What Glendora Unified School District does

Glendora Unified School District (GUSD) is a public K-12 school district serving the community of Glendora in Los Angeles County, California, founded in 1961. The district enrolls over 6,200 students across 10 school sites: six elementary schools (Cullen, La Fetra, Sellers, Stanton, Sutherland, and an additional elementary), two middle schools (Goddard, Sandburg), and two high schools (Glendora, Whitcomb). GUSD also operates the Tiny Tartans Preschool for early childhood education and the GOAL Program for gifted and talented students. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and operates under the California Department of Education framework, including the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

GUSD provides a comprehensive K-12 educational portfolio that includes core academics, special education (delivered in partnership with the East San Gabriel Valley SELPA consortium of 15 districts), English learner and Dual Language Immersion programs, AVID college-readiness, Visual and Performing Arts, Adult Education, Extended Day Care, Health Services, and nutrition services offering universal free meals under California's state-mandated program. The district's technology stack is built on Google Workspace for Education, the Aeries student information system, ClassLink single sign-on, and Chromebooks for students, with a formal digital tool approval process ensuring FERPA and SOPIPA compliance.

As a California governmental entity, GUSD is funded primarily through state apportionment under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), federal grants (including TUPE tobacco prevention), categorical programs, and local property taxes. No tuition is charged for educational services. GUSD is ranked among the Top 20 school districts in Los Angeles County and #49 in California, with 4 California Gold Ribbon Schools, 7 California Distinguished Schools, and 6 California Business for Education Honor Roll designations to its credit. The district communicates with families through its website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications.

Name

Glendora Unified School District

Legal name

Glendora Unified School District

Website

https://glendora.k12.ca.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Glendora Unified School District is a public K-12 school district in Glendora, California, serving over 6,200 students across 10 schools. Funded primarily through California's Local Control Funding Formula, it provides core academics, special education, Dual Language Immersion, AVID, and nutrition services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Dual language immersion
• School nutrition programs
• Adult education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school district funded primarily through California state education funding, which includes Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), federal grants, and categorical programs. The district operates under Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) framework.
2. Nutrition Services: Provides universal free breakfast and lunch for all students under California state mandated Universal Meals Program. Funded through federal and state nutrition programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Glendora Unified School District is a California public K-12 school district providing free comprehensive education to more than 6,200 students in the Glendora community across 10 school sites. The district delivers core academics, special education, English Learners support, Dual Language Immersion, AVID college-readiness, Visual & Performing Arts, Gifted and Talented (GOAL) programs, Adult Education, Extended Day Care, universal free nutrition services, and student health and family support services.

Product overview

Glendora Unified School District operates as a single unified K-12 educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and student services across 10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools). The district provides core educational programs including special education, English learners support, Dual Language Immersion, AVID college-readiness, and Gifted/Talented programs. Additional services include Visual & Performing Arts, Adult Education, Extended Day Care, Health Services, Nutrition Services (universal free meals), and Tobacco Use Prevention Education. The district also offers early childhood education through Tiny Tartans Preschool. This is an educational services organization, not a technology product company, so no commercial software products or platforms are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Educational Programs
• Special Education
• Dual Language Immersion Program
• AVID Program
• Visual & Performing Arts
• GOAL Program
• Tiny Tartans Preschool
• Adult Education
• Extended Day Care Program
• Nutrition Services
• Health Services
• Tobacco Use Prevention Education

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Glendora Education FoundationcoreOthersNon-profit foundation supporting Glendora USD schools through fundraising, grants, and educational programs. Partners with district to enhance educational opportunities and resources for students.
• Citrus CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for College for Kids program offering enrichment courses like Intro to Musical Instruments for students ages 10-13. Provides early college exposure opportunities.
• East San Gabriel Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (ESGV SELPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlendora USD is one of 15 districts and charter schools forming ESGV SELPA. Provides shared special education programs, services, and regionalized programs for students with special learning needs.
• Foothill Consortium Teacher Induction ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with West Covina, Charter Oak, Claremont, and Bonita Unified School Districts supporting new teachers in earning Clear Credentials through mentorship programs.
• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) grant. LACOE coordinates TUPE funding and programs with Glendora USD to prevent tobacco, drug, and alcohol use among students.
• WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) ProgramminorOthersStudent engagement program for middle schools that helps foster student connections and deter drug and alcohol abuse. Supported through TUPE grant funding.
• LINK CrewminorOthersHigh school student engagement and transition program that helps foster student connections. Supported through TUPE grant funding.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pasadena Unified School District: LA County unified school district serving similar K-12 public school mandate with comparable LCFF funding model, SELPA participation, and dual-language programs. Closest functional peer in scale and demographics.
• Bonita Unified School District: Neighboring LA County district and named Foothill Consortium Induction partner. Highly comparable suburban unified district competing for the same inter-district transfer students.
• Covina-Valley Unified School District: LA County unified district sharing TUPE funding via LACOE and operating similar 1:1 device and dual-language initiatives as Glendora.
• Charter Oak Unified School District: Adjacent unified district and Foothill Consortium partner, competing in the same intra-district transfer corridor under LA County oversight.
• West Covina Unified School District: Adjacent San Gabriel Valley district and Foothill Consortium partner. Directly competes for open-enrollment students and shares TUPE/LACOE partnerships.
• Claremont Unified School District: Foothill Consortium partner in LA County operating similar K-12 unified structure with strong college-prep orientation and comparable suburban demographic profile.
• Azusa Unified School District: LA County unified district operating elementary, middle, and high schools under the same LCFF framework. Comparable governance, SELPA, and community-funded nutrition model.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE): Regional education authority that coordinates TUPE grants, compliance oversight, and inter-district programs across LACOE member districts including Glendora. Operates at a broader portfolio level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GlendoraUnified
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChbEYW7mkjqNr6d1gUC1YRg
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlendoraUnified
• Instagraminstagram.com/glendora.unified
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glendora-unified-school-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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