What Hood River County School District does

Hood River County School District is a public K-12 education provider operating under Oregon state law and serving approximately 3,800-4,000 students across a 522-square-mile service area in the Columbia Gorge and Mount Hood regions of Oregon. The district operates nine schools — five elementary, two middle, one high school, and one online program branded as Hood River Options Academy — under the governance of a seven-member elected board of directors and Superintendent Bill Newton, with Mark DeMoss serving as Chief Financial Officer. Reporting a 90.5% graduation rate and serving 2,000 daily school meals across 126 acres of campus, the district is the sole public K-12 provider in Hood River County and is structurally insulated from in-territory competition by state attendance-area boundaries.

The district's educational programs include AVID, Career and Technical Education, Dual Language immersion, STEM, English Language Development, Talented and Gifted, Multi-tiered Systems of Support, athletics, and special education services, supplemented by Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) delivered in partnership with Hood River County Health Department, the Oregon Department of Human Services, The Next Door Inc., and other regional agencies. The technology stack centers on ParentVUE for family portal access (launching 2026-27), Synergy (Tyler Technologies) as the student information system (migrated 2025), Edmentum for personalized online curriculum (adopted 2026), ParentSquare for district communications, and Finalsite for web content, with supporting integrations including Clever SSO, Frontline/AESOP for substitute and absence management, TalentEd for HR, InTouch Receipting for online payments, Facilitron for facility rentals, and my ride K-12 for transportation.

Revenue is generated primarily through the Oregon State School Fund (state income tax-funded per-ADM allocations), local property taxes, a voter-approved Local Option Levy (approximately $3.4 million per year plus roughly $728,000 in annual state matching funds, renewed continuously since 2004), federal Title grants and National School Lunch Program funding, and a small non-resident enrollment program (inter-district transfers capped at 30 Oregon students and out-of-district tuition at $10,910 per child for up to 10 students for 2025-26). Auxiliary revenue includes athletics fees ($150 per high school sport with a $300 annual maximum, $75 per middle school sport with a $150 maximum), AP test fees ($99), SAT ($68), PSAT ($18), yearbooks, and parking permits, all with free and reduced waivers available.

Name

Hood River County School District

Legal name

Hood River County School District

Website

https://hoodriver.k12.or.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hood River County School District is a public K-12 school district in Oregon serving approximately 3,800 students across nine schools, funded primarily by the Oregon State School Fund, local property taxes, voter-approved levies, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF), School Counseling Services (EDAJAIAA), School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Online learning programs
• Early childhood special education
• Career and technical education
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hood River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State School Fund: Primary funding source from the State of Oregon through the State School Fund, supporting day-to-day school operations. Funded primarily by income tax revenues.
2. Local Property Taxes: Levied by the school district, local property taxes provide substantial local revenue portion.
3. Local Option Levy: Voter-approved renewal measure raising approximately $3.4 million at a rate not exceeding $1.25 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value for five years. Generates additional state matching funds of approximately $728,000 annually.
4. Out-of-District Tuition: Accepts tuition-paying students from outside district. Cost is $10,910 per child for 2025-26 school year. Board approved up to 10 students.
5. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title grants and National School Lunch Program contributions.
6. Inter-District Transfers: Board approved up to 30 Oregon students to attend Hood River County schools through inter-district transfer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hood River County School District provides K-12 public education to approximately 3,800 students across nine schools, including five elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one online school (Hood River Options Academy). The district offers in-person and online learning, college preparation, career and technical education, dual language immersion, special education, early intervention services, athletics, transportation, and nutrition services to students residing within Hood River County, Oregon.

Product overview

Hood River County School District is a public K-12 education provider serving approximately 3,800 students across five elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one online program (Hood River Options Academy). The district operates traditional in-person educational programs as well as the Hood River Options Academy online school. The district utilizes various education technology platforms including ParentVUE for family portal access, ParentSquare for communications, Synergy for student information management, and Edmentum for online curriculum. Educational programs include AVID, Career and Technical Education, Dual Language, STEM, English Language Development, Talented and Gifted, Multi-tiered Systems of Support, and library services. The district is not a technology product company; its primary offerings are educational services delivered through both in-person and digital modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hood River Options Academy: Online school program within the district
• Hood River County School District

