Quincy, United States
Quincy Public Schools is a large unit district located in west central Illinois with a mission to educate students and teachers to achieve personal excellence. With over 6,500 students enrolled, the district encompasses a Pre K/Head Start school, seven elementary schools for grades K-3, an intermediate school for grades 4-5, a junior high for grades 6-8, and a high school for grades 9-12.
In November of 2014, an 89 million dollar bond referendum for five new state-of-the-art K-5 elementary schools and an expansion to the high school passed overwhelmingly. This will lead to the transformation of the district into five elementary schools for grades K-5 over the next few years. The district also plans to adopt a middle school model for grades 6-8 and a traditional high school for grades 9-12.
Quincy Public Schools offers a rigorous standards-aligned curriculum, including AP courses at the high school, Project Lead the Way courses in grades 7-12, accelerated course in grades 4-8, and STEM courses K-12. The district has a strong focus on technology in a blended learning environment, made possible through generous support from community partnerships and the Quincy Public Schools Foundation.
Additionally, Quincy Public Schools provides robust co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities through the music department, and the athletic departments offer a variety of extra-curricular activities at QJHS and QHS.
This presents an interesting opportunity for venture capital investors looking to enter the education industry. The district's planned expansions, strong community ties, and focus on technology and curriculum innovation make it a potential candidate for investment.
