What Woodward Career Technical High School does

Woodward Career Technical High School is a public secondary institution operating within the Cincinnati Public Schools district at 7005 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1831 by William Woodward, it is recognized as the oldest high school west of the Allegheny Mountains and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has been restructured around three Career Academy programs: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (offering CAD, lean manufacturing, welding, and NCCER Core credentials), Building Technologies (offering NCCER Safety, OSHA, LEED, and construction trade credentials), and Health Technologies (offering State Tested Nursing Assistant, CPR/First Aid, Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy Tech credentials). Students can earn concurrent high school and college credit through dual-enrollment partnerships with Cincinnati State and UC Blue Ash, with up to 3 college credits available in Manufacturing Processes, Medical Terminology, and Construction Management.

The school's technology stack consists of standard educational platforms—Schoology as the LMS, Google Apps for Education for productivity, and Naviance for career planning. Revenue is generated entirely through public funding streams: Cincinnati Public Schools district budget, state education funding, and federal Title I allocations under the Every Student Succeeds Act. There is no tuition, and the school does not publish financial figures. The operating budget is supported in part by a CPS Board five-year, 7-mill property tax levy. Approximately 110 faculty and staff deliver instruction across a 271,000 sq ft campus, with notable alumni including U.S. President William Howard Taft (class of 1874), Mayor Mark L. Mallory (class of 1980), and heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles.

Distribution and recruitment operate through Cincinnati Public Schools district enrollment, middle-school outreach, and community events such as the Back-to-School Fest and annual open houses. The school maintains 22+ community and employer partnerships—including Toyota, GE, Procter & Gamble, Turner Construction, TechSolve, Cincinnati State, UC Blue Ash, WinMed Health Services, Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Youth Collaborative—which provide advisory committee governance, internship pipelines, dual-enrollment pathways, and on-site services such as a WinMed-operated student health clinic open Monday through Friday. A paid Manufacturing Employment Pipeline provides work-based learning at $10/hour with provided transportation, and the school's stated vision is for 80% of graduates to obtain careers in their selected technical area.

Name

Woodward Career Technical High School

Legal name

Woodward Career Technical High School

Website

https://woodwardcareertech.cps-k12.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1831

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Woodward Career Technical High School is a public Cincinnati high school serving grades 9-12 through three Career Academy programs—Advanced Manufacturing, Building Technologies, and Health Technologies—offering industry credentials, dual-enrollment college credit, and employer partnership pipelines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Public high school
• Advanced manufacturing training
• Building technologies program
• Health technologies academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through Cincinnati Public Schools district budget, state education funding, and federal Title I programs for supplemental educational support

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Woodward Career Technical High School provides career and technical education to Cincinnati Public Schools high school students in grades 9-12 through three Career Academy programs: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Building Technologies, and Health Technologies. Students earn industry certifications, college credit through dual enrollment, and access work-based learning opportunities with employer partners. The school integrates workforce readiness with traditional academics at no tuition cost to students.

Product overview

Woodward Career Technical High School operates as a career and technical education high school offering three distinct Career Academy programs: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Building Technologies, and Health Technologies. The school prepares students for both college and apprenticeship training through hands-on learning, industry credentials, and real-world career exploration. Seniors can earn both high school and college credits concurrently. The school is part of Cincinnati Public Schools' Career and Workforce Readiness Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Academy Career academy program for high school students providing pre-engineering curriculum focused on manufacturing processes, computer-aided design (CAD), and lean manufacturing principles. Students earn certificates in welding and NCCER Core Curriculum, preparing for careers in automotive, electronics, and consumer product manufacturing.
• Building Technologies Academy Construction-focused career academy teaching students the theory and business of construction, including math, physics, hands-on training, and small business setup. Students earn credentials in NCCER Safety, OSHA certifications, LEED certification, and various construction trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Health Technologies Academy Healthcare career preparation program offering hands-on learning and field experience in Biotechnology, Laboratory Science, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, and Patient Care Technology. Students earn certifications including State Tested Nursing Assistants, CPR/First Aid, Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy Tech credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3 college credits available in Manufacturing Processes, Medical Terminology, and Construction Management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Urban League of Greater CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnables unique after-school and summer programming and activities for students. Part of broader workforce development ecosystem.
• Children's Home of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting student services and family engagement programs.
• Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides youth development and career readiness support services for students.
• WinMed Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates on-site health clinic at school open 8am-4pm Monday-Friday for student healthcare needs.
• Cincinnati StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical college partner providing dual enrollment and career pathway opportunities.
• University of PhoenixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded family resource center where families can meet, use technology, and stay connected to academic success.
• General ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer partner supporting career pathways and workforce readiness programs.
• Procter & Gamble (P&G)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting STEM initiatives and career development opportunities.
• TechSolvecoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing advisory committee member assisting with planning, evaluation and instruction for Advanced Manufacturing program.
• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer partner providing career pathway connections and potential employment pipeline.
• Turner ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Technologies advisory partner supporting construction career pathways.
• UC Blue AshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing college credit and transfer pathway opportunities.
• Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative (GCSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports STEM education initiatives and curriculum development.
• Girl Scouts of Southwestern OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization providing enrichment activities for students.
• First Generation Leaders of America (FGLA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports first-generation college students with guidance and resources.
• MesserminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction industry partner supporting Building Technologies program.
• Mind PeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and wellness resources for students.
• eXclusive ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity services provider supporting student programs.
• YEP FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness and wellness programming support.
• YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services organization providing family and community support.
• Woodward Alumni AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni network providing mentorship, events, and fundraising support.
• Elite Welding AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory committee member for Advanced Manufacturing program providing welding certification pathway.
• HGCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner supporting Building Technologies student organizations.
• Dugan & MyersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction management firm supporting student organizations and career development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hughes STEM High School: Fellow CPS secondary school offering STEM-focused curriculum with college preparatory pathways; directly comparable as a CPS public high school competing for the same district enrollment pool.
• Aiken High School (CPS New Tech): CPS secondary school operating as a New Tech network school with career-technical integration; closely comparable as a public high school within the same district offering project-based career pathways.
• Withrow University High School: CPS secondary school with university-themed program and dual enrollment; directly comparable as a CPS public high school with academic and career-readiness components.
• SCPA - School for Creative and Performing Arts: CPS specialized secondary school offering a thematic career focus (arts); comparable as a CPS magnet school offering specialized career-technical training to district students.
• Clark Montessori High School: CPS secondary school with Montessori-themed instruction and college-prep focus; comparable as another CPS secondary option competing for student enrollment.
• Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School: CPS secondary school focused on IT career pathways; directly comparable as a CPS career-themed high school with industry-aligned credentials and dual enrollment.
• Walnut Hills High School: Selective CPS college-prep high school and one of the most competitive enrollment options in the district; comparable as a CPS secondary school competing for the same Cincinnati student population.
• Western Hills University High School: CPS secondary school with university-themed program; comparable as a CPS public high school within the same district and competing for the same enrollment population.

Regional players

• Great Oaks Career Campuses: Regional career-technical education provider serving multiple Cincinnati-area school districts; comparable as a CTE institution offering industry credentials and career pathways in the same metropolitan area.
• Butler Tech (Career & Technical Education): Regional CTE provider for Butler County, Ohio; comparable as a public career-technical education institution offering industry credentials to high school students in the broader Cincinnati region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ItsBlue_AllDay
• Facebookfacebook.com/CincinnatiPublicSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cincinnatipublicschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodwardcths

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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