Leeds City Schools

What Leeds City Schools does

Leeds City Schools is a PreK-12 public school district headquartered at 1517 Hurst Avenue in Leeds, Alabama, a suburb east of Birmingham. Founded in 2004 and governed by an elected Board of Education, the district operates four schools — Leeds Primary School (PreK-1), Leeds Elementary School (grades 2-5), Leeds Middle School (grades 6-8), and Leeds High School (grades 9-12) — serving approximately 2,200 students with 277 employees. The district's core academic, athletic, and fine arts programs are supplemented by a dedicated Mental Health Coordinator program funded through a $4.5 million Alabama state grant, a Child Nutrition Program operating under the USDA National School Lunch framework, an Extended Day child-care program, gifted and special education services, and an LCS Virtual School pathway for grades 6-12.

The district's technology infrastructure is built around a 1:1 Google Chromebook program supported by a 10 gigabit fiber optic wide area network, 10 gigabit local area networks, 802.11ax wireless, virtualized servers with triple redundancy, and ClassLink single sign-on. Operational systems include PowerSchool for enrollment and grade management, ParentSquare for district-wide communications, GoGuardian and Lightspeed Relay for CIPA-compliant content filtering, MySchoolBucks for cafeteria payments, Circool for visitor management, DragonFly for athletics administration, ReadySub for substitute scheduling, and Edgenuity for the virtual academy. CIPA, Section 504, Title II/WCAG 2.0-2.1, and USDA civil rights compliance certifications govern the digital and operational posture.

The district is funded primarily through state and local tax revenues, federal programs (Title I, special education, USDA meal reimbursements), with supplemental fee-based revenue from the Extended Day Program ($10-$50/week plus a $40 registration fee), transaction-based MySchoolBucks fees ($3.75 per transaction), and minor public procurement contracts. Enrollment is residency-gated and processed through the PowerSchool portal.

Name

Leeds City Schools

Legal name

Leeds City Schools

Website

https://leedsk12.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Leeds City Schools is a PreK-12 public school district in Leeds, Alabama, operating four schools that serve approximately 2,200 students and 277 employees through academic, athletic, mental health, and nutrition programs funded by public appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 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 Education Funding: Public school system funded primarily through local taxes, state funding, and federal programs including Title I, Federal Programs, and special education funding
2. Extended Day Program Fees: After-school and before-school care program fees: $40 registration fee, $10/week for early care, $50/week for after-school care
3. Child Nutrition Program: USDA-reimbursable meal program operating under National School Lunch Program; Summer Feeding Program provides free meals to community
4. Bids and Contracts: Public procurement process for services including cleaning services contracts (2026-2031)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leeds City Schools operates a free, publicly funded PreK-12 public school district in Leeds, Alabama, delivering academic instruction, special education, gifted education, mental health services, athletics, fine arts, child nutrition, and before/after-school care across four schools serving approximately 2,200 students. The district supplements classroom instruction with a 1:1 Chromebook program, virtual school, GED classes through Jefferson State Community College, and summer enrichment camps.

Product overview

Leeds City Schools is a PreK-12 public school district in Leeds, Alabama founded in 2004, serving approximately 2,200 students across 4 schools with 277 employees. The district operates as a unified school system with Leeds Primary School (PreK-1), Leeds Elementary School (2-5), Leeds Middle School (6-8), and Leeds High School (9-12). The district offers technology-enhanced education through a 1:1 Chromebook Google District program, online learning via LCS Virtual School powered by Edgenuity, comprehensive athletics and fine arts programs, mental health services, child nutrition programs, extended day care, and gifted education services. Key technology integrations include PowerSchool for enrollment and grades, ParentSquare for communications, ClassLink for single sign-on, and content filtering via GoGuardian and Lightspeed Relay for CIPA compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leeds Primary School PreK through 1st grade elementary school serving the youngest students in the district with foundational academic programs, Alabama First Class Pre-K program, and access to the Extended Day Program. School hours 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM; Principal: Mr. Steven Porter; address: 991 Park Drive, Leeds, AL.
• Leeds Elementary School Grades 2 through 5 elementary school with approximately 675 students, focusing on academic, social, and emotional development in a safe and inclusive environment. Principal: Dr. Racheal Haley; school hours 7:50 AM - 3:10 PM; address: 950 Ashville Road, Leeds, AL.
• Leeds Middle School Grades 6 through 8 middle school with dedicated staff directories, academic departments, athletics programs, and parent/student resources. Principal: Mr. Bobby Byrd; address: 1771 Whitmire Street, Leeds, AL.
• Leeds High School Grades 9 through 12 high school offering AP courses, career tech programs, fine arts, athletics, virtual academy, and comprehensive student services for college and workforce preparation. Home of the Greenwave; address: 1500 Greenwave Drive, Leeds, AL.
• LCS Virtual School Online virtual academy for grades 6-12 powered by Edgenuity, providing flexible learning options including credit recovery and credit advancement courses. Accessed via lhs.leedsk12.org/virtual.
• Extended Day Program Before and after school child care program offering Early Care (6:30-7:30 AM at $10/week) and After School Care (3:10-6:00 PM at $50/week), with a $40 registration fee and Pre-K after care at $50/week.
• Child Nutrition Program USDA-reimbursable National School Lunch Program providing breakfast, lunch, and the Summer Feeding Program (free meals for children 18 and under during summer). Meal payments accepted via MySchoolBucks with a $3.75 per-transaction credit/debit fee.
• Mental Health Services District mental health program with Mental Health Therapists providing counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, social-emotional learning, and peer helper programs for students and families, supported by a state-funded Mental Health Coordinator position.
• Athletics Program Multi-sport athletic program including football, volleyball, flag football, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf, E-Sports, and cheerleading, managed via the DragonFly platform.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts program including Pride of the Greenwave Marching Band, Oak and Ivy Theatre, Quill and Scroll journalism society, and Greenwave Gazette student newspaper.
• Gifted Education Program Special education gifted program with referral process, eligibility determination, and specialized instruction for gifted students in the district.
• GED Classes Community education partnership with Jefferson State Community College offering GED preparation classes at Leeds High School, room #351, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
• Summer Literacy and Math Camps Invitation-only summer academic enrichment programs at Leeds Elementary School providing free breakfast, lunch, and transportation for qualifying students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% AP exam pass rate (3 or higher), up from 55% the previous year; 238 passing scores vs 149 previous year
• +2 more outcomes

