What RUSH-HENRIETTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Rush-Henrietta Central School District is a public K-12 school district organized under New York State Education Law, serving approximately 5,600-5,700 students across the Towns of Rush and Henrietta in Monroe County, New York, near Rochester. Founded in 1946, the district operates ten schools: six elementary schools (K-6), two junior high schools (7-9), one senior high school (10-12), and the Webster Learning Center for alternative education. Instructional delivery is built on a 1:1 Chromebook initiative, supported by standard ed-tech platforms including Naviance for college/career planning, SchoolTool for student information, Remind for messaging, Stopfinder for transportation tracking, and the Let's Talk communication platform. Specialized programs include Career and Technical Education through Eastern Monroe Career Center, R-H Works workforce partnerships, Project Lead The Way STEM curriculum, Universal Pre-K, special education services, mental health and wellness support, and Cub Care Zone before/after school care.

The district's revenue is the operating budget, which is funded through a property tax levy approved by voters, New York State aid, federal stimulus funds, and Smart Schools Investment Plan capital allocations. The proposed 2026-2027 budget is $187 million, a 4.39% increase over the prior year, with a 2.17% tax levy increase within New York State limits. Education is provided at no direct tuition cost to district-resident families. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Barbara Mullen (since 2023). The district has developed an extensive community engagement layer including DPAC, alumni council, parent surveys, budget information sessions, and LiveBoard streaming of board meetings. It has been recognized as a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 17 consecutive years (21 years total) and its high school holds AP Honor Roll recognition from the College Board.

Name

RUSH-HENRIETTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Rush-Henrietta Central School District

Website

https://rhnet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rush-Henrietta Central School District is a public K-12 school district in Monroe County, New York, serving approximately 5,600-5,700 students across ten schools with a proposed $187 million operating budget for 2026-2027.

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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Student support services
• Community education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

West Henrietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: The district collects property taxes from district residents to fund educational operations. The tax levy is the total amount collected from local property owners. For the 2026-2027 budget, the proposed tax levy increase is 2.17 percent, within state limits.
2. State Aid: Funding received from New York State government to support educational operations and capital projects. State aid reimbursement for construction projects is referenced in budget discussions.
3. Federal Stimulus Funds: Federal funding received for specific initiatives including COVID-19 relief and educational programs. The district has received multiple rounds of federal stimulus funding.
4. Smart Schools Investment Plan: State-funded capital investments for technology infrastructure and facility improvements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Rush-Henrietta Central School District provides K-12 public education to approximately 5,600 students through 10 schools in Henrietta, New York. The district delivers core academic instruction, special education, English language learning, career and technical education, music and arts, athletics, mental health counseling, before/after school care, and adult continuing education, funded primarily through property taxes, state aid, and federal funds.

Product overview

Rush-Henrietta Central School District is a public K-12 educational institution serving approximately 5,600 students in the greater Rochester, New York area. The district operates six elementary schools (K-6), two junior high schools (7-9), one senior high school (10-12), and an alternative education program at the Webster Learning Center. The district's educational offerings center on core academics enhanced by specialized programs including music education (recognized nationally by NAMM for 17 consecutive years), career and technical education through R-H Works, and science curriculum via Project Lead the Way. Technology integration is supported through the Chromebook Initiative providing devices to students and Expedition AI for AI literacy. Student support services encompass special education, school counseling, mental health services, and before/after school care via Cub Care Zone. The district also offers Universal Pre-K for early childhood education, athletics programs, and continuing education classes for adults in the community.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vision 2037: The district's strategic plan with goals including Excellence for Every Student, Preparing Students for Pathways to Tomorrow, and A Cohesive and Inclusive Community and Culture.

Products and services

• Universal Pre-K (UPK)
• K-12 Academic Instruction
• Special Education Services
• R-H Music Program
• R-H Works
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
• Cub Care Zone
• School Counseling Services
• Mental Health & Wellness Services
• Athletics Program
• Continuing Education
• School Safety Services
• Chromebook Initiative
• Naviance Student

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 consecutive years (21 total) Best Communities for Music Education recognition from NAMM Foundation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Project Lead The Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience curriculum partnership providing Project Lead The Way programs at elementary and secondary levels. PLTW is a national nonprofit organization offering transformative learning experiences for K-12 students through hands-on STEM curriculum. The district integrates PLTW modules into science instruction across multiple grade levels.
• NAMM FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NAMM Foundation recognizes school districts for outstanding music education programs through the Best Communities for Music Education award. Rush-Henrietta has been recognized for 17 consecutive years, demonstrating the district's long-standing commitment to comprehensive music education.
• Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education partnership with Monroe One BOCES providing vocational training programs for high school students. Students attend EMCC for specialized career pathway training in various technical fields.
• Horizons Academic Research ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer academic research program for high-achieving high school students. R-H student Anya Gupta participated in the program, conducting research in Political Theory and International Relations and creating a 20-page thesis for publication.
• R-H WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education initiative connecting students with local employers and career pathways. Partnership with Beals is referenced in the R-H Works program logo and branding, indicating local business collaboration for workforce development.
• Fairport Central School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the Royal Comets-Raiders Inclusion Games, a Special Olympics-style event allowing students with special needs from both districts to participate in athletic activities. This extends a tradition of inter-district cooperation for inclusive programming.
• Rochester Prep Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorizers of charter schools including Rochester Prep Elementary School 3, where current Leary Principal Meaghan Magee previously served as dean of curriculum and instruction before joining Rush-Henrietta.
• Monroe County Council of School SuperintendentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional consortium of school district superintendents that organizes the annual Michael C. O'Laughlin Outstanding Senior Recognition Dinner honoring excellence across all Monroe County high schools.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Gates Chili Central School District: Monroe County, NY public K-12 district with similar suburban Rochester footprint, comparable budget scale, and overlapping BOCES CTE pathways.
• Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District: Monroe County, NY public K-12 district of similar enrollment size (~2,000–4,000 range) sharing the regional feeder and labor market, useful as a smaller-district benchmark.
• Webster Central School District: Monroe County, NY public K-12 district of similar size with overlapping labor market and competitive recruitment of families in the Rochester suburbs east of Henrietta.
• Greece Central School District: Larger Monroe County, NY public K-12 district serving suburban Rochester; a relevant scale benchmark for operating model, staffing, and CTE programming.
• Brockport Central School District: Monroe County, NY public K-12 district with comparable governance, funding, and BOCES partnerships; useful for comparing rural-suburban mix and per-pupil outcomes.
• Penfield Central School District: Monroe County, NY public K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale and suburban profile, often benchmarked alongside R-H on academic outcomes and extracurricular offerings.
• East Irondequoit Central School District: Monroe County, NY public K-12 district of similar suburban Rochester profile with comparable special-education and CTE programs; a natural regional benchmark.
• Fairport Central School District: Adjacent Monroe County, NY public K-12 district of comparable size that Rush-Henrietta already partners with for inclusion athletics. Comparable demographics, governance structure, and funding model make it the most direct peer.
• Pittsford Central School District: Highly rated Monroe County, NY K-12 district with similar suburban demographics, strong music and AP programming, and overlapping feeder patterns to Rochester-area institutions.
• Brighton Central School District: Monroe County, NY public K-12 district serving a similar suburban profile near Rochester, with comparable per-pupil funding, college-prep focus, and competitive recruitment of district residents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZYKgaQJ-6R527CA2XNwB2w
• Facebookfacebook.com/rhschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/rh_schools?igsh=aW83a2tudTJrNDNo

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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