What Fort Bragg Unified School District Finance does

Fort Bragg Unified School District (FBUSD) is a California public K-12 school district governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees under California state education law, headquartered at 312 South Lincoln St., Fort Bragg. The district operates five schools — Dana Gray Elementary, Redwood Elementary, Fort Bragg Middle School, Fort Bragg High School, and Alternative Education (including Noyo High School and Big Picture Learning) — serving students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade across the Mendocino Coast, with a service-area population of approximately 14,000 residents and a student body that is 46.6% Hispanic, 19% English Learners, 13.2% special education, and 78.7% socioeconomically disadvantaged.

The district delivers its educational services through a stack of standard school-district technology infrastructure, including the Aeries student information system portal, a Finalsite-powered public website ecosystem with individual school microsites, Google Workspace for Education, Nutrislice for meal planning, Follett/Aspen for library access, SIMBLI for board management, and ParentSquare for family communications. Core programs include Career Technical Education pathways in Agriculture, Culinary Arts, and Information & Communication Technology, AP courses and dual enrollment with Mendocino College, athletics, counseling, English Learner services, Migrant Education services, Foster & Homeless services under McKinney-Vento, the Kudos 4 Kids after-school program managed by Flockworks, and the Community Eligibility Program providing free meals to all students.

FBUSD is not a commercial enterprise but a government state entity funded through California's Local Control Funding Formula, state and federal grants (Title I, Title III, ESSER III), the Measure B facilities bond approved in 2020, and Community Eligibility Program nutrition funding. The district employs approximately 273 staff and is led by Superintendent Joseph Aldridge. Family engagement operates through Parent and Booster Clubs, School Site Councils, Family Roundtables, DELAC, and partnerships with organizations including Mendocino Coast Clinics, Noyo Food Forest, and the Mendocino Coast Recreation and Parks Department.

Name

Fort Bragg Unified School District Finance

Legal name

Fort Bragg Unified School District

Website

https://fbusd.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fort Bragg Unified School District is a California public K-12 school district operating five schools (TK-12) on the Mendocino Coast, serving approximately 14,000 residents with a predominantly Hispanic and socioeconomically disadvantaged student body. The district is government-funded through LCFF and grants, offering AP, dual enrollment, CTE, and free meals to all students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuation & Credit Recovery Schools (EDAJAEAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Student nutrition programs
• After-school enrichment
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Bragg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: FBUSD operates as a public school district funded through Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), state education funds, and federal grants including Title I, Title IX, and ESSER III funds. The district also receives Community Eligibility Program (CEP) funding for nutrition services.
2. Bond Measures: Local school facilities bond measure (Measure B, approved 2020) dedicated exclusively to improving school facilities. Funds cannot be used for administrator salaries or operating expenses.
3. Nutrition Services: District participates in Community Eligibility Program (CEP) providing free meals to all students. The district also operates summer feeding programs and school gardens that supply produce to kitchens.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fort Bragg Unified School District (FBUSD) is a public K-12 school district operating five school sites in Fort Bragg, California. It delivers free, comprehensive TK-12 education including core academics, Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses with Mendocino College, Career Technical Education, athletics, counseling, English Learner services, special education, migrant education, foster and homeless support, after-school enrichment, free meals to all students under the Community Eligibility Program, and district transportation.

