Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District

What Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District does

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District (ISD #2176) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 224 East Bridge Avenue, Warren, Minnesota, serving approximately 560-580 students across elementary (PreK-5, ~314 students) and secondary (6-12, ~266 students) levels. The district operates under Minnesota state education law, is governed by an elected school board, and is led by Superintendent Bryan Hackbarth, with Ben Miska as High School Principal and Christine Rokke as Elementary Principal. Its service offering spans K-12 public education, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and free preschool for ages 3-5, the Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program offering up to 26 college credits, an Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources CTE Approved Program with work-based learning, comprehensive student support services (social workers, interventionists, speech-language pathologists, special education, psychologist, nurse, counselor), athletics and activities with ~70% student participation, food services from a central kitchen, and student transportation.

The technology stack is composed of off-the-shelf ed-tech and operational tools rather than proprietary platforms: Google/GSuite as the productivity backbone (filtered via BARK and Securly for student online safety on school-issued accounts), JMC for the student information system and parent/student portal, Hudl for athletics live streaming and video, Zoom for school board meetings, Smore for the Pony Post newsletter, and Payforit.net and Venmo for Education Foundation donations. A 2023-2025 building project added more than 30,000 square feet of new classrooms, commons, gymnasium, offices, and a central kitchen, funded by a $24.9 million bond referendum approved by the community in 2022. The district's 501(c)(3) WAO Education Foundation supplements operating revenue with community-raised funds and awards over $100,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors annually.

As a Minnesota public school district, WAO is funded primarily through state per-pupil aid, local property tax levies, and federal grants, and is governed as a public government entity rather than a commercial enterprise. The district recorded a 100% graduation rate in 2024-2025 (versus a 98% historical average) and a 19:1 student-teacher ratio, which is among the lowest in the region. Customer "concentration" is structurally non-existent: revenue and enrollment are tied to a long-tail base of resident and open-enrolled families across three small Minnesota communities, with no commercial accounts, no equity funding, and no parent company. The district completed a logo and brand refresh in July 2025 as part of its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.

Name

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District

Legal name

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District 2176

Website

https://wao.k12.mn.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District (ISD #2176) is a Minnesota public K-12 school district serving approximately 560-580 students in Warren, Alvarado, and Oslo, offering elementary and secondary education, ECFE/preschool, PSEO college credits, CTE, athletics, and student support services, funded by state aid and local taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Postsecondary enrollment options
• Extracurricular athletics programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: State per-pupil funding and local tax levies as the primary revenue source for a public school district operating a K-12 educational program.
2. Activity and Athletic Fees: Fees charged for athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities. Revenue from single-event admissions and activity passes.
3. Education Foundation Donations: The Warren/Alvarado/Oslo Public School Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that provides supplementary funding through donations for educational materials, school projects, and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District is a Minnesota public K-12 school district (ISD #2176) providing comprehensive PreK-12 education to approximately 560-580 students across an elementary school (PreK-5) and high school (6-12) in Warren, MN. The district delivers standard academic instruction, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs for birth-kindergarten, free preschool for ages 3-5, Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) allowing eligible students to earn up to 26 college credits, athletics and extracurricular activities (with ~70% participation), and student support services including licensed social workers, interventionists, counselors, and special education staff. A 501(c)(3) Education Foundation supplements district funding with over $100,000 in annual scholarships.

Product overview

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District (WAO) is a K-12 public school district serving approximately 560-580 students in Warren, Minnesota. The district operates as a unified educational platform consisting of an elementary school (PreK-5) with about 314 students and a high school (6-12) with about 266 students. Core offerings include comprehensive K-12 education with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio, athletics and activities (with 70% student participation), Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and free preschool for ages 3-5, and the Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program allowing students to earn 26 available college credits. Supporting services include food services (operated from a central kitchen), transportation, and comprehensive student support (social workers, interventionists, counselors). The district also has an Education Foundation that awards over $100,000 in annual scholarships. Recent significant expansion includes a $24.9 million building project adding over 30,000 square feet. Student safety is maintained through BARK and Securly filtering on school GSuite accounts, and family engagement is supported through the JMC portal and Smore newsletters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WAO Education Foundation: 501(c)(3) charitable fundraising arm for the district that provides funding for educational materials, school requested projects, and special programs. Awards $100,000+ in scholarships to graduating seniors.
• ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Comprehensive public school education serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with approximately 560-580 students. Includes elementary school (PreK-5) and high school (6-12) with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio.
• Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Birth to kindergarten programming providing early childhood education and family support services. Includes classes for 1-year-olds and 2-year-olds with parent participation, free preschool for resident children ages 3-5, and preschool screening/registration services.
• Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) College credit program allowing 10th-12th grade students to earn both high school and college credit through enrollment in college-level courses at participating institutions. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can select from 26 available college credits.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education courses including FACS, agriculture, business, and industrial tech. Warren-Alvarado-Oslo High School is the only high school in the region with an Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources CTE Approved Program that offers work-based learning.
• Athletics and Activities Extracurricular sports and activities program with nearly 70% student participation. Students as young as third grade can participate. Sports include football, track and field, golf, FFA, and FCCLA. WAO Sports platform provides live streaming via Hudl. Activity fees: Junior High athletics $15, Senior High athletics $25, Family maximum $100.
• Food Services School meal program including breakfast and lunch services. Operates central kitchen serving both elementary and high school buildings. Includes free and reduced-price meal program for qualifying families.
• Student Transportation Student transportation services including bus routes and activities transportation. Hiring bus and activities drivers. Uses video recording on school buses.
• Community Education Community education programs coordinated by Amy Trudell. Provides educational opportunities for community members beyond traditional K-12 offerings.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student support including licensed social workers, reading interventionists, math interventionists, speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, psychologist, school nurse, and academic counselor.
• WAO Education Foundation Scholarships and Grants 501(c)(3) charitable organization fundraising arm for the district. Provides scholarships, funds educational materials, school projects, and special programs. Awards $100,000+ in scholarships to graduating seniors annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate in 2024-2025 (average 98%)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Minnesota Department of EducationcoreOthersRegulatory and oversight body for Minnesota public schools. District operates under state education standards and participates in state assessment programs (MCA testing).
• Minnesota Department of Education - PSEO ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostsecondary Enrollment Options program allows 10th-12th grade students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously through eligible postsecondary institutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tri-County Schools (Karlstad): Public K-12 district serving Karlstad and surrounding rural communities in northwestern Minnesota. Comparable enrollment scale and rural Minnesota operational context.
• Greenbush-Middle River School District: Rural Minnesota public school district of comparable small size serving adjacent northwestern Minnesota communities. Same funding model, demographic profile, and K-12 scope.
• Stephen-Argyle Central School District: Small public K-12 school district in northwestern Minnesota serving a similar rural community footprint. Directly comparable in scale, geography, and operational model to WAO.
• Kittson Central School District: Small K-12 public school district in Kittson County in far northwestern Minnesota, similar in enrollment scale and rural community profile to WAO.
• Badger School District: Small rural K-12 public school district in northwestern Minnesota, comparable in size, demographics, and funding environment.

Regional players

• Marshall County Central Schools: Neighboring Minnesota public K-12 district in Marshall County, sharing regional labor markets and overlapping open enrollment competition dynamics with WAO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100057255496825
• Instagraminstagram.com/wao_ecfe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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