South San Francisco High School

What South San Francisco High School does

South San Francisco High School is a public 9-12 high school operating since 1913 as part of the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD), a government entity serving over 8,000 students across 15+ schools in South San Francisco, Daly City, and San Bruno. The school delivers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum aligned with UC/CSU A-G admission requirements, including an Advanced Placement program, Career Technical Education pathways across six industry sectors, and a Middle College dual enrollment partnership with Skyline College offering potential $25,000 in college expense savings. Specialized offerings include a Biotechnology dual enrollment pathway, AVID college readiness, Visual & Performing Arts (including Ballet Folklórico), English Language Development for English learners, and an interscholastic athletics program governed by CIF and the Peninsula Athletic League.

The school's technology stack relies on standard K-12 SaaS integrations: Clever for student single sign-on, Infinite Campus as the parent/student information system, ParentSquare for family communications, Destiny for library catalog management, STOPit Solutions for anonymous safety reporting, Parchment for transcript requests, and SportsNet for athletic registration. The institution maintains WASC full accreditation (most recent 6-year term granted in 2018) and holds California Distinguished School, California Gold Ribbon School, and IB recognition.

Revenue derives entirely from public sources: California state education funding, local property taxes via SSFUSD, and state/federal meal program funding triggered by state-required meal applications. The school charges no tuition and provides all meals free of charge. Ancillary revenue streams are minimal and include athletic event gate receipts ($4-$8 per ticket), student parking permits ($5), and transcript request fees ($5). GTM motion is effectively enrollment-driven through SSFUSD registration, campus tours, and an 8th Grade Parent Night, supplemented by community engagement via PTSA, School Site Council, and ParentSquare messaging to families.

Name

South San Francisco High School

Legal name

South San Francisco High School

Website

https://southcity.ssfusd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

South San Francisco High School is a public 9-12 high school within SSFUSD, serving students across South San Francisco, Daly City, and San Bruno with a college-prep curriculum, AP courses, CTE pathways, and a Middle College dual enrollment partnership with Skyline College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Advanced placement courses
• Career technical education
• High school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

South San Francisco

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public high school funded primarily through California state education funding and local property taxes via SSFUSD district. No tuition charged to residents.
2. Meal Program Funding: State-required meal applications generate additional state and federal funding for technology, after-school programs, and counseling services. All meals are free to students regardless of family income.
3. Athletic Event Revenue: Gate receipts from athletic events including general admission ($8), discounted rates for seniors, children, and students with ASB stickers. Booster passes provide $1 discount.
4. Student Fees and Fines: Fees collected for student parking permits ($5), AP/PSAT tests, nutrition bills, lost or damaged library books, and transcript requests ($5 by mail).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

South San Francisco High School is a public, tuition-free grades 9-12 secondary school that delivers A-G aligned college-preparatory academics, Advanced Placement coursework, Career Technical Education pathways, and a Middle College dual-enrollment program with Skyline College. The school also operates an interscholastic athletics program, Visual & Performing Arts programs, Counseling & Guidance services, English Language Development courses, and an AVID college readiness program for students residing within the South San Francisco Unified School District.

Product overview

South San Francisco High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program with a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core offerings include A-G aligned academic courses across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and World Languages, complemented by the Advanced Placement (AP) program for college-level coursework. Specialized pathways include Career Technical Education (CTE) in six industry sectors, the Middle College dual enrollment program with Skyline College, and a Biotechnology pathway with Skyline College dual enrollment. The school provides Visual & Performing Arts (Band, Choir, Theatre, Ballet Folklórico), an Athletics program, Counseling & Guidance Services, and diverse Extracurricular Activities including ASB and student clubs. English Language Development (ELD) supports English learners through specialized courses and labs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Courses Comprehensive academic program including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, World Languages, and Physical Education courses aligned with UC/CSU A-G admission requirements, serving grades 9-12 students in the SSFUSD attendance area.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level coursework across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, and World Languages with potential for college credit upon AP exam completion, serving academically prepared grades 9-12 students.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Industry sector pathways in Arts/Media/Entertainment, Health Science, Building/Construction, Hospitality/Tourism, Information/Communication Technologies, and Transportation, with industry certifications and college credit options, serving grades 9-12 students seeking career technical skills.
• Middle College at Skyline College Dual enrollment program allowing students to complete high school graduation requirements while taking college-level courses at Skyline College during their final two years, potentially saving up to $25,000 in college expenses and positioning students for transfer to a four-year university.
• Biotechnology Pathway Dual enrollment biotechnology sequence with Skyline College covering laboratory research techniques, genetic engineering, and phage discovery research, serving students interested in biotech and life sciences.
• AVID College Readiness Program Four-year college readiness program emphasizing writing, critical thinking, teamwork, organization, and reading skills with intensive academic support and college/career exposure, serving students seeking structured pathways to four-year college admission.
• Visual & Performing Arts Program Courses and performance programs in art, dance, music, theater, and voice including Band, Choir, Marching Band, Color Guard, Ballet Folklórico, and Theatre programs, serving students interested in the performing and visual arts.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletics program including multiple sports with eligibility requirements of minimum 2.0 GPA, governed by CIF and Peninsula Athletic League rules, serving student-athletes.
• Counseling & Guidance Services Comprehensive counseling including academic planning, college/career readiness, personal wellness support, and postsecondary preparation, with assigned counselors by student last name, serving all enrolled grades 9-12 students.
• Extracurricular Activities Student-led clubs, Associated Student Body (ASB), Ballet Folklórico, Band, Choir, Marching Band and Color Guard, Theatre, and sports programs supporting leadership and community involvement for enrolled students.
• English Language Development (ELD) English learner support program with ELD 1-4 courses, ELD Labs, and College Prep EL courses for beginning through advanced English learners, serving the school's multilingual learner population.

