Hughson Unified School District

What Hughson Unified School District does

Hughson Unified School District (HUSD) is a public K-12 government entity serving approximately 2,100 students from preschool through 12th grade across five school sites in Stanislaus County, California. The district offers a broad academic portfolio including advanced placement courses, agriculture programs, career technical education, athletics, fine arts, and numerous student clubs, and is recognized as a top-performing district in Stanislaus County with Google Reference District designation. HUSD's digital infrastructure is built on standard K-12 vendor platforms: Aeries powers the Student Information System, Parent Portal, and emergency notification communications; SchoolBlocks/SchoolFeed hosts the district website; STOPit provides anonymous bullying/safety reporting; ParentSquare enables parent messaging; and Hazel Health delivers integrated telemedicine and mental health services. The district operates a Chromebook 1:1 program for grades 6-12 supporting '21st Century Learning' integration in classrooms.

HUSD is funded through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), local property taxes, state and federal categorical aid, and voter-approved bond measures—most notably the $46 million Measure B construction bond passed in Fall 2024. Core educational services are provided tuition-free to district residents, with no commercial pricing model. Revenue is not publicly disclosed on the district website. Governance rests with an elected Board of Education; Superintendent Brenda Smith leads administration. The district is governed by California education law and has no parent company or private ownership structure. Recent strategic activity centers on capital facility improvements (notably a $174,000 Ella Webb Theater renovation completed in 2025 using Measure B funds) and compliance-driven operational changes such as later school start times mandated by California Senate Bill 328.

Name

Hughson Unified School District

Legal name

Hughson Unified School District

Website

https://hughsonschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hughson Unified School District is a public K-12 government entity serving approximately 2,100 preschool-through-12th-grade students across five sites in Stanislaus County, California, funded by state LCFF allocations and local taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool through 12th grade
• Career technical education
• Advanced placement programs
• School district services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hughson

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A Preschool through 12th grade public school district serving approximately 2,100 students at five sites in Stanislaus County, California. Offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs including advanced placement courses, agriculture, career technical education, athletics, fine arts, and clubs. Supports a Google Reference District technology program with daily Chromebook access and a 1:1 Chromebook initiative for grades 6-12.

