What St. Helena High School does

St. Helena High School (SHHS) is a public four-year high school serving grades 9-12 in St. Helena, California, operating as one of five schools within the St. Helena Unified School District (SHUSD), a government entity governed by an elected Board of Education under the authority of the California Department of Education. SHUSD's broader system spans St. Helena Primary School (TK-2), St. Helena Elementary School (3-5), Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School (6-8), SHHS (9-12), and the St. Helena Opportunities Program (SHOP) for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The district serves approximately 1,400+ students across Napa County with a small-school, community-embedded model, offering academic instruction aligned to California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, Career Technical Education pathways, interscholastic athletics competing in CIF-North Coast Section North Central League I, music and performing arts at the on-site Performing Arts Center, and dedicated Wellness Centers staffed by Wellness Coaches.

The district's technology stack consists of standard, non-proprietary K-12 educational infrastructure: Aeries Student Information System (Tyler Technologies) for student records and the Parent Portal, ParentSquare for school-to-family communication, Google Workspace and Office 365 with SSO integration, Sora/OverDrive for digital library content, a 1:1 Chromebook program, ReadySub for substitute management, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, the StopIt! app for anonymous safety reporting, and Public School Works for mandated staff training. The district is in research/review phase regarding Google Gemini AI tools for classroom integration, with no deployed AI product. Auxiliary integrations include Napa Valley Transportation/Vinotransit for fixed-route bus loops, and community organizations (UpValley Family Centers, NorthBay Health, Napa Valley Together, Immigration Institute of the Bay Area) for student and family support services.

SHUSD's revenue model is non-commercial. Education is tuition-free for residents. Primary funding flows through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which combines per-pupil state aid tied to Average Daily Attendance with local property tax revenues. Secondary funding streams include federal Title I/II/III and IDEA grants, voter-approved local parcel taxes and bonds, federal child nutrition program meal revenue, and Facilitron-based facility rental fees. Go-to-market is purely geographic: students enroll via district residency verification within attendance boundaries, with interdistrict transfers available only through a formal application process. Superintendent Jodi McClay, Ed.D., serves as the chief administrator.

Name

St. Helena High School

Legal name

St. Helena Unified School District

Website

https://sthelenaunified.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Helena High School is a public 9-12 high school within the St. Helena Unified School District in Napa County, California, serving local students via state per-pupil funding under California's LCFF, with standard K-12 ed-tech stack and community-embedded athletics and wellness programs.

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 industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• K-12 academic instruction
• Interscholastic athletics
• Career Technical Education
• Performing arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Helena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding (LCFF): Primary funding source based on Average Daily Attendance and local property tax revenues under California's Local Control Funding Formula
2. Federal Title Programs: Federal funding through Title I, Title II, Title III, and IDEA for specific programs including English Language Learners support, special education, and professional development
3. Local Parcel Taxes and Bonds: Local revenue from voter-approved parcel taxes and bond measures for facilities and programs
4. Food Service Revenue: Meal program revenue from federal child nutrition programs and meal sales
5. Facility Use Fees: Rental fees for community use of school facilities through Facilitron platform

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Helena High School is a four-year public high school serving grades 9-12 within the St. Helena Unified School District in Napa County, California. The school delivers California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards-aligned academic instruction, interscholastic athletics through CIF-North Coast Section competitions, Career Technical Education pathways, music and performing arts programs anchored by an on-campus Performing Arts Center, and student wellness support via dedicated Wellness Centers and Wellness Coaches. As a public institution, core educational services are tuition-free, with district-wide technology platforms (Aeries, ParentSquare, Google Workspace, Office 365, 1:1 Chromebooks, Sora/OverDrive) supporting instruction and family engagement.

Product overview

St. Helena Unified School District operates a five-school public education system serving approximately 1,400+ students from Transitional Kindergarten through age 22 across St. Helena, California. The district's core educational offerings span St. Helena Primary School (TK-2), St. Helena Elementary School (3-5), Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School (6-8), St. Helena High School (9-12), and the St. Helena Opportunities Program (special education/vocational). Supporting the academic core are several integrated technology platforms: Aeries Parent Portal for student information access, ParentSquare for district-wide communication, Sora/OverDrive for digital library content, and Wellness Centers for mental health support. The district also offers extensive extracurricular programs including CIF-interscholastic athletics and music/performing arts, all coordinated through the district office at 465 Main Street.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. Helena Primary School (SHPS): Transitional Kindergarten through 2nd Grade school, mascot: Angels
• St. Helena Elementary School (SHES)
• Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School (RLS)
• St. Helena High School (SHHS)
• St. Helena Opportunities Program (SHOP)

