What la grande school district does

La Grande School District (LGSD) is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Oregon, serving students residing within La Grande and Island City in Union County. The district operates six campuses — four elementary schools (Central, Greenwood, Island City), one middle school (La Grande Middle School), one high school (La Grande High School), and the La Grande Virtual Learning Academy — providing kindergarten-through-12th-grade instruction plus online learning. Programs span general academics, Career and Technical Education, dual-credit pathways with Eastern Oregon University, special education, English language learner services, Title I/II/IV federal programs, McKinney-Vento homeless student support, foster child services, Talented and Gifted (TAG) education, athletics and activities, and a Food Service Program including summer and farm-to-child nutrition components. Distinctive offerings include the La Grande Fiddle Club, La Grande Drives ODOT-approved driver education, and LGSD.TV video programming.

The district's technology backbone consists of third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: ParentSquare for family communication, Edupoint Synergy SIS via ParentVUE/StudentVUE for student records, Clever for single sign-on, SORA for digital library access, InTouch/TouchBase for fee payment, Frontline (AESOP) for HR and absence management, and Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 for productivity. An LGSD mobile app on iOS and Android plus LGSD.TV on Vimeo and YouTube extend community engagement. The district maintains regulatory compliance with FERPA, Title IX, Section 504, and WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA accessibility standards.

LGSD is funded primarily through Oregon State School Fund per-pupil allocations, local property taxes, federal education grants, and minor program fees (driver's education $400-$500, athletics registration, facility rentals). It is governed by a seven-member elected school board and supervised by Superintendent George Mendoza, with Assistant Superintendent Scott Carpenter overseeing Title IX/civil rights and Student Services Director Cristina Hyde overseeing IDEA/Section 504. Long-standing community partnerships include a School-Based Health Center operated by Center for Human Development since 1986 and ongoing dual-credit instruction by Eastern Oregon University faculty, supplemented by donations and grants from Rogers Toyota, Wildhorse Foundation, and Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics.

Name

la grande school district

Legal name

La Grande School District

Website

https://lagrandesd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Public K-12 school district in La Grande and Island City, Oregon, operating six campuses (four elementary, one middle, one high school) plus a virtual learning academy. Serves resident families with general academics, CTE, dual-credit, special education, and enrichment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Elementary secondary education
• School district services
• Public school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

La Grande

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school district funded primarily through state and local tax revenues, federal education grants, and state per-pupil funding allocations.
2. Program Fees: Fees charged for specific programs such as driver's education courses ($400-$500), athletics and activities registration, and facility use by community groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Grande School District is a public K-12 school district that provides free primary and secondary education to students residing within its boundaries. It operates multiple school campuses serving elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, along with supplemental academic, extracurricular, and student support services.

Product overview

La Grande School District is a public K-12 school district serving La Grande, Oregon with six educational institutions: four elementary schools (Central, Greenwood, Island City), one middle school (La Grande Middle School), one high school (La Grande High School), and one virtual learning academy. The district operates as a unified educational platform supported by ParentSquare for family communication, Edupoint Synergy SIS via ParentVUE/StudentVUE for student information access, and various specialized programs including a School-Based Health Center (operated by Center for Human Development), La Grande Drives driver education, La Grande Fiddle Club music program, CTE pathways with Eastern Oregon University partnerships, and Title support programs. The district also maintains LGSD.TV for video content streaming and an online payment system via InTouch/TouchBase. Core educational services span general academics, talent and gifted programs, McKinney-Vento homeless student support, foster care services, food service programs, and comprehensive athletics and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary School Education Public elementary education program serving K-5 grade students residing within the district boundaries, delivered through multiple neighborhood elementary school campuses.
• Middle School Education Public middle school education serving grades 6-8, offering core academic subjects along with exploratory electives and extracurricular activities.
• High School Education Public high school education serving grades 9-12, providing core academics, career and technical education pathways, and graduation preparation leading to a high school diploma.
• Special Education Services Specialized instructional programs and related services for students with disabilities or unique learning needs, delivered in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of 8th graders participated in On-Track to Graduate ceremony in 2025-26 school year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grande Ronde Hospital and ClinicsminorOthers · 17 June 2026Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics provides free sports physicals for students 17 and under through their Regional Medical Clinic, Union Clinic, and Elgin Clinic locations.
• Eastern Oregon University (EOU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026EOU professors visit La Grande High School to teach dual-credit Computer Science courses. Professor Steve Sheehy conducted bird listening device programming sessions with Dr. Roberts' dual-credit Computer Science II class.
• Rogers ToyotaminorOthers · 5 June 2026Rogers Toyota donated 24 brand-new bicycles to sixth-grade students at La Grande Middle School who demonstrated strong attendance (missing less than 10% of the school year).
• Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986CHD operates School-Based Health Centers at La Grande High School (since 1986) and Union High School (since 2011). The SBHC provides medical services, mental health counseling, immunizations, and health education to all La Grande and Union School District students and staff at no out-of-pocket cost.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the primary communication platform used by LGSD for family engagement, announcements, and school notifications.
• Edupoint (Synergy SIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationSynergy Student Information System used by LGSD for managing student records, grades, and attendance data.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beaverton School District: Large Oregon public K-12 school district operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools under an elected board with similar funding model, governance structure, and Title/IDEA compliance posture as La Grande School District.
• Tigard-Tualatin School District: Oregon public K-12 district with similar multi-school structure, state-funding dependence, and dual-credit/university partnership orientation.
• Hillsboro School District: Oregon public K-12 district operating a comparable mix of elementary, middle, and high schools with parallel reliance on ParentSquare-style communications and SIS platforms.
• Bend-La Pine Schools: Central Oregon public K-12 district with comparable rural-adjacent geography, multiple school campuses, and similar reliance on Oregon state funding and community partnerships.
• Eugene School District 4J: Public Oregon K-12 district serving a similar mid-size community with comparable mix of neighborhood schools, CTE pathways, and family-engagement platforms.
• Salem-Keizer School District: Oregon's second-largest public K-12 district with a multi-school structure including elementary, middle, high, and alternative programs; comparable in governance, state-funding dependence, and breadth of student services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC38mmmGA22-zgc5KDcTLuTw
• Xx.com/lagrandesd1
• Facebookfacebook.com/La-Grande-School-District-272963731358

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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