LAPORTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP

What LAPORTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP does

La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) is a public K-12 school district organized under Indiana state law, governed by a Board of School Trustees and led by Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood. The corporation operates 11 schools across La Porte County, Indiana — a geographic footprint spanning approximately 180 square miles — including seven elementary schools, Kesling Intermediate School (grades 5-8), La Porte Middle School (grades 6-8), and La Porte High School (grades 9-12, enrolling roughly 1,800 students). The district serves in-district families through free public education, out-of-district families through open enrollment, and preschool-age children (3-5) through the Little Learners Early Childhood Center.

LPCSC's product portfolio centers on traditional in-person schooling supplemented by four non-traditional offerings: La Porte Online School (a tuition-free K-12 virtual program powered by Edmentum's accredited curriculum and Indiana-licensed teachers), Slicer eLearning (synchronous and asynchronous instruction via Google Meet and Loom for inclement weather days), Little Learners Early Childhood Center, and a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program spanning seven pathways — Agriculture, Business, Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Healthcare/Health Science, Public Safety, and Civic Arts. The technology stack is built entirely on third-party platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Skyward for student information, Edmentum for online curriculum, ParentSquare for family communications, Naviance via Clever for college/career planning, Nutrislice for food service, FinalForms for athletics, and SchoolBlocks/SchoolFeed for the public website.

The corporation's revenue model is non-commercial and tax-funded. Primary revenue flows from Indiana state per-pupil funding formulas and local property taxes. On March 3, 2026, the Board approved a landmark 20-year agreement with Microsoft, the City of La Porte, and the La Porte Redevelopment Commission under which Microsoft will pay full property taxes with 15% designated directly to LPCSC for two decades with no cap — described by the district as an unprecedented arrangement in Indiana school finance. The partnership also establishes a Microsoft Datacenter Academy at the CTE center in collaboration with Ivy Tech Community College, aligning curriculum to data-center operations and IT-infrastructure careers. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: enrollment through the Skyward Family Access portal, open enrollment for out-of-district families, intra-district transfers, and community outreach through the Slicer Ambassador Program and the Inside La Porte Schools podcast.

Name

LAPORTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP

Legal name

La Porte Community School Corporation

Website

https://lpcsc.k12.in.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

La Porte Community School Corporation operates 11 public K-12 schools plus preschool and online programs across La Porte County, Indiana, funded by state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, and a landmark 20-year Microsoft tax partnership approved March 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Information Systems (SIS) & School Administration Platforms (EDAJAMAB), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Online K-12 schooling
• Career technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Porte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding (Per Pupil): Indiana state funding distributed per student enrolled, constituting the primary operational revenue for the school corporation.
2. Property Tax Revenue (Microsoft Partnership): Under the March 3, 2026 agreement, Microsoft pays full property taxes with 15% of that revenue designated directly to LPCSC for 20 years, replacing a previous $100 million cap over 40 years agreement.
3. Federal and State Grants: Various federal and state grant programs supporting specific educational initiatives, special education services, and capital projects.
4. Student Fees and Programs: Fees from facility rentals, preschool registration fees ($30 non-refundable), and various program-related charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) operates a public K-12 school district in La Porte County, Indiana, serving students from preschool through grade 12. The corporation delivers traditional in-person education across 11 schools, a tuition-free K-12 online school powered by Edmentum, an early childhood center, career and technical education pathways, and a live eLearning program for inclement weather days. Services are funded primarily through Indiana state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, and a 20-year Microsoft tax partnership.

Product overview

La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) operates as a unified K-12 public school district offering in-person, online, and hybrid educational programs. The core portfolio consists of traditional in-person schooling across 11 schools (elementary through high school), supplemented by La Porte Online School (a K-12 tuition-free online program powered by Edmentum), Little Learners Early Childhood Center (preschool ages 3-5), Career and Technical Education pathways (CTE), and Slicer eLearning for weather-related and supplemental instruction. CTE programs span seven pathway areas including Agriculture, Business, Industrial Technology, Healthcare, and Civic Arts, while eLearning utilizes Google Meet and Loom for synchronous instruction. The district also provides support services including transportation, food service, counseling, athletics, and performing arts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Porte Online School
• Little Learners Early Childhood Center
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
• Slicer eLearning
• Traditional K-12 In-Person Schooling

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can graduate with Indiana College Core diploma, essentially completing freshman year of college for free
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• MicrosoftflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026On March 3, 2026, LPCSC Board approved a landmark partnership with Microsoft, the City of La Porte, and the La Porte Redevelopment Commission. Under the agreement, Microsoft pays full property taxes with 15% of that revenue designated directly to LPCSC for 20 years with no cap. This replaces a previous $100 million cap over 40 years agreement, creating a significantly stronger and more sustainable revenue stream. The partnership also establishes a Microsoft Datacenter Academy at the Career and Technical Education Center in collaboration with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Collaboration partner in establishing the Microsoft Datacenter Academy at LPCSC's Career and Technical Education Center. Provides dual credit opportunities for LPHS students (100+ college credit hours available), and supports the Datacenter Academy program preparing students for data center operations and IT infrastructure careers.
• City of La PorteflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Partner in the Microsoft partnership agreement alongside the La Porte Redevelopment Commission. Mayor Tom Dermody collaborated in negotiating the historic agreement that brings Microsoft data center development to the community.
• La Porte Redevelopment CommissionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Partner in the Microsoft partnership agreement formalizing the landmark tax agreement. Bert Cook serves as Executive Director of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP).
• Horizon BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLPHS has partnered with Horizon Bank to offer the Slicer Branch, located in the main commons. The student-run bank serves students, parents, and the community, providing financial literacy experience for students.
• Franciscan HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranciscan Health sponsors the Project RESPECT (Reduce Early Sex and Pregnancy by Educating Children and Teens) curriculum for grades 6-12. This comprehensive three-session abstinence education curriculum aligns with Indiana Code requirements.
• Swanson CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides services at La Porte High School through the Swanson Center, offering mental health and counseling services to students on campus.
• Ivy TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana's community college offering over 100 dual credit hours for LPHS students. Provides pathways including Guaranteed Admission to 25 partner schools, Transfer as a Junior to Indiana public four-year institutions, and Indiana College Core completion in high school.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCc9YFHDKXwg38vMqlR8500A
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaPorteCommunitySchoolCorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laporte-community-school-corporation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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