State of Ohio DODD

What State of Ohio DODD does

Mason City School District is a public K-12 school district located in Mason, Ohio (Warren County, Southwest Ohio), serving more than 10,000 students across five schools spanning Preschool through Grade 12. The district employs approximately 1,250 staff (650 faculty and 600 support personnel) and serves a notably diverse student body drawn from more than 70 countries speaking 75+ languages, including approximately 1,000 English Learners. Its governance rests with a five-member Board of Education and an executive team led by Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Cooper (since 2018), with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Amy Brennan, CFO/Treasurer Shaun Bevan, COO Eric Messer, HR Talent Officer Laura Blessing, and PIO/Inclusive Excellence Lead Tracey Carson.

The district's operational technology stack is entirely composed of commercial SaaS products rather than proprietary systems: Finalsite powers the district website, Schoology serves as the learning management system, Seesaw supports early-childhood digital portfolios, Peachjar distributes electronic flyers, SchoolMessenger handles mass notifications, Mason Connects functions as the parent/student portal, Final Forms manages student records, and Google Workspace plus the SafeSchools Tip Line round out the stack. Strategic frameworks including the Journey to 2030 plan, the Three Big Rocks (Culture, Inclusive Excellence, Personalized Learning), and an OKR-based performance management system rolled out in 2018-2019 provide organizational alignment. The service portfolio extends beyond core academics into Extended Care and Comet Care wraparound programs, the After School Enrichment Program (ASEP), the Compass gifted-education service model, international travel through EF Tours partnerships, and a student-run Comet Savings & Loan operated with Fifth Third Bank.

Revenue is derived primarily from public funding streams. The dominant inputs are Ohio state per-pupil allocations and voter-approved local property tax levies, most recently a 9.96 mill operating levy approved in March 2020 with 69% voter support. Supplementary income includes usage-based fees for optional services (Extended Care, ASEP, international travel) and community grants from the Mason Schools Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2008 that distributes more than $100,000 annually. Strategic capital is also available through Ohio Facilities Construction Commission co-funding, with approximately $34M in eligibility secured under the original 2001 OFCC partnership framework. Enrollment is open to Mason residents through geographically assigned schools, with limited inter-district transfer availability.

Name

State of Ohio DODD

Legal name

Mason City School District

Website

https://masonohioschools.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mason City School District is a public K-12 district in Mason, Ohio, serving over 10,000 students across five schools with an executive team led by Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Cooper and supported by integrated city, healthcare, and banking partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Before after school care
• Gifted education services
• English learner programs
• After school enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Government-funded public education through state and local tax revenues. Mason voters passed a 9.96 mill operating levy in March 2020 by 69 percent to fund district operations.
2. Fees for Optional Services: Fees collected for before/after school care (Comet Care, Extended Care), after school enrichment programs (ASEP), and international travel experiences
3. Community Foundation Grants: Mason Schools Foundation provides over $100,000 annually in grants to fund innovative programs above and beyond standard curriculum

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Mason City School District operates a public K-12 education system across five schools (Early Childhood Center through High School) in Mason, Ohio and Deerfield Township, serving over 10,000 students with 1,250 faculty and staff. The district delivers core academic instruction, gifted services under the Compass model, ESL support for English Learners from 70+ language backgrounds, before/after school care (Extended Care, Comet Care), after-school enrichment classes (ASEP), international travel experiences, and a student-run school bank (Comet Savings & Loan) operated with Fifth Third Bank.

