What Salinas Union High School District does

Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) is a public secondary school district and political subdivision of the State of California, operating under the California Education Code to serve students in grades 7–12 across the city of Salinas and surrounding communities in Monterey County. The district operates 5 comprehensive high schools (Alisal, Everett Alvarez, North Salinas, Salinas, Rancho San Juan), 4 middle schools (El Sausal, Harden, La Paz, Washington), 1 continuation high school (Mount Toro), 1 alternative school (El Puente), a community day school (Carr Lake), Salinas Adult School, and the Mission Trails Regional Occupational Program (ROP). Enrollment is primarily geographic, assigned through attendance boundaries, with intra- and inter-district transfer processes. Specialized programs include the Migrant Education Program serving children of agricultural workers, English Learner support including Mixteco interpretation, Special Education services through the Monterey County SELPA, and programs for foster youth, homeless students, and teen parents.

The district's core operating technology stack is built on commercial ed-tech rather than proprietary systems: Synergy as the student information system with ParentVUE/StudentVUE (PowerSchool) portals for parent communication, Google Classroom and Google Sites for instruction, Edmentum for online learning at Mount Toro, 5-Star Students for engagement tracking, Raptor for visitor management, and Keenan SafeSchools for staff training. SUHSD implements a district-wide Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) incorporating Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), recognized with 2024 California PBIS Implementation Awards across the portfolio (six Platinum, four Gold, one Bronze). Wellness Centers at comprehensive high schools provide mental health support, augmented by Daybreak Health teletherapy. Strategic academic partnerships include dual enrollment with Hartnell College, CTE through Mission Trails ROP, and teacher residency pipelines with CSUMB, UCSC, and Monterey County Office of Education.

SUHSD generates no commercial revenue; all funding flows from state, federal, and local government sources. The primary stream is California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which allocates base and supplemental funding based on enrollment and demographics including English learners, foster youth, and low-income students. Federal grants supplement through Title I, Title III, IDEA (special education), and the Migrant Education Program. Local revenue is augmented by voter-approved bond measures (Measures M, F, B, and W) financing facilities construction and modernization, including the recent $40.8 million Salinas High School academic building, supplemented by Proposition 51 state matching funds. Customer segmentation is functional rather than commercial: general education students form the primary segment, with secondary segments for English learners, migrant students, foster and homeless youth, special education students, continuation students, and teen parents. Governance rests with an elected Board of Trustees, with Superintendent Dr. Zandra Jo Galván leading district administration.

Name

Salinas Union High School District

Legal name

Salinas Union High School District

Website

https://salinasuhsd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Salinas Union High School District is a California public school district operating 5 high schools, 4 middle schools, and alternative/adult/CTE programs serving approximately 16,000 students in Salinas, funded through state LCFF, federal grants, and local bond measures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school education
• Middle school education
• Career technical education
• Alternative education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Salinas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Bond Measures: Local school bonds (Measure M, Measure F, Measure B, Measure W) fund facilities construction and modernization. Measure B, Measure W, and Proposition 51 state matching funds supported the $40.8 million Salinas High School academic building.
2. State Funding (LCFF): Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) provides base and supplemental funding based on enrollment and student demographics including English learners, foster youth, and low-income students.
3. Federal Funding: Federal grants including Title I, Title III (English learners), IDEA (special education), and Migrant Education Program funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Salinas Union High School District is a public school district that delivers tuition-free secondary education to students in grades 7–12 across the Salinas Valley in Monterey County, California. It operates five comprehensive high schools, four middle schools, a continuation high school (Mount Toro), an alternative school (El Puente), Salinas Adult School, and Mission Trails ROP for career-technical education, supplemented by district-wide programs such as MTSS/PBIS behavioral support, dual enrollment with Hartnell College, Migrant Education, special education through Monterey County SELPA, and Wellness Centers for mental health.

