Waterford Union High School

What Waterford Union High School does

Waterford Union High School (WUHS) is a public secondary institution serving grades 9-12 in Waterford, Wisconsin, operating as the state-designated union high school for four K-8 feeder districts — Waterford Graded, Washington-Caldwell, North Cape, and Drought. Founded in 1904, the district operates from a single 288,000+ square-foot campus on 5 acres at 611 W. Main St. and serves over 1,000 students, staff, and visitors daily. The institution provides a comprehensive academic and co-curricular portfolio including 18 Advanced Placement courses with an 86% pass rate (scores 3+), dual enrollment partnerships with Gateway Technical College and UW System campuses, Career and Technical Education labs in engineering, healthcare, and agri-science, a youth apprenticeship program spanning 16 career pathways, and over 50 athletic and club activities. Two sub-brands sit under the district: Unite Academy, an alternative education program, and the Waterford Education Cooperative, which delivers special education services across member districts.

The technology stack is built entirely on best-of-breed SaaS platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: PowerSchool serves as the student information system, Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks support a 1:1 device program, ParentSquare handles district-wide family communications, RevTrak processes fee and lunch payments, Xello powers career exploration and Individual Learning Plans, and SmartPass manages electronic hall passes. No public-facing API, mobile application, or proprietary AI system is offered; technology functions as operational enablement rather than competitive differentiation.

As a government-funded entity under Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction oversight, revenue derives from state aid, local property taxes at a mill rate of $4.15, and voter-approved referenda, with negligible fee revenue from yearbooks ($75-$80) and parking permits ($100). Distribution occurs through mandated district enrollment from the four feeder districts plus Wisconsin's Open Enrollment Program for out-of-district applicants. Governance rests with an elected Board of Education, and the district has pursued K-12 consolidation with its feeder districts through multiple referenda in 2022, 2023, and 2024 without finalization to date.

Name

Waterford Union High School

Legal name

Waterford Union High School District

Website

https://waterforduhs.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Waterford Union High School is a Wisconsin public 9-12 institution serving over 1,000 students from four K-8 feeder districts, offering 18 AP courses, CTE programs, dual enrollment pathways, and 50+ co-curricular activities funded by state aid and property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Public high school funded through state aid, property taxes (mill rate $4.15), and voter-approved referenda. Revenue limits are set by state. Additional funding from grants including Casey's Cash for Classroom ($30,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Waterford Union High School provides public secondary education for grades 9-12, delivering college preparatory Advanced Placement coursework across 18 subjects, dual enrollment college-credit programs through Gateway Technical College, UW Whitewater, and UW Oshkosh, Career and Technical Education pathways in Engineering, Healthcare, and Agri-Science, an alternative education program (Unite Academy), and 50+ co-curricular athletics and clubs. Educational delivery is supported by a 1:1 Chromebook device program, Google Workspace, PowerSchool, and Xello career planning platforms.

Product overview

Waterford Union High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered around college and career readiness. The school provides Advanced Placement (AP) courses across 14+ subjects alongside robust dual enrollment programs through partnerships with Gateway Technical College, UW Whitewater, and UW Oshkosh. Career and Technical Education (CTE) is delivered through Gateway Academies (offering pathways in Healthcare, Manufacturing, Automotive, and more), the Welding Academy, and Certified Nursing Assistant program. Alternative education is available through Unite Academy. The school also offers over 50 co-curricular activities including athletics and clubs. All programs are supported by a 1:1 Chromebook initiative, Google Workspace integration, and student information systems (PowerSchool, ParentSquare).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unite Academy: Alternative educational program for students who may benefit from an alternative setting to complete their high school career through project-based learning, diverse teaching strategies, community involvement, and varied performance assessments.
• Waterford Education Cooperative
• Waterford Ready

