Mendocino High School

Name

Mendocino High School

Legal name

Mendocino Unified School District

Website

https://mendocinousd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• High school programs
• Alternative education
• Preschool programs
• Rural school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Mendocino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Primary funding from California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) based on average daily attendance and demographics. District receives additional funding for targeted student populations including low-income students, English learners, and foster youth.
2. Local Property Taxes: Property tax revenue from within the district boundaries contributes to school funding.
3. Bond Measures: Measure H bond program for capital improvements including facility modernization. Citizens Bond Oversight Committee monitors bond expenditures.
4. Federal Title Programs: Federal funding through Title I, Title II, Title III, and other grant programs supporting specific educational initiatives.
5. Donations and Foundations: Community donations through MUSE (Mendocino Unified School Enrichment Foundation) and other parent groups supporting enrichment programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mendocino High School is a public comprehensive high school within the Mendocino Unified School District, offering rigorous college and career preparation programs covering grades 9-12. The district operates multiple school sites including Mendocino High School (comprehensive), Mendocino Community High School (alternative, 50-60 students, experiential education), Mendocino K-8 School (300+ students), Greenwood Pre-School (ages 2-5), and three one-room schoolhouses (Albion, Comptche, Elk). Services include dual enrollment, ASPIRE college counseling, outdoor leadership programs (kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking), and a 1:1 Chromebook technology program.

Product overview

Mendocino Unified School District operates a small K-12 educational system on the rural coast of northern California, covering 420 square miles. The district includes comprehensive programs: Mendocino High School (main comprehensive high school), Mendocino Community High School (alternative program emphasizing experiential education), and Mendocino K-8 School with associated elementary sites (Greenwood Pre-School, Albion School, Comptche School). The district offers specialized programs including ASPIRE, Dual Enrollment, Outdoor Leadership, and a 1:1 Chromebook technology program. Educational approach emphasizes 'Learn, Explore, Create' with individualized instruction and community involvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mendocino High School
• Mendocino Community High School
• Mendocino K-8 School
• Greenwood Pre-School
• Albion School
• Comptche School

Quantifiable outcome

• 0 student restraint incidents in 2025 school year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EdJoincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 April 2013EdJoin is a non-profit job site dedicated to school employment. Effective April 15, 2013, all MUSD employment opportunities are advertised on EdJoin. Job seekers can search and apply for district vacancies through the EdJoin website at edjoin.org, which provides a centralized recruitment platform for certificated, classified, and administrative positions.
• AeriescoreTechnology or IntegrationAeries is a student information system providing the district's parent portal functionality. Parents use Aeries to view attendance, access grades, and review specific assignments. The system supports parent account creation, student verification, and annual re-registration processes.
• Common Sense MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommon Sense Media is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization providing education and advocacy for safe technology and media for children. The district references their resources for parents on topics including screentime, cyberbullying, and privacy. The digital glossary and parent concerns sections are recommended resources for families.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaiser Permanente's Thrive Schools program provides screen time guidance and research resources referenced by the district's technology and social media resources page. Their Screen Time guidance graphic is linked as a resource for parents.
• MUSE (Mendocino Unified School Enrichment Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUSE is the district's enrichment foundation supporting educational programs beyond core curriculum. Parent groups including MUSE meet monthly and all parents are welcome. The foundation provides additional funding and support for enrichment activities and programs.
• Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCOE provides Foster & Homeless Youth Services Coordinator, Blythe Post, at 2240 Old River Road, Ukiah, CA 95482. The district works with MCOE for homeless and foster youth services including McKinney-Vento eligibility support and emergency school enrollment assistance.
• Mendocino SELPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMendocino SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) provides special education services and oversight. The district participates in SELPA's Local Plan for Special Education with Community Advisory Committee input. Most recent SELPA Local Plan documents are available at mendoselpa.us.
• Mendocino Art CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mendocino Community High School is located next to the Mendocino Art Center, enabling partnership opportunities for arts education and experiential learning programs that weave through the MCHS curriculum.
• Fort Bragg Unified School DistrictminorOthersAthletic conference opponent for CIF North Coast Section sports programs, providing competitive athletic opportunities for high school students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Anderson Valley Unified School District: Inland Mendocino County K-12 district serving Boonville and surrounding rural communities. Operates under the same California LCFF framework with similar small-scale enrollment and rural community profile.
• Laytonville Unified School District: Rural inland Mendocino County K-12 district with similarly small enrollment and a comprehensive plus alternative program structure comparable to Mendocino's. Shares the same regulatory and funding environment.
• Manchester Union Elementary School District: Small rural K-8 district on the Mendocino coast serving Manchester and the Point Arena area. Comparable enrollment size and one-school district structure under the same LCFF funding model.
• Westport Union Elementary School District: Tiny K-8 coastal school district north of Mendocino serving the Westport/Branscomb area. Comparable as a very small rural California public elementary district with multi-age classroom approaches.
• Round Valley Unified School District: Small rural K-12 district in far northern Mendocino County (Covelo area). Comparable as a small-scale, geographically remote California public district operating alternative education and community-supported programs.
• Point Arena Joint Union High School District: Small public high school district further north on the Mendocino/Sonoma coast serving a similarly rural, geographically dispersed population. Comparable in enrollment scale, alternative program needs, and reliance on LCFF funding.

Others

• Mendocino County Office of Education: County-level education agency that provides Foster & Homeless Youth Services coordination, oversight, and special education support to Mendocino Unified. Not a competitor but a direct governing/partner relationship relevant for evaluating the subject district's external support network.

Direct peers

• Fort Bragg Unified School District: Neighboring small public K-12 district on the Mendocino County coast. Explicitly named in Mendocino's data as an athletic conference (CIF North Coast Section) opponent and shares similar rural-coastal demographics, enrollment scale, and funding profile, making it the closest direct peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mendocino-high-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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