CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL

What CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL does

Charter Oak Unified School District (COUSD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Covina, California, operating 11 school sites that serve more than 4,000 students across the eastern San Gabriel Valley, including Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, and surrounding areas. The district traces its origins to 1894 and provides a continuous educational pipeline spanning preschool, transitional kindergarten, elementary (six campuses), Royal Oak Middle School, Charter Oak High School, Oak Knoll Virtual Academy (online), Arrow High School (continuation), and Charter Oak Adult Education (ESL, GED, vocational training). Core academic offerings include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement courses, AVID college readiness, GATE enrichment, Visual and Performing Arts with international performance tours, and Career Technical Education pathways.

The district's technology platform is built on commodity K-12 infrastructure rather than proprietary systems: Aeries for student information, Clever for SSO, Google Workspace for Education, and a 1:1 Chromebook program for all students, supplemented by instructional platforms such as i-Ready, Benchmark Universe, Go Math!, and Renaissance. Notable specialized assets include Anatomage 3D anatomy tables used in the nationally ranked Sports Medicine program. The Sports Medicine pathway, launched in February 2025 as a dual enrollment partnership with Mt. San Antonio College, is a first-in-California program allowing students to earn up to 12 college units in athletic training while in high school.

COUSD is a government state entity funded through California state apportionment (Local Control Funding Formula), local property taxes, federal grants (Title I, Title II, IDEA, nutrition), developer fees on new construction, and state grant programs (CCSPP, Proposition 28, KIT). No tuition is charged to district residents, and free meals are provided to all enrolled students. The district is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and led by Superintendent Dr. Danny Kim following a 2025 leadership transition. Recognition includes California Honor Roll District (2024), Model Continuation High School designation (2025), and National #1 ranking for Sports Medicine by the American Academic Competition Institute.

Name

CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL

Legal name

Charter Oak Unified School District

Website

https://cousd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Charter Oak Unified School District is a California public K-12 district operating 11 school sites serving 4,000+ students across Covina, Glendora, and San Dimas with AP, IB, CTE pathways including first-in-state Sports Medicine dual enrollment, and adult education programs, funded primarily by state apportionment and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• College preparatory programs
• Career technical education
• Dual enrollment pathways
• Athletics and performing arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Covina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State and Local Funding: Primary revenue from state apportionment and local property taxes based on average daily attendance
2. Federal Education Funding: Federal grants including Title I, Title II, special education IDEA funding, and nutrition programs
3. Developer Fees: School facility fees on residential construction ($5.17 per square foot) and commercial construction ($0.84 per square foot)
4. Grant Programs: California Community Schools Partnership Program grants, Proposition 28 arts funding, KIT kitchen infrastructure funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Charter Oak High School is a public comprehensive high school (grades 9-12) within the Charter Oak Unified School District, located in Covina, California. It delivers college-level curricula (AP and IB), career technical education pathways, CIF athletics, award-winning visual and performing arts, and a first-in-state dual enrollment sports medicine program with Mt. San Antonio College. The school serves as part of an 11-campus district system providing free public education to 4,000+ students in the East San Gabriel Valley.