Product overview

Hughson Unified School District operates as a unified Preschool–12th grade educational institution serving approximately 2,100 students across five sites in Stanislaus County, California. The district offers a portfolio of core educational programs including advanced placement courses, agriculture and career technical education, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular clubs. Its digital portfolio includes the district website (powered by SchoolBlocks and SchoolFeed), the Aeries-based Parent Portal for secure student record access, the Aeries Communications emergency notification system, the STOPit anonymous reporting platform for bullying and safety concerns, and a Chromebook 1:1 initiative supported by Google Reference District designation. Health and mental health services are delivered through Hazel Health telemedicine integration. Key facilities include the Ella Webb Theater at Hughson High School. These digital platforms and programs collectively support the district's mission of 21st Century Learning and academic achievement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool-12th Grade Academic Programs Comprehensive Preschool through 12th grade educational programs serving approximately 2,100 students at five sites in Stanislaus County, California, including advanced placement courses, agriculture programs, career technical education, athletics, fine arts, and numerous clubs.
• Parent Portal (Aeries) Secure web portal powered by Aeries (Eagle Software) enabling parents and students to monitor student demographics, attendance, contacts, testing, classes, assignments, grades, and unofficial transcripts.
• Aeries Communications (Emergency Notification System) Rapid notification system powered by Aeries that delivers phone, text, and email messages to parents and students for outreach communications and emergency notifications including lockdowns, evacuations, and relocations.
• STOPit Anonymous Reporting Anonymous online reporting system enabling students to report bullying and safety concerns to school site administrators, accessible via mobile app (iOS/Android) or web login.
• Chromebook 1:1 Program Google Reference District initiative providing daily Chromebook access for all students, with 6th-12th grade students receiving a Chromebook for both home and school use, supporting 21st Century Learning.
• Hazel Health Services Telemedicine and mental health services offered to students through Hazel Health, providing health and mental health support integrated with district services.
• Ella Webb Theater 264-seat theater on the Hughson High School campus serving as a venue for drama, music, assemblies, and community events.
• District Website (SchoolBlocks/SchoolFeed Platform) Official district website powered by SchoolBlocks and SchoolFeed, providing district information, school pages, calendars, news, and parent resources across all five district sites.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Legacy Health FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUSD partnered with Legacy Health Foundation to provide parents with guides and resources on video gaming and social media safety for children. The partnership aims to promote responsible digital engagement and foster healthy relationships between children and technology.
• City of HughsoncoreOthersThe City of Hughson is recognized as a community partner in supporting district programs and student accomplishments. The city collaborates with the district on various community initiatives.
• Hughson Lions ClubcoreOthersHughson Lions Club supports school programs through fundraisers and community events including Sober Grad Night and various school initiatives.
• Taste of HughsoncoreOthersTaste of Hughson community organization supports school programs and student activities as a key community partner.
• Jessica's HouseminorOthersCommunity partner providing support services for district programs.
• Smith Woodworking & DesignminorOthersLocal business community partner supporting district initiatives.
• Athletic Boosters ClubcoreOthersParent-organized booster club supporting Hughson High School athletic programs through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
• Ag Boosters ClubcoreOthersParent-organized booster club supporting Hughson FFA and agricultural education programs through financial contributions and volunteer efforts.
• Parent Teacher Clubs (HES, Fox Road, Ross)coreOthersParent-Teacher Clubs at Hughson Elementary, Fox Road Elementary, and Ross Middle School support school programs, fundraisers, and student activities.
• Foothill Horizons Outdoor SchoolminorOthersRoss Middle School partners with Foothill Horizons for outdoor education programs, providing hands-on learning experiences for sixth-grade students.
• Stanislaus County Office of EducationcoreOthersCounty-level education office that sponsors Academic Pentathlon, Teacher of the Year programs, Employees Making a Difference recognition, and provides resources for homeless and foster youth education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Empire Union School District: Adjacent Stanislaus County district (K-8) serving the Empire community. Operates in the same regional labor market and serves families who may also choose HUSD for secondary education.
• Sylvan Union School District: Larger neighboring Stanislaus County K-8 district. Represents a competitive alternative for elementary families in the Modesto-area feeder pattern.
• Keyes Union School District: Small neighboring Stanislaus County K-8 district. Comparable in scale and rural community profile, drawing from a similar agricultural workforce base.
• Salida Union School District: Adjacent Stanislaus County K-8 district serving Salida area families. Competes for similar demographic segments and operates with comparable small-district funding dynamics.

Direct peers

• Waterford Unified School District: Small neighboring Stanislaus County unified district serving a similar rural California community. Comparable scale, program mix, and reliance on LCFF/LCAP funding.
• Denair Unified School District: Small Stanislaus County unified district with similar enrollment scale (~1,000-1,500 students). Faces comparable challenges of small-district economics and agricultural-community identity.
• Turlock Unified School District: Nearby Stanislaus County unified K-12 district serving a similar rural-to-suburban California Central Valley community. Comparable in structure (Preschool-12 across multiple sites) and demographic profile, making the closest operational peer for benchmarking.
• Ceres Unified School District: Adjacent Stanislaus County unified district serving a similar agricultural Central Valley community. Operates comparable K-12 programs and faces similar funding, demographic, and labor-market dynamics as HUSD.
• Riverbank Unified School District: Stanislaus County unified district serving a similar small-city Central Valley population. Operates the same K-12 structure and competes for the same regional teacher talent pool.

Broad incumbents

• Modesto City Schools: Much larger unified district (30,000+ students) serving the Modesto metropolitan area. Operates a broader portfolio of programs and serves as a regional incumbent for families considering alternatives to HUSD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HughsonUSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/hughsonunified

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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