Hockinson School District

What Hockinson School District does

Hockinson School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,965 students across Clark County, Washington, headquartered in Brush Prairie. Founded in 1870 from the historical Eureka settlement, the district operates three school campuses: Hockinson Heights Elementary (TK-5, over 900 students, the largest TK-5 elementary in Clark County), Hockinson Middle School (grades 6-8, opened in its current facility in 2017), and Hockinson High School (grades 9-12, built in 2023 on a 70-acre campus). It also runs the Hockinson Virtual Academy (launched 2020) for online learners, a Transition Program for students ages 18-22, a Highly Capable Program, preschool services including Early Childhood Special Education, Community Education programs, and After School Adventures childcare. Educational offerings include AP, College in the High School, and an expanding CTE portfolio (738 students in 2024-25, up from 609 in 2022-23) that will be housed in a new donor-funded Skilled Trades Center opening fall 2026.

The district's technology stack centers on the Qmlativ student information system (migrated from Skyward in April 2026), Google Apps for Education as the K-12 productivity platform, Canvas as the LMS, and a broad portfolio of vetted EdTech tools including Khan Academy, CK-12, MobyMax, NoRedink, Nearpod, Kahoot!, Amplify, Gimkit, Gizmos, Scratch, code.org, AutoDesk Revit, and others. The district operates a 1:1 Chromebook initiative and maintains COPPA-compliant online resources with filtering and monitoring. Transportation is outsourced to First Student with FirstView tracking, and food service to Chartwells.

Hockinson is a tax-and-levy funded government entity rather than a commercial enterprise. Its $35.4 million FY2024-25 operating budget draws approximately 50.8% from state funding, 13-14% from a voter-approved local EP&O levy, and the balance from federal sources and donations/grants (including Gates Foundation support for the College & Career Readiness Advisor). Public K-12 education is tuition-free for residents; revenue from Community Education programs, summer camps ($125-$335), adult programs, and meals constitutes a small auxiliary stream. Governance rests with a publicly elected five-member school board, and Steve Marshall serves as Superintendent. Customer outcomes are strong: above 94% graduation rate, top 10% of Washington schools on Smarter Balance Assessment, and Hockinson High School ranked top 29% of U.S. high schools by US News & World Report.

Name

Hockinson School District

Legal name

Hockinson School District

Website

https://hocksd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hockinson School District is a public K-12 school district in Clark County, Washington, serving approximately 1,965 students across three schools (TK-12), a virtual academy, and community education programs on a $35.4 million FY2024-25 budget funded primarily by state, local levy, and federal sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Early childhood learning
• Community education programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brush Prairie

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: State provides funding for basic education including staffing, transportation, and core school operations. Makes up approximately 50.8% of the operating budget.
2. Local EP&O Levy: Voter-approved local levy funding that supports programs not fully funded by the state. Makes up approximately 13-14% of the overall operating budget. About 1 in 7 staff positions supported by levy funding.
3. Federal Funding: Federal funding supports specific programs required by federal law including services for students with disabilities, English language learners, and students from low-income families.
4. Donations & Grants: Support for specific projects at no additional cost to taxpayers. Includes grants such as Gates Foundation grant for College & Career Readiness Advisor.
5. Community Donations for Capital Projects: Skilled Trades Center construction 100% funded by donations including Douglas C. Greene matching funds, Ed and Dollie Lynch Foundation, and local contractor/parent volunteer support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Hockinson School District is a public K-12 school district operating three schools (Hockinson Heights Elementary TK-5, Hockinson Middle School 6-8, Hockinson High School 9-12) plus the Hockinson Virtual Academy for online learners. It delivers comprehensive academic instruction, College & Career Readiness programming including CTE courses, and supplemental services such as Community Education, After School Adventures childcare, athletics, and a Transition Program for students ages 18-22.

