Lake City Public SChools

What Lake City Public SChools does

Lake City Public Schools operates as Independent School District No. 813 (ISD 813), a public K-12 school district headquartered at 300 South Garden Street in Lake City, Minnesota. The district serves students across Wabasha and Goodhue Counties through two campuses: Lincoln High School (grades 7-12) and Bluff View Elementary (grades K-6) at 1156 West Lakewood Avenue. Its core offering is comprehensive K-12 public education, augmented by athletics, community education (driver's education, ECFE, preschool, childcare), guidance counseling, food service, health services, transportation, and a media center program.

The district's technology backbone consists of a district-wide 1:1 iPad initiative layered with Schoology (PowerSchool) as the Learning Management System, Google Apps for Education, SMART Boards and Smart TVs in every classroom, Vernier Lab Quests in science labs, and integrations with JMC for student information, Clever for SSO, GoBound for activity registration, Arux for community education payments, and library platforms (MackinVIA, Destiny, eLm). Differentiated offerings include the Flexible Learning Days program (Schoology-delivered online days for weather closures beyond the third), Tiger PRIDE Advisory (grades 9-12, meeting 2-3 times weekly), Tiger Teen Leadership mentoring, and an extensive college-credit pathway combining 11 AP courses, 100+ CLEP exams annually, concurrent enrollment with Southwest State University, and PSEO options—with approximately 60% of graduating seniors having taken a college-level course.

Revenue mechanics differ from a commercial business. As a government entity, the district is funded through a combination of state appropriations, local property taxes (supported by the recently renewed 10-year operating levy), and a $22 million bond referendum for facility modernization. User fees provide marginal revenue: $100-$120 per student activity fees, $440 family maximum, $50 iPad protection fee, and $5-$8 athletic event admissions. The district is governed by a seven-member elected school board (Chair Michelle Larson, Treasurer Jim Siewert) with day-to-day leadership under Superintendent Ariana Wright. Strategic plan horizon runs 2024-2030.

Name

Lake City Public SChools

Legal name

Independent School District No. 813

Website

https://lake-city.k12.mn.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lake City Public Schools (ISD 813) is a Minnesota K-12 public school district operating Lincoln High School (grades 7-12) and Bluff View Elementary (K-6), serving students across Wabasha and Goodhue Counties with a 1:1 iPad and Schoology digital learning backbone.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lake City Public Schools (Independent School District No. 813) provides comprehensive K-12 public education through Bluff View Elementary (K-6) and Lincoln High School (7-12), including core academics, Advanced Placement and CLEP college credit courses, athletics and activities, community education programs, and support services such as guidance counseling, transportation, food service, and health services. The district supplements classroom instruction with a 1:1 iPad initiative and Schoology learning management system to enable digital and flexible learning.

Product overview

Lake City Public Schools (ISD 813) is a Minnesota public school district operating as a unified platform with multiple educational products and services. The district's core offerings include Lincoln High School (grades 7-12) and Bluff View Elementary (grades K-6), supplemented by comprehensive athletics and activities programs, community education, and student support services. Technology integration is central to the district's approach, featuring a 1:1 iPad initiative combined with Schoology Learning Management System as the primary digital learning platform. The district offers college credit opportunities through Advanced Placement courses, CLEP testing, and concurrent enrollment, alongside specialized programs like Tiger PRIDE Advisory, Tiger Teen Leadership, and Flexible Learning Days. Supporting services include transportation, food service, health services, guidance counseling, and media center resources featuring digital libraries and research databases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lincoln High School (Grades 7-12)
• Bluff View Elementary (K-6)
• Athletics and Activities Program
• Community Education
• Guidance and Counseling Services
• 1:1 iPad Initiative
• College Credit Programs
• Transportation Services
• Food Service
• Student Health Services
• Media Center Services
• Tiger PRIDE Advisory Program
• Tiger Teen Leadership Program
• Flexible Learning Days