Quantifiable outcome

• $25,000 potential college savings through Middle College program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Skyline CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddle College partnership allowing students to complete high school graduation requirements while enrolled in college-level courses at Skyline College during their last two years of high school. This partnership can help students save $25,000 in college expenses and sets them up to transfer to a four-year university.
• STOPit SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationConfidential reporting tool that allows students, families, and staff to report safety concerns through an app or website, supporting school safety initiatives.
• The Big FivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountywide safety program coordinated through San Mateo County Office of Education that helps schools and local emergency responders work together during emergencies.
• South San Francisco Public LibrarysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to expand access to academic and recreational materials through library partnerships and Peninsula Library System card access.
• Daly City Public LibrarysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership expanding student access to public library resources, books, digital collections, online databases, and homework support.
• Pacific Educators Insurance ServicessupportingOthersStudent insurance coverage provider offering health insurance for student-athletes; contact at 1-800-722-3365.
• Stanford Medicine's Arbor Free ClinicsupportingOthersHealthcare resource for families without health insurance providing access to acute clinical care.
• Central Coast Section (CIF CCS)supportingOthersAthletic governing body for the Central Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation; oversees eligibility and transfer policies.
• San Mateo County Office of EducationsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoordinates Livescan fingerprinting appointments for new coaches and oversees The Big Five safety program for county schools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• El Camino High School: The sister public high school within the South San Francisco Unified School District, serving the same 9-12 grade band with comparable academic and athletic programs. Operates under the same SSFUSD governance, funding model, and geographic catchment, making it the closest direct peer.
• Westmoor High School: Public high school in the adjacent Jefferson Union High School District serving Daly City, directly comparable in demographic profile, Bay Area geography, and 9-12 grade band. Competes with SSFHS for the same in-region student pool.
• Jefferson High School: Public high school in Daly City within the Jefferson Union High School District, serving a similarly diverse student body in the same Bay Area submarket. Directly comparable in scale, programs, and community demographics.
• Capuchino High School: Public high school in San Bruno, one of the three cities served by SSFUSD's residential catchment. Offers comparable AP, CTE, and athletics programs, and competes for the same in-district student pool.
• Hillsdale High School: Public high school in San Mateo serving grades 9-12 under the San Mateo Union High School District. Comparable in California public high school programming, scale, and Bay Area suburban context.
• Aragon High School: Public high school in San Mateo within the same San Mateo Union High School District as Hillsdale. Comparable in size, academic program mix, and Bay Area suburban demographic profile.
• Mills High School: Public high school in Millbrae serving the same Bay Area corridor as SSFHS. Operates within the San Mateo Union High School District and offers directly comparable academic and extracurricular programming.
• Burlingame High School: Public high school in Burlingame within the San Mateo Union High School District, serving a similar Bay Area suburban community. Comparable in 9-12 grade band, college-preparatory program mix, and athletics offerings.
• Terra Nova High School: Public high school in Pacifica within the Jefferson Union High School District, serving a similar Bay Area coastal community. Comparable in scale, CTE offerings, and demographic profile to SSFHS.
• Oceana High School: Public high school in Pacifica within the Jefferson Union High School District, directly comparable to SSFHS in geographic market, 9-12 grade band, and Bay Area public-school programming model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ssfusd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SSFHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/ssfusd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-san-francisco-unified-school-district

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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