Center High School

What Center High School does

Center High School is a public comprehensive high school serving grades 9–12 in Antelope, California, operating as part of the Center Joint Unified School District. Its mission is to provide secondary education to local students, with a particular emphasis on helping at-risk students graduate, while preparing all learners for college and career pathways. The school offers standard core academic departments (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, World Languages, Physical Education) supplemented by specialized programs including the Media Communications Academy (MCA), AVID college preparation, Business/CTE, and Visual and Performing Arts, alongside a broad athletics program and comprehensive counseling and mental health support services.

Operationally, the school is administered by Principal Jerald Ferguson, supported by Assistant Principals Doug Hughey and Stacy Clement and Athletics Director Danielle Stout. The technology stack is non-commercial and limited to a Catapult CMS-hosted public website, the Aeries Student/Parent Portal (a third-party student information system), and standard social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). There is no proprietary technology product, and the school generates no commercial revenue. The school maintains an extensive partnership ecosystem for college readiness, including Sierra College, the Los Rios Community College District (American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, Sacramento City), the California State University system, the University of California system, TRIO Educational Talent Search, and the California Partnership Academies.

The business and funding model is fully public-sector: the school is funded through the Center Joint Unified School District and California state education appropriations, with no tuition charged to district residents. Marketing and outreach are conducted via the school website, social media accounts, and community events such as school site council meetings and athletic events. The Center Cougar Boosters, a parent-run fundraising organization, provides supplementary support for athletics and activities. The school has no subsidiaries, no commercial product lines, no M&A history, and operates as a stable, single-campus institution within a defined Sacramento County attendance area.

Name

Center High School

Legal name

Center High School

Website

https://chs.centerusd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Center High School is a public comprehensive high school in Antelope, California, serving grades 9–12 within the Center Joint Unified School District. It delivers college preparation, career and technical education, athletics, and counseling services to local students and families, with no commercial revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (K-12 Public High School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• College preparation programs
• Career technical education
• High school athletics
• Student counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Antelope

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Center High School is a public comprehensive high school serving grades 9–12 in Antelope, California, delivering secondary education through core academic subjects plus specialized programs such as the Media Communications Academy (MCA), AVID, Business/CTE, and Visual and Performing Arts. The school also provides college and career preparation, dual enrollment with community colleges, athletics, counseling, mental health, and extracurricular activities. No commercial products or services are offered; the school is publicly funded and free to district residents.