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of graduating seniors have taken a college-level class offering potential to earn college credit
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial governing body for high school athletics and activities in Minnesota. Lake City Schools participate in MSHSL-sanctioned sports and activities, conference competitions, and state tournaments. The Activities Director and school teams operate under MSHSL rules and eligibility requirements.
• Hiawatha Valley LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional athletic conference for southeast Minnesota high schools. Lake City Tigers compete in HVL conference for various sports including football, basketball, volleyball, track, and cross country.
• Southwest State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides concurrent college credit opportunities for Lincoln High School students through the Concurrent College Algebra course, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit.
• Schoology (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System (LMS) used district-wide for course management, assignments, Flexible Learning Days, and student/parent access to academic information. Core technology platform for digital learning.
• Google (G Suite for Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses Google Apps for Education including Gmail, Google Drive, and classroom tools. Privacy notices and acceptable use policies in place for student data protection.
• JMC (School Management Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationComprehensive student information system used for parent portal access, student records, attendance, lunch payments, and fee management across the district.
• DaktronicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company providing audio/video equipment and scoring systems. Their national awards program recognized Lake City Media Makers for Classroom Leadership and Impact.
• Bluff Country School BuscoreOthersTransportation provider serving Lake City Public Schools. Doug and Cara Grisim operate the service from 960 North 10th Street, Lake City, covering the large geographic area in Wabasha and Goodhue Counties.
• Minnesota Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing funding, regulations, testing requirements (MCA, MTAS, ACCESS), and oversight for Minnesota public schools including Lake City ISD 813.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools: Minnesota K-12 public school district in Goodhue County serving a similar rural southeastern Minnesota community. Directly comparable on geography, district structure, and small-school operating model with combined elementary and high school grades.
• Chatfield Public Schools: Minnesota public K-12 district of similar scale serving a small-town community in southeastern Minnesota. Comparable on rural footprint, combined elementary-high school structure, and reliance on community-supported funding.
• Triton Public Schools: Minnesota K-12 public school district in southeastern Minnesota serving Dodge and surrounding counties with a similar combined-district structure and small-school operating profile. Comparable on enrollment scale and community-funded model.
• Stewartville Public Schools: Minnesota public K-12 district in the Hiawatha Valley League with similar small-town profile and comprehensive offerings including AP courses and athletic programs. Directly comparable on regional conference affiliation and K-12 structure.
• Pine Island Public Schools: Minnesota public K-12 district in Goodhue County covering a similar rural footprint with comparable enrollment scale. Operates a high school and elementary school combined structure and participates in regional athletic conferences that overlap with Lake City.
• Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community Schools: Minnesota public school district serving a comparable rural area in southeastern Minnesota with K-12 programming, similar sized high school and elementary footprint, and overlapping athletic conference participation. Closely comparable on geography, scale, and K-12 combined-district structure.
• Byron Public Schools: Minnesota public K-12 district of comparable size serving a small-town southeastern Minnesota community with similar college-readiness and extracurricular program structure. Operates under Hiawatha Valley League, the same athletic conference as Lake City.
• Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools: Minnesota K-12 public school district serving a comparable rural southeastern Minnesota community with similar combined school structure and athletic conference ties. Comparable scale and operating model to Lake City.

Broad incumbents

• Rochester Public Schools: Larger Minnesota public school district in the same southeastern region that competes for students and staff in the broader regional labor market. Operates at materially greater scale and provides broader program offerings, serving as the regional incumbent Lake City competes against for enrollment and talent.

Emerging players

• 5 Rivers Online: Alternative education program affiliated with Lake City Public Schools providing online learning options. Listed in Lake City's own district navigation, indicating an institutional partnership; comparable as a non-traditional learning alternative that intersects with district enrollment strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/LakeCityBV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lakecitytigersactivities7810
• Facebookfacebook.com/lakecityschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/lchs.media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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