Sahuarita High School

What Sahuarita High School does

Sahuarita High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 within Sahuarita Unified School District #30, a government state entity located at 350 W Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita, Arizona, 9 miles south of Tucson in Pima County. The school is one of 12 campuses operated by the district, which collectively enrolls 6,232 K-12 students and reports a 91.1% graduation rate with a 1:18 teacher-to-student ratio. Beyond the standard college-preparatory curriculum, the school anchors a portfolio of 14 Career & Technical Education pathways — including Automotive Technologies, Construction, Culinary Arts, Digital Communications, Digital Photography, Film & TV Production, Law & Public Safety, NJROTC, Sports Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Assisting, and Education Professions — each tied to industry certifications (ASE, OSHA 10/30, ServSafe, Adobe, PCEP, CSWA, RMA) and dual-enrollment credit through partnerships with the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.

The school runs on a standard K-12 technology stack rather than proprietary infrastructure. Core operational systems include PowerSchool for student information and the parent portal, ParentSquare for district-wide family communication, Edgenuity/Imagine Learning for online and summer-school coursework, CareDox for student health records, Parchment for electronic transcript exchange, and MySchoolBucks for meal payments. Auxiliary platforms include FMX for facility rental scheduling, PublicSurplus for equipment disposition, JotForm for forms and surveys, and Google Workspace plus Google Meet for staff communication. The Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy adds a K-12 online instruction option across the district.

The business model is that of a publicly funded school district: revenue is derived from Arizona per-pupil state aid, local property taxes, federal grants, and voter-approved budget overrides (a 15% Maintenance & Operations override of $6,419,388 is on the November 2026 ballot). Supplementary fee-based revenue includes summer school tuition ($150 per semester course at the high-school level; $320 per K-8 enrichment seat), athletic pay-to-play fees ($65), CTE fees ($20), parking permits ($10), Arizona state tax-credit donations (up to $200/$400), and facility rentals (e.g., $60-$75/hr stadium, $285/3-hr gymnasium minimum). The customer base is families residing within district boundaries, with limited non-resident open-enrollment capacity (5 seats per grade 9-12 for 2026-2027).

Name

Sahuarita High School

Legal name

Sahuarita Unified School District #30

Website

https://susd30.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sahuarita High School is a public 9-12 school within Sahuarita Unified School District #30 in southern Pima County, Arizona, serving district-resident families with college-preparatory academics, 14 CTE career pathways with industry certifications, and dual-enrollment partnerships with the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• K-12 academic programs
• Career technical education
• High school dual enrollment
• Industry certification pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Sahuarita

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through a combination of state per-pupil funding, local property taxes (district tax base), and federal grants. The district operates a 15% maintenance and operation budget override election system with a proposed $6,419,388 override amount for the first year.
2. Fee-Based Programs: Summer school tuition ($150 per semester course for high school), before/after school care programs (L.I.N.K.), and enrichment programs generate additional revenue. K-8 enrichment program tuition is $320 per student.
3. Tax Credit Donations: Arizona state tax credit program allows individuals to claim up to $200 (single) or $400 (married filing jointly) in donations to support extracurricular activities and character education programs.
4. Facility Rental Revenue: District facilities including stadiums, gymnasiums, pools, and auditorium generate rental income. Commercial rates are higher than community rates. Auditorium main hall rental: $395 for 4-hour minimum plus $100/hour additional.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sahuarita High School is a public secondary school (grades 9-12) within Sahuarita Unified School District #30, delivering comprehensive academic instruction, Career & Technical Education pathways with industry certifications, dual enrollment college credit, and extracurricular programs to students in southern Pima County, Arizona. The school operates alongside ten other district schools including an online K-12 academy, supported by student information, family engagement, and online learning platforms.