Product overview

Center High School is an educational institution within the Center Joint Unified School District. The school offers standard high school academic programs across core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Science, World Languages, Physical Education) as well as specialized programs including the Media Communications Academy (MCA), AVID college preparation program, Business/CTE programs, and Visual and Performing Arts. The school also provides athletics programs, counseling services, and college/career preparation resources. No commercial products or services are offered.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Media Communications Academy (MCA) An award-winning school-within-a-school focused on the CTE ICT Pathway and media production, supported by California Partnership Academies and the CA Department of Education. Offers smaller class sizes, real-world field trips and media events, and state-of-the-art computer labs and a television studio. Designed for students seeking careers in media, broadcasting, and ICT.
• AVID College Preparation Program Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program providing structured college preparation support, including academic skill-building, tutoring, and college-readiness coaching for students targeting four-year university admission.
• Dual Enrollment Program (Sierra College & Los Rios Community College District) Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing their high school diploma through partnerships with Sierra College and the Los Rios Community College District (American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College). Includes information sessions and application support.
• College and Career Center Centralized resource hub providing college and career information, application support, financial aid guidance, SAT/ACT information, dual enrollment information, work permits, and recruiting information. Supports students through the transition from high school to college or career.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletics program spanning fall (football, volleyball, girls golf, cross country, flag football), winter (boys and girls basketball, wrestling, boys and girls soccer), and spring (baseball, tennis, swimming, girls golf, track & field, boys volleyball) sports. Includes cheer team and E-Sports. Competes in CIF (California Interscholastic Federation).
• Counseling and Mental Health Services School counseling services including academic counselors, a social worker and mental health clinician, A-G requirements and graduation requirement guidance, dual enrollment coordination, college eligibility and application support, financial aid guidance, SAT/ACT information, work permits, tutoring, and family resources.
• TRIO Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound Programs College preparation and access programs including TRIO Educational Talent Search (college tours, career professional meetings, group workshops, located at American River College) and Upward Bound, providing first-generation and income-eligible students with college readiness support.
• Business / Career Technical Education (CTE) Program Business and career technical education pathway providing students with practical career-focused coursework in business-related disciplines, complementing the academic core curriculum.
• Visual and Performing Arts Program Visual and performing arts instruction including visual arts, music, theater, and other performing arts disciplines as part of the school's academic offerings.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Center Joint Unified School DistrictcoreOthersCenter High School operates as part of the Center Joint Unified School District, which provides administrative oversight, funding, transportation, human resources, and policy guidance.
• Sierra CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSierra College partners with Center High School to provide dual enrollment opportunities, allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing their high school diploma. The school provides information sessions and application support for Sierra College programs.
• Los Rios Community College DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLos Rios Community College District (including American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College) partners with Center High School for dual enrollment and college transfer pathways.
• California State University SystemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSU system provides college eligibility information, application resources, and pathway programs for Center High School students preparing for higher education.
• University of California SystemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUC system provides A-G course requirements, eligibility information, and application support for Center High School students seeking admission to UC campuses.
• TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRIO ETS is a college preparation program available to CHS students, providing college tours, career professional meetings, and group workshops with other local high school and college students. Located at American River College.
• California Partnership AcademiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA (Media Communications Academy) is supported by California Partnership Academies and the CA Department of Education, providing funding and program support for the academy's CTE ICT Pathway.
• Center Cougar BoosterssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent-run booster organization supporting CHS athletics and activities through fundraising, volunteer coordination, and community support. Located at 7909 Walerga Rd. Suite 112-155, Antelope, CA.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• McClellan High School: The sister high school within the Center Joint Unified School District, serving a related at-risk and continuation-focused student population. Operates under the same district governance, funding model, and partnership ecosystem as CHS, making it the closest direct peer.
• Antelope High School: Comprehensive public high school in the adjacent Roseville Joint Union High School District serving the same Antelope community. Comparable in size, comprehensive curriculum, athletics breadth, and college-prep focus, making it a primary competitive peer for local families.
• Roseville High School: Comprehensive public high school in the same Roseville Joint Union High School District, with a similar athletics and college-prep program mix. Closely comparable in academic breadth, college pathway offerings, and demographic profile.
• Del Campo High School: Comprehensive public high school in the nearby San Juan Unified School District with comparable size, athletics, and college-prep offerings. Serves a similar Sacramento-area demographic and competes for the same regional talent.
• Mira Loma High School: Sacramento-area comprehensive public high school known for its academy and specialized programs, including IT and media-focused pathways. Closely comparable to CHS on the CTE/academy dimension that differentiates CHS's MCA program.
• Rio Americano High School: Comprehensive Sacramento-area public high school with strong college-prep and Visual and Performing Arts offerings, mirroring CHS's VAPA emphasis. Comparable in academic breadth and competitive athletics portfolio.
• Inderkum High School: Comprehensive public high school in the Natomas Unified School District serving a nearby Sacramento-area community. Comparable size, comprehensive program mix, and dual-enrollment orientation with local community colleges.
• Pleasant Grove High School: Comprehensive public high school in the Elk Grove Unified School District with a wide athletics program and college-prep curriculum. Comparable in scale, program breadth, and Sacramento-area competitive dynamics.
• Woodcreek High School: Comprehensive public high school in the Roseville Joint Union High School District, sharing the same regional feeder ecosystem and college pathways. Comparable in program breadth and demographic profile to CHS.
• Granite Bay High School: Comprehensive public high school in the Roseville Joint Union High School District known for strong academics, athletics, and performing arts. Closely comparable to CHS on the VAPA and college-prep dimensions and a primary draw for families in the broader service area.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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