Westbrook High School

What Westbrook High School does

Westbrook High School is a public secondary school located at 156 McVeagh Road in Westbrook, Connecticut, operating as part of the Westbrook Public Schools district under the Westbrook Board of Education, a local government entity. The school serves students in grades 9-12 and delivers college-preparatory academics anchored by the Portrait of a Graduate framework, which integrates six priority attributes — critical problem solving, creative thinking, effective communication, perseverance, responsible decision-making, and social awareness — into advisory periods, classroom practice, and student portfolio development. Its academic portfolio includes 16 Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment through the University of Connecticut Early College Experience (ECE), and a Career Pathways program with 22 pathways across three clusters. Career Connections links students to internships, job shadowing, industry mentorship, and guest speakers via a network of 80+ community and business partners, including General Dynamics Electric Boat, Middlesex Health, and the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce. The school also fields 15+ athletic teams and operates a Unified Sports program under the CIAC and Shoreline Conference.

The technology stack is built entirely on third-party educational SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool for student information, Naviance for college and career readiness, Destiny for library cataloging, Odysseyware for online learning, STAR Assessments for academic benchmarking, and ResearchIT CT plus Bloom's Literature for research databases. Communication channels include the school website (whs.westbrookctschools.org), weekly principal email updates, the eChalk Notify mobile app, Facebook, YouTube, Naviance, and ArbiterLive for athletic scheduling. The institution holds a 9-consecutive-year CIAC Michael's Cup Award (2025) and the Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award, and partners with the Shoreline Arts Alliance, UConn, CIAC, Workforce Alliance, and CBIA on programmatic initiatives.

As a public entity, Westbrook High School does not charge tuition; its operating budget is funded through local property taxes, Connecticut state education funding, and federal grants, with supplemental support from the PTSO and Project Graduation fundraising. Its "go-to-market" is effectively its district catchment boundary, supplemented by cooperative athletic programs (Valley Regional/Westbrook Baseball, Westbrook/Old Saybrook Softball, MSW Football, Westbrook/Lyme-Old Lyme Field Hockey) that allow a small district to sustain competitive athletic offerings. The institution is led operationally by Principal Matt Talmadge (overseeing both WHS and Westbrook Middle School), with Caitlin Eichler as PK-12 Director of Athletics and Leslie Carson as Career/College Readiness Coordinator; district oversight rests with Superintendent Dr. Kristina Martineau.

Name

Westbrook High School

Legal name

Westbrook High School

Website

https://whs.westbrookctschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Westbrook High School is a public secondary school in Westbrook, Connecticut, serving grades 9-12 with college-prep academics, 16 AP courses, UConn dual enrollment, and 22 career pathways. It partners with 80+ community organizations for career exploration and social-emotional programming.

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)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• College readiness programs
• Advanced placement courses
• Career pathway planning
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westbrook

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, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Westbrook High School is a public secondary school delivering college-preparatory education to grades 9-12. Core offerings include the Portrait of a Graduate framework integrated across curriculum, an Advisory Program for personalized support, a Career Pathways Program with 22 pathways across three clusters, 16 Advanced Placement courses, UConn Early College Experience dual enrollment, Career Connections internships and mentorship, and comprehensive athletic, arts, and student support services.

