Sabino High School

Name

Sabino High School

Legal name

Sabino High School

Website

https://sabinohs.tusd1.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• College preparatory programs
• Career technical education
• Advanced placement courses
• Extracurricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) via state funding, local property taxes, and federal education funding. No tuition charged for enrolled students within the district.
2. Community Donations and Partnerships: Receives donations from local businesses like Arizona Pest Control who contributed over $25,000 to local educational and sports programs including contributions to various schools and foundations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sabino High School delivers public secondary education (grades 9-12) to Tucson-area students, providing 21 Advanced Placement courses, six Career and Technical Education pathways (Biotechnology, Graphic Design, Digital Communications, Computer Science, Sports Medicine), a Dual Enrollment partnership with Pima Community College, competitive athletics, over 30 student clubs, and fine and performing arts programs. Support services include counseling, library access (with Pima County Library databases), and a Family Engagement Team. Tuition is not charged to district-resident students.

Product overview

Sabino High School is a public high school within Tucson Unified School District offering a comprehensive educational program. The school operates a single unified academic platform consisting of Advanced Placement (AP) classes (21 subjects), Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in fields like Biotechnology, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Digital Communications, and Sports Medicine, and Dual Enrollment options with Pima Community College. The school complements academics with athletics (football, basketball, and more), over 30 clubs, and fine/performing arts including orchestra, theater, and marching band. Support services include library resources, counseling (academic, college/career, mental health), and family engagement programs through PTSA and the Family Engagement Team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sabercats: The mascot name for Sabino High School, representing the school in athletics and activities.

Products and services

• Advanced Placement (AP) Classes College-level coursework across 21 AP subjects taught at Sabino High School, enabling students in grades 9-12 to earn transferable college credit through standardized AP examinations.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Industry-focused vocational pathways at Sabino High School covering Biotechnology, Graphic Design, Digital Communications, Computer Science, and Sports Medicine, including certification pathways and partnerships with Pima County JTED.
• Dual Enrollment Program Pima Community College partnership allowing Sabino students to take college-credit courses (MAS 165, WRT 101, WRT 102, MAT 151 and others) and earn transferable college credit while completing high school.
• Athletics Program Competitive school athletics program including football, basketball, and additional sports teams, played on a state-of-the-art turf field with new stadium lighting; recognized as a Safe Sports School by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Student-led organizations at Sabino High School encompassing more than 30 clubs (including Improv, National Honors Society, Purple Star Club, and Key Club) focused on leadership development, community engagement, and personal interests.
• Fine and Performing Arts Sabino High School fine and performing arts programs in orchestra, theater, marching band, and visual arts, with opportunities for performances such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the local OMA Showcase.
• Biotechnology CTE Pathway Specialized molecular biology program within Sabino High School's CTE offerings that teaches micropipetting, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, gene cloning, and includes collaborations with external research labs.
• Computer Science CTE Pathway Sabino High School computer science pathway covering introductory coursework through AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A, taught using the Java programming language.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3A State Football Championship - November 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Arizona Pest ControlminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 August 2023Local business that committed over $25,000 to supporting sports and education programs at various high schools and educational organizations in Tucson, including Sabino High School.
• Pima County LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides online database resources, book recommendations, events, practice tests, music downloads, e-books and more for students. Library offers extended access to learning materials and research resources.
• Pima County JTEDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Education partnership providing enhanced courses and industry connections for students in Engineering and other CTE programs.
• University of ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAP Computer Science courses built around University of Washington's CSE 142 course curriculum for college-level computer science education.
• Tucson Unified School DistrictcoreOthersParent district providing governance, funding, and administrative support. Sabino is part of the TUSD Pantano Region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University High School: Highly-ranked public high school in Tucson (University High School Inc., not traditional public) known for academic rigor and college placement. Direct competitor for academically-focused families in the Tucson metro considering alternatives to traditional public high schools.
• Rincon High School: TUSD high school located in east Tucson, offering similar academic programs, AP courses, and athletics. Direct same-district peer competing for district enrollment and resources within the TUSD Pantano region.
• Tucson High Magnet School: Another TUSD high school within the same district as Sabino, offering specialized magnet programs and a similar college-preparatory focus. Directly comparable as a same-district peer competing for open enrollment students and district resources.
• Palo Verde High School: TUSD magnet high school focused on International Baccalaureate (IB) program in Tucson. Directly comparable as a same-district peer offering an alternative rigorous academic track (IB) to Sabino's AP focus, competing for the same college-bound families.

Emerging players

• Salpointe Catholic High School: Private Catholic college-preparatory high school in Tucson offering AP courses, competitive athletics, and faith-based education. Comparable in academic rigor and extracurricular breadth, but competes via tuition-funded model rather than public funding.
• BASIS Tucson: Charter/independent school in Tucson part of the BASIS network known for AP-heavy curriculum and high academic outcomes. Competes for the same college-bound families as Sabino with a more accelerated AP-focused model.
• Tucson Country Day School: Independent charter school in Tucson offering college-preparatory education with smaller class sizes. Comparable alternative for families considering non-traditional public or private high school options in the Tucson market.

Regional players

• Canyon del Oro High School: Public high school in Oro Valley (Amphitheater Unified School District) serving northern Tucson suburbs. Comparable suburban public high school competing for similar demographics near Sabino's North Pima County location.
• Pusch Ridge Christian Academy: Private Christian school in Oro Valley offering K-12 education with college-preparatory curriculum. Comparable to Sabino in serving college-bound families in northern Tucson metro, though differentiated by faith-based model.
• Catalina Foothills High School: Public high school in the Catalina Foothills School District in Tucson, serving a similar suburban population with comparable AP, athletic, and fine arts programs. Directly comparable as a peer public high school competing for similar high-performing families in the Tucson metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sabino_hs
• Facebookfacebook.com/SabinoHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/sabino_highschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sabino-high-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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