Warden High School

What Warden High School does

Warden High School is a public secondary educational institution operated by the Warden School District in Warden, Washington (Grant County), serving students in grades 9-12 within a designated district catchment area. Founded in 1903 and currently led by Principal Heather Cheek (appointed July 10, 2025), the school operates within the WIAA 2B classification, District 5, EWAC 2B League and serves approximately 300+ students with a staff of approximately 50 across both high school and middle school levels including teachers, counselors, administration, and support personnel. Core academic offerings include standard graduation pathways plus Career and Technical Education (CTE) sequences in Agriculture Sciences and Business & Marketing, college readiness support through the federal GEAR-UP partnership with WSU-TriCities, and dual-credit articulation with Columbia Basin College and Big Bend Community College.

The institution runs on standard K-12 educational technology infrastructure including the Canvas learning management system, Skyward student information system, ParentSquare/StudentSquare communication platforms, Edgenuity for credit recovery, ClassLink single sign-on, and Microsoft 365 for productivity. Athletic and activity operations use Final Forms for registration, GoFan for ticketing, and Hudl/Just-A-Game Live for video and live streaming. The school's technology stack is entirely vendor-provided rather than proprietary, though it has developed an institutional 5-level AI Usage Framework governing classroom AI tool adoption — an early policy move among K-12 institutions. Extracurricular offerings include nine-plus WIAA-sanctioned sports, an esports program through the Washington State Scholastic Esports Association, FFA, DECA, ASB student government, and multilingual learner support.

Warden High School is a government entity with no private ownership, venture capital, or revenue generation in the commercial sense. Revenue is derived primarily from Washington State per-pupil allocations, local property tax levies, federal grants (GEAR-UP, McKinney-Vento, IDEA/Section 504, Title programs), and minor auxiliary streams including ASB memberships ($25/student/year), athletic event admissions ($7 adult tickets, $80-$200 annual passes), and community foundation scholarships. The institution operates as a tuition-free public school with no pricing model or go-to-market motion in the conventional sense; enrollment is open to all district-resident students through the standard public school registration process.

Name

Warden High School

Legal name

Warden High School

Website

https://whs.warden.wednet.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Warden High School is a public secondary school (grades 9-12) in Warden, Washington, operated by the Warden School District since 1903, serving approximately 300+ district-resident students with standard graduation pathways, CTE programs in agriculture and business, WIAA 2B athletics, and college readiness support via GEAR-UP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

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), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Career technical education
• High school athletics
• College readiness programs
• Student activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Warden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded primarily through state and local tax revenues, federal grants, and district allocations.
2. ASB Membership Fees: ASB membership costs $25 per student, providing access to reduced rates at dances, athletic events, free admittance to home athletic events, and yearbook discounts.
3. Athletic Event Admissions: Revenue from ticket sales at athletic events: Adults $7, students without ASB $5, K-5 students $4, senior citizens $5, veterans $5. Annual passes available: Family $200, Individual $80, Senior $25.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Warden High School is a public secondary education institution serving grades 9-12 in Warden, Washington, operated by the Warden School District since 1903. The school delivers comprehensive high school academics including CTE pathways in Agriculture Sciences and Business & Marketing, college and career readiness programming, and a wide range of extracurricular activities including WIAA-sanctioned athletics, FFA, ASB student leadership, and esports. The school maintains small class sizes typical of rural Washington schools with personalized student support services.

