Henderson ISD

What Henderson ISD does

Henderson Independent School District is a public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of Texas under the Texas Education Code, accredited by the Texas Education Agency, and serving approximately 4,000-5,000 students across six campuses in Henderson, TX and surrounding Rusk County. The district operates a complete Pre-K through 12th-grade pipeline: Montgomery Achievement Center (alternative education), Wylie Primary (EE-KG), Wylie Elementary (1-3), Northside Intermediate (4-5), Henderson Middle School (6-8), and Henderson High School (9-12). It has been in continuous operation for 125+ years under a self-styled 'Tradition of Excellence' brand.

The district's operating technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Skyward serves as the student information system and family access portal, Canvas is the learning management system, ClassLink provides single sign-on, Google Apps for Education supplies productivity tools, Follett Destiny manages library cataloging, DMAC handles assessment data and analytics, and Incident IQ powers work-order management. Ancillary services include child nutrition (with USDA free/reduced eligibility), transportation, special education (IDEA/Section 504), counseling, and health services. A 501(c)(3) Education Foundation, founded in 1998, supplements operations by distributing over $3.9 million cumulatively in teacher grants and student scholarships.

Henderson ISD's revenue model reflects standard Texas public-school funding mechanics: local property taxes (adopted at $0.8222 per $100 valuation for 2026-2027, a 1.80% decrease), Texas Education Agency per-pupil allocations tied to weighted average daily attendance, federal Title and IDEA grants, and philanthropic donations through the Education Foundation. The district is governed by an elected 7-member Board of Trustees and operates as a non-profit government entity rather than a commercial enterprise. Customer relationships are maintained through campus-based instruction, Skyward Family Access, the Henderson Lions mobile app, and active social media presence on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Name

Henderson ISD

Legal name

Henderson Independent School District

Website

https://hendersonisd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Henderson ISD is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 4,000-5,000 students across six campuses in Henderson, Texas, funded primarily through property taxes, state per-pupil allocations, and federal grants, and operated as a political subdivision of the State of Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Child nutrition programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Henderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Local property taxes constitute a significant portion of district funding. The Board adopted a tax rate of $0.8222, with a 1.80% decrease effective for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
2. State Funding (Per-Pupil): Texas Education Agency provides per-pupil funding based on weighted average daily attendance (WADA) and various weighted student categories including special education, career and technology, and compensatory education.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding through Title programs, special education (IDEA), and other federal education initiatives.
4. Education Foundation Donations: 501(c)(3) nonprofit education foundation accepts donations, manages memorial scholarships, and funds educator grants. Has awarded over $3.9 million in grants and scholarships since inception.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Henderson Independent School District is a public K-12 school district serving pre-K through grade 12 across six campuses in Henderson, Texas. It provides campus-based academic instruction and extracurricular programs, together with alternative education and student support services including counseling, special education, health, nutrition, and transportation.

Product overview

Henderson ISD is a public school district offering a comprehensive K-12 educational program across six campuses: Wylie Primary School (EE-KG), Wylie Elementary (1st-3rd), Northside Intermediate (4th-5th), Henderson Middle School (6th-8th), Henderson High School (9th-12th), and Montgomery Achievement Center (alternative education). The district supports its educational mission with technology platforms including Skyward Family Access for parent communication, Canvas LMS for digital learning, and ClassLink for single sign-on. Ancillary services include counseling, special education, health services, nutrition programs, and transportation. The HISD Education Foundation provides supplemental funding through grants and scholarships. The district's educational approach incorporates the Character Strong curriculum for social-emotional learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Henderson High School (9th-12th) Campus-based secondary education for students in grades 9-12, including college preparatory programs, extracurricular activities, and athletics.
• Henderson Middle School (6th-8th) Campus-based middle school education for students in grades 6-8, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum and student activities.
• Northside Intermediate School (4th-5th) Intermediate education for students in grades 4-5, supporting the transition from elementary to middle school.
• Wylie Elementary School (1st-3rd) Elementary education for students in grades 1-3, focused on foundational academic skills.
• Wylie Primary School (Early Education-Kindergarten) Primary education from Early Education through Kindergarten using a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Montgomery Achievement Center Alternative education program providing specialized instruction and support for students who need an alternative learning environment.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal program for students that provides National School Lunch Program meals, free or reduced-price eligibility options for qualifying families, and paid meals.
• Henderson ISD Alumni Association Membership Paid membership offering for Henderson ISD graduates, with annual, 10-year, 20-year, and lifetime options tied to alumni events, recognition, and scholarship activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $3.9 million in grants and scholarships awarded to students and educators since 1998
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kilgore CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHenderson ISD maintains an agreement with Kilgore College for higher education partnerships and potential dual credit opportunities for high school students.
• Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCHATT program through UT Tyler provides free telemedicine mental health services for at-risk students in the district. Collaboration provides access to mental health resources students may not otherwise have.
• Boys and Girls Club of Rusk CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoys and Girls Club of Rusk County operates at 710 Robertson Blvd. providing after-school care for Henderson ISD students.
• NaturalHigh.orgminorOthersEvidence-based drug prevention program used across all 50 states, implemented in Henderson ISD classrooms for substance abuse prevention education.
• Texas Department of State Health ServicescoreOthersState agency providing immunization exemption affidavit forms and health services guidance for school compliance with Texas health requirements.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState regulatory agency overseeing public education accountability, testing (STAAR), and school ratings through Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tyler Independent School District: Public K-12 district serving Tyler, TX — comparable East Texas public school district of similar scale with similar funding model (state per-pupil, local property tax), governance structure, and reliance on TEA oversight.
• Carthage Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Carthage, TX — similar East Texas public school district facing comparable demographic and rural funding dynamics, operating under the same Texas per-pupil and property tax framework.
• Marshall Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Marshall, TX — another East Texas ISD of comparable scale, sharing the same TEA regulatory environment, state funding formula, and rural/Small-city community profile.
• Kilgore Independent School District: Public K-12 district serving Kilgore, TX — same East Texas region and existing institutional relationship (Kilgore College dual-credit partner with Henderson ISD), with comparable size and funding structure.
• Longview Independent School District: Public K-12 district serving Longview, TX — geographically proximate East Texas ISD with comparable enrollment scale, tax-base funding model, and multi-campus Pre-K-12 structure.

Direct peers

• KIPP Texas: Texas-based charter school network — a direct competitor for K-12 enrollment under Texas open enrollment, operating tuition-free public schools in nearby regions and competing for the same families Henderson ISD serves.
• Responsive Education Solutions: Texas-based charter operator running multiple public school campuses — competes with traditional ISDs for Texas students under open enrollment, including virtual and hybrid formats that overlap Henderson ISD's alternative education offering.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large Texas charter school network — competes directly with Henderson ISD for K-12 enrollment through Texas open enrollment, with a college-prep focus that overlaps the district's college/career readiness positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Stride Inc. National online K-12 provider (formerly K12 Inc.) — broader incumbent offering fully virtual K-12 instruction that competes for Texas students who might otherwise attend a brick-and-mortar ISD like Henderson.

Emerging players

• Connections Academy: Online public school operator authorized in multiple states including Texas — emerging virtual alternative that competes for students seeking non-traditional K-12 pathways, intersecting with the Montgomery Achievement Center alternative education offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hendersonisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCejKggGIO7sD9hQuRuREbVA
• FacebookFacebook.com/Hendersonisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/henderson.isd

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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