What Opelika City Schools does

Opelika City Schools is a public K-12 school district operating under the Alabama State Department of Education, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across Opelika, Alabama. The district operates nine schools: three primary schools (Carver, Jeter, Southview), three intermediate schools (Morris Avenue, Northside, West Forest), Fox Run School (grades 5-6), Opelika Middle School (grades 7-8), and Opelika High School (grades 9-12). District programs include Career Technical Education, English Language Learners support, Special Education, Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS), the 7 Mindsets social-emotional learning curriculum, and the Dawg Impact Groups advisory program recognized by CLAS as a School of Distinction initiative.

The district's educational technology stack comprises PowerSchool for student information management, Follett Destiny for library cataloging, i-Ready adaptive learning, Savvas Learning for digital curriculum, ParentSquare for district-wide parent communication with Google and Microsoft SSO integration, and Stopfinder for student bus route tracking. Athletic programs leverage performance technology including Vitruve velocity-based training units, Dashr laser timing systems, Titan GPS units, and Rock Daisy Athlete Management Software, integrated through a dedicated Indoor Practice Facility that underwent a major equipment renovation in November 2025.

As a public school district, primary funding flows through state education allocations, local tax revenue, and federal grants. Supplementary revenue includes USDA reimbursements under the Community Eligibility Provision enabling free meals for all students, weekly Extended Day Program fees ($60 first child, $40 per additional sibling), athletic corporate sponsorships ranging from $500 to $10,000+, parking decal fees ($10), a la carte meal items, and philanthropic support via the Samford-Cannon Foundation for the Philanthropy 101 student grantmaking program. The customer base comprises enrolled Pre-K through 12th grade students, their families, and the broader Opelika community engaged through workforce development partnerships with the Opelika Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The district is currently executing a $40 million Fox Run School expansion project, jointly funded with the City of Opelika, to nearly triple campus capacity from 410 to approximately 1,200 students.

Name

Opelika City Schools

Legal name

Opelika City Schools

Website

https://opelikaschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Opelika City Schools is a public K-12 school district in Opelika, Alabama, operating nine schools from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district delivers core academics, CTE pathways, special education, athletics, and student support services funded primarily through government sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Social-emotional learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Opelika

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded through state, local, and federal education funding including tax revenue, state education appropriations, and federal grants
2. Child Nutrition Program Reimbursements: USDA reimbursements for school meals served under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, plus supplementary purchases for a la carte items
3. Athletic Programs and Camps: Revenue from youth sports camps, athletic program fees, and corporate sponsorships for athletics
4. Extended Day Program Fees: Weekly fees for after-school extended day program providing childcare and enrichment activities for K-6 students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Opelika City Schools operates a public school district serving Pre-K through grade 12 students across nine schools in Opelika, Alabama, encompassing primary, intermediate, middle, and high school campuses. The district delivers core academics, career technical education, special education, English language learner support, and 7 Mindsets social-emotional learning, alongside student services such as free meals via the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, transportation, the Extended Day after-school program, athletics, and counseling.

Product overview

Opelika City Schools is a K-12 public school district serving Opelika, Alabama, with nine schools spanning primary (Carver Primary, Jeter Primary, Southview Primary), intermediate (Morris Avenue Intermediate, Northside Intermediate, West Forest Intermediate), middle (Fox Run School, Opelika Middle School), and high school (Opelika High School) levels. The district operates a unified educational platform comprising core academic programs (Career Technical Education, ELL, Special Education, Pre-K), student support services (Child Nutrition, Transportation, Extended Day, Health Services), and specialized initiatives including the 7 Mindsets social-emotional learning curriculum and Dawg Impact Groups advisory program. Technology-integrated offerings include the district website with ParentSquare communication integration, PowerSchool student information system, athletic performance facilities with advanced training technology, and the Philanthropy 101 student grantmaking program. All students receive meals at no cost through the Community Eligibility Provision program, and the district is undergoing a major expansion of Fox Run School to accommodate population growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Technical Education (CTE) Program
• English Language Learners (ELL) Program
• Extended Day Program
• Child Nutrition Program
• Special Education Programs and Services
• Pre-K Program
• 7 Mindsets Social-Emotional Learning Program
• Opelika Learning Center
• Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS)
• Athletics Program
• Opelika Athletic Performance Program
• Dawg Impact Groups
• Philanthropy 101 Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 student-athletes from Class of 2026 continuing collegiate athletic careers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• City of OpelikaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Joint investment to expand and improve Fox Run School. Project will increase capacity from 410 to 1,200 students. Estimated $40 million cost equally funded by City and School Board from cash reserves. Construction begins late May 2026, taking 14 months. Represents first phase of long-term growth planning.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication platform used district-wide for sharing news, events, emergency alerts, and updates with families. Provides mobile app for parents to stay informed about school activities.
• StopfindercoreTechnology or IntegrationParent app for viewing student bus routes, receiving transportation notifications, and securely sharing schedules with caregivers. Works with district's transportation software for accurate route information.
• Opelika Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Career Quest event connecting 400+ middle school students with local businesses and industry leaders. Also hosts Civics Bee competition in partnership with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Civics Bee initiative partner with Opelika Chamber to encourage civic engagement among young Americans. 12 OCS students competed in regional competition.
• Follett DestinycoreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary management system (Destiny Discover) used across district for cataloging school library collections, eBooks, and digital resources.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment, grades, attendance, and parent/teacher communication.
• i-ReadycoreTechnology or IntegrationAdaptive learning platform providing personalized reading and math instruction, assessments, and progress tracking for students.
• Savvas LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline math and ELA textbooks, assessments, and resources accessible through Savvas Realize platform supporting student learning.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hoover City Schools: Large Alabama public K-12 district in the Birmingham metro with comparable comprehensive programming (athletics, CTE, fine arts). Similar funding model and district governance structure.
• Homewood City Schools: Suburban Birmingham K-12 public district known for high performance. Comparable in family demographic profile, academic programming, and athletics investment.
• Vestavia Hills City Schools: Suburban Birmingham K-12 district with similar academic, athletic, and extracurricular investment model. Comparable funding structure and competitive positioning.
• Trussville City Schools: Growing Alabama K-12 public district facing similar capacity-expansion dynamics to OCS. Comparable on enrollment growth narrative and infrastructure investment.
• Auburn City Schools: Adjacent public K-12 school district in Auburn, Alabama, directly competing for students and families in the same East Alabama labor shed. Highly comparable in scale, funding model, and program mix.
• Huntsville City Schools: One of Alabama's largest public K-12 districts, comparable on enrollment scale, comprehensive program offerings, and growth-driven expansion plans. Similar state funding model.
• Montgomery Public Schools: Alabama's third-largest public school district, operating under identical state regulatory and funding frameworks. Comparable on K-12 program scope and capital-project execution.
• Lee County Schools (Alabama): County-wide public K-12 district operating in the same Opelika-Auburn metropolitan area. Directly comparable on funding source, governance, and demographic exposure.
• Mountain Brook Schools: High-performing suburban Birmingham K-12 public district, comparable on programmatic breadth, community partnerships, and accolades-driven enrollment attraction.
• Tuscaloosa City Schools: Mid-sized Alabama public K-12 district operating under the same state funding and accountability framework. Comparable in governance, scale, and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OpelikaCitySchools

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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