What Willamina School District does

Willamina School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Willamina, Oregon, operating under the Oregon Department of Education with a history dating to 1907. The district runs three schools on a single campus at 1100 Oaken Hills Drive — Willamina Elementary School (grades K-5), Willamina Middle School (grades 6-8), and Willamina Middle/High School (grades 9-12) — collectively serving the local community through enrollment-based public education.

The district's core product is comprehensive K-12 academic instruction supplemented by Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, a SOAR online learning program with a LEAD ON half-day option, Special Education services (approximately 15% of student population), Talented and Gifted (TAG) programming, English Learner support, and Title I/Title VI (Indian Education) federally-funded programs. Extracurricular offerings include OSAA 3A Pac-West Conference athletics, FFA, Drama Club, Math Club, Chess Club, Native Club, and Culinary Club. Supporting services include a School-Based Health Center operated with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and free breakfast and lunch for all students under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

The technology stack is conventional K-12 SaaS: ParentSquare for family communications, Synergy/Edupoint for student information management with ParentVUE, Google Workspace and Microsoft accounts for student identity, Clever for single sign-on, Follett Destiny for library management, Acellus Academy for online curriculum, and IEPPlus for special education compliance. Bus transportation is contracted to First Student Transportation, and a cooperative athletics agreement with Sheridan School District covers baseball and softball.

The district operates as a government state entity funded by Oregon State School Fund per-pupil allocation, local property taxes, federal Title I/Title VI/IDEA programs, and bond measures — most recently a 2024 Bond Project funding capital improvements across both Elementary and High School buildings through approximately Spring 2027. The district has no parent company, no private equity involvement, and no commercial revenue streams; leadership is provided by Superintendent Mike Gass and a publicly elected School Board.

Name

Willamina School District

Legal name

Willamina School District

Website

https://willamina.k12.or.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Willamina School District is a public K-12 district in Willamina, Oregon, operating three schools (elementary, middle, and high school) on a single campus to deliver comprehensive academic, CTE, special education, and extracurricular programming to local enrolled students, funded by state per-pupil, federal, and local tax revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB), Literacy Intervention & Dyslexia Support Programs (Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAF), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary secondary schools
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Student nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Willamina

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District funded through state per-pupil allocation, local property taxes, federal Title programs (Title I, Title VI Indian Education, IDEA Special Education), and bond measures for capital improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Willamina School District operates three public schools — Willamina Elementary School (K-5), Willamina Middle School (6-8), and Willamina High School (9-12) — on a single Willamina, Oregon campus, delivering tuition-free K-12 education. Core offerings include standard academic instruction, Career and Technical Education (CTE), the SOAR online learning program, Special Education services, Talented and Gifted (TAG) program, Title I and Title VI Indian Education, and English Learner language support. The district also provides free breakfast and lunch to all students under the Community Eligibility Provision, a school-based health center operated with Virginia Garcia, and OSAA 3A athletics and student clubs.

