Eureka City Schools

What Eureka City Schools does

Eureka City Schools, legally the Eureka Unified School District, is a California public K-12 school district headquartered in Eureka, Humboldt County, and operating since the formal unification of the district on November 27, 2001, with educational facilities dating back to 1927. The district operates 10 school sites serving the city of Eureka and surrounding areas: 5 elementary schools (Alice Birney, Grant, Lafayette, Washington, and an adult school), 2 middle schools (Winship and Zane), 2 high schools (Eureka High and Zoe Barnum), and the Winzler Children's Center, governed by an elected Board of Trustees with Gary Storts, Ed.D. as Superintendent. Its core service is tuition-free public K-12 instruction, supplemented by Career Technical Education (CTE), Dual Enrollment programs with local colleges, English Learner services via DELAC, an Indian Education Program with dedicated staff and Parent Advisory Committee, After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs, and the Community Schools initiative spanning 8 of 10 sites.

The district does not sell a commercial product; its offerings are public educational services delivered through school sites plus a digital operations layer built on third-party platforms. The district website runs on Finalsite; student information management on PowerSchool (with a PowerSchool Parent Portal); school-to-home communications on ParentSquare; classroom device management and web filtering on Lightspeed Classroom; and supplemental learning on IXL (CAASPP-aligned math practice), Typing Club (keyboard instruction), and Razzy Kids (reading). Student support infrastructure includes the Marshall Family Resource Center, Mental Health and Wellness Services (including the Eureka High Wellness Center), summer school registration, bus transportation routing, meal services via ECS Nutrition Services, and standardized online student registration. Instruction is being repositioned around a Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL) philosophy with a "Designing Tomorrow / Portrait of a Graduate" framework.

Eureka City Schools is funded through a mix of voter-approved general obligation bonds (2002 Measures S & T totaling $43.1M, 2014 Measure S, 2020 Measure T), California's Education Protection Account state allocations ($2.8M–$5.3M annually FY2012-13 through FY2020-21, with 100% directed to instruction), state matching funds for facility modernization ($16.5M historically plus current OPSC applications for Measure T), and federal sources. The district refinanced outstanding bonds to save taxpayers over $15 million. Geographic and programmatic expansion is incremental: a December 11, 2025 sister-school partnership with Linsen Elementary School in Taiwan marks its first formal international educational exchange, and the Community Schools initiative continues to scale across sites. There are no M&A, IPO, or venture-capital style growth mechanics; this is a government state entity.

Name

Eureka City Schools

Legal name

Eureka Unified School District

Website

https://eurekacityschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eureka City Schools (legally Eureka Unified School District) is a California public K-12 school district operating 10 schools in Eureka, Humboldt County, providing tuition-free education to local students via voter-approved bond-funded facilities, state appropriations, and standard EdTech platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Career technical education
• Student transportation services
• English learner programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Eureka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue (Bond Measures): School district funded through local property tax assessments from voter-approved bond measures including Measure S (middle and high schools) and Measure T (elementary schools/emergency repairs)
2. Education Protection Account (State Funding): State funding from California's Education Protection Account allocated for instructional expenditures, with annual amounts ranging from approximately $2.8M to $5.3M over fiscal years 2012-2024
3. State Matching Funds: Matching funds from California state government for school facility modernization projects, including approximately $16.5M in matching state funds for bond measures

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eureka City Schools is a California public K-12 school district operating 10 school sites — 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and an adult school/children's center — that delivers free public education to students in Eureka and surrounding areas in Humboldt County. Core offerings include standard K-12 instruction, Career Technical Education (CTE), Dual Enrollment with local colleges, English Learner services, Indian Education Program, After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs, summer school, mental health and wellness services, transportation, school meal services, and a Community Schools initiative implemented across multiple sites.

