Altus Public School Dst I-118

What Altus Public School Dst I-118 does

Altus Public School District I-118 is a state-chartered, non-profit K-12 public school district headquartered at 219 N. Lee in Altus, Oklahoma, operating as a government entity under the authority of the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Founded in 1890, the district serves approximately 3,500 students across seven campuses and an Administration Center, organized by grade bands — Early Childhood Center (Pre-K), Altus Primary, Altus Elementary, L. Mendel Rivers Elementary (on Altus Air Force Base, Pre-K-4), Altus Intermediate (5-6), Altus Junior High (7-8), and Altus High School (9-12). It is classified as a 5A district in Southwest Oklahoma and governed by an elected Board of Education with day-to-day operations led by Superintendent Roe Worbes.

The district's service portfolio spans core K-12 academics, a STEAM curriculum funded in part by a $1,000,000 DoDEA grant awarded in 2024, a Strong Readers Act-aligned early literacy program, special education services, college and career readiness (including GEAR UP federal programming), military-career preparation through a FORGE Academy partnership announced in August 2025, a full athletic program, fine arts, and a summer feeding program. Technology infrastructure is anchored by a 1:1 Apple Device program issuing MacBooks to all certified employees, SmartBoard or Apple TV in every classroom, and supporting systems including Infinite Campus for student information and parent portal access, Thrillshare for district communications, and dedicated iOS/Android mobile applications.

The business model is a non-profit public education model: the district generates no tuition revenue from in-district families and instead derives funding from state education allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants. Out-of-district transfers require application and approval. The district differentiates through its Purple Star School designation and dedicated Military-Connected Liaison supporting families from Altus Air Force Base, its multi-campus grade-specialized footprint, and a community-engagement orientation spanning One-Stop Enrollment events, a parent portal, social media, and community events. There is no parent company, no subsidiaries in the corporate sense, and no equity fundraising or M&A activity; the campuses function as operating units of a single government entity.

Name

Altus Public School Dst I-118

Legal name

Altus Public Schools

Website

https://altusps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Altus Public School District I-118 is a non-profit, government K-12 public school district in Altus, Oklahoma, serving approximately 3,500 students across seven grade-specialized campuses with a Purple Star designation for military-connected families from Altus Air Force Base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Altus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants. No tuition charged for in-district students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Altus Public Schools is a K-12 public school district serving approximately 3,500 students across seven campuses and an Administration Center in Altus, Oklahoma. The district delivers comprehensive K-12 academic instruction, STEAM curriculum, military-connected student support (Purple Star designation), 1-to-1 Apple device program, athletics, fine arts, special education services, early childhood education, summer feeding programs, and college/career readiness initiatives. It is funded through state allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Product overview

Altus Public Schools is a K-12 public school district serving approximately 3,500 students across seven campuses in Southwest Oklahoma. The district offers a comprehensive educational program including core K-12 instruction, STEAM curriculum (supported by a $1,000,000 DoDEA grant), and specialized programs for military-connected students through Purple Star certification. The district operates a 1-to-1 Apple device program with MacBooks for staff and devices for students, supported by SmartBoard or Apple TV in all classrooms. Additional services include summer feeding programs, FORGE Academy military preparation partnership, Strong Readers Act literacy support, and extra-curricular athletics. The district uses Infinite Campus for student information management and Thrillshare for parent communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bell to Bell Bulldogs Excel: Campaign implementing new state law regarding personal electronic communication devices for students
• Purple Star

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FORGE AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025FORGE is a program that assists students interested in serving in any branch of the U.S. Military after high school graduation. Altus High School partners with FORGE to provide military career preparation and information sessions for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
• Anchored4LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer support program for military-connected youth providing resources and support during military transitions
• DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal education program supporting military-connected students; DoDEA provides resources and support for military-dependent children attending schools near military installations
• Altus Air Force BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with Altus Air Force Base, including having L. Mendel Rivers Elementary located on the base, dedicated military liaison, and support for military-connected families transitioning into the district
• Oklahoma GEAR UPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally funded program administered by Oklahoma that provides services to help students and families prepare for college; includes Site Coordinator position at Altus Public Schools
• Laura Bush Foundation for America's LibrariesminorOthersGrant program providing funds to school libraries; Altus Intermediate School received grant as one of 220 schools selected nationwide

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Moore Public Schools: Oklahoma 6A district serving the OKC south metro area. Comparable as a same-state multi-campus K-12 operator with comparable federal grant pursuit (Title, STEM) and similar extracurricular program breadth, though without military-connected demographics.
• Oklahoma City Public Schools: Largest Oklahoma public school district, serving the OKC metro area at materially greater scale. Comparable as the same-state public K-12 operator subject to identical state funding formulas and policy environment (e.g., Senate Bill 139 cell phone law), though Altus is smaller and more rural.
• Edmond Public Schools: Oklahoma 6A district in the OKC metro, one of the higher-performing and faster-growing districts in the state. Comparable as a same-state K-12 operator with strong technology and extracurricular investment, though at larger scale and without the military-dependent enrollment profile.
• Tulsa Public Schools: Second-largest Oklahoma public school district, operating in the same state funding and regulatory environment as Altus. Comparable as a multi-campus K-12 operator with broader programming, though serving an urban-suburban rather than military-connected rural community.

Direct peers

• Lawton Public Schools: Oklahoma public school district of comparable size serving Lawton and Fort Sill, another large military installation. Directly comparable on the dimensions of military-connected family support, 5A classification scale, and Purple Star-style programs for service families.
• Junction City USD 475: Kansas public school district co-located with Fort Riley, serving a heavily military-dependent student population. Comparable in size to Altus with similar on-base school presence, Purple Star designation, and reliance on DoDEA federal funding channels.
• Elgin Independent School District: Texas district serving Elgin and Fort Cavazos-area military housing communities. Comparable as a smaller-to-mid-sized district with concentrated military-connected enrollment and Purple Star programming targeting the same demographic segment.
• Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools: Tennessee public school district serving Clarksville and Fort Campbell, a major Army installation. Directly comparable on military-family demographic mix, federal DoDEA-eligible programming, and multi-campus K-12 structure with comparable enrollment scale.
• Killeen Independent School District: Mid-sized Texas district co-located with Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), one of the largest U.S. Army installations. Directly comparable on heavy military-connected enrollment, Purple Star program participation, and grant-funded STEM/military prep programming.

Others

• DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity): Federal agency operating schools on U.S. military installations worldwide, including as a funding and resource partner to Altus via the $1M STEAM grant. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and federal funding channel rather than a direct competitor, since L. Mendel Rivers Elementary is a public (not DoDEA) school on Altus AFB.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AltusSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altus-public-school-dst-i-118

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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