Humboldt Unified School District

What Humboldt Unified School District does

Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) is a public K-12 school district operating under Arizona state law and serving the communities of Prescott Valley and Humboldt, Arizona. The district's footprint consists of 11 schools plus Career & Technical Education programs: six elementary schools (Coyote Springs, Granville, Humboldt, Lake Valley, Mountain View, and Bright Futures Preschool), two middle schools (Bradshaw Mountain Middle School and Pronghorn Ridge Middle School), one high school (Bradshaw Mountain High School), and one K-8 traditional school (Liberty Traditional School). It offers specialized programs including Project Momentum (academic acceleration targeting 2% above state-average growth), National Board Certified Teacher mentorship, English Language Acquisition services under Arizona SEI Models, gifted education, special education across 13 disability categories, dual enrollment with Yavapai College, Advanced Placement courses, and CTE pathways in carpentry (NCCER curriculum), health sciences, engineering, business, IT, and skilled trades. Supporting services include Food & Nutrition (recognized with the Golden Plate Award), Transportation via Infofinder routing, and a Family Resource Center for McKinney-Vento and foster students. Safety is reinforced through partnerships with local law enforcement and School Resource Officers.

The district's underlying technology stack consists of third-party educational platforms rather than proprietary systems. Instructional and assessment tools include Galileo K-12 Assessments for benchmarking, Lexia and SIPPS for literacy, ExactPath for adaptive learning, FastBridge for reading screening under the state's Move on When Reading law, and state assessments (AASA grades 3-11, AzSCI grades 5/8/11, ACT/Pre-ACT). Family engagement runs through ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals, meal payments through MySchoolBucks, and the district website is hosted on Finalsite. A core content ecosystem partnership with the Yavapai Library Network provides access to over 1 million books, ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines, with grade-banded content delivery. Communication runs through the district website, Facebook, YouTube, Good News newsletters, Board Highlights publications, and a Google Calendar-driven events feed.

HUSD is funded primarily through a combination of Arizona state appropriations (Maintenance & Operations for day-to-day operations and Capital funds for facilities and equipment), federal programs (Title I, Title II, Title III, IDEA, ESSER), and local property taxes. Secondary fee-based revenue includes meal payments via MySchoolBucks (with a $3.50 transaction fee), high school summer school courses at $50 per 0.5 credit, and voluntary Arizona tax-credit donations. Leadership includes Superintendent Brett Dahl and Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations Mike Tannehill, with a five-member Governing Board providing governance. The district earned an A rating from the Arizona State Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year and maintains an average teacher salary of $61,367 for FY2025 (a 3% year-over-year increase) with one of Arizona's highest Prop 301 distributions at approximately $13,000.

Name

Humboldt Unified School District

Legal name

Humboldt Unified School District

Website

https://humboldtunified.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Humboldt Unified School District is a public K-12 school district serving Prescott Valley and Humboldt, Arizona, operating 11 schools plus CTE programs funded by state appropriations, federal Title programs, and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Specialized Inclusive / Co-Taught Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool programs
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student assessment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Prescott Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Arizona Department of Education and State of Arizona, including Maintenance and Operations (M&O) funds for day-to-day operational costs (salaries, supplies, utilities) and Capital funds for building improvements, equipment, and instructional materials.
2. Federal Programs: Funding from federal programs including Title I, Title II, Title III, IDEA, and ESSER funds supporting English learners, school improvement, and special education services.
3. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue supporting district operations and capital needs.
4. Food & Nutrition Services: Meal payments from students and families for breakfast and lunch programs, including a la carte options.
5. Summer School Fees: High school summer school courses at $50 per 0.5 credit class for credit recovery and acceleration.
6. Tax Credit Donations: Community donations through Arizona tax credit programs supporting district programs and student activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Humboldt Unified School District is a public K-12 school district operating 10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school, 1 K-8 traditional) plus a preschool and Career & Technical Education programs serving Prescott Valley and Humboldt, Arizona. The district delivers state-standards-aligned instruction, specialized programs including gifted education, special education, English language acquisition, AP and dual enrollment, and support services such as food & nutrition, transportation, and assessment.

