What Merced Union High School District does

Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) is a California public school district headquartered in Atwater, California, serving approximately 10,929 students across 10 school sites in Merced County's Central Valley. The district operates 7 comprehensive high schools (Atwater, Buhach Colony, El Capitan, Golden Valley, Livingston, Merced, Yosemite), 2 alternative education sites (Independence, Sequoia), and 1 adult school (Merced Adult). MUHSD provides standard public secondary education to grades 9-12, supplemented by Career Technical Education pathways, Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment with Merced College, After School Academies (ASSETS), and adult education programs including GED preparation and vocational training.

The district's technology infrastructure is built on standard K-12 educational technology products: Aeries student information system, Canvas LMS, Google Classroom, ClassLink single sign-on, and ParentSquare communication platform, with Chromebooks distributed to students. MUHSD endorses ISTE Standards and has deployed AI resources and guidelines for generative AI use. The district also operates supporting services including nutrition, transportation, special education, and a TIP 411 anonymous reporting system with companion mobile app for student safety.

As a government entity, MUHSD is funded through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) based on Average Daily Attendance, supplemented by local property taxes and federal/state grants (Title I, Title IX, CTE funding). The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees and led by Superintendent Alan Peterson. For Class of 2025, MUHSD reported a 93.1% graduation rate, 920 students earning college credit, and 1,513 students earning certifications, with 6 nationally ranked high schools within the district.

Name

Merced Union High School District

Legal name

Merced Union High School District

Website

https://muhsd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Merced Union High School District is a California public school district operating 10 school sites in Merced County, serving approximately 10,929 students in grades 9-12 with comprehensive high school education, career technical education, and dual enrollment with Merced College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Career technical education
• Adult education programs
• Special education services
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Atwater

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: As a California public school district, MUHSD is primarily funded through state education funding formulas based on average daily attendance (ADA), Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), and various state and federal grants including Title I, Title IX, and Career Technical Education funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Merced Union High School District operates public secondary education across 10 school sites in Merced County, California, serving approximately 10,929 students. Its core offering includes traditional high school coursework aligned to A-G requirements, Advanced Placement courses, Career Technical Education pathways, dual enrollment with Merced College, and adult education through Merced Adult School, supplemented by special education, nutrition, transportation, and counseling support services.

Product overview

Merced Union High School District operates as a unified educational services platform consisting of 10 traditional high schools and alternative education programs serving 10,929 students in Merced County, California. The district provides core high school education with college and career preparation, supplemented by adult education, after-school programs (ASSETS), career technical education pathways, and special education services. The district also operates supporting services including nutrition services, transportation, and digital learning platforms (Aeries SIS, Canvas LMS, Google Classroom). A notable technology product is the TIP 411 anonymous reporting system and companion mobile app for student safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core High School Education Traditional high school education across 10 schools (Atwater HS, Buhach Colony HS, El Capitan HS, Golden Valley HS, Independence HS, Livingston HS, Merced HS, Sequoia HS, Yosemite HS, and East Campus Education Center) serving approximately 10,929 students with college and career preparation aligned to A-G requirements, Advanced Placement, Career Technical Education, and Dual Enrollment with Merced College.
• Merced Adult School Adult education programs providing continued learning opportunities including GED preparation, high school diploma completion, vocational training, and English language learning for adult learners in the Merced County area.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused educational pathways preparing students for workforce readiness through industry partnerships, internships, and technical skill development across sectors such as education, healthcare, technology, and other vocational programs; 1,513 students earned certifications through the program in the Class of 2025.
• After School Academies (ASSETS) After school programs providing academic support, enrichment activities, and extended learning opportunities for students across the district.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs providing individualized education plans, Section 504 accommodations, and Student Study Team (SST) services for students with disabilities and qualifying needs.
• Nutrition Services Food service program providing breakfast and lunch meals to students across all district schools through central kitchen operations, including procurement procedures and meal reimbursement administration.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services including route planning, designated bus stops, and field trip coordination for students across the district's school sites.
• TIP 411 Anonymous Reporting System and MUHSD Tips Mobile App Anonymous tip line system and dedicated mobile application (iPhone and Android) enabling students and staff to report bullying, safety threats, and other concerns to school administration via text messaging and the app.
• Dual Enrollment Program with Merced College Strategic partnership program with Merced College allowing MUHSD high school students to take college courses and earn transferable college credit while completing high school requirements; 920 students earned college credit through the program for the Class of 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.1% Graduation Rate for Class of 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Merced CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment and course equivalency partnership allowing MUHSD high school students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements. The partnership includes MUHSD/MCC Course Equivalency guides for Class of 2028 and prior as well as Class of 2029 and beyond. Students can take Merced College classes as part of their high school experience.
• Merced County Industry PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Technical Education industry partnership program inviting Merced County employers to help shape the future workforce. Industry partners can express interest through the Industry Partner Interest Form to collaborate with CTE programs, provide internships, and support career pathway development for students.
• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationMUHSD endorses ISTE Standards for Students, Educators, Coaches, and Educational Leaders, incorporating technology standards into district educational technology framework.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Modesto City Schools: Adjacent Central Valley public K-12 district serving Modesto. Directly comparable as a California public school district of similar scale in the same region, operating comprehensive high schools with similar CTE and dual enrollment programs.
• Turlock Unified School District: Neighboring Central Valley public school district in Stanislaus County. Closely comparable in size, demographic profile, and rural-suburban mix, competing for some of the same student population and operating similar comprehensive high school and CTE programs.
• Los Banos Unified School District: Nearby Merced County public school district serving Los Banos and surrounding communities. Comparable as a public K-12 district operating within the same county and labor market, providing similar comprehensive and alternative education pathways.
• Stockton Unified School District: Larger Central Valley public school district serving San Joaquin County. Comparable California public district model with comprehensive high schools, CTE, and adult education, though at greater scale, providing a benchmark for district expansion and program scaling.
• Manteca Unified School District: Central Valley public school district serving Manteca and surrounding areas. Comparable in scale and regional profile, operating comprehensive high schools with CTE pathways and dual enrollment with local community colleges.

Broad incumbents

• Fresno Unified School District: One of the largest public school districts in California, located in the southern Central Valley. Broadly comparable as a Central Valley public district operating comprehensive high schools, CTE, adult education, and dual enrollment, but at significantly larger scale.
• Bakersfield City School District: Large Southern Central Valley public K-8 feeder district serving Bakersfield. Comparable as a California public school district serving a similar demographic and economic base, though primarily K-8 rather than high school, providing a feeder-pipeline comparison.

Regional players

• Clovis Unified School District: Central Valley public school district near Fresno, consistently high-performing on statewide metrics. Comparable California public K-12 model, useful as a benchmark for academic outcomes, graduation rates, and college/career pathway execution.

Others

• Merced College: Local community college partner of MUHSD for dual enrollment. Not a direct competitor but the most strategically linked adjacent institution, providing college-credit pathway that produces MUHSD's 920 dual-enrolled students per cohort.
• California Department of Education: State-level regulatory and funding authority governing all California public K-12 districts including MUHSD. Connected as the governing body that administers LCFF funding, accountability dashboards, and compliance frameworks on which MUHSD depends.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/merceduhsd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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