Product overview

Eureka City Schools is a K-12 public school district serving students in Eureka, California. The district operates 10 school sites including 5 elementary schools (Alice Birney, Grant, Lafayette, Washington, and an adult school), 2 middle schools (Winship and Zane), 2 high schools (Eureka High and Zoe Barnum High), and the Winzler Children's Center. The district's digital offerings consist primarily of educational and administrative services rather than a technology product. Core digital services include the district website (built on Finalsite platform), PowerSchool parent portal for student information, ParentSquare for school-to-home communication, and online student registration systems. The district also provides educational programs including Career Technical Education (CTE), Dual Enrollment college credit programs, After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs, English Learner services with DELAC advisory committee, and Indian Education programs with dedicated staff and Parent Advisory Committees. Supporting services include transportation (bus routes), summer school, school meal services, mental health and wellness resources, and a Community Schools initiative across multiple sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eureka City Schools District Website Official website of Eureka City Schools (K-12 public school district) providing families, staff, and community members access to school information, parent portals, educational services, student registration, and district governance documents. Built on the Finalsite platform.
• PowerSchool Parent Portal Student information system portal used by parents and guardians to access student grades, attendance records, assignments, and school communications. PowerSchool is the district's primary K-12 SIS platform.
• ParentSquare Communication Platform School-to-home communication platform that enables the district to send announcements, messages, and alerts to parents and families. Part of the Parent Portal suite of tools.
• Student Registration Kiosk Online student registration system that allows families to complete enrollment and registration processes for new and returning students within the district.
• Eureka City Schools Transportation Services Student transportation services including bus routes, attendance boundary maps, and non-transportation maps for student commutes across the district.
• Eureka City Schools Summer School Summer school programs offering academic enrichment, credit recovery, and extended learning opportunities for students during the summer break, including summer reading programs.
• ECS After School Program After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs providing academic enrichment, social-emotional development, and family engagement for elementary and middle school students.
• Educational Services Programs District-wide educational support programs including curriculum and instruction development, early literacy initiatives, assessment and accountability programs, college and career readiness, dual enrollment with local colleges, professional development for educators, and support for diverse learners including English Learners and Gifted & Talented Education (GATE).
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career Technical Education programs providing students with pathways to post-secondary success through CTE courses, academic advising, college exploration, FAFSA completion support, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Indian Education Program A program serving Native American students with dedicated staff including site leads, Indian Education Technicians, and Instructional Assistants across district schools. Includes Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings and culturally relevant educational support.
• English Learner Program (DELAC) District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) program providing services for English learners including district master planning, needs assessment, reclassification procedures, and parent communication. The district maintains an EL Master Plan for multilingual learners.
• Community Schools Initiative A community schools initiative operating across multiple district schools, providing integrated student supports, expanded learning opportunities, family engagement, and collaborative community partnerships. Currently implemented at Alice Birney Elementary, Eureka High School, Grant Elementary, Lafayette Elementary, Washington Elementary, Winship Middle School, Zane Middle School, and Zoe Barnum High School.
• School Meal Services Student nutrition services providing meals to district students, accessed via the external ECS Nutrition Services website.
• Mental Health and Wellness Services Student wellness services including mental health resources, a Wellness Center at Eureka High School, and social-emotional learning support for students.
• Marshall Family Resource Center A family resource center providing support services, resources, and connections to community services for Eureka City Schools families.

Quantifiable outcome

• All EPA funds (100%) directed to Instruction expenditures

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Linsen Elementary School (Taiwan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Lafayette Elementary School in Eureka and Linsen Elementary School in Taiwan established a sister-school partnership during a ceremonial signing held December 11, 2025, at the Humboldt County Office of Education. The partnership aims to foster curiosity, learner agency, and meaningful cross-cultural collaboration for students on both sides of the Pacific.
• Humboldt County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level education authority that provides support and oversight to the district; co-hosted sister-school partnership signing ceremony with Taiwan's Ministry of Education
• Taiwan's Ministry of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated virtually in the sister-school partnership signing ceremony; supports international education exchange programs
• California Office of Public School Construction (OPSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that provides financial assistance for school construction projects. ECS is working to apply for state contributions to determine the amount of financial assistance the state will provide for Measure T construction projects.
• Wahlund Construction, Inc./Sequoia Construction SpecialtiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partners working with ECS to determine the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Measure T Increment #1 construction project at Eureka High School Albee Stadium

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Francisco Unified School District: Northern California public K-12 district with comparable CTE, dual enrollment, English Learner, and equity-focused programming funded through LCFF and voter-approved bonds — direct peer on mission, structure, and revenue mix.
• Los Angeles Unified School District: California's largest public K-12 district serving a similarly diverse urban student population with comparable CTE, English Learner, and Community Schools programming — directly comparable on funding model (LCFF + bonds + EPA), governance (elected board), and program mix.
• Sacramento City Unified School District: California public K-12 district with comparable Career Technical Education, Indian Education, English Learner, and bond-funded facility modernization programs — directly comparable on funding model and student support service mix.
• Oakland Unified School District: Urban Northern California public K-12 district with overlapping CTE, Community Schools, English Learner, and equity-driven programs funded through LCFF and voter-approved bonds — directly comparable in mission and program architecture.
• San Jose Unified School District: Northern California public K-12 district with overlapping Career Technical Education, dual enrollment, and equity-focused programs funded through state LCFF and voter-approved bonds — direct peer on funding model and program portfolio.
• Santa Rosa City Schools: Northern California public K-12 district of similar geographic and demographic profile to Eureka, with overlapping bond-funded facility modernization and English Learner programming — comparable on size and Northern California regional context.
• San Diego Unified School District: Large California public K-12 district with overlapping Community Schools, CTE, and English Learner program portfolios funded through state LCFF and local bond measures — directly comparable on instructional program breadth and capital funding model.
• Long Beach Unified School District: California public K-12 district of comparable scale and structure, with CTE pathways, English Learner services, and bond-driven facility modernization — direct peer on funding architecture and program mix.
• Fresno Unified School District: Central California public K-12 district with comparable CTE, English Learner, and Indian Education programs funded through LCFF and bond measures — directly comparable on student demographics and program priorities.

Others

• Humboldt County Office of Education: County-level education authority that provides oversight and support to Eureka City Schools and co-hosts the district's partnerships (e.g., the Taiwan sister-school signing). Not a direct competitor but an adjacent ecosystem participant that shapes funding, compliance, and programmatic support for the district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eurekacityschools6189
• Facebookfacebook.com/eurekacityschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/eureka.city.schools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eureka-city-schools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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