Product overview

Warden High School is a public secondary educational institution (Classification 2B, WIAA District 5, EWAC 2B) serving Warden, Washington since 1903. The school's educational offerings center on academic programs including CTE pathways in Agriculture Sciences and Business & Marketing, with extracurricular programs in athletics (offering 9+ sports), esports (League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Valorant), FFA, and ASB student leadership. The school website built on ParentSquare platform provides access to student information via Skyward, learning management via Canvas and Edgenuity, and athletic registration via Final Forms. Students complete graduation requirements through Washington State pathways including CTE sequences, ASVAB testing, or standard ELA/Math assessments. The school serves approximately 300+ students with a staff of 40+ educators and support personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warden High School Athletics Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 wrestlers placed at WIAA Mat Classic State Tournament (Raylen Heredia 2nd Place, Erick Camacho 8th Place, Ashley Cruz 6th Place)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GEAR-UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal grant program partnership with Washington State University-Tricities. GEAR-UP provides early college awareness programming, college visits, parent nights, FAFSA/WASFA support, and SAT/ACT test preparation for Warden High School students. Site Manager Rosemely Muñoz and Academic Specialist Narcy Guerra coordinate services focused on grades, college readiness, and academic support.
• Washington State University-TricitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU-Tricities partners with Warden High School through the Harvest of Hope Program under GEAR-UP to provide college readiness support, campus visits, and academic intervention services for students.
• WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarden High School is a member of WIAA District 5 in the EWAC 2B classification. The school participates in WIAA-sanctioned athletics and activities including baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, wrestling, volleyball, cross country, and cheerleading.
• Washington State Scholarship CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization providing scholarship search resources for students through the Washboard platform for Washington State scholarship opportunities.
• Columbia Basin College FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college foundation offering scholarships for students attending Columbia Basin College based on academic achievement, field of study, and financial need.
• Big Bend Community College FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation offering scholarships for students attending Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington.
• Washington State Scholastic Esports Association (WSSEA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-level esports league that Warden High School esports program would join for competitive gaming seasons. The program proposes participation in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, and Valorant.
• InvestEDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic charity formerly known as Saul and Dayee G. Haas Foundation, meeting fundamental needs of students to help them stay in school. Funding available for classroom needs, school activities, health needs, personal needs, and special programs. Coordinator at Warden High School is Principal Phipps.
• Adams County Integrated Health Care ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides behavioral health services for students in the district, supporting student wellness resources.
• New Hope (Victim Advocacy)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMoses Lake-based victim advocacy organization providing support for domestic violence, sexual assault, crime victims, and youth homelessness. 24-hour hotline available at (888) 560-6027.
• McKinney-Vento ProgramcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederally-funded initiative providing assistance to students experiencing homelessness. Warden School District liaison Jill Massa works with displaced students. Services include school enrollment support and assistance accessing educational resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Connell High School (Connell, WA): Connell High School is a 2B-classification public high school serving Connell, WA — a similar small eastern Washington agricultural community. It matches Warden on rural district profile, athletics tier, and CTE emphasis in agriculture-related pathways.
• Royal High School (Royal City, WA): Royal High School is a 2B-classification public high school in Royal City, WA, also part of a small rural eastern Washington district. It is directly comparable to Warden on size, WIAA classification, agricultural-community demographics, and rural-school funding model.
• Wahluke High School (Mattawa, WA): Wahluke High School serves a rural eastern Washington agricultural community in the Wahluke School District and operates at the WIAA 1B/2B level. It is comparable to Warden on size, demographics (largely Hispanic, multilingual learner population), and reliance on CTE and college-readiness grant programs.
• Othello High School (Othello, WA): Othello High School is a larger 2A-classification public high school in eastern Washington serving an agricultural, multilingual community. It is comparable to Warden on regional setting, demographics, and CTE/FFA emphasis, while being moderately larger in scale.
• White Pass High School (Randle, WA): White Pass High School is a 1B/2B-classification public high school in a small rural Washington logging community. It matches Warden on rural-district profile, small enrollment, WIAA classification, and reliance on grant-funded college-readiness programs.
• College Place High School (College Place, WA): College Place High School is a small Washington public high school near Walla Walla with similar enrollment size (~300 students). It is comparable to Warden on rural/small-town profile, athletics offerings, and college-readiness programming.
• Toppenish High School (Toppenish, WA): Toppenish High School is a 2A-classification public high school in the Yakima Valley serving a predominantly Hispanic, agricultural-community population. It matches Warden on demographics, bilingual/multilingual learner support needs, and rural-district funding model.
• Quincy High School (Quincy, WA): Quincy High School serves a rural-to-mid-sized agricultural community in central Washington. It is comparable to Warden on agricultural-community profile, multilingual learner population, FFA/CTE presence, and reliance on state apportionment funding.
• Mabton High School (Mabton, WA): Mabton High School is a small 2B/1B-classification public high school in the lower Yakima Valley. It is highly comparable to Warden on enrollment size, agricultural-community demographics, and reliance on federal/state grant programs.

Regional players

• Riverside High School (Chattaroy, WA): Riverside High School is a 1A/2A-classification public high school in the Riverside School District in northeast Washington/Spokane area. It is comparable on small-town scale and rural-district profile, but serves a different sub-region of the state from Warden.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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