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

Integration15 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jefferson State Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer GED classes at Leeds High School. GED classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Leeds High School in room #351, providing adult education opportunities for the community.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary parent communication platform for district-wide announcements, news feeds, and emergency notifications. Used for latest news articles and event calendars.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent enrollment management system and parent portal. Used for online registration (new and returning students), SnapCode distribution, and grade/attendance tracking through PowerSchool Parent Portal.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform for students and staff providing access to all educational apps and resources. All student links are accessible through ClassLink accounts.
• Google Apps for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationEntire Google suite for education including Google Classroom for parent newsletters, Google Meet for virtual meetings, and Google Drive for document storage and collaboration.
• GoGuardian and Lightspeed RelaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-level internet content filtering systems for CIPA compliance. Blocks inappropriate or harmful content accessed on school networks to ensure student safety online.
• MySchoolBuckscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline meal payment system for cafeteria lunch accounts. Transaction fee of $3.75 per credit/debit payment; cash deposits at cafeteria register available at no additional cost.
• CircoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationVisitor management system ensuring all guests are signed in and monitored at school campuses, contributing to campus security measures.
• DragonFlycoreTechnology or IntegrationAthletics management platform for sports physicals, eligibility tracking, and team management. Required for all athletes to complete DragonFly registration including updated physical uploads.
• USDA Summer Food Service ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally-funded summer meal program administered through Alabama State Department of Education, providing free meals to children 18 and under during summer months.
• Alabama State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency that created Mental Health Coordinator position and provided $4.5 million in grant funding to school districts including Leeds City Schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Homewood City Schools: Inner-suburb Birmingham-metro public K-12 district with analogous PreK-12 structure, AP curriculum, and athletics/fine arts programs; serves as a benchmark for Leeds on academic outcomes and extracurricular breadth.
• Vestavia Hills City Schools: Birmingham-metro public K-12 district with similar suburban profile, comparable AP offerings, and similar 1:1 Chromebook/Google-style technology stack; competes with Leeds for student enrollment in overlapping attendance areas.
• Trussville City Schools: East-of-Birmingham public K-12 district with similar size, demographics, and growth profile; directly comparable in grade configuration, technology deployment, and athletic competition (e.g., Leeds vs Trussville rivalries).
• Hoover City Schools: Neighboring Alabama public K-12 district in the Birmingham metro with comparable suburban demographics, similar 1:1 device programs, and broader AP/athletics offerings. Comparable as a direct competitor for resident families and similar in operating scale.
• Pelham City Schools: Suburban Birmingham-metro public K-12 district of similar scale and grade configuration; comparable in 1:1 device deployment, special education services, and athletic offerings; competes for enrollment in adjacent areas.
• Mountain Brook Schools: Top-performing Alabama suburban public K-12 district adjacent to Leeds in the Birmingham metro; comparable governance structure, technology adoption profile, and AP rigor, and a key competitor for academically oriented families.
• Chelsea City Schools: Suburban Birmingham-metro public K-12 district of comparable scale, founded around a similar period, with similar technology investments and AP/college preparatory programming; directly comparable on enrollment growth and program breadth.

Others

• Edgenuity: Online learning platform powering Leeds's LCS Virtual School for grades 6-12; comparable as an EdTech supplier enabling virtual instruction, credit recovery, and credit advancement in the district.
• Alabama State Department of Education: State-level governing body that sets curriculum standards, administers state testing, distributes per-pupil funding, and channels special grants (e.g., the $4.5M mental health grant) to Leeds; not a peer but a key upstream regulatory and funding counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• Jefferson County Schools (Alabama): Larger county-wide public K-12 system within which Leeds City Schools resides; provides broader administrative context, county-level funding flows, and overlapping services (special education, Title I) for benchmark comparison.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeedsCitySchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/greenwavenews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leeds-city-schools

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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