Product overview

Westbrook High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program centered around its Portrait of a Graduate initiative, which integrates six key attributes into all academic instruction. The school provides a multi-tiered portfolio of programs including the Advisory Program for personalized student support, Career Pathways Program with 22 pathways across three clusters, AP courses (16 offerings), UConn Early College Experience dual enrollment, and Career Connections career development activities. Student support is delivered through the School Counseling Office, Library Media Center, and Student Support Services. Athletic offerings include 15+ sports through the Athletic Department plus Unified Sports for inclusive participation. The school uses PowerSchool for student information management, Naviance for college/career planning, and Destiny for library catalog services. Additional programs include Theatre productions, Project Graduation, and PTSO parent engagement. The institution operates as part of Westbrook Public Schools district in Connecticut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portrait of a Graduate Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students may earn college credit through AP exams (score 3, 4, or 5 on 5-point scale) potentially saving families significant tuition costs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of Connecticut (UConn ECE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUConn Early College Experience allows Westbrook students to earn college credit through courses taught at the high school by certified teachers. Students receive numerical grades for scores of 75 or higher; grades below 75 become audits on UConn transcripts. The partnership includes access to UConn library resources and academic support.
• Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIAC governs athletic competitions for Connecticut high schools. Westbrook participates in Shoreline Conference and CIAC state tournaments through this partnership, which also includes the Sportsmanship Summit and awards recognition programs.
• Shoreline ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional athletic conference comprising local high schools for conference competition and championships across all athletic seasons.
• General Dynamics Electric BoatmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor regional employer and manufacturing partner supporting Career Connections activities. Actively hiring for construction, pipefitting, welding, shipfitting positions with on-the-job training provided.
• Middlesex Health Hospital and Shoreline ClinicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner supporting Career Connections with industry panels, job shadowing, and internship opportunities for students interested in healthcare careers.
• Middlesex Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business organization collaborating on Career Connections initiatives including industry panels, career fairs, and workforce development programs.
• Shoreline Arts AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated Regional State Arts Organization serving 24 shoreline towns. Partnered with WHS to create Unified Arts Showcase, a first in Connecticut, expanding regional opportunities beyond athletics to include visual arts collaboration with Lyme-Old Lyme and Old Saybrook schools.
• Junior Achievement of Southwest New EnglandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Career Connections activities including industry career panels co-sponsored with WHS and Middlesex Chamber of Commerce.
• Valley Regional High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative athletic partnership for baseball (Valley Regional/Westbrook co-op team) allowing shared athletic programming between districts.
• Old Saybrook Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple co-op athletic partnerships including softball, football, and winter cheerleading. Also partners in Unified Sports and Arts programs with Lyme-Old Lyme schools.
• Lyme-Old Lyme SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in field hockey co-op and Unified Arts Showcase collaboration with Shoreline Arts Alliance, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook for student art programs.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege and career readiness platform used by WHS for career interest inventories, college research, college visits scheduling, scholarship matching, and student success planning.
• College BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides SAT testing coordination and AP exam administration. Students link College Board and Khan Academy accounts for free personalized SAT preparation.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used by WHS for grades, attendance, course registration, and parent/student portal access.
• Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Manufacturing Bus Tour connecting students with industry partners. WHS was selected to participate, hosting approximately 30 CBIA participants touring robotics and manufacturing labs.
• Workforce AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce development organization offering programs including Skill Up manufacturing training, Software Engineering programs, Health Careers Advancement Program (HCAP), and employment services for community members.
• Westbrook Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides library card access for hoopla and Libby digital media services, supporting student and family access to ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital content.
• CollegeBoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrganization facilitating AP examinations and SAT assessments. Students receive AP scores through College Board accounts and can register for SAT tests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cromwell High School: Public high school in Cromwell, CT, with similar small-district college-preparatory profile, athletic programming, and Connecticut public-school governance structure.
• Morgan School (Clinton, CT): Public high school in Clinton, CT, and partner in the MSW Football co-op with Westbrook. Comparable shoreline-district scale and Shoreline Conference affiliation.
• North Branford High School: Public high school in North Branford, CT, comparable in small-district scale, AP/dual-enrollment mix, and Connecticut interscholastic athletics context.
• Portland High School (CT): Public high school in Portland, CT, comparable in small-district scale and college-preparatory programming typical of Connecticut river-valley districts.
• Daniel Hand High School: Public high school in Madison, CT, operating at a slightly larger shoreline-district scale than Westbrook but with comparable college-preparatory focus, AP breadth, and Shoreline Conference athletics.
• East Hampton High School (CT): Public high school in East Hampton, CT, with comparable small-to-mid district scale, college-prep academics, and Shoreline-adjacent athletic scheduling.
• Lyme-Old Lyme High School: Public high school in Old Lyme, CT, co-op partner with Westbrook for field hockey and the Unified Arts Showcase. Comparable shoreline Connecticut demographics and small-school curriculum depth.
• Old Saybrook High School: Public high school in Old Saybrook, CT, and Westbrook's co-op partner across softball, football, cheerleading, and the Unified Arts Showcase. Comparable shoreline-district scale, Shoreline Conference affiliation, and small-school programming model.
• Valley Regional High School: Public high school in Deep River, CT, and a direct athletic co-op partner with Westbrook (Valley Regional/Westbrook baseball). Operates in the same Shoreline Conference and serves a comparable shoreline Connecticut community with similar small-district dynamics.
• Coginchaug Regional High School: Public regional high school in Durham, CT, with a similar small-district, college-preparatory profile and co-op athletic tendencies common to mid-size Connecticut districts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWNxa-_nWe_w9SFfgFF1LoQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/WestbrookHS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/westbrook-high-school-17

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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