Product overview

Charter Oak Unified School District operates a multi-campus K-12 public education system serving Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, and surrounding areas. The district comprises Charter Oak High School (with AP/IB college prep, CTE pathways including Sports Medicine dual enrollment, athletics, and performing arts), Royal Oak Middle School, six elementary schools, Oak Knoll Virtual Academy (online option), Arrow High School (continuation), and Charter Oak Adult Education (free ESL/GED/career training). Core programs include AVID college readiness, GATE gifted enrichment, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) with international performances, and 1:1 Chromebooks. Students access learning through Aeries SIS, Clever SSO portal, Google Workspace, and platforms including i-Ready, Benchmark Universe, and Go Math!. The district emphasizes dual enrollment (Mt. SAC partnership), mental health support via Community School Program Specialists, and family resources through the Student and Family Resource Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charter Oak High School Comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12 offering AP and IB programs, CIF athletics, award-winning performing arts, CTE pathways, and dual enrollment with Mt. San Antonio College. Targets students and families in Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, and surrounding areas.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level courses allowing students to earn college credit via AP exams. Open to any motivated student without prerequisites.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program Two-year holistic curriculum for grades 11-12 emphasizing intercultural understanding, inquiry-based learning, and community engagement. Globally recognized university entrance qualification.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Programs of study providing A-G approved CTE courses in Sports Medicine (dual enrollment with Mt. SAC), Business Education & Technology Academy, Culinary & Hospitality, and Engineering. All pathways offer college credit articulation.
• Sports Medicine Pathway Dual enrollment pathway with Mt. San Antonio College allowing students to earn up to 12 college units in athletic training while in high school. First program of its kind in California.
• AVID College Readiness Program Four-year program preparing students traditionally underrepresented in higher education for success through skills training, peer groups, mentors, and student-teacher relationships.
• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) K-12 programs in music, dance, theater, and visual art. Features international performance opportunities including Carnegie Hall, Vienna, and Edinburgh Fringe. Includes Marching Band, Choir, Drama, and Color Guard.
• Student and Family Resource Center Community resource center providing food, clothing, mental health referrals, homelessness and foster care assistance, and parenting classes. Located on Royal Oak and Sunflower campuses.
• Charter Oak Adult Education Adult education program offering free ESL, GED preparation, high school equivalency, and career technical training including medical assistant, IT certifications, and trades programs.
• Arrow High School (Continuation) Model Continuation High School providing credit recovery and standards-based instruction for students needing flexible scheduling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% graduation rate for CTE concentrators
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2025First-in-state dual enrollment partnership allowing Charter Oak High School students to earn up to 12 college units in athletic training through Mt. SAC's Kinesiology Department. Students complete courses including Introduction to Care/Prevention of Sports-Related Injuries, Fitness for Living, Athletic Training Work Experience, First Aid and CPR, and Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response.
• American Academic Competition Institute (AACI)coreOthersOrganizes national academic and medical competitions including Sports Medicine competitions and Anatomage tournaments. COUSD teams consistently rank nationally through these competitions.
• San Gabriel Valley Food Services Cooperative Purchasing GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCOUSD leads purchasing consortium for 30 member districts in San Gabriel Valley for food services, leveraging collective purchasing power for nutrition programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Rowland Unified School District: Public K-12 district operating in the San Gabriel Valley with similar suburban demographics and comparable scale, program offerings, and governance structure.
• Azusa Unified School District: Public K-12 district in the San Gabriel Valley operating multiple school sites in a similar suburban setting with comparable funding model and demographics.

Direct peers

• Bonita Unified School District: Neighboring K-12 public school district in the San Gabriel Valley (La Verne/San Dimas) with similar suburban profile and multi-campus structure. Directly comparable in demographic mix, funding model, and program offerings.
• Glendora Unified School District: Adjacent public school district that shares the Glendora service area with COUSD. Highly comparable suburban California K-12 district with similar AP/IB offerings and athletics programs.
• West Covina Unified School District: Neighboring public K-12 school district in the San Gabriel Valley with similar demographics, suburban setting, and per-pupil funding profile. Comparable in scale and program offerings.
• Walnut Valley Unified School District: Nearby high-performing public school district in the San Gabriel Valley with strong AP/IB programs, athletics, and similar CTE pathways. Source of new HR Assistant Superintendent (Dr. Bond).
• Claremont Unified School District: Adjacent public school district in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, known for academic excellence and similar suburban demographic profile. Source of new Washington Elementary Principal (Elisabeth Jones).

Broad incumbents

• San Marino Unified School District: High-performing public K-12 district in the western San Gabriel Valley. Comparable in academic program quality (AP/IB) but serves higher-income demographics, serving as an aspirational benchmark for COUSD.
• Arcadia Unified School District: Well-established high-performing public K-12 district in the San Gabriel Valley with strong IB program. Comparable as a benchmark for academic outcomes and competitive positioning within the region.
• Pasadena Unified School District: Larger public K-12 district in the San Gabriel Valley region. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating multiple campuses with similar funding model and program structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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