Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

What Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 does

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 is a public K-12 school district operating under the authority of the Michigan Department of Education, located in the village of Posen in Presque Isle County, Michigan. The district operates two schools — Posen Elementary School (grades K-6) and Posen Consolidated High School (grades 7-12) — serving approximately 220 students with a maintained 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It also runs an athletic program that supports extracurricular student development. Core academic and administrative operations run on standard commercial education technology: PowerSchool for student information management, Canvas (Instructure) as the learning management system, and Apptegy for the district's website and mobile applications.

The district's revenue model is the standard Michigan public school funding formula: a combination of state per-pupil foundation allowance, local property tax revenue, and federal education grants (such as Title I and IDEA). It does not generate commercial revenue, charge tuition, or serve customers outside its geographic boundary. As a government state entity, it is governed by a local school board rather than private shareholders and has no parent company or private equity ownership. The district earned the Reward School designation and the Michigan Achievement Award for the 2024-2025 school year, reflecting recognized academic performance relative to state benchmarks.

From a go-to-market perspective, the district does not operate a commercial sales motion; families enroll directly through standard public school enrollment procedures. Marketing and community engagement are conducted through the Apptegy-powered website, iOS and Android mobile apps, Google Docs-hosted daily announcements, and partnerships with state-level programs such as Okay 2 Say (student safety reporting) and ParentGuidance.org (parent education resources). The entity has no AI/ML capabilities, no proprietary technology products, and no identified moat beyond its statutorily granted exclusive service territory.

Name

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

Legal name

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

Website

https://posen.k12.mi.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 is a Michigan public K-12 school district operating two schools (elementary K-6 and high school 7-12) in Posen, serving approximately 220 students with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It is funded through state per-pupil aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

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

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary schooling
• Secondary education
• Public school district
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Posen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 is funded through a combination of state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, and federal education grants. This is standard public education funding in Michigan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 operates two public schools in Posen, Michigan, providing K-12 education to approximately 220 students: Posen Elementary School (grades K-6) and Posen Consolidated High School (grades 7-12), with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. The district also provides an Athletic Program supporting student development, funded by state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, and federal education grants.

Product overview

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 is a small rural public school district offering a unified K-12 educational program through two schools. The district operates Posen Elementary School (grades K-6) and Posen Consolidated High School (grades 7-12), serving approximately 220 students with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Additionally, the district provides an Athletic Program as part of its student development offerings. The district uses PowerSchool for student information management and Canvas as its learning management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Posen Elementary School Public elementary school serving grades K-6 within Posen Consolidated School District No. 9, providing a nurturing environment committed to achieving excellence where all students are challenged to reach their maximum potential. Open to in-boundary students through standard public school enrollment.
• Posen Consolidated High School Public high school serving grades 7-12 within Posen Consolidated School District No. 9, providing a program of educational experiences promoting all appropriate phases of student growth in an atmosphere of self-disciplined behavior. Open to in-boundary students through standard public school enrollment.
• Posen Schools Athletic Program District athletic program offering a wide variety of athletic opportunities that aid in the overall development of students enrolled in Posen Elementary School and Posen Consolidated High School.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reward School designation and Michigan Achievement Award for 2024-2025 school year

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for managing enrollment, grades, attendance, and other student data. PowerSchool provides the district with a comprehensive platform for student records management.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system (LMS) used by students and teachers for coursework, assignments, and online learning. Canvas provides the digital platform for educational content delivery.
• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the district's official website with modern design, mobile apps, and content management capabilities.
• Okay 2 SayminorOthersMichigan's student safety and wellness reporting program providing confidential tip line for students to report safety concerns including bullying, violence, and mental health issues.
• ParentGuidance.orgminorOthersOnline resource providing parent guidance courses and resources for supporting children's education and mental health, linked as a resource for families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Petoskey Public Schools: Larger northern Michigan public K-12 district with broader curricular offerings; operates as a regional alternative that could draw families seeking expanded academic and extracurricular programs.
• Alpena Public Schools: Larger regional public K-12 district in northeast Michigan that competes for enrollment from the same regional catchment; serves as a larger, broader-program alternative for families in the area.

Direct peers

• Atlanta Community Schools: Small rural public K-12 district in Montmorency County, Michigan; directly comparable in enrollment scale, community-driven operating model, and northern Lower Michigan demographic context.
• Alcona Community Schools: Rural northern Michigan K-12 public district with similar small-scale enrollment and traditional community-led model; closely comparable in operating environment and student-teacher ratio profile.
• Mio-AuSable Schools: Small rural K-12 public district in Oscoda County, Michigan serving a community of comparable size and demographic profile; directly comparable in scale and operational structure.
• Rogers City Area Schools: Neighboring public K-12 district in Presque Isle County, Michigan serving a similar small rural community in northern Lower Michigan; comparable in scale, funding model, and student demographics.
• Hillman Community Schools: Small rural Michigan public K-12 district in Montmorency County serving a comparably sized rural community; directly comparable in enrollment scale, funding structure, and operational model.
• Fairview Area School District: Small rural Michigan K-12 public district operating under the same state funding framework; closely comparable in enrollment scale, community-led GTM, and operational model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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