Product overview

Sahuarita Unified School District operates a portfolio of educational products and services serving grades K-12. The core offerings include traditional brick-and-mortar schools (Sahuarita High School, Walden Grove High School, Sahuarita Middle School, Sahuarita Intermediate School, Sahuarita Primary School, Anza Trail School K-8, Wrightson Ridge School K-8, Copper View Elementary, Sopori Elementary, and Sahuarita Early Childhood Center) alongside a full-time online school (Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy). The district's Career & Technical Education (CTE) program provides specialized vocational pathways including Automotive Technologies, Construction Technologies, Culinary Arts, Digital Communications, Digital Photography, Film & TV Production, Law & Public Safety, NJROTC, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Assisting, and Education Professions. Supporting technology platforms include PowerSchool (student information/grades/attendance portal), ParentSquare (family communication), summer school programs (K-8 enrichment and high school credit recovery), and open enrollment transfers. The district's integrated technology ecosystem connects parents and students through PowerSchool Parent Portal, ParentSquare communication, CareDox health records, Parchment transcripts, and MySchoolBucks meal payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sahuarita High School Traditional public high school serving grades 9-12 as part of Sahuarita Unified School District #30, offering comprehensive academic curriculum, athletics, extracurricular activities, and Career & Technical Education programs. Reports a 91.1% graduation rate and 1:18 teacher-to-student ratio.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs Vocational and technical education pathways for high school students offering industry certifications and dual enrollment college credit. Includes Automotive Technologies, Construction Technologies, Culinary Arts, Digital Communications, Digital Photography, Film & TV Production, Law & Public Safety, NJROTC, Sports Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Assisting, and Education Professions.
• Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy (SDPA) Full-time online K-12 school operating as an Arizona Online Instruction school. Students follow a structured curriculum with parent learning coaches, offering NCAA acknowledgment for college-bound athletes and state testing compliance.
• High School Summer School Credit recovery and original credit program held at Walden Grove High School offering classroom courses (Algebra I, Geometry, Spanish I/II, P.E.) and online courses. Students may earn up to one credit per semester. Tuition is $150 minimum per semester course with a $50 late fee after May 1st.
• K-8 Summer School Enrichment program for kindergarten through 8th grade students held at Anza Trail School with focused literacy and math instruction plus science, art, movement, and social-emotional learning enrichment. Tuition is $320 per student with early payment, sibling, and employee discounts available.
• Open Enrollment Inter-district transfer program allowing non-resident families to apply for their children to attend Sahuarita USD schools outside their assigned attendance area. Contingent on space availability, academic progress, discipline history, and attendance history; reviewed annually. Capacity for grades 9-12 was 5-5-5-5 seats for the referenced cycle.
• Automotive Technologies CTE Program Six-level career pathway hosted at Sahuarita High School covering engine repair, brake/steering/suspension systems, and electrical systems diagnosis using industry-standard equipment. Prepares students for ASE Student Certifications.
• Construction Technologies CTE Program Four-level program covering construction skills including building a tiny home, precision measuring, concrete/masonry work, framing, roofing, and electrical systems. Dual enrolled with Pima Community College. Certifications include OSHA 10/30 Construction and NCCER Core.
• Culinary Arts CTE Program Three-level culinary program covering plating, presentation, safety/sanitation standards, and professional kitchen operations. Dual enrolled with Pima Community College. Certifications include ServSafe Food Protection Manager and ServSafe Food Protection.
• Computer Science CTE Program Four-level program covering programming, abstractions, algorithms, data analysis, cybersecurity, and computing impacts using hands-on problem-solving approaches. Certification: PCEP (Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer).
• Engineering Sciences CTE Program Three-level program covering engineering principles, scientific and mathematical laws, system analysis, and control. Includes dual enrollment with University of Arizona for Engineering 102. Certification: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA).
• Medical Assisting CTE Program Two-level program preparing students for urgent care, physician office, and hospital settings covering specimen collection, patient vitals, medical records, and administrative specialist skills. Certification: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Digital Photography CTE Program Three-level program teaching DSLR camera control, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom editing, studio and location photography, and entrepreneurial skills. Certification: Adobe Certified Associate - Adobe Photoshop.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.1% Graduation Rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSahuarita Teaching Fellows Program - partnership to support aspiring teachers through their preparation program. Fellows receive compensation ($4,800 total) at key milestones: program acceptance, student teaching, completion of each teaching year. Also includes dual enrollment for Biotechnology (MCB101, MCB102) and Engineering (Engineering 102).
• Pima Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnerships providing high school students college credit through Construction Technologies (Levels I-IV), Culinary Arts (Levels I-III), Law & Public Safety (Levels I-III), and Biotechnology courses. Students earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.
• Frontline Education (AppliTrack)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline applicant tracking system (AppliTrack) used for all employment applications including certified staff, support staff, administrative positions, and internal transfers. Applications retained for one school year.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily engagement and communication platform used district-wide for announcements, school updates, emergency notifications, and two-way communication between schools and families.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system (SIS) providing parents access to real-time information including attendance, grades, assignments, and school bulletins through parent portal. Used for enrollment, registration, and fee payments.
• Southwest FoodServiceminorOthersFood service management company providing school meals. Contact: Suzy Harris, General Manager at [email protected] or [email protected]

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Vail Unified School District: Neighboring Pima County district serving southeast Tucson suburbs; directly competes with Sahuarita USD for residential growth corridors and shares similar demographic and CTE-program profiles.
• Marana Unified School District: Northwest Tucson-area district with comparable suburban growth profile and CTE/career-pathway offerings; competes for boundary-spanning families and open-enrollment students.
• Sunnyside Unified School District: South Tucson-area district with comparable urban-suburban enrollment scale and CTE pathway offerings; adjacent competitor in the Tucson metro open-enrollment market.
• Tucson Unified School District: Largest school district in the Tucson metro area, located within 9 miles of Sahuarita; comparable K-12 public school operator with overlapping open-enrollment competition for families.
• Catalina Foothills Unified School District: Nearby higher-income Tucson-area district benchmarked for academic performance; competes with Sahuarita USD for open-enrollment transfers from affluent families.
• Amphitheater Public Schools: Tucson-area unified district with similar grade-level structure and CTE programs; competes for open-enrollment students in the northern Tucson suburbs.

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: Arizona-headquartered charter network known for STEM-focused, college-prep curriculum; directly competes for high-achieving students in the Tucson and Phoenix metros via open enrollment and charter authorization.
• Great Hearts Academies: Arizona-based charter management organization operating classical, liberal-arts K-12 campuses statewide; competes for families seeking rigorous alternatives to traditional public schools in the same geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/susd30
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sahuarita-unified-district

Compliance13 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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