What Fresno Unified School District does

Fresno Unified School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 2309 Tulare Street in Fresno, California, and the third-largest district in the state with nearly 70,000 students and over 10,000 employees. Founded in 1873 and governed by an elected Board of Education under California Department of Education oversight, it operates 64 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, 14 high schools, 3 K-8 schools, and alternative education programs spanning early learning through adult education. Core programming includes Career & Technical Education with 81 pathways across 14 high schools (producing 32,000 industry certifications annually for roughly 12,000 students), Special Education, English Learner services with Spanish and Hmong Dual Language Immersion, a $30 million whole-child investment portfolio, and STEAM/STEM initiatives such as Code Clubs, Tournament of Technology, and Minecraft Esports.

The district's technology stack centers on the ATLAS Parent Portal for student records and family engagement, integrated with ParentSquare for district-wide communications, Peachjar for digital flyer distribution, Microsoft 365 and Copilot for staff productivity, Promethean Active Panels (AP7/AP9) for classroom instruction, i-Ready for diagnostic assessment, and the Züm platform for real-time student transportation tracking across 172 special education routes. An AI governance framework governs adoption of third-party AI tools across the organization. Revenue is generated through a non-commercial model funded by California's Local Control Funding Formula, federal grants (17 grants supporting the $25 million CTE budget), bond measures (K, Q, X, M) for facilities, and contract services such as a $78,500 retiree health benefit eligibility audit; no tuition is charged for K-12 instruction. Strategic posture is oriented toward service breadth, family engagement, and operational modernization amid a disclosed $77 million budget shortfall driven by declining enrollment and reduced average daily attendance.

Name

Fresno Unified School District

Legal name

Fresno Unified School District

Website

https://fresnounified.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Fresno Unified School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Fresno, California, serving nearly 70,000 students as the third-largest district in the state. It delivers comprehensive educational services spanning early learning, CTE pathways, special education, transportation, and family support across approximately 95 school sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Early learning programs
• Special education services
• Student transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District-funded operations including $25 million annual CTE budget funded by district funds and 17 state and federal grants.
2. Whole Child Investment Programs: $30 million invested in programs supporting children and families beyond traditional academics including housing assistance, food pantries, digital music production, and sports programs.
3. Bond Measure Funding: Measures K, Q, X and M bond information for facilities construction and modernization projects.
4. Healthcare Services Administration: Contracted $78,500 with BMI Audit Services for dependent eligibility reviews; manages healthcare benefits for approximately 6,200 retired employees and dependents.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fresno Unified School District provides K-12 public education to nearly 70,000 students across 64 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, 14 high schools, and alternative education programs in Fresno, California. The district delivers a portfolio of educational services including Career and Technical Education with 81 career pathways, Early Learning programs for children ages 0-5, Special Education services, English Learner programs, student transportation via the Zum platform, and nutrition services. The district operates as the third-largest school district in California, governed by an elected Board of Education and funded through state, federal, and local public sources.

Product overview

Fresno Unified School District operates as California's third-largest school district with nearly 70,000 students, providing educational services through a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a traditional software product. The district offers a unified platform of educational services centered around the ATLAS Parent Portal for family engagement and student records management, complemented by Career & Technical Education pathways, Early Learning programs, transportation via Zum, and nutrition services. Key products include specialized programs for English learners (Spanish DLI, Hmong Language), Special Education services, College & Career Readiness with dual enrollment, expanded learning opportunities, Parent University family engagement, and STEAM/STEM initiatives including Code Clubs and Tournament of Technology. The district's technology stack includes Microsoft 365, Promethean classroom displays, and various digital platforms for communication (ParentSquare, Peachjar) and assessment (i-Ready).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Programs Comprehensive kindergarten through 12th grade public education delivered across 64 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, 14 high schools, 3 K-8 schools, and alternative education programs for nearly 70,000 students in Fresno, California.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program Vocational and career-focused educational program offering 81 career pathways across 14 high schools, with industry certifications supported by local business advisory subcommittees.
• Early Learning Programs Early childhood education programs including infant, toddler, and preschool services with Transitional Kindergarten, focusing on school readiness for children ages 0-5.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including the Adult Transition Program, Fulton School, Lori Ann Infant Program, and Section 504 accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation managed in partnership with Zūm, providing 172 special education routes, real-time route tracking, air-conditioned buses, and parent notification systems.
• Nutrition Services School meal program providing breakfast, lunch, and special dietary accommodations to students, with digital menu access through the Nutrislice platform.
• English Learner Services Language acquisition support including Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Hmong Language Program, Language Assessment Center, and newcomer resources for English language learners.
• College & Career Readiness

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000 students earning 32,000 industry certifications annually through CTE programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fresno StatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Partnership for second annual LaunchPad: Bulldog Bound Freshman Success Camp serving 270 incoming first-generation students from June 15-18. The program provides academic advising, financial aid resources, course registration support, and social activities with guaranteed pathway to Fresno State for students meeting CSU admissions requirements.
• Golden Plains Unified School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Partner district for LaunchPad freshman success camp providing pathway programs for first-generation students.
• Parlier Unified School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Partner district for LaunchPad freshman success camp providing pathway programs for first-generation students.
• Zūm (Student Transportation Provider)coreTechnology or Integration · 22 July 2025Five-year transportation contract awarded to Zūm, a modern student transportation provider. Zūm deploying technology platform starting August 2025 for general education bus routes, expanding to special education transportation in 2026-27 school year. Providing new air-conditioned buses, higher driver wages, and real-time tracking for parents.
• Local Businesses (CTE Advisory Subcommittees)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep integration with local businesses that actively drive the CTE program through advisory subcommittees, providing industry expertise, internship opportunities, and career pathways for students across 81 career pathways.
• Early Learning PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership programs supporting early learning centers with collaborative relationships for infant, toddler, and preschool education services.
• Foundation for Fresno Unified StudentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit foundation supporting Fresno Unified students through scholarships and educational programs. Website at foundation4fusd.org for student scholarship opportunities.
• Fresno Adult SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education programs providing continuing education and workforce development opportunities for community members.
• BMI Audit ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted for $78,500 to conduct dependent eligibility reviews of retired employees' marital status and health insurance eligibility amid class-action lawsuit over healthcare plan changes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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