Product overview

Hockinson School District is a public K-12 school district operating three schools: Hockinson Heights Elementary (TK-5), Hockinson Middle School (6-8, expanding to 5-8 in 2027-28), and Hockinson High School (9-12). The district provides a comprehensive educational ecosystem including early learning programs (Transitional Kindergarten, Preschool), the Hockinson Virtual Academy for online learners, a Transition Program for students ages 18-22, and a Highly Capable Program for gifted students. Beyond core academics, the district offers College & Career Readiness programming with CTE courses, College in the High School, and Advanced Placement classes; athletics at middle and high school levels; Community Education including youth programs, adult programs, and After School Adventures childcare; and the new Skilled Trades Center (opening 2026) for hands-on CTE training. The district leverages technology platforms including Qmlativ for student information management, Google Apps for Education, and numerous educational technology providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hockinson Heights Elementary School Elementary school serving over 900 students in Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade, making it the oldest and largest campus in the district and the largest TK-5 elementary school in Clark County.
• Hockinson Middle School Middle school for grades 6-8 that prepares students to be confident learners and responsible community members. New facility opened in fall 2017 following 2015 bond.
• Hockinson High School High school built in 2023 offering college prep, AP courses, Career & Technical Education, and College in the High School programs at its 70-acre campus. Ranked in top 29% of high schools nationwide by US News & World Report.
• Hockinson Virtual Academy Full-time online learning program for students in grades K-12 who prefer virtual education or are unable to attend school in person.
• Transitional Kindergarten Full-day or half-day preschool program for 4-year-old students at Hockinson Heights Elementary. Provides early childhood education focusing on reading, writing, mathematics, and social skills, preparing students for kindergarten success.
• Hockinson Preschool Preschool program for children ages 3-5 years, including Early Childhood Special Education services (free of charge) for qualifying resident children under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
• Transition Program Post-high school program serving students ages 18-22 who have completed most high school requirements. Focuses on independence in employment and independent living through classroom, community-based instruction, and on-the-job training.
• Highly Capable Program State grant-funded program addressing social, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of gifted students through accelerated learning and differentiated instruction aligned with Washington Administrative Code WAC 392-170.
• College & Career Readiness Program Comprehensive program helping students prepare for post-secondary education, workforce entry, or vocational training. Includes CTE courses (738 students in 2024-25), College in the High School, Advanced Placement, career exploration at elementary, career preparation at middle school, and career launch at high school.
• Hockinson Community Education Department offering recreational and educational opportunities for the Hockinson community including adult programs, youth programs, and facility rentals.
• After School Adventures (ASA) Gap care program for TK through 5th grade students at Hockinson Heights Elementary. Operates after school from 2:30-5:30pm (1:30-5:30pm on Wednesdays) at the Community Center building, accepting state childcare subsidy payments.
• Athletics Program Middle school and high school athletic programs including sports registration, featuring Kathy Pacheco as Athletic Director for high school and Sid Slom for middle school.
• Skilled Trades Center New CTE facility opening fall 2026 at Hockinson High School, providing hands-on job readiness courses in framing, construction, plumbing, and electrical work. 100% donor-funded.
• AmeriCorps Student Learning Partners Student Learning Partners through AmeriCorps Washington Reading Corps program providing additional reading and math support through one-on-one and small-group tutoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate above 94%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration44 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Jon GirodflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Co-lead with Douglas C. Greene on Skilled Trades Center project. Local benefactor helping secure additional funding and contractor support for CTE building construction.
• ChartwellscoreOthersFood service partner working with Hockinson School District to provide nutritious, fresh, locally sourced meals for students. Chartwells operates school meal programs with focus on minimally processed ingredients and experiential learning.
• First Student TransportationcoreOthersTransportation provider for school bus services. Parents can contact First Student dispatch at (360) 841-7099 for questions or concerns.
• Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO)minorOthersIndependent state agency that helps reduce educational opportunity gaps by supporting families, students, and educators in understanding the K-12 school system. Services are free and confidential.
• AmeriCorps Washington Reading CorpscoreOthersProgram providing Student Learning Partners who work directly with classroom teachers to serve students needing additional reading and math support through one-on-one and small-group work.
• Cascadia Technical AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technical academy offering specialized CTE programs. Hockinson students attend for programs including pre-electrical, fire science, aviation, and teaching academy.
• ESD 112 Construction Services GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational Service District providing facilities planning support. Led by representatives from ESD 112's Construction Services Group who facilitate Facilities Planning Committee meetings.
• Google Apps for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict-wide K-12 platform providing Google Apps services including email, docs, classroom, and other educational tools for students and staff.
• Qmlativ (Skyward)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment, attendance tracking, schedule management, and academic progress. Replaced previous Skyward system.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Evergreen Public Schools: Neighboring Clark County, WA public school district; same region, similar K-12 public school structure, and the Douglas C. Greene donor referenced has supported CTE building construction in both Evergreen and Hockinson.
• Battle Ground Public Schools: Adjacent Clark County, WA public K-12 district with comparable suburban demographic profile and similar mix of state, levy, and federal funding.
• Camas School District: Southwest Washington K-12 public district serving a similar suburban population; comparable scale and academic-performance orientation.
• La Center School District: Small Clark County, WA K-12 district referenced in the same donor record (Douglas C. Greene CTE building support); comparable rural-to-suburban public district profile.
• Ridgefield School District: Clark County, WA public school district comparable in scale and K-12 structure; cited in the donor record as another recipient of Douglas C. Greene CTE building support, indicating comparable program priorities.
• Washougal School District: Clark County, WA K-12 public district with similar enrollment scale and suburban demographic, operating under the same Washington state funding framework.

Others

• Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112): Regional educational service district providing facilities planning and shared services to Hockinson and other districts; comparable through shared K-12 administrative infrastructure rather than direct competition.
• Cascadia Technical Academy: Regional CTE provider partnered with Hockinson for specialized programs (pre-electrical, fire science, aviation); comparable through CTE program delivery, though structured as an inter-district academy rather than a single-district operator.

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Public Schools: Larger public K-12 district in the same Clark County, WA region; offers a broader portfolio of programs and is the closest large-urban peer for benchmarking academic outcomes and operating scale.

Regional players

• Kelso School District: Washington state K-12 public district of comparable enrollment size; relevant for same-state funding-mechanism comparison but different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HockinsonSD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZDqrfKa2IBuy3T9WIqJ9lg
• Facebookfacebook.com/HockinsonSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/hockinsonschools/#
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hockinson-school-district

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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