West Clermont Local School District

What West Clermont Local School District does

West Clermont Local School District is a public K-12 school district serving students from preschool through 12th grade across Clermont County, Ohio, in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area. The district operates ten school facilities: seven elementary schools (Amelia, Clough Pike, Holly Hill, Merwin, Summerside, Willowville, Withamsville-Tobasco), one middle school, one high school, and the Wolf Pup Preschool. It is governed by an elected Board of Education and funded through a mix of local property taxes (~50%), state aid (~32%), federal funding (~10%), and other sources such as open enrollment tuition and facility rentals (~8%). FY2023 total revenues reached approximately $93 million, with $13,999 in revenue per pupil and $12,810 in operating expenditures per pupil.

The district's technology ecosystem is anchored by PowerSchool for student information management, Schoology as the district-wide learning management system, the 1ToWolf one-to-one Chromebook program, and the WolfPack Hub family portal. Operational platforms include PaySchools and LINQ Connect for meal account management, Nutrislice for menu publishing, Clever for single sign-on, Google Workspace for collaboration, BoardDocs for board governance, BusZone and Versatrans E-Link for transportation tracking, and Final Forms for athletic registration. The Wolves Wellness Center, operated in partnership with HealthSource of Ohio, delivers integrated medical, dental, optical, and behavioral health services to PreK-12 students. The district also maintains a comprehensive cybersecurity infrastructure with 24/7 monitoring, content filtering, multi-factor authentication, and dedicated Cyber Incident Response Teams.

The business model is fundamentally a publicly funded education delivery operation rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is driven by enrollment, local property tax base, and state formula aid under Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan. Ancillary commercial-style revenue streams include preschool tuition, cafeteria meal sales with free/reduced pricing tiers, transportation contracts (Petermann Transportation for K-8), facility rentals, and community/business partnerships. Customer engagement is executed through a multi-channel approach including social media, a superintendent blog, town halls, focus groups, volunteer programs, and the "Give Me 5" family engagement initiative, targeting in-district families, economically disadvantaged students, military families, students with diverse learning needs, and wellness-support-requiring students.

Name

West Clermont Local School District

Legal name

West Clermont Local School District

Website

https://www.westcler.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

West Clermont Local School District is a publicly funded K-12 public school district in Clermont County, Ohio, operating ten schools from preschool through high school and serving in-district families with academics, athletics, wellness services, and student support programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Student support services
• School nutrition programs
• Preschool education
• Student transportation services

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local Property Taxes: The largest revenue source at approximately 50% of total revenue ($46.5 million in FY23, $6,978.70 per pupil). Local funds are collected primarily through property taxes on real property including residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial property. The district does not currently collect a school district income tax.
2. State Funding: State funds constitute approximately 32% of total revenue ($29.8 million in FY23, $4,444.86 per pupil). Funding comes from income and sales taxes, lottery and casino profits. Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan provides formula aid based on district need and local wealth.
3. Federal Funding: Federal funds represent approximately 10% of total revenue ($9.3 million in FY23, $1,444.80 per pupil). Includes Title I funding for disadvantaged students, IDEA funding for special education, National School Lunch Program, and ESSER relief funds.
4. Other Revenue Sources: Other financing sources account for approximately 8% of total revenue ($7.4 million in FY23, $1,130.30 per pupil). Includes tuition from open enrollment students, interest on investments, student fees, facility rental revenues, and community business partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

West Clermont Local School District operates a public K-12 educational system serving approximately 8,600 students across 10 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school) plus the Wolf Pup Preschool program. The district delivers instruction, student support services, transportation, nutrition, health and wellness programs, and extracurricular/enrichment activities to children residing in its geographic catchment area in Clermont County, Ohio.

