Harrison Hills City School

What Harrison Hills City School does

Harrison Hills City School District is a public K-12 school system operating in Harrison County, Ohio, serving 1,466 students across two schools: an elementary school covering PK through grade 6 with 802 students and a junior/senior high school covering grades 7 through 12 with 662 students. The district reports a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, a 99% graduation rate, and offers 41 extracurricular clubs and athletics programs, indicating a traditional comprehensive public education model with significant extracurricular breadth for a district of its size.

The district's operational technology stack consists of standard third-party EdTech platforms rather than proprietary systems: ParentSquare for family communication, FinalForms for student registration, ProgressBook for grade reporting, Clever for single sign-on, Nutrislice for cafeteria menus, Edmentum for instructional content, and SchooLinks for college and career planning. Safety infrastructure includes a recently deployed threat detection system committed at approximately $350,000 over four years. Health and wellness services have been expanded through an on-site School-Based Health and Wellness Clinic and a new telehealth partnership with Hazel Health, complemented by a bibliotherapy library initiative for student mental health and literacy support.

As a public government entity, the district is funded primarily through state foundation aid and local property taxes, supplemented by federal support via the USDA Community Eligibility Provision for universal free meals, private donations, and oil and gas lease revenue from energy operators active in Harrison County (with one disclosed payment of $57,872.85 from Ascent Resources). The district does not operate on a commercial revenue model; rather, it allocates public appropriations across instructional, operational, safety, and increasingly clinical/mental health service lines. Recent strategic activity has prioritized safety infrastructure, universal meal access, and mental health service expansion over enrollment-driven growth.

Name

Harrison Hills City School

Legal name

Harrison Hills City School District

Website

https://hhcsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Harrison Hills City School District is a public K-12 school system in Harrison County, Ohio, serving 1,466 students across two schools (PK-6 and 7-12), funded by state and local taxes, federal USDA programs, and oil and gas lease revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Student support programs
• Academic instruction
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Cadiz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District operates primarily through state and local tax funding as a public school district in Ohio. Board of Education governs budget allocation and investment decisions.
2. Gas and Oil Lease Revenue: Received $57,872.85 in bonus funding through gas and oil lease agreement with Ascent Resources, designated by Board for educational initiatives including teacher-led academic projects.
3. Food Service Program: District food service managed by The Nutrition Group. While nearly 64% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, Board sponsors additional $34,000 to provide free meals to all students. À la carte options available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harrison Hills City School District is a public K-12 school district operating two schools on a single campus in Cadiz, Ohio: Harrison Central Elementary (PK-6, 802 students) and Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School (7-12, 662 students), serving approximately 1,466 students. The district delivers core academic instruction, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, career-technical pathways, athletics and performing arts, and supplemental support including mental health services, universal free meals, and community-based family programs.

Product overview

Harrison Hills City School District is a public K-12 education provider operating two schools: Harrison Central Elementary (PK-6) and Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School (7-12), serving approximately 1,466 students in Harrison County, OH. The district offers a comprehensive educational platform centered on its core schools, supplemented by College Credit Plus dual enrollment programs, comprehensive mental health services (including Hazel Health telehealth, Southeast Healthcare on-site therapy, and a bibliotherapy library), performing arts through its Theatre Program at the Performing Arts Center, athletics (41 programs including trap team), career exploration partnerships (SchooLinks, OhioMeansJobs), and food security initiatives (universal free meals, Blessings in a Backpack, Harrison County Food Bank hosting). Recent additions include a threat detection security system, clear backpack policy, and expanded School-Based Health & Wellness Clinic. The district utilizes various technology platforms including ParentSquare for communications, FinalForms for enrollment, ProgressBook for grades, and Clever Portal for student/teacher access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Huskies: The mascot name for Harrison Hills City School District athletics and activities.
• Performing Arts Center
• Blessings in a Backpack

