Northwood Local School Dist

What Northwood Local School Dist does

Northwood Local School District is a state-authorized public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,000 students across two schools in Northwood, Wood County, Ohio: Northwood Elementary School (grades PK-6) and Northwood High School (grades 7-12). The district operates from a 21st-century-designed campus at 600 Lemoyne Road and provides comprehensive academic programming that includes college preparatory coursework, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, career-technical training via a 50-year partnership with Penta Career Center, gifted and special education services, fine arts, and an interscholastic athletics program. Supporting services include food services under the USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, district nursing, wellness initiatives, military family support, and child-find/early-intervention services.

The technology stack is built on standard EdTech SaaS rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool serves as the Student Information System for grades, attendance, and records; Schoology provides the Learning Management System integrated with Google Workspace sign-in; FinalForms handles enrollment and athletic forms; DragonFly and Hudl power athletics scheduling, ticketing, and live-streaming; and PaySchools Central processes meal and fee payments. Operational tools include EFinance Plus, Employee Access Center, TimeClock Plus, and GoFX for IT ticketing, with BoardDocs supporting board governance. The website is hosted by Legend Web Works and the district maintains a presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@RangerRoundup), and a WordPress-based Ranger Roundup blog.

The business model is government funding rather than commercial revenue. The district is funded primarily through local property taxes, Ohio state foundation aid, and federal programs including Title I, special education funding, and USDA child nutrition reimbursements. There are no tuition charges for residents; ancillary fee-based revenue is limited to athletic event tickets via DragonFly and pay-as-you-go meal payments through PaySchools under the NSLP free/reduced eligibility framework. Enrollment channels include direct district-resident enrollment via an EMIS/Enrollment Coordinator and Ohio's inter-district open-enrollment window (May 1–30). The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education and led by Superintendent Jason Kozina. As a government entity, it has no parent company, no private investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Northwood Local School Dist

Legal name

Northwood Local School District

Website

https://northwoodschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Northwood Local School District is a public K-12 district in Northwood, Ohio, serving approximately 1,000 PK-12 students across two schools. It is funded by local property taxes and Ohio state aid, offering college prep, career-technical, gifted, and special education programs.

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 Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Northwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Northwood Local Schools operates as a public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal education programs including Title I, special education funding, and child nutrition programs (NSLP/SBP). The district also participates in USDA Child Nutrition Programs.
2. Meal Payments: Parents pay for school meals through PaySchools Central online platform. Free and reduced lunch applications are processed through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
3. Activity/Athletic Fees: Revenue generated from athletic event tickets and activities managed through DragonFly ticketing system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northwood Local School District operates two public schools in Northwood, Ohio — Northwood Elementary School (grades PK-6) and Northwood High School (grades 7-12) — serving approximately 1,000 students with comprehensive K-12 academics, special education, gifted education, fine arts, athletics, food services, and career-technical pathways through Penta Career Center. The district is housed in a 21st-century designed campus at 600 Lemoyne Road and provides College Credit Plus dual enrollment, nursing services, and military family support.

Product overview

Northwood Local School District is a public school district operating two schools: Northwood Elementary School (PK-6) and Northwood High School (7-12), serving approximately 1,000 students in Northwood, Ohio. The district provides a comprehensive educational program with college preparatory academics, special education services, gifted education, and athletics. Key supporting programs include food services (NSLP/SBP), district nursing services, military family support, wellness programs, and College Credit Plus dual enrollment opportunities. Technology integration includes PowerSchool for student records, Schoology for learning management, FinalForms for enrollment/forms, and PaySchools Central for payments. The district's 21st-century facility is located at 600 Lemoyne Road, with athletics managed through DragonFly Athletics and Hudl platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Northwood Elementary School Public elementary school serving grades PK-6 with foundational academics, special education services, gifted education, fine arts, and athletics.
• Northwood High School Public high school serving grades 7-12 offering college preparatory courses, honors classes, College Credit Plus, and career-technical training through Penta Career Center.
• Ranger Athletics Program Interscholastic athletics program with multiple OHSAA-governed sports, ticket sales through DragonFly Athletics, and live game streaming via Hudl.
• Food Services National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) providing nutritious meals to students, with free and reduced-price lunch options for income-eligible families, paid through PaySchools Central.
• Special Education and Child Find Services Early identification and intervention services for children with disabilities from birth through age 21, providing individualized education plans and specialized instruction.
• Gifted Education Program Identification and services for gifted students with specialized instruction and enrichment activities.
• College Credit Plus Dual enrollment program in partnership with Penta Career Center and local colleges that enables high school students to earn college credit while completing high school graduation requirements.
• Career-Technical Training (Penta Career Center) Career-oriented education programs delivered through a 50-year partnership with Penta Career Center, preparing students for college, careers, military, or advanced paths.
• District Nursing Services School nursing services including medication administration, health screenings, diabetes management, and immunization compliance delivered by a Licensed School Nurse.
• Military Families Support Resources and liaison services for military families including enrollment assistance, transition support, and connections to military family support organizations.
• Wellness Program District-wide wellness initiatives including health education, physical activity programs, and mental health resources in partnership with community organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates equipped with necessary skills and knowledge for continued growth and success