Products and services

• Hood River County Elementary Schools Five elementary schools serving K-5 students within the Hood River County School District attendance areas, providing foundational core academic instruction, dual language immersion at Mid Valley Elementary, and related student services.
• Hood River County Middle Schools Two middle schools serving students in the middle grade levels with middle school athletics programs, preparing students for high school.
• Hood River Valley High School Single comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12, offering AP courses, college preparation, SAT/PSAT testing, career and technical education pathways, athletics, yearbook, and parking services.
• Hood River Options Academy Online school program within the district offering remote K-12 educational options for Hood River County students.
• Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) Free early intervention and early childhood special education services for eligible infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs in areas of speech, language, motor, learning, hearing, vision, self-help, and socialization.
• District Athletics Program High school and middle school athletics programs supporting educational development through sportsmanship, ethics, integrity, teamwork, competition, and learning to win and lose gracefully.
• Community Facility Rental Services Online facility request and rental services via Facilitron, enabling community organizations to request use of district facilities, with account setup, payment collection, and proof of insurance verification handled through the platform.
• Inter-District Transfer Enrollment K-12 educational enrollment for up to 30 Oregon students from other districts seeking to attend Hood River County schools through inter-district transfer, requiring approval from both districts.
• Out-of-District Tuition Enrollment Tuition-based K-12 educational enrollment for up to 10 students residing outside the district attendance area at $10,910 per child for the 2025-26 school year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.5% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Next Door, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program, providing family support services and collaborating on infant, toddler, and preschool special needs services.
• Hood River County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating agency in EI/ECSE program providing health-related services and immunizations for children and families.
• Department of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner in EI/ECSE program providing services to eligible children and families.
• Mid Columbia Children's CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing early childhood education and services in the community.
• Oregon Child Development CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing early childhood education, care and advocacy services.
• Mid-Columbia Center for LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional behavioral health agency serving Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco counties, collaborating on student mental health services.
• Local Physicians and Health Care ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare providers collaborating with EI/ECSE program for child evaluations and services.
• Four Rivers Early Learning HUBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily resource center providing play groups, parenting classes, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and community resources for Hood River County families.
• FACT OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily support organization helping families navigate raising a child with disabilities.
• Providence Swindells CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource center providing video resources, information, and education for families of children with special health, behavioral or developmental needs.
• FacilitroncoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline facility request and rental system partner. Provides platform for community organizations to request use of district facilities, handles account setup, payment collection, and proof of insurance verification.
• Andrea Davis (Better Screen Time)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of Better Screen Time providing Family Tech Tips series to help families create healthy screen habits and balanced technology use at home.
• EdmentumcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline curriculum provider adopted by HRCSD to enhance personalized learning across the district.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Portland Public Schools: Oregon's largest public K-12 district. Comparable as an Oregon public K-12 operator with similar program categories (CTE, Dual Language, SEL, online options), but materially larger and urban rather than rural.
• Beaverton School District: Large Oregon public K-12 district. Comparable as an Oregon public K-12 operator with overlapping program portfolio and state/federal funding structure, but substantially larger scale and suburban/urban service area.

Others

• Edmentum: EdTech vendor providing the online curriculum platform HRCSD has adopted. Included as a key technology/infrastructure partner enabling HRCSD's online and personalized-learning offerings rather than a direct district operator.

Direct peers

• Bend-La Pine Schools: Central Oregon public K-12 district of broadly comparable size. Comparable as a similarly structured Oregon public school district with full K-12 offerings, local option levy funding, and community-elected governance.
• Lincoln County School District: Coastal Oregon public K-12 district with comparable enrollment footprint. Comparable as a geographically dispersed rural Oregon district with similar student-support services and state-funded operating model.
• Oregon City School District: Oregon public K-12 district of comparable scale. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized Oregon public school district with K-12 programming, online and in-person modalities, and state/local funding mix.
• North Wasco County School District: Neighboring Oregon public K-12 school district serving The Dalles and the Columbia Gorge region. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid-size rural Oregon district with similar funding mix (state fund + local levies) and overlapping service area.
• Tillamook School District: Rural coastal Oregon public K-12 district. Comparable as a small rural Oregon district with a similar countywide service area, local option levy history, and full K-12 program offering.
• Redmond School District (Oregon): Central Oregon public K-12 district serving a comparable student population size. Directly comparable as a same-state public K-12 district with similar local-option levy funding model and rural-adjacent service area.
• Crook County School District: Rural Oregon public K-12 district serving Crook County. Comparable as a small rural Oregon district with similar funding constraints, geographic dispersion, and reliance on local levies to supplement state funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hrcsd2
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBXtYGgVob9KENYtAzzm5iw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hoodriverschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hood-river-county-school-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoodrivercountyschools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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