Product overview

Willamina School District operates as a unified K-12 educational institution serving the Willamina, Oregon community. The district encompasses three schools (Willamina Elementary School, Willamina Middle School, and Willamina High School) providing core academic programs supplemented by Career and Technical Education (CTE), the SOAR online learning program, Special Education, Talented and Gifted (TAG), and Title programs. The district offers a broad extracurricular portfolio including athletics (OSAA 3A), FFA, Drama Club, Math Club, Chess Club, and other student organizations. Student support services include a School-Based Health Center (partnered with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center), free school nutrition through CEP, and a comprehensive Special Education program using IEPPlus. The district utilizes technology platforms including ParentSquare for communication, Synergy/Edupoint for student information management, Google and Microsoft for identity management, and FollettDestiny for library services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOAR Program (Student Online At Residence) Internet-based program offering state-approved curriculum on a flexible, self-paced schedule on the school campus. Includes full-day online option (10 student limit) and half-day LEAD ON option (30 student limit) for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
• Career Academy (CTE Programs) Career and Technical Education programs including welding, metal forging, and other vocational training courses as part of the district's CTE offerings.
• SMILE (Science and Math Investigative Learning Experience) Before/after school club meeting weekly to investigate learning opportunities in science and math, including field trips and annual outdoor camp in May. Targeted at minority and low-income students in grades 4-6.
• Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Program for students performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment. District uses Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC IV) to identify TAG students.
• Special Education Services Services including Special Education, 504 Rehabilitation Plans, Speech Language Services, Behavior Support classroom for elementary students, and Life Skills classes for middle and high school students.
• Title One Program Federally-funded school-wide Title One program supplementing reading and math instruction for students whose levels are below their peers.
• Title VI Indian Education Native American student tutoring individually or in small groups, cultural enrichment, North American Culture curriculum for elementary students, and Chinuk Wawa language course for high school students.
• English Learner Language Program English Language Learning program for students needing support with English language acquisition.
• School Based Health Center Health center staffed by Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center nurse practitioners, offering medical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions. Services include OHP enrollment assistance, health assessments, physicals, and blood pressure screenings.
• School Nutrition Services Free breakfast and lunch program for all students under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Includes summer meal program.
• Athletics Program OSAA 3A Pac-West Conference athletics including fall sports (cross country, football, volleyball), winter sports (basketball, wrestling), and spring sports (baseball, softball, track). Co-op programs with Sheridan for baseball and softball.
• Drama Club Theatre club for high schoolers and middle schoolers meeting weekly to develop acting, directing, and stage design skills, culminating in spring showcase performances.
• FFA (Future Farmers of America) Agricultural education program meeting monthly, includes plant sales, cornhole tournaments, and agricultural competitions.
• Math Club Club for improving math skills and applying them to real-world scenarios. Students attend math competitions including Regional Math Contest at Chemeketa.
• Chess Club Chess club meeting Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons for strategy development.
• Culinary Club Cooking club meeting Wednesdays during lunch for students to learn culinary skills.
• Native Club Cultural club for Native American students meeting weekly at both high school and middle school locations.
• Yearbook Club Club for students to participate in creation of the school yearbook, developing photography, design, writing, and editing skills.
• Willamina Elementary School (WES) Public elementary school serving grades K-5 within the Willamina School District on the district's Oaken Hills Drive campus in Willamina, Oregon.
• Willamina Middle School (WMS) Public middle school serving grades 6-8 within the Willamina School District on the district's Oaken Hills Drive campus.
• Willamina High School (WMHS) Public high school serving grades 9-12 within the Willamina School District on the district's Oaken Hills Drive campus, offering college credit courses, CTE, and OSAA 3A athletics.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Garcia Memorial Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-Based Health Center operated in partnership with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. Staffed by nurse practitioners providing medical care, health assessments, Oregon Health Plan enrollment assistance, and treatment services. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-5pm to all district students.
• Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for tribal history and culture education, Title VI Indian Education program providing tutoring for Native American students, Youth Enrichment and Education Program, and cultural enrichment activities including Chinuk Wawa language course for high school students.
• First Student TransportationcoreOthersBus transportation services contracted with First Student Transportation. Bus Supervisor Tina Parks handles transportation logistics. Contact: 503-876-3054.
• Sheridan School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative sports partnership (co-op) for baseball and softball programs, allowing student-athletes from both districts to compete together.
• Spirit Mountain CasinominorOthersLocation used for student recognition events such as celebratory lunch for high school students earning perfect 4.0 GPA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scio School District: Oregon K-12 public district in the same 3A Pac-West Conference; comparable size, rural setting, and mix of state and federal funding streams.
• Perrydale School District: Very small rural Oregon K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and dependence on Title programs; directly comparable in operating constraints and reliance on community partnerships.
• Jefferson School District (Oregon): Small Oregon K-12 public district in the 3A Pac-West Conference; operates under nearly identical governance, funding, and athletic-classification framework as Willamina.
• Sheridan School District: Neighboring Oregon K-12 public school district of similar small-rural scale and OSAA 3A Pac-West Conference classification; Willamina already partners with Sheridan on a baseball/softball co-op, indicating directly comparable student populations, funding model, and operating profile.
• Taft School District: Oregon K-12 public district sharing the 3A Pac-West Conference; directly comparable in scale, athletic competition, and rural public-school operating model.
• Amity School District: Oregon K-12 public district in the same 3A Pac-West Conference as Willamina, with comparable rural enrollment size and reliance on state per-pupil funding, making it a directly comparable peer in operations and athletics.
• Dayton School District: Small Oregon K-12 public district sharing the 3A Pac-West Conference with Willamina; comparable rural demographics, governance structure, and revenue mix from state, federal, and local sources.

Others

• Oregon Department of Education: State education authority that administers per-pupil funding, Title program oversight, and graduation requirements that govern Willamina's operating model; included as the primary regulatory and funding counterpart rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Santiam Christian Schools: Private Christian K-12 school also competing in the 3A Pac-West Conference against Willamina; represents the broader K-12 competitive set serving families in the same geographic draw area.

Regional players

• Dallas School District (Oregon): Larger Oregon K-12 public district geographically near Willamina; offers a useful regional comparison point for funding scale, program breadth, and facility investment approaches in mid-Willamette Valley districts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WillaminaSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/willamina-school-district-30j

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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