Products and services

• Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School
• Harrison Central Elementary School
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Program
• Universal Free Meal Program
• Hazel Health Telehealth Counseling
• Southeast Healthcare On-Site Mental Health Services
• Bibliotherapy Library Program
• Performing Arts Center and Theatre Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% graduation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration19 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Nutrition GroupcoreOthers · 30 June 2025Food service management company that operates district meal programs. Nearly 64% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, but Board sponsors additional $34,000 to provide free meals to all students. À la carte options available for purchase. Director Kelly Howes leads district food and nutrition services.
• Ohio Contractors Association - Eastern ChapterminorOthers · 1 March 2025Donated $5,000 to Blessings in a Backpack program supporting students facing food insecurity. Donation presented during March packing event with OCA executive committee members volunteering. OCA Eastern Chapter also funds two annual scholarships for students entering contracting field.
• Hazel HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Telehealth counseling partnership providing all students access to virtual therapy with licensed therapists at no cost to families. Services available during school hours or at home, addressing mental health barriers through technology-enabled support.
• Mid-Ohio Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Partnership enabling Harrison County Food Bank to operate on district property monthly for 10 years. Zero cost to district while ensuring families receive fresh, nutritious food. Students actively participate in sorting, packaging, and distributing food, learning value of community service.
• 4-H (Harrison County Extension Office)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Educational partnership bringing Chick Quest program to elementary students. 4-H educator Caity Romshak leads hands-on program observing chick life cycle with interactive learning experiences. Fourth-grade students develop lesson plans to teach younger students, building leadership and comprehension through peer teaching.
• Belmont CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025College Credit Plus partnership allowing eligible students in grades 6-11 to take college-level courses while in high school, earning both high school and college credit. Students can earn up to 42 transcripted credits on campus through in-house professionally licensed instructors. Pathways available for Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees.
• Southeast HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025On-site school-based therapy providing comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment planning for referred students. Issues addressed include attention issues, adjustment issues, behavioral issues, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, anger management, and at-risk behaviors. Accepts Medicaid, insurance, and Mental Health & Recovery Board referrals. Therapist Melissa Summers works with students and families.
• WVU Medicine Harrison Community HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Community partner participating in Back-to-School Rally providing health and wellness resources to families and students.
• NAMI Greater WheelingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025National Alliance on Mental Illness affiliate providing mental health resources and support information at community events.
• Ohio Hills Health CentersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Community health center providing resources at district community events and supporting student wellness initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Connections Academy: Online K-12 public school operator partnering with state education agencies. Relevant as an alternative K-12 delivery competitor and a partial peer for the district's online college credit and career exploration programming.
• Stride (K12 Inc): For-profit K-12 online learning provider offering an alternative delivery model to traditional public school districts. Relevant as a competitive alternative for open-enrollment students and as a benchmark for digital curriculum and outcomes reporting.

Direct peers

• Switzerland of Ohio Local School District: Large rural Ohio consolidated K-12 district serving a multi-county Appalachian region. Comparable in serving a low-density, high-poverty rural population with consolidated campus model.
• St. Clairsville-Richland City School District: Belmont County, Ohio K-12 district located near the Ohio Valley region. Comparable in scale, athletic alignment (OVAC/Buckeye 8), and Ohio public school funding model.
• Union Local School District: Belmont County, Ohio public K-12 district operating in the same regional athletic conference and serving a comparable rural population. Directly comparable in funding model and consolidated school structure.
• Bellaire Local School District: Belmont County, Ohio public K-12 district serving a small Appalachian community. Directly comparable in enrollment tier, grade configuration, and reliance on state/local tax funding.
• Martins Ferry City School District: Belmont County, Ohio K-12 district serving a comparable Ohio River valley community. Directly comparable in size, demographic profile, and Ohio public school funding dynamics.
• Indian Creek Local School District: Nearby Jefferson County, Ohio K-12 district serving a demographically similar Appalachian community. Comparable in district size, grade configuration, and participation in the same Buckeye 8 Athletic League.
• Edison Local School District: Neighboring Jefferson County, Ohio public K-12 district serving a comparable rural Appalachian demographic with similar grade-level structure and athletic conference alignment. Directly comparable in size, funding model, and student population profile.
• Buckeye Local School District: Adjacent Ohio district along the Ohio River corridor serving a similar rural, working-class population. Directly comparable in enrollment scale, athletic conference (OVAC), and reliance on state foundation funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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