Product overview

Fort Bragg Unified School District operates a network of educational programs and services across multiple school sites (Dana Gray Elementary, Redwood Elementary, Fort Bragg Middle School, Fort Bragg High School, and Alternative Education including Noyo High School). The district offers a unified portfolio of core educational services supplemented by specialized programs including the Kudos 4 Kids after school program, AP & Dual Enrollment college preparation, Career Technical Education pathways (CTE), Big Picture Learning alternative education, athletics, counseling, English Learner services, Foster & Homeless services, Migrant Education services, Nutrition Services (providing free meals to all students), and Transportation. The district also maintains a comprehensive website ecosystem with individual school sites serving as portals for families, students, and staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• District Website (fbusd.us) Central online hub for the Fort Bragg Unified School District, providing information on schools, programs, calendars, news, enrollment, and resources for families, students, and staff.
• Dana Gray Elementary School Public elementary school campus serving grades 3-5 in the Fort Bragg Unified School District, located at 1197 East Chestnut St., Fort Bragg, California.
• Redwood Elementary School Public elementary school campus serving grades TK-2 in the Fort Bragg Unified School District, located at 324 South Lincoln St., Fort Bragg, California.
• Fort Bragg Middle School Public middle school campus serving grades 6-8 in the Fort Bragg Unified School District, located at 500 Harold St., Fort Bragg, California.
• Fort Bragg High School Public high school campus serving grades 9-12 in the Fort Bragg Unified School District, located at 300 Dana St., Fort Bragg, California.
• Alternative Education / Noyo High School Alternative education program for grades 6 through adult learners, including Noyo High School, Big Picture Learning, and other alternative pathways, located at 250 South Sanderson Way, Fort Bragg, California.
• Kudos 4 Kids After School Program Free after-school enrichment program for FBUSD students in grades TK-8, providing academic support, enrichment clubs, field trips, and community partnerships. Managed by Flockworks nonprofit in partnership with FBUSD, funded by ELO-P and ASES state programs and serving approximately 200+ students at three campuses with priority for homeless/foster students, English Language Learners, and those with financial or academic need.
• AP & Dual Enrollment Program College preparation program offering Advanced Placement courses and dual enrollment opportunities with Mendocino College, allowing FBHS students in grades 10-12 to take actual college courses taught by college instructors on the high school campus during the regular school day. Courses count toward both high school diploma and college transcript and are free for students.
• Athletics Programs Middle school and high school athletic programs competing in CIF across three seasons, offering volleyball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, track and field, swimming, golf, football, cheer, and cross country.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused educational programs organized into pathways including Agriculture, Culinary Arts, and Information and Communication Technology, preparing students for workforce and college with hands-on skills and industry certifications.
• Big Picture Learning Personalized, project-based alternative education program within Alternative Education where students design their own education with advisors and community mentors, part of a global network of 275+ schools.
• Counseling Services Academic, college/career, and social-emotional support services for students in grades 6-12, including course planning, college application guidance, scholarship information, and crisis intervention.
• English Learner Services Specialized support for English Learners comprising approximately 19% of the student population, providing language development, academic support, and family engagement to help students reach Reclassification as Fluent English Proficient.
• Foster & Homeless Services Support services for students in foster care or experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act, including immediate enrollment, school stability, transportation, and connections to community resources.
• Migrant Education Services Specialized academic support and supplemental services for children of migrant agricultural and fishing families, including tutoring, health referrals, credit recovery, and family engagement through a Parent Advisory Committee.
• Nutrition Services District-wide food service program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students daily under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Includes school gardens, Harvest of the Month program featuring local farms, and partnerships with Noyo Food Forest and other local growers for fresh produce.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services for students across the district, including regular routes, special needs transportation, and bus safety programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% free meals for all students through CEP program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FlockworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Kudos 4 Kids after school program is managed by Flockworks, a Mendocino County 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in partnership with FBUSD since 2023. Flockworks provides academic support and enrichment for students in grades TK-8 at three campuses, serving approximately 200+ students with caring, dedicated staff.
• Mendocino CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing FBHS students in grades 10-12 to take actual college courses taught by college instructors on the high school campus during the regular school day. Courses count toward both high school diploma and college transcript. Dual enrollment courses are free for students.
• Mendocino Coast Recreation and Parks DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting student recreation, after school activities, and enrichment programs for FBUSD students.
• Mendocino Coast ClinicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing health services and referrals for eligible students and families served by FBUSD programs.
• City of Fort BraggminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership supporting district operations, facilities, and community engagement initiatives.
• Noyo Food ForestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm to School program where students, volunteers, and staff grow organic food sold to FBUSD Food Service and served across all school cafeterias. The Learning Garden at FBHS is a project of Noyo Food Forest.
• Local Farms and RanchesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarvest of the Month program featuring local produce from farms including Gowan's Apple Farm, Boonville Barn Collective, Full Moon Farms, Petit Teton Farm, Stanford Inn, Nye Ranch, and others. Supports local agriculture and farm-to-table initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Big Picture Learning: National nonprofit network operator of the alternative education model FBUSD's Noyo High School participates in. Relevant as the organizational backbone of FBUSD's alternative education program.
• Ukiah Unified School District: Larger Mendocino County district sharing the same labor market, county offices, and Mendocino College dual-enrollment ecosystem. Broader incumbent peer that competes for enrollment and staff on the coast.

Direct peers

• Point Arena Joint Union High School District: Very small coastal Mendocino secondary district serving a similarly isolated community. Comparable in geographic constraints, alternative education needs, and small-school operational model.
• Willits Unified School District: Small Mendocino County K-12 district serving a similarly rural, economically mixed population. Comparable in scale, LCFF dependence, and wraparound service needs.
• Anderson Valley Unified School District: Small rural Mendocino County K-12 district with high English Learner and socioeconomically disadvantaged shares. Directly comparable in demographics, scale, and reliance on state and federal categorical funding.
• Mendocino Unified School District: Adjacent coastal Mendocino County K-12 district of comparable size and demographic profile. Directly comparable in student-body composition, rural funding constraints, and dual-enrollment dynamics with Mendocino College.

Others

• Flockworks: Mendocino County nonprofit operating the Kudos 4 Kids after-school program on three FBUSD campuses, serving 200+ TK-8 students. Functionally comparable community-based education-services partner.
• Aeries Software: Student information system vendor powering FBUSD's Aeries Portal for enrollment, grades, and attendance. Comparable as the underlying technology infrastructure that anchors district operations.
• Mendocino College: Local community college partner providing free dual-enrollment college courses to FBUSD high schoolers. Directly comparable as the postsecondary pathway anchor for FBUSD students.

Regional players

• Cloverdale Unified School District: Sonoma County K-12 district similar in small-town/rural character and demographics. Comparable peer outside FBUSD's immediate service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCraEsCcjDuu2m7lI0OMU1aA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/fortbraggschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dana-gray-elementary-school

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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