Product overview

Salinas Union High School District operates a comprehensive educational ecosystem consisting of 5 comprehensive high schools (Alisal, Everett Alvarez, North Salinas, Salinas, Rancho San Juan), 4 middle schools (El Sausal, Harden, La Paz, Washington), 1 continuation high school (Mount Toro), 1 alternative school (El Puente), Salinas Adult School, and Mission Trails ROP for career technical education. The district supports student success through MTSS/PBIS multi-tiered behavioral frameworks, 5-Star Students engagement tracking, Wellness Centers for mental health support, CTE pathways including Health Occupations, Migrant Education services, and extensive athletics programs. The district uses ParentVUE/StudentVUE, Google Classroom, and other educational technology platforms for communication and learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive High Schools Five traditional high schools offering standard academic programs, athletics, extracurricular activities, and college/career readiness: Alisal High School, Everett Alvarez High School, North Salinas High School, Salinas High School, and Rancho San Juan High School. Each serves grades 9-12 within designated attendance areas.
• Middle Schools Four middle schools serving grades 7-8: El Sausal Middle School, Harden Middle School, La Paz Middle School, and Washington Middle School, providing transitional education and academic foundation for high school readiness.
• Mount Toro High School (Continuation High School) Continuation high school providing an alternative pathway to earn a high school diploma for students who need flexible scheduling and individualized support through individualized learning cycles, with Edmentum online learning integration.
• El Puente School Alternative education program within SUHSD serving students needing non-traditional educational pathways, including those requiring credit recovery or alternative scheduling.
• Mission Trails ROP (Regional Occupational Program) Regional Occupation Program offering vocational training and CTE courses in fields including construction technology, cosmetology, healthcare, dental assisting, computer applications, and more for high school students and adults. ROP courses meet district graduation requirements for vocational education.
• Salinas Adult School Adult education programs providing GED preparation, high school equivalency, ESL classes, and workforce development training for adult learners in the district's service area.
• Wellness Centers On-campus drop-in centers providing mental health support, counseling referrals, crisis intervention, and social-emotional resources for students at comprehensive high schools, integrated with Daybreak Health teletherapy services.
• CTE Health Occupations Pathway Career technical education pathway preparing students for healthcare careers through classroom instruction and hands-on training in health occupations, part of the district's broader CTE offerings.
• Migrant Education Program Federally-funded program providing academic support, credit recovery, health services, family workshops, and summer programs to migrant students and their families to overcome educational barriers caused by mobility associated with agricultural employment.
• Athletics Programs District-wide athletic programs across all comprehensive high schools offering sports including football, basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, flag football, and more. Tickets managed through the GoFan platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% of students should be successful at Tier 1 (universal) support level
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

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

• Hartnell CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Rancho San Juan High School students to earn college credits through Hartnell College courses. Students participate in Steps to Success program and can enroll in ROP courses and career readiness services through the partnership.
• Mission Trails ROPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education partnership offering courses in construction technology, cosmetology, health sciences, dental assisting, computer applications, and more. ROP courses meet district graduation requirements for vocational education and provide job training.
• California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher residency partnership (SVTR-CSUMB) preparing future teachers through a combined credential and master's program with clinical practice in SUHSD classrooms.
• University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher residency partnership (SVTR-UCSC) preparing future teachers through clinical practice in SUHSD classrooms combined with university coursework.
• Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) ALDERsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlternative teacher residency program (SMATR) providing pathway for paraprofessionals to become credentialed teachers while working in SUHSD schools.
• Monterey County SELPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Education Local Plan Area partnership providing special education services, IEP support, and specialized programs for students with disabilities across district schools.
• Daybreak HealthsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTeletherapy services providing mental health support to students through virtual counseling sessions, integrated into district Wellness Centers.
• Salinas Adult SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education programs providing GED preparation, high school equivalency, and continuing education opportunities for district residents.
• California Music Educators Association (CMEA)supportingOthersProfessional association providing music educator recognition through the Innovations Award and professional development opportunities for district music teachers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monterey Peninsula Unified School District: Adjacent K-12 district serving Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, and Marina in the same county as SUHSD. Directly comparable on regional demographics (EL, migrant, low-income populations), funding structure (LCFF + federal grants), and student-support programs.
• Sacramento City Unified School District: Urban K-12 district operating comprehensive high schools, continuation, and adult education programs under LCFF. Comparable scale and breadth of student-support services for EL, foster, and homeless populations.
• Fresno Unified School District: Large Central Valley K-12 district with similar demographic profile (high EL, migrant, low-income enrollment) and comparable CTE, dual-enrollment, and equity programming.
• Stockton Unified School District: San Joaquin Valley K-12 district with high EL, migrant, and low-income enrollment. Comparable LCFF concentration grant reliance and bond-driven facility modernization cycle.
• East Side Union High School District: Large Silicon Valley 9-12 district operating multiple comprehensive high schools and alternative/continuation programs. Comparable governance structure (elected board, Superintendent-led), LCFF-funded budget, and PBIS/MTSS framework scaling.
• San Benito High School District: Regional 9-12 high school district in Hollister serving a comparable enrollment base with overlapping agricultural-economy exposure. Comparable LCFF-funded operating model and bond-driven capital program.
• Alisal Union School District: K-8 feeder district within the Salinas city limits whose students transition into SUHSD. Closely aligned demographics (predominantly Hispanic, EL, low-income), Title III programming, and Migrant Education services.
• Pajaro Valley Unified School District: Neighboring K-12 district in Santa Cruz County with very similar demographics — high EL and migrant enrollment tied to agriculture. Comparable on equity programming, dual-enrollment with local community colleges, and CTE pathway structures.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Unified School District: California's largest K-12 district, operating comprehensive, continuation, magnet, and adult schools. Sets statewide policy and funding precedents that shape LCFF-dependent districts like SUHSD.
• Oakland Unified School District: Large urban California district operating K-12 with significant EL, foster, and homeless populations and an established PBIS/MTSS framework. Larger scale than SUHSD but operates under the same state accountability and funding regime.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/suhsdofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/SUHSDOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/suhsdofficial/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

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