Colton Joint Unified School District

What Colton Joint Unified School District does

Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) is a publicly funded California K-12 school district headquartered at 1212 Valencia Drive in Colton, California, formed on July 1, 1966 through the unification of the Bloomington, Colton, San Salvador, and Terrace Union school districts. It serves approximately 19,000 students across a 48-square-mile area spanning parts of seven cities in San Bernardino County, operating 18 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, 1 alternative school, 1 continuation high school, and 1 preschool center. The student population is approximately 87% Hispanic and roughly 20% English Learners, driving demand for Dual Immersion, English Learner, and language support services.

CJUSD's core educational offering is a comprehensive TK-12 platform, supplemented by adult education, preschool, Special Education, AVID college readiness, Career Technical Education, GATE gifted programs, and Navy JROTC. Supporting services include Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition, Transportation, Library Media Centers, and an Information Technology department that maintains an AI Resource Hub for guidance on emerging educational technology. The district's technology stack integrates ClassLink SSO, Zangle Q student information, Frontline HR, Incident IQ and SchoolDude facilities management, Finalsite for web, BoardDocs for governance, and GoFan/HUDL for athletics.

Revenue is non-commercial: as a government state entity, CJUSD is funded primarily through California per-pupil Average Daily Attendance (ADA) funding, supplemented by the Education Protection Account (Proposition 30), the $225 million Measure G general obligation bond (2008), the newly approved Measure BB (2024), developer fees, and external grants such as the $88,348 I-REN incentive. No tuition is charged. A notable operational dimension is the district's 6.1 MW district-wide solar footprint across 26 campuses with Tesla Battery Storage, EnergyCAP monitoring, and a forthcoming 25-bus electric fleet in partnership with the California Energy Commission — initiatives that have yielded ~60%+ on-site electricity generation and roughly $220,000 in annual classroom reinvestment. Leadership is provided by Superintendent Dr. Frank Miranda (since January 1, 2020) and four assistant superintendents overseeing Educational Services, Human Resources, Student Services, and Business Services.

Name

Colton Joint Unified School District

Legal name

Colton Joint Unified School District

Website

https://cjusd.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Colton Joint Unified School District is a publicly funded California K-12 school district serving approximately 19,000 students across 27 school sites in a 48-square-mile area of San Bernardino County, funded through state per-pupil aid, voter-approved bonds, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Student support services
• Special education programs
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Colton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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 Funding: California Department of Education provides per-pupil funding based on average daily attendance
2. Bond Measures: Measure G ($225 million bond approved in November 2008) funding repairs, upgrades, and new construction. Measure BB local funding approved in 2024.
3. Developer Fees: Fees collected from developers for new construction within district boundaries to fund school facilities
4. Grant Funding: External grants including $88,348 from Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) for LED lighting retrofits
5. Education Protection Account: Proposition 30 funds deposited into EPA based on proportionate share of statewide revenue

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) provides comprehensive K-12 public education to approximately 19,000 students across 27 school sites (18 elementary, 4 middle, 3 comprehensive high schools, 1 alternative school, 1 continuation high school, and 1 preschool center) in a 48-square-mile area of San Bernardino County, California. Core offerings include general academics, Dual Immersion, AVID college readiness, Career Technical Education, Special Education, English Learner programs, Navy JROTC, and GATE gifted programs, supported by health, mental health, nutrition, transportation, and library services.

Product overview

Colton Joint Unified School District operates a comprehensive K-12 educational platform serving approximately 13,000 students across 23 school sites. The district's core educational offerings include general education programs, Dual Immersion language programs, AVID college readiness, Career Technical Education, Special Education, English Learner programs, Navy JROTC, and GATE gifted education. These are supported by essential student services including Library Media Centers, Health Services, Mental Behavioral Health Services, Nutrition Services, and Transportation. The district also maintains innovative programs including an AI Resource Hub for technology education and Energy & Sustainability Living Labs featuring solar installations and battery storage. The technology infrastructure is built on Finalsite's website platform with ClassLink SSO, and integrates with student information systems, HR platforms, facilities management, and various educational partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Programs
• Dual Immersion Language Program
• AVID College Readiness Program
• Career Technical Education
• Special Education Services
• English Learner Programs
• Navy JROTC
• GATE Program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Services
• Nutrition Services
• Electric Bus Program
• Solar Energy Program
• AI Resource Hub

Quantifiable outcome

• 6.1 MW solar capacity generates 60%+ of campus electricity on-site
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Conservation Corps (CCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025California Conservation Corps supported CJUSD by performing LED Lighting Retrofit upgrades across several schools including San Salvador Pre-School. Partnership contributes to energy efficiency and improved learning environments.
• Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Awarded $88,348 incentive to Joe Baca Middle School for LED lighting retrofit project through energy efficiency programs.
• Southern California Edison (SCE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SCE recognized CJUSD with Clean Energy Champion Award, acknowledging the district's clean energy programs. Partnership includes technology and education center collaborations and account management support.
• California Energy Commission (CEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CEC to transition to electric school buses, ensuring cleaner, quieter, and zero-emission transportation for students.
• GRID AlternativesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRID's Energy-for-All program helps families save green by going green through free solar installations and increased housing affordability for affordable housing providers.
• RIDE (RIDE Mobility)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to acquire 25 new RIDE electric buses for student transportation, promoting clean and green energy across the district.
• SoCalGasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal utility provider offering rebates for tankless water heater installations, supporting district and community energy efficiency initiatives.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Bernardino City Unified School District: Neighboring Inland Empire K-12 public school district serving a comparably sized and demographically similar student population in San Bernardino County, with overlapping attendance boundaries and program structures.
• Rialto Unified School District: Adjacent Inland Empire K-12 public school district of comparable scale and demographics, operating TK-12 schools with similar bilingual, special education, and CTE programming.
• Fontana Unified School District: Larger San Bernardino County K-12 public school district serving a similar Inland Empire demographic profile with overlapping program offerings (Dual Immersion, CTE, Special Education).
• Redlands Unified School District: Nearby San Bernardino County K-12 public school district operating comparable TK-12 schools with similar governance, funding, and program structures.
• Pomona Unified School District: Comparable Southern California K-12 public school district with a similar predominantly Hispanic and English Learner demographic profile and similar program mix including Dual Immersion.
• Ontario-Montclair School District: Adjacent San Bernardino County K-12 public school district serving overlapping Inland Empire communities with comparable demographics and operational structure.

Broad incumbents

• Riverside Unified School District: Larger established Inland Empire K-12 public school district operating a broader portfolio of schools and programs in the same region, with comparable governance and funding model.

Regional players

• Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District: Smaller San Bernardino County K-12 public school district operating under a similar joint unified structure with comparable program offerings but a smaller student footprint.
• Morongo Unified School District: San Bernardino County K-12 public school district of comparable governance type serving a similar Inland Empire demographic profile across a distinct geographic footprint.
• Victor Elementary School District: Adjacent San Bernardino County K-8 elementary school district serving a similar Inland Empire demographic profile and operating under comparable California public school funding structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coltonjusd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@coltonjointunifiedschooldi1341/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/ColtonJUSD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colton-joint-unified-school-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/coltonjusd/reels/?hl=en

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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