Washington Local Schools

What Washington Local Schools does

Washington Local Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 3505 W Lincolnshire Blvd in Toledo, Ohio, serving approximately 7,000 students across a 17-square-mile district footprint. Operated as a government state entity under the Ohio Department of Education and governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, the district runs 8 elementary schools, 2 junior highs (Washington and Jefferson), and a comprehensive Whitmer High School campus that includes the Career and Technology Center (CTC) offering 15 career training programs with industry certifications and college articulation agreements. Educational delivery is supported by a 1-to-1 Chromebook program, PowerSchool student information system, Google Workspace for Education, ParentSquare for family communications, Clever SSO, and a broad EdTech integration stack including NWEA MAP and DIBELS assessments, Orton-Gillingham literacy instruction, and adaptive learning platforms such as IXL and Apex Learning. Specialized programs include Advanced Placement courses, College Credit Plus, Whitmer Virtual School for alternative education, the on-campus Whitmer Health Center, therapy dog programs, and a Community Closet resource. The district celebrated Whitmer High School's centennial and the CTC's 50th anniversary in 2024, was designated the nation's first Purple Heart School District in May 2014, and is preparing for the August 2026 opening of a new Whitmer Middle School to serve 1,500+ grade 6-8 students, funded through an 80/20 partnership with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission following the 2019 voter-approved 6.9-mill combined bond and operating levy.

Name

Washington Local Schools

Legal name

Washington Local Schools

Website

https://wls4kids.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Washington Local Schools is a public K-12 district in Toledo, Ohio, serving approximately 7,000 students across 8 elementary schools, 2 junior highs, and Whitmer High School with its Career and Technology Center, funded by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical training
• Student information systems
• Special education services
• District administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal education grants. In 2019, voters approved a 6.9-mill combined bond and operating levy. State funding through Ohio Facilities Construction Commission covers 80% of rebuilding costs when district contributes 20%.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Washington Local Schools operates a K-12 public school district serving approximately 7,000 students across eight elementary schools, two junior high schools, and the Whitmer High School and Career and Technology Center campus in Toledo, Ohio. The district delivers academic instruction (including AP, honors, College Credit Plus, and Orton-Gillingham literacy programs), 15 career technical training programs, 22 varsity sports, more than 50 extracurricular activities, alternative education through Whitmer Virtual School, and on-campus medical care via the Whitmer Health Center, supported by a 1-to-1 Chromebook program and PowerSchool student information system.

Product overview

Washington Local Schools is a K-12 public school district in Toledo, Ohio serving approximately 7,000 students across a unified platform of educational services. The district operates eight elementary schools, two junior highs (Jefferson and Washington), and a comprehensive high school campus (Whitmer High School) that includes the Career and Technology Center (CTC) with 15 career training programs. Additional offerings include Whitmer Virtual School for alternative education and the Whitmer Health Center for on-campus medical care. The district supports academic achievement through DIBELS (K-6), NWEA MAP (1-8), Orton-Gillingham literacy instruction, AP courses, and College Credit Plus. A 1-to-1 Chromebook program and PowerSchool portal provide digital infrastructure. Student support services include therapy dogs, the Community Closet, and the WLS Foundation grants program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whitmer High School Comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12 with 200 courses including honors and AP classes, College Credit Plus, 22 varsity sports, and more than 50 extracurricular activities. Located at 5601 Clegg Dr, Toledo, Ohio.
• Whitmer Career and Technology Center (CTC) Career and technical education training center offering 15 programs including Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Computer Networking, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Engineering Technology, Job Training, Marketing, Media Arts, Medical Assisting, Medical Technology, Teaching Professions, and Welding & Metal Technology, with industry-recognized certifications and college articulation agreements.
• Elementary Schools (Greenwood, Hiawatha, McGregor, Meadowvale, Monac, Shoreland, Silver Creek)

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration29 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019State partnership for school rebuilding projects. In 2019, voters approved a 6.9-mill combined bond and operating levy. Under the agreement, if the district contributes 20% toward rebuilding costs, the state covers the remaining 80%. District's share funded Shoreland and Silver Creek schools; all current construction including the new middle school is fully covered by the state.
• United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrict partners with United Way to provide employees the option to contribute via payroll deduction
• Community SharesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrict partners with Community Shares allowing employees to contribute via payroll deduction
• Educational Service Center of Lake Erie WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes the four local school districts of Lucas County: Washington Local, Ottawa Hills, Springfield, and Anthony Wayne. Services provided include: special education, Alternate Learning Center, attendance/social work, consultant, gifted and talented, preschool, psychological, and administrative services.
• Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with OFCC for the new middle school construction project - the project is being completed in partnership with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and is on track, both on time and on budget.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sylvania Schools: Adjacent suburban K-12 public school district in the Toledo metro. Comparable in operating model and competes directly for open enrollment students from Washington Local's footprint.
• Toledo Public Schools: The neighboring urban public school district serving the broader Toledo, Ohio area. Directly comparable as a K-12 public district in the same metro, competing for open enrollment students and community resources.
• Ottawa Hills Local Schools: Small, high-performing K-12 public district within Lucas County. Operates as a direct competitor for open-enrollment families seeking higher-resourced suburban options.
• Springfield Local Schools (Lucas County): Lucas County public K-12 district that is one of the four districts served by the same Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West that supports Washington Local.
• Oregon City Schools: Nearby public K-12 school district serving eastern Lucas County. Operates a similar multi-school district model with elementary, junior high, and high school campuses.
• Maumee City Schools: Public K-12 district serving Maumee in the Toledo metro. Comparable district structure with multiple school buildings and similar Ohio funding dynamics.
• Anthony Wayne Local Schools: Lucas County public K-12 district served by the same Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West. Comparable district structure and regional funding context.
• Perrysburg Schools: Suburban Toledo-area public K-12 district. Comparable in scale and operating model, and a viable open-enrollment alternative for Washington Local families.

Others

• Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West: Regional educational service agency that provides special education, gifted, psychological, and administrative support services to Washington Local and three other Lucas County districts—an enabling partner rather than a competitor.
• PowerSchool: Vendor providing the student information system (PowerSchool) used by Washington Local. Not a competitor but a core technology supplier whose product choices shape WLS's digital infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wls4kids
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCo_Iq72vuBXDqMBY9UQ1g8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/wls4kids
• Instagraminstagram.com/wls4kids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/washington-local-schools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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