Products and services

• St. Helena High School Academic Program Four-year public high school education for grades 9-12 delivering California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards-aligned instruction, AVID college-readiness curriculum, math pathways, standards-based report cards, and graduation requirements.
• SHUSD Athletics Program Interscholastic athletic program offering baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swim, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling for middle and high school students competing in CIF-North Coast Section and North Central League I.
• Music and Performing Arts Programs District-wide music and performing arts programs including band, choir, orchestra, visual and performing arts curriculum, and performances staged at the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Career Technical Education pathways preparing high school students for post-secondary education and career opportunities, integrated with academic curriculum and including culinary, horticulture, and drama projects.
• Wellness Centers Student mental health and wellness support services staffed by Wellness Coaches, offering counseling, coping skill development, and social-emotional guidance to support academic success at all grade levels.
• Library Media Center Services School library services offering physical book checkout, ebook and audiobook access via Sora/OverDrive, research instruction, and digital literacy support across elementary, middle, and high school libraries.
• Food Service Program School meal program serving breakfast and lunch across all district schools, with online meal payment and account management via MySchoolBucks, plus special dietary needs accommodation.
• Special Education Services (Napa County SELPA) Special education services governed and coordinated through the Napa County Office of Education SELPA, providing IEP-driven support, special education, and accommodations across all district schools.
• St. Helena Opportunities Program (SHOP) Alternative education program providing vocational training, employment skills, and independent living skills for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities, including job training partnerships with local employers such as Hall Winery.
• Aeries Parent Portal Web-based student information system portal enabling families to view attendance, grades, schedules, test scores (CAASPP, ELPAC), update emergency contacts and medical information, and complete annual data confirmation.
• ParentSquare Communication Platform School-family communication platform providing district, school, and classroom-level messaging via email, text, and app notifications, plus event calendars, RSVP, volunteer sign-ups, and secure document delivery.
• AVID College Readiness Program Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) college-readiness program delivered across district schools to prepare students for post-secondary education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37 English Learner students reclassified as Fluent English Proficient annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UpValley Family CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing family support services, Triple P parenting workshops, volunteer coordination for district classroom programs, and co-hosting Volunteer Appreciation events. Also organizes Wellness Fair for students and provides Student & Family Case Managers.
• NorthBay HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRicky Hurtado, Director of Community Engagement at NorthBay Health, served as guest speaker at District Reclassification Ceremony recognizing English learner achievements.
• Napa Valley Transportation / VinotransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides fixed-route bus loops for American Canyon and St. Helena on modified schedules, complementing district school bus transportation services.
• Hall WineryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides job training opportunities for SHOP (St. Helena Opportunities Program) students with developmental disabilities, offering real-world work experience.
• Wild Plum BooksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal book retailer participating in community events such as the Lucky Diaz concert, selling children's books during the event.
• Give Big St. HelenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual school fundraiser campaign that funds many programs and activities across district schools. Students at SHES Makers Market donated 20% of earnings to Give Big.
• Lucky DiazminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical artist who performed community concert at Lyman Park, St. Helena, with DELAC parents selling food and Wild Plum Books selling books during event.
• Davies WineryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted pre-play event for SHHS students featuring catering by Culinary students, Choir performances, and student horticulture and drama projects.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication platform vendor providing district-wide messaging system for school-to-family communications via email, text, and app notifications.
• Aeries (Tyler Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System vendor providing parent portal for viewing student data including grades, attendance, schedules, and test scores.
• Napa County Office of Education SELPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Education Local Plan Area providing governance, policies, and coordination for special education services across Napa County school districts including SHUSD.
• Napa Valley TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of community organizations offering support for immigrant families including financial assistance and legal aid, referenced as resource for immigrant families.
• Immigration Institute of the Bay AreaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing free and low-cost legal immigration services, DACA renewal support, and citizenship assistance referenced for immigrant family support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Khan Academy: Free online educational content provider. Adjacent technology-mediated educational instruction; potentially relevant as a supplemental learning resource for SHUSD students.

Broad incumbents

• Sonoma Valley Unified School District: Adjacent wine-country K-12 district of similar size and demographic profile. Comparable CTE, athletics, and CTE pathways in a similar affluent agricultural region.
• Petaluma City Schools: Northern Bay Area K-12 district operating under the same California LCFF framework. Relevant for benchmarking district technology stacks and parent-engagement platforms.

Regional players

• American Canyon Unified School District: Same Napa County footprint with a more suburban, growing population. Operates similar K-12 structure with the same SELPA and LCFF funding, but serves a more demographically distinct community.
• Pope Valley Union Elementary School District: Small K-8 district in eastern Napa County. Same LCFF funding environment and county SELPA, providing a comparable small-district operating model.
• Howell Mountain Elementary School District: Small Napa County K-8 district serving the Angwin area. Comparable LCFF funding, size, and rural character; relevant for feeder-pattern analysis.
• Wooden Valley Elementary School District: Small K-8 district in northeastern Napa County. Directly comparable scale, funding model, and rural/community-embedded operating profile.

Emerging players

• Ednovate (Ednovate Charter Schools): California charter school network. Represents an alternative operator model competing for the same per-pupil funding and challenging traditional district enrollment in California.

Direct peers

• Napa Valley Unified School District: Largest K-12 district in Napa County, serving Napa and American Canyon. Same county, same LCFF funding environment, and same SELPA partnership — the most direct operational and funding-structure comparable to SHUSD.
• Calistoga Joint Unified School District: Adjacent Napa County K-12 district of similar (slightly smaller) scale. Comparable rural/small-town demographic, same LCFF funding model, and direct competitor for interdistrict transfers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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