ARGENTA-OREANA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1

What ARGENTA-OREANA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 does

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 (CUSD 1) is a public K-12 school district operating under the Illinois State Board of Education and serving the communities of Argenta and Oreana in Macon County, Illinois. The district runs three schools — AO Elementary School (grades K-5), AO Middle School (grades 6-8), and AO High School (grades 9-12) — with administrative headquarters and the high school located at 500 N. Main St., Argenta, and the middle school at 200 E East Street, Argenta. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education led by Superintendent Todd Armstrong, with no private or institutional ownership.

The district's core educational offering spans K-12 instruction, athletics, extracurricular activities (including drama and National Honor Society), and community-service programs. Notable partners include Caterpillar (Career Pathways Program producing paid internship and full-time employment placements), Richland Community College (dual credit and college transfer), Heartland Technical Academy (engineering technology and vocational credentials), and various universities for college recruitment. High school students participate in ACT testing administered on Chromebooks and receive dedicated college and career counseling, including scholarship and FAFSA assistance delivered through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

The district's technology stack is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: the public website, mobile apps for iOS and Android, and communication tools are powered by Apptegy, while student information (grades, attendance) is handled through TeacherEase. As a government state entity, the district is funded through local property taxation and state education funding rather than direct customer payments, and it does not disclose revenue or budget figures on its public website. Operating status is active, with current academic, athletic, scholarship, and board information published.

Name

ARGENTA-OREANA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1

Legal name

Argenta-Oreana

Website

https://argenta-oreana.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 is a public K-12 school district in central Illinois operating one elementary, one middle, and one high school for the Argenta and Oreana communities. It is funded by state and local taxes and partners with Caterpillar, Richland Community College, and Heartland Technical Academy for career pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Federal Reporting, Accountability & Audit Readiness (EDAJAHAF), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Rural school district services
• College preparation programs
• Career pathways education
• Student information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Argenta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 is a public K-12 school district operating three schools (AO Elementary, AO Middle School, AO High School) in Argenta and Oreana, Illinois. It delivers core academic instruction, athletics, extracurricular activities, ACT testing, college and career counseling, dual-credit coursework with Richland Community College, and career pathways programs such as Caterpillar Career Pathways and FAME. Operational communications and student information are supported through an Apptegy-powered website, iOS/Android mobile apps, and the TeacherEase SIS.

Product overview

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 (CUSD 1) is a public school district serving the communities of Argenta and Oreana, Illinois, operating three schools: AO Elementary School, AO Middle School, and AO High School. The district offers a unified educational program structured by grade levels, providing elementary education (K-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12) services. The high school provides college preparation through ACT testing, scholarship counseling, dual credit programs via Richland Community College, and career pathways including Caterpillar Career Pathways and FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education). The district utilizes the TeacherEase platform for student information management and has launched mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms to facilitate parent and student communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AO Elementary School Elementary education services for students in grades K-5, providing academic instruction in a safe, caring environment as part of the Argenta-Oreana school district.
• AO Middle School Middle school education services for students in grades 6-8, providing academic instruction and extracurricular activities including athletics.
• AO High School High school education services for students in grades 9-12, offering college preparation, standardized testing (ACT), scholarship counseling, career fairs, and dual credit programs through partnerships with Richland Community College.
• College and Career Counseling Services Guidance services for high school students including scholarship application assistance, ACT/SAT test preparation, FAFSA workshops, college visit coordination, and career fair organization.
• State Testing Program (ACT-based) Standardized testing services including Pre-ACT 9 for 9th graders, Pre-ACT for 10th graders, and ACT for 11th graders, administered on Chromebooks per Illinois State Board of Education requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six seniors graduated from Caterpillar Career Pathways Program in 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CaterpillarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Caterpillar Career Pathways Program provides students with paid internships and work experience. Students attend class at Heartland Technical Academy and work at Caterpillar facilities, receiving both high school credit and full-time employment experience. Six AOHS seniors graduated from the program in 2026.
• Richland Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit and college transfer programs allowing high school students to earn college credits. Hosts Financial Aid workshops and college visits at AOHS. Students can transfer to four-year universities after completing community college coursework.
• Heartland Technical AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical education partnerships providing engineering technology and career pathway programs. Students attend HTA while enrolled at AOHS, receiving both high school and vocational credentials.
• Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState agency providing FAFSA assistance and financial aid information. ISAC representatives attend parent-teacher conferences to help families complete financial aid forms.
• Kirby Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides sports physicals for student athletes at reduced cost. Partners with school for National Honor Society blood drives and student health initiatives.
• Decatur Park DistrictminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for summer lunch programs for students and community hiring events. Supports student wellness and community engagement initiatives.
• Crossing Healthcare and Familia DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost back-to-school health clinics to help families meet Illinois school health requirements including immunizations and dental screenings.
• Red CrossminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Honor Society sponsors regular blood drives at the school, supporting community blood supply while providing scholarship opportunities for student participants.
• Various UniversitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollege recruitment visits including University of Illinois, US Navy, McKendree University, Eastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and others for student college and career planning.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Apptegy: Vendor that powers the Argenta-Oreana district website and mobile apps, providing parent/student portal infrastructure. Relevant as an enabling technology provider rather than a competitor in K-12 instruction.
• TeacherEase (Common Goal Systems): Student information system provider used by Argenta-Oreana for grade tracking, attendance, and family communication. Acts as an enabling technology vendor supporting the district's core K-12 operations.

Direct peers

• Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11: Small rural K-12 district in Macon County, Illinois, operating schools serving surrounding agricultural communities. Directly comparable in district size, funding model, and rural Central Illinois operating context.
• Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2: Neighboring small rural K-12 district in Macon County, Illinois, serving similar-sized communities with comparable grade-level structure and rural community profile, making it a directly comparable district.
• Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9: Small rural K-12 district in neighboring Logan County, Illinois, serving comparable-sized rural communities with similar grade-level structure and Central Illinois operating profile.
• Cerro Gordo Community Unit School District 100: Small rural K-12 district in Piatt County adjacent to Macon County, serving similar small-town communities in Central Illinois with comparable resources and student population scale.
• Sullivan Community Unit School District 300: Small rural K-12 district in Moultrie County, Illinois, operating three schools with comparable enrollment scale and rural operating profile. Directly comparable in governance, funding, and community-anchored delivery model.
• Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3: K-12 district located in Macon County, Illinois, serving communities adjacent to Argenta and Oreana. Directly comparable in district type and Illinois state funding environment, with slightly larger enrollment profile.
• Meridian Community Unit School District 15: K-12 public district in Macon County, Illinois, operating schools serving rural and small-town communities. Directly comparable in district structure, funding source, and Central Illinois regional context.

Broad incumbents

• Decatur Public Schools District 61: Larger K-12 district headquartered in Macon County, Illinois, operating as the broader regional incumbent in the same county. Overlaps with Argenta-Oreana's labor market and student feeder patterns but serves a much larger and more urbanized population.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AO_Bombers
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArgentaOreanaCUSD1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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