Product overview

Humboldt Unified School District operates a unified platform of educational programs and services serving Prescott Valley, AZ. The district encompasses 11 schools including 6 elementary schools (K-5), 2 middle schools (6-8), 1 high school (9-12), 1 K-8 traditional school, 1 preschool, and Career & Technical Education programs. Supporting these core school offerings are specialized programs including Project Momentum for academic acceleration, Gifted Education, Special Education Services, English Language Acquisition, Advanced Placement courses, Dual Enrollment with Yavapai College, and Summer School. The district's digital presence is powered by a Finalsite-hosted website that integrates ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals, MySchoolBucks for meal accounts, Yavapai Library Network for digital resources, and various assessment tools (Galileo, Lexia, FastBridge). Food & Nutrition Services and Transportation Services provide essential student support operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bright Futures Preschool: Preschool program operated by the district
• Liberty Traditional School
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Project Momentum
• VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools)

Products and services

• Bright Futures Preschool

Quantifiable outcome

• District achieved 'A' rating for 2024-25 school year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yavapai Library Network (YLN)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Partnership through Intergovernmental Agreement extending through June 30, 2026. Provides students access to over 1 million books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and other resources from libraries across Yavapai County. YLN delivers age-appropriate materials organized by grade level (K-5, 6-8, high school) directly to schools.
• Yavapai County Contractors AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Sandy Griffis participated in CTE Carpentry Program curriculum committee reviewing NCCER and GW Publishing curriculum options. Committee included 6 community members from construction industry.
• Burch ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity representative Ashton Burch served on CTE Carpentry Program curriculum committee for evaluating NCCER Carpentry curriculum options.
• DeCarol CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity representative Chuck Merritt served on CTE Carpentry Program curriculum committee.
• Haley ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity representative Jeff Falls served on CTE Carpentry Program curriculum committee.
• Builders FirstSourceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity representative Jesse Daniels served on CTE Carpentry Program curriculum committee.
• Local Law EnforcementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local law enforcement and School Resource Officers (SROs) to prioritize safety and well-being of all students.
• Arizona Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education department providing funding through Title I, Title II, Title III, IDEA, and other federal programs. Oversees state standards, assessments (AASA, AzSCI), and school accountability.
• Arizona State Retirement SystemcoreOthersState retirement system for employee benefits. District reports wages and hours to ASRS ensuring employee retirement benefits compliance.
• TSA Consulting Group, Inc. (TSACG)coreOthersProvides plan administrative services for the 403(b) Plan retirement savings option available to eligible employees. Administers enrollment, investment providers, distributions, loans, and rollovers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mesa Unified School District: One of the largest Arizona K-12 public districts, with extensive CTE, dual enrollment, and library partnerships. A broader incumbent whose operating model and per-pupil economics set benchmarks smaller districts like HUSD are measured against.
• Chandler Unified School District: Large Arizona K-12 public district known for high letter-grade ratings, technology integration, and broad AP/CTE catalogs. Comparable funding model and a benchmark competitor in the Arizona open-enrollment market.

Regional players

• Flagstaff Unified School District: Northern Arizona K-12 district serving a similarly sized community outside the Phoenix metro. Comparable reliance on Arizona state and federal funding, though operating in a distinct labor market and geography.

Others

• Yavapai County Education Service Agency: Regional education service agency supporting school districts across Yavapai County, including HUSD. Adjacent enabler rather than direct competitor, but functions as a peer/partner in special education and federal program administration.

Direct peers

• Deer Valley Unified School District: Phoenix-area Arizona K-12 public district with multiple elementary, middle, and high schools and similar reliance on M&O and federal Title funding. Competes for the same open-enrollment families and uses comparable state assessment frameworks.
• Prescott Unified School District: Public K-12 district serving neighboring Prescott, Arizona, the closest geographic peer to HUSD. Operates comparable elementary, middle, and high schools with similar state assessment exposure and open-enrollment competition.
• Peoria Unified School District: Large Arizona K-12 public district operating numerous elementary, middle, and high schools with extensive CTE and AP pathways. Comparable governance structure, Arizona state funding model, and open-enrollment participation.
• Kyrene School District: Tempe/Chandler-area Arizona K-8 (with a small high school program) public district with a comparable multi-school footprint, similar Title and SEI program structures, and open-enrollment participation.
• Paradise Valley Unified School District: Phoenix-area Arizona K-12 district with similar mix of traditional and specialty schools, comparable A-F letter grade accountability, and open-enrollment exposure. Directly comparable in scale and program breadth to HUSD.
• Cave Creek Unified School District: North Phoenix-area Arizona K-12 district with a similar school count, growth corridor demographics, and emphasis on electives and athletics. Faces the same property-tax and M&O funding dynamics as HUSD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Humboldtunified

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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