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Penta Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner50-year partnership providing career-technical training programs for high school students. Penta offers focused, career-oriented education to prepare students for college, careers, military, or advanced paths. Students can attend Penta while completing Northwood graduation requirements.
• Wood County Educational Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthwood Local Schools works in conjunction with the Wood County Educational Service Center to provide a continuum of services for district students, including specialized programming, counseling services, and online academics as needed.
• Children's Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing specialized services for students with special needs, mental health support, and behavioral intervention. The district utilizes their services to adequately individualize education to student needs.
• ProMedica HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProMedica developed the NUTREXITY board game for grades 2-5 promoting healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, screen time, and community helping. Also provides Cooking Matters at the Store nutrition education tours, dietitian consultations (40 hours), and a 6-month online advertising campaign targeting local zip codes.
• University of ToledominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 7th and 8th graders to participate in fun physical activities at the university campus.
• American Heart AssociationminorOthersJump rope for hearts program at NES where students participate in physical activity and donate pledges to the American Heart Association.
• OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthwood athletics participates in OHSAA-governed athletic competitions. DragonFly athletics platform is integrated with OHSAA for scheduling, ticketing, and compliance.
• Various Military Support OrganizationsminorOthersPartnership with military support organizations including Army OneSource, Military Child Education Coalition, Military OneSource, Ohio National Guard Family Readiness Program, and others to support military families and students. Military Family Liaison: Tracey Petteys 419-691-3888.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Anthony Wayne Local School District: Larger Wood County-area public school district with similar suburban profile; directly competes for open-enrollment families and offers comparable College Credit Plus and career-technical options.
• Maumee City School District: Adjacent Lucas County public school district serving a comparable suburban community; directly competes with Northwood for open-enrollment students and shares the same Penta Career Center partnership.
• Rossford Exempted Village School District: Neighboring Wood County, Ohio public school district of comparable size, serving nearby communities with similar K-12 programming and competing for open-enrollment students.
• Genoa Area Local School District: Nearby northwest Ohio public school district of similar enrollment scale, offering comparable K-12 programming including career-technical partnerships.
• Lake Local School District: Adjacent Wood County district serving Millbury and surrounding areas; comparable size and rural-to-suburban demographic, competing for the same pool of open-enrollment families.
• Elmwood Local School District: Northwest Ohio public school district of similar size serving nearby communities; comparable K-12 programming and competes in the same regional labor pool for teachers.

Others

• Penta Career Center: Regional career-technical joint vocational district; operates as Northwood's core career-training partner and serves multiple districts, making it an ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor.
• Wood County Educational Service Center: County-level educational service agency that delivers specialized programs (special education, gifted, counseling) to Northwood and other Wood County districts—an enabling/ecosystem peer.

Broad incumbents

• Perrysburg Exempted Village School District: Larger, well-resourced Wood County public school district; offers broader academic and athletic programming and is the dominant open-enrollment competitor in the region.
• Bowling Green City School District: Larger Wood County public school district anchored by Bowling Green State University; broader programming and stronger brand as a college-town district, serving as a regional competitor.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RangerRoundup
• Facebookfacebook.com/northwoodlocalschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/northwood_local_schools

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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