Products and services

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level courses offered across 18 AP subjects including Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English, and Fine Arts. Students can earn college credit by passing AP exams with scores of 3 or higher. Recognized on the AP School Honor Roll.
• Early College Credit Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% graduation rate (above state average of 89%)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration13 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ProHealth Medical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff wellness partnership providing free healthcare access including blood work, imaging, and medical tests at their Waterford Clinic Location less than two miles from school. Cost-saving initiative for district while providing top-tier care.
• Lynch Automotive of MukwonagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated modern vehicle for Automotive Technology program with contemporary electronic features. Also supported EV charging station signage and hosts youth apprenticeship opportunities for students.
• SouthPort Home ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenerous donation toward updating school scoreboards, instrumental in largest fundraising initiative to date at WUHS. Transformed athletic facilities with modern scoreboard.
• Doc's on the FoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner hosting football team dinners, donating to sport program booklets, supporting athletic programs, and hosting retirement celebrations.
• John PalmerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSold crucial piece of property to WUHS for creation of loading dock, solving safety concerns with cafeteria deliveries and door propping.
• Gateway Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple programs including Gateway Academies ( Carpentry, Automotive, HVAC, Nursing, Pre Health, CNC, etc.), Gateway Transcripted Credit classes taught at WUHS, and Welding Academy with Gateway instructors.
• UW Whitewater - PIE ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for College English 101, Introduction to Comm, French 4, Human Development, and Special Education courses taught at WUHS with college credit available. Families pay $110 per college credit.
• UW Oshkosh - CAPP ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPP program offering Drama, Lifetime Activities, Lifestyle Fitness II, College Reading Strategies, Sports Officiating and Coaching courses taught by WUHS teachers with college credit.
• GPS Education PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork-based learning partnership combining classroom work with real work experience for students interested in hands-on learning, STEM, and technical fields.
• Aurora HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent and Family Assistance Program (SFAP) providing up to 6 confidential counseling sessions per family member at no charge. Sponsored by Aurora's Employee Assistance Program serving Wisconsin families for over 25 years.
• Dousman Transport Co InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool bus transportation provider contracted by WUHS. Offers part-time split-shift opportunities, medical/vision/dental benefits to drivers.
• Taher Food ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood service provider for WUHS, operating lunch program with online payment through RevTrak.
• WI Digital Job Board (wijobboard.com)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital job board partnership with area school districts supporting students to find work-based learning experiences and entry-level jobs.
• CESA 2minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CESA 2 to provide drivers education for 2026-2027 school year, with online registration starting April 1.
• Burlington Area School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for PAC (Project Active Citizen) Program educating students 18+ with special needs at a residential house. WUHS partners with Burlington for this transition program.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Gateway Technical College: Post-secondary technical college partner providing dual enrollment, Gateway Academies, transcripted credit, and the Welding Academy at WUHS. Adjacent ecosystem player rather than a competitor, but central to WUHS's CTE value proposition.

Direct peers

• Wilmot Union High School: Kenosha County union high school with similar multi-feeder structure, Gateway Technical College dual-enrollment ties, and comparable program breadth including CTE and athletics.
• Mukwonago High School: Wisconsin public high school with similar suburban-rural catchment, strong AP and dual-enrollment programs, and broad WIAA athletics — a useful comparable for academic outcomes and co-curricular scope.
• Burlington High School (Burlington Area School District): Wisconsin public high school in a neighboring district (Racine/Walworth county line) with a comparable rural-to-suburban catchment, similar AP/dual-enrollment profile, and overlapping employer partnerships. Highly comparable in scale, governance, and program mix.
• Kettle Moraine High School: Wisconsin public high school (Waukesha County) with a comparable suburban profile, AP depth, dual-enrollment partnerships, and strong Niche-style rankings — useful peer for brand and academic outcome comparison.
• Muskego High School: Comparable Waukesha County public high school of similar enrollment scale, with a parallel AP/college-readiness focus and similar community-funded facility model.
• Badger High School (Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union High School): Union high school in Walworth County, Wisconsin, with similar multi-feeder-district structure, comparable enrollment (≈1,000-1,500 students), and parallel AP/CTE/dual-enrollment offerings including Gateway Technical College pathways.
• Union Grove Union High School: Another Wisconsin union high school serving multiple K-8 feeder districts in Racine County. Shares the union-high-school governance structure, dual-enrollment with Gateway Technical College, and comparable enrollment size.
• Elkhorn Area High School: Walworth County public high school of similar size and rural-suburban character, with comparable AP course depth, athletic/co-curricular breadth, and community-funded capital planning through referenda.

Broad incumbents

• Racine Unified School District high schools (e.g., Case, Horlick, Park): Larger district operating multiple high schools in the same Racine County labor market. Overlaps in catchment and competes for open-enrollment students, but with materially more resources and a different governance structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WaterfordUnion
• Facebookfacebook.com/WaterfordUnionHS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/waterford-union-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/waterfordunion

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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