La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District

What La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District does

La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District (LHPUSD) is a public K-12 school district operating under California Education Code, serving the rural coastal communities of La Honda and Pescadero in San Mateo County, California. The district operates three school sites: La Honda Elementary School (K-5), Pescadero Elementary School (K-5), and Pescadero Middle/High School (6-12), providing a unified preschool-through-12th-grade educational pathway. Programs span core academics, special education, A-G college preparatory curriculum, Advanced Placement courses, athletics, a District Food Program with Food Lab and From Scratch initiatives, and an outdoor education program. The district is led by Superintendent Michelle Ross and governed by an elected board, with Chief Business Officer Lisa Gonzales overseeing facilities and finance.

The district's core technology stack consists of general-purpose K-12 edtech rather than proprietary platforms. It runs on Apptegy for its public-facing website and ThrillShare for the parent/student portal, and provides iOS and Android mobile apps for community access. Instructional technology is anchored by a 1:1 Laptops program providing each student with a personal device. Communication channels include the official website, mobile apps, Facebook pages for individual schools, and regular board meetings and community input sessions. No AI/ML, API, or proprietary software product capabilities are disclosed; the district does not position itself as a technology vendor.

As a government entity, LHPUSD is funded rather than revenue-generating. Funding sources include California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) apportionments, local property and parcel taxes, Measure R bond proceeds, A-G Completion Grant funds, and federal stimulus including ESSER III. The district does not charge tuition to in-boundary residents and does not disclose audited revenue figures. Its operations are constrained to its legislatively defined geographic boundaries, with interdistrict transfers governed by formal policy. Note: the firmographic record lists company_type as "for_profit" and city/country as "Causeway Bay/Hong Kong," which contradicts the substantive data identifying LHPUSD as a California government state entity headquartered in Pescadero, CA; the California/US identification is treated as authoritative per first-party sources.

Name

La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District

Legal name

La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District

Website

https://lhpusd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District is a public K-12 school district operating three campuses (La Honda Elementary, Pescadero Elementary, Pescadero Middle/High School) serving preschool through grade 12 in rural coastal San Mateo County, California, funded by state apportionments, parcel taxes, and bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

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Public School Districts (K–12)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/School Districts, Local Education Authorities & Boards

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Public Elementary Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

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Public High Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

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Public Middle Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

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Public K–12 Combined Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

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Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Charter K–12 Schools

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Physical Education (PE) & Fitness Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Extracurriculars & Athletics (School-Run)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• Public school district
• Outdoor education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Causeway Bay

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District operates three public school campuses serving preschool through 12th grade in the rural coastal communities of La Honda and Pescadero in San Mateo County, California. It delivers K-12 academic instruction, special education services, preschool programs, A-G college preparatory and AP courses, athletics, a district food program, and outdoor education, funded through state apportionments, parcel taxes, and bond measures. The district is governed by an elected Governing Board and led by Superintendent Michelle Ross.

Product overview

La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District operates as a traditional public school district serving the rural coastal communities of La Honda and Pescadero in San Mateo County, California. The district provides a unified platform of educational services through three school sites: La Honda Elementary School (K-5), Pescadero Elementary School (K-5), and Pescadero Middle/High School (6-12). Supporting the core academic mission, the district offers supplementary programs including a 1:1 Laptops technology initiative, district food program with cooking labs, outdoor education experiences, and athletics. The district is powered by Apptegy for its website platform and uses ThrillShare for parent/student portal services. This is a K-12 educational institution, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Honda Elementary School Public elementary school (K-5) serving students in La Honda, California, with focus on character values: 'We are kind. We are thoughtful. We are connected. We have unlimited potential.' Located at 450 Sears Ranch Road, La Honda, CA 94020.
• Pescadero Elementary School Public elementary school (K-5) located in Pescadero, California, serving the south coast community, known as a 'Landmark of the South Coast.' Located at 620 North Street, Pescadero, CA 94060.
• Pescadero Middle/High School Combined public middle and high school (6-12) serving students in Pescadero, California. Offers Advanced Placement courses, athletics, and comprehensive middle school through high school education. Located at 350 Butano Cutoff, Pescadero, CA 94060.
• 1:1 Laptops Program District-wide 1:1 laptop initiative providing each student with a personal laptop device for instructional technology integration.
• District Food Program Comprehensive food service program including the District Food Program, Food Lab, and From Scratch cooking initiative, providing meals to district students.
• Outdoor Education Program Outdoor education program offering experiential learning activities for students, with photo galleries showcasing the program.
• Athletics and Sports Programs District athletic and sports programs available at Pescadero Middle/High School.
• Special Education Services Special education services for students with disabilities, directed by the Director of Special Education, including compliance with the Morgan Hill case and AB 889.
• Preschool Program Preschool program serving preschool-age students, directed by the Preschool Director, with a dedicated preschool calendar.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sequoia Union High School District: Larger public high school district in San Mateo County that serves as the regional high school option for several K-8 districts in the area. Comparable as a San Mateo County public secondary district operating multiple schools, but at substantially greater scale and broader scope than LHPUSD's combined middle/high school.
• San Mateo Union High School District: Public high school district covering much of the City of San Mateo and surrounding areas in San Mateo County. Comparable as a San Mateo County public secondary district serving multiple communities, but materially larger in enrollment and budget than LHPUSD.
• San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD): Large Bay Area public K-12 school district. Comparable as a California public K-12 district operating under the same LCFF funding framework and state accountability rules, but at vastly greater scale than LHPUSD.

Regional players

• Jefferson Elementary School District: Public K-8 elementary school district in Daly City/San Mateo County. Comparable as a San Mateo County public elementary district sharing the same county-level administrative and funding environment, but serving a denser, urban-suburban catchment rather than a rural coastal one.

Direct peers

• Cabrillo Unified School District: Neighboring coastal San Mateo County unified school district serving Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo Coast. Directly comparable to LHPUSD as a small, rural coastal California public K-12 district with similar funding model (LCFF, parcel tax, bond measures) and comparable enrollment scale.
• Woodside Elementary School District: Small K-8 public school district located in San Mateo County near La Honda. Comparable as a small, affluent San Mateo County public school district serving a limited rural/semi-rural catchment with a similar funding profile.
• Pacifica School District: San Mateo County K-8 public school district serving Pacifica. Comparable as a neighboring San Mateo County public K-8 district of modest size with similar funding mechanisms and coastal-adjacent geography.
• Portola Valley Elementary School District: Tiny K-8 public school district in San Mateo County directly adjacent to LHPUSD's La Honda attendance area. Comparable as a very small San Mateo County public district with similar rural character, small schools, and reliance on local parcel tax revenue.

Others

• Coastal Kids Home Care: Adjacent community-based organization supporting children and families in coastal San Mateo County. Included as an ecosystem peer — not a district — reflecting the wider network of community, health, and youth-serving providers that intersect with LHPUSD's special education, preschool, and Big Lift Coordinator functions.

Emerging players

• Big Sur Charter School / Big Sur Unified (alternative rural CA district): Very small rural California public school district serving Big Sur. Comparable as a tiny rural California K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale, multi-school structure, and reliance on state apportionments plus local measures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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