Product overview

West Clermont Local School District is a public K-12 educational institution offering comprehensive educational programs across 10 schools (8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school) plus preschool. The district operates the WolfPack Hub as its primary family-facing digital portal, supplemented by PowerSchool (student information/grades), Schoology (learning management), the 1ToWolf Chromebook program (1:1 devices), the Wolves Wellness Center (health services), and WC Your Future (career readiness). Student support services include transportation (K-8 via Petermann), child nutrition, and whole-learner student services. The district's technology ecosystem integrates PowerSchool, Schoology, Google Workspace, and various operational platforms for payments, meals, athletics, and transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Educational Programs Core public schooling for kindergarten through 12th grade across 10 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school) serving approximately 8,600 students in Clermont County, Ohio.
• Wolf Pup Preschool Preschool program for younger children providing early childhood education as part of the district's offerings.
• 1ToWolf Chromebook Program One-to-one device program providing Chromebook laptops to students to support digital learning and instructional technology integration.
• Student Transportation Services Bus transportation services provided to students traveling to and from school within the district.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal program providing breakfast and lunch to students, with free and reduced-price meals for qualifying families.
• Wolves Wellness Center Health and wellness center providing mental health, physical therapy, and other healthcare services to students within the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67.3% of expenses go directly to classroom: Instructional (56.2%), Pupil Support (7.6%), Staff Support (3.5%)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Petermann TransportationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetermann Transportation provides contracted bus services for West Clermont School District, serving K-8 students. Contact: Bryan Howard (General Manager), David Dinwiddie (Assistant Manager). Office located at 4024 McMann Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45103. Phone: 513-285-1589.
• HealthSource of OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthSource of Ohio operates the Wolves Wellness Center, a comprehensive school-based health center at West Clermont Middle School offering medical, optical, dental, and behavioral health services to all PreK-12 students.
• Child FocuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild Focus provides mental health specialists and services at all district schools, including the Signs of Suicide Program at WCMS and therapist services at the Wolves Wellness Center. Also operates the Clermont County Crisis Hotline.
• Clermont County Educational Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Clermont County's Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) funding to employ district Resource Coordinators who connect students and families to community resources.
• Inter Parish Ministry (IPM)minorOthersLocal food pantry operating within the West Clermont community to support families facing food insecurity.
• Give Like A Mother (GLAM)minorOthersAssistance program supplying seasonally appropriate clothing to children in need within the district.
• United Way of Greater CincinnatiminorOthersCommunity resource partner available 24/7 to assist with food, money, legal, or mental health issues. Contact: dial *211.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool provides the student information system and Parent Portal used for enrollment, grades, registration, and parent communication.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict-wide learning management system (LMS) providing course management, mobile learning, and system-wide communication for students, parents, and teachers.
• LINQ Connect (formerly Titan Family Portal)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform for free/reduced meal applications and school meal account management.
• PaySchoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment platform used by families to add money to student meal accounts and pay student fees.
• Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Union Township Police and Fire Departments, Pierce Township Police and Fire DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement and emergency services partners collaborating on school safety, security training (ALICE), and crisis response planning.
• Business Advisory Council (BAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory council of local business leaders providing guidance and partnership opportunities to support district educational goals and student outcomes.
• Partners in Education (PIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership program connecting businesses and organizations with district schools for mutual benefit and student support.
• West Clermont Education Foundation (WCEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation foundation supporting district initiatives through fundraising, grants, and community investment in educational programs and opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lakota Local School District: Suburban Cincinnati-area public K-12 school district serving a comparably sized Butler County community. Closely comparable as a nearby open-enrollment competitor with similar funding mix and demographics.
• Forest Hills Local School District: Cincinnati-area suburban K-12 public district operating multiple elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Direct geographic competitor for open-enrollment families in the eastern Cincinnati metro.
• Loveland City School District: Suburban Cincinnati public K-12 district spanning Hamilton and Clermont counties. Overlaps West Clermont's service area and competes directly for open-enrollment families on the east side of the metro.
• Milford Exempted Village School District: Adjacent Clermont County public K-12 district. Closest geographic peer and direct open-enrollment competitor for West Clermont families, especially along the eastern district boundary.
• Sycamore Community School District: Cincinnati-area suburban K-12 public district recognized for academic outcomes. Comparable scale and demographics, and competes with West Clermont for higher-performing open-enrollment families.
• Mason City School District: Warren County suburban public K-12 district operating preschool through high school. Comparable size, technology-forward profile, and competitive alternative for open-enrollment families in the Cincinnati metro.
• Princeton City School District: Cincinnati-area public K-12 district serving a similar suburban demographic profile. Comparable governance model and direct competitor for open-enrollment students on the west side of the metro.
• Kings Local School District: Warren County suburban public K-12 district neighboring West Clermont's service area. Comparable scale and direct open-enrollment competitor for southern Clermont County families.
• Clermont Northeastern Local Schools: Adjacent Clermont County public K-12 district with similar rural-to-suburban demographic mix and Title I school profiles. Closest peer for Title I service delivery and free/reduced meal program comparison.

Regional players

• Bethel-Tate Local School District: Clermont County public K-12 district operating in the same county as West Clermont. Comparable rural-suburban profile and Title I demographic mix, though smaller scale; useful peer for unit-cost and per-pupil benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/westcler
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMLayHnBSmclSUty88sMwQQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/westclermont
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-clermont-board-of-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/westcler

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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