (Business Informatics) subject New subject introduced in the 9th grade for the Wirtschaftszweig (economics track) covering hardware, computer networks, data protection, internet security, spreadsheet applications, and corporate web presence using content management systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82 students received MINT-EC certificate since 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MINT-ECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of approximately 300 schools promoting excellence in STEM education. WGG has been certified since 2015, with 82 students receiving the MINT-EC certificate. Provides access to competitions, events, and networking with other MINT-focused schools.
• mintzukunftschaffenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional MINT initiative promoting future technologies and careers in STEM fields.
• MINT Region NeumarktminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal MINT network connecting schools and businesses in the Neumarkt region to promote STEM education.
• MODUS SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality assurance and school development program by Bavarian Education Quality Agency (LAS).
• Klimaschule BayerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState initiative for climate education and sustainability awareness. WGG received silver certification in 2024.
• Jugend DebattiertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational debate competition program promoting rhetoric and argumentation skills.
• N-ERGIEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy company supporting school initiatives and projects.
• Gute gesunde SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBavarian state initiative promoting health and wellbeing in schools.
• Deutsche SchachschulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality seal program by German Chess Youth Association. WGG holds bronze certification and has active chess program with Wahlkurs and competition teams.
• Fair Trade SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFairtrade Schools campaign promoting ethical consumption and global responsibility. WGG operates Fairtrade-Point and supports international projects.
• Schule ohne RassismuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of schools committed to fighting racism and promoting tolerance. WGG is a certified member.
• UmweltschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education certification program promoting sustainability projects.
• jurenergie eGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal energy cooperative partner for WGGenossenschaft student cooperative, providing sponsorship and support.
• Raiffeisenbank Neumarkt i.d.OPf. eGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cooperative bank partner for WGGenossenschaft student cooperative, providing financial guidance and sponsorship.
• Acker e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization supporting school gardening programs. Partnership enables GemüseAckerdemie and school garden projects.
• AOK NeumarktminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health insurance provider supporting school health and wellness initiatives.
• REGINA GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate management company; Kathrin Kimmich (Geschäftsführerin) provides lectures on 'durstige Güter' (water footprint of products).
• Lycée Murat, Issoire (Frankreich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school for student exchange program. 34 students from Issoire visited in March 2026. Regular reciprocal exchanges strengthen Franco-German friendship.
• Bäckerei Feihl, PöllingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bakery providing practical insights for economics students through company visits and tours of production facilities.
• Neumarkter LammsbräuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional brewery known for sustainability practices. Provides educational tours for economics students learning about operations and marketing.
• Kliniken Neumarkt Service GmbHcoreOthersHealthcare services company operating the school cafeteria (Mensa) for shared use with Ostendorfer-Gymnasium. Fresh meals prepared daily in hospital kitchen.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU funding program for education, youth, and sport. WGG participates in Erasmus 2.0 for international school partnerships and exchanges.
• OTH Amberg-WeidenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical University of Applied Sciences providing study orientation programs and information about technical degree programs.
• Bundesagentur für ArbeitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Employment Agency providing career counseling. Herr Wiesnet serves as Berufs- und Studienberater at WGG.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Dürer-Gymnasium Nürnberg: Large Bavarian Gymnasium in metropolitan Nürnberg with a comparable STEM orientation and similar MINT-EC positioning, representing an urban regional peer at greater scale within the same state framework.
• Peutinger-Gymnasium Augsburg: Well-known Bavarian Gymnasium operating under the same Bavarian state education framework with similar university-preparatory and STEM emphasis, serving as a regional peer for state-recognition pathways and family demographic comparison.
• Theresien-Gymnasium Ansbach: Bavarian Gymnasium of comparable size and academic profile within the same state education system, representing a regional peer for benchmarking Abitur outcomes, MINT program structure, and extracurricular engagement.

Direct peers

• Ostendorfer-Gymnasium Neumarkt: Neighboring Gymnasium in the same city sharing cafeteria operations (Kliniken Neumarkt Service GmbH serves both schools) and competing for the same Neumarkt student catchment; the most directly comparable peer in identical geographic market and educational offering.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Renowned German Gymnasium with strong natural sciences and mathematics focus, comparable to WGG in academic reputation and STEM emphasis, though operating under the Baden-Württemberg state framework.
• Max-Planck-Gymnasium München: Elite Munich Gymnasium with strong STEM emphasis and MINT-EC designation, representing a comparable direct peer in academic reputation, program structure, and STEM orientation within Bavaria.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeopen.spotify.com/show/7GWCZ3SgIdSTA4vuGpGSOb?si=0df2b6c543f34aec
• Instagraminstagram.com/wgg_enossenschaft
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/willibald-gluck-gymnasium

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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