Product overview

Mason City School District offers a comprehensive K-12 educational ecosystem supported by multiple technology platforms. The district's technology portfolio includes parent/student portals (Mason Connects), learning management systems (Schoology, Seesaw), communication tools (SchoolMessenger, Peachjar), and the district website powered by Finalsite. Beyond core academics, the district provides extended care programs (Extended Care, Comet Care), after school enrichment (ASEP), and financial education (Comet Savings & Loan). The gifted education program operates under the Compass service model. All programs are tied to the district's strategic framework called 'Journey to 2030' which guides instruction and operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Comprehensive public K-12 education across five schools (Preschool through Grade 12) serving over 10,000 students in Mason, Ohio and Deerfield Township. Includes core academic instruction, 27 AP courses, gifted programming under the Compass model, ESL services for English Learners from 70+ countries, and college/career readiness programs.
• Extended Care Program Fee-based before and after school child care services for elementary school students, operating 6:30am until school start and after school until 6pm. Includes developmentally appropriate activities, homework support, enrichment opportunities, and daily snacks aligned with the school calendar.
• Comet Care Extended day care service for kindergarten students at Mason Early Childhood Center, provided before and/or after their regular kindergarten session. Includes themed activities, crafts, and group activities.
• After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Fee-based after school enrichment classes offered throughout the year based on student interest and instructor availability, covering diverse activities including languages, music, crafts, and sports.
• International Travel Programs Fee-based international travel experiences for students offered in partnership with EF Travel, including trips to Ecuador/Galapagos, Iceland, Europe (Sound of Europe, London/Paris/Rome), and Japan leadership conferences.
• Compass Gifted Service Model Personalized gifted education framework providing differentiated instruction and support for gifted-identified K-12 students, with identification through MAP Growth and CogAT assessments, acceleration options, honors courses, and 27 AP courses at Mason High School.
• Comet Savings & Loan Student-run school bank managing over $300,000 in student accounts, operated in joint venture with Fifth Third Bank as a financial education program for Mason High School students.
• Golden Comet Card Complimentary program providing senior community members free access to school concerts, plays, athletic events, and performances, supporting community engagement with the district.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of MasoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-of-its-kind partnership in Ohio: City provided land, school district constructed facility for joint high school/community center. Saved approximately $12 million compared to building separately. Many shared-use areas.
• Fifth Third BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with student-run school bank 'Comet Savings & Loan'. Fifth Third Bank supports the student-run bank managing over $300,000 in student accounts.
• Atrium Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital built two-story health and wellness center finishing the stadium and 10,000 sq ft weight room on high school campus. Atrium Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy and Premier Family Care occupy top floor. District financed project through subleasing second floor and naming rights.
• Cincinnati Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides school-based therapy and prevention services to students. Students can receive mental health services without leaving school or missing class.
• EF TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for international travel experiences for students including trips to Ecuador/Galapagos, Iceland, Europe (Sound of Europe, London/Paris/Rome), and Japan leadership conference.
• Ohio School Facilities Commission / Ohio Facilities Construction CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict joined Expedited Local Partnership Program in 2001, qualifying for 25% match funding. Later found eligible for approximately $34 million in OFCC funding for future projects.
• Great Oaks Career CampusesminorOthersReferral partnership for adult ESL classes at Scarlett Oaks and Northstar Church locations
• Warren County Career CenterminorOthersReferral partnership for adult ESL classes at Sinclair Mason, OhioMeans Jobs Warren County, and WCCC Atrium Campus
• Alliance for High Quality EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation consortium working to improve educational opportunities and represent member districts on matters of educational policy and funding. Mason participates in Quality Profile collaborative with 10 other SW Ohio districts.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Alliance for High Quality Education: Southwest Ohio consortium of 10+ high-performing districts including Mason that collaborates on Quality Profile benchmarking, policy advocacy, and shared services. Relevant as a peer consortium rather than a competing district.

Direct peers

• Wyoming City School District: Highly-rated Cincinnati-area K-12 public district serving a comparable suburban demographic with strong academic outcomes. Member of the Alliance for High Quality Education alongside Mason.
• Springboro Community City School District: Suburban Dayton/Cincinnati-corridor K-12 public district with comparable scale, demographic profile, and academic reputation. Frequently cited alongside Mason in Ohio suburban district rankings.
• Loveland City School District: Suburban Cincinnati K-12 district in Hamilton and Warren Counties with similar demographic and academic profile. Direct regional competitor for enrollment and staff.
• Kings Local School District: Adjacent Warren County K-12 district in the Cincinnati suburbs with similar suburban demographics and academic offerings. Competes directly with Mason for families and inter-district transfers in the same geographic corridor.
• Forest Hills Local School District: Large suburban Cincinnati K-12 district of similar scale serving Anderson Township. Comparable in size, suburban demographics, and academic programs.
• Sycamore Community School District: High-performing suburban Cincinnati K-12 district with a comparable academic profile and student demographics. Competes with Mason for inter-district transfer students and recognition in regional quality rankings.
• West Clermont Local School District: Suburban Cincinnati-area K-12 district serving similar demographic communities east of Mason. Competes in the same southwest Ohio regional market for families and academic recognition.
• Lakota Local School District: Largest suburban Cincinnati-area K-12 public school district serving Butler County communities near Mason. Directly comparable as a similarly sized suburban district competing for the same regional enrollment pool.
• Indian Hill Exempted Village School District: Top-rated suburban Cincinnati K-8 district (sends to public high schools) consistently ranked alongside Mason in regional quality profiles. Comparable in academic reputation, parental engagement, and community-supported funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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