Borrego Springs Unified School District

What Borrego Springs Unified School District does

Borrego Springs Unified School District is a small public K-12 school district operating under California education law and governed by an elected Board of Education, serving the rural desert community of Borrego Springs in San Diego County. The district operates four wholly-owned schools: Borrego Springs Elementary School, Borrego Springs Middle School, Borrego Springs High School, and Borrego Springs Preschool, with a total headcount of approximately 27 staff. The district participates in the North Inland Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) alongside nine other San Diego County districts for coordinated special education services, and is overseen in policy matters by the San Diego County Office of Education.

The district's core technology consists of standard third-party K-12 administrative platforms: Synergy Student Information System for grades, attendance, and student records; ParentVUE for parent access to student data and teacher communication; Aesop for automated absence management and substitute placement; Frontline for health portal functions; and SharpSchool for website hosting. Operational infrastructure includes 321 kW of photovoltaic solar capacity distributed across three school sites, completed November 2021. The district does not develop proprietary technology and has no AI/ML capabilities.

The business model is that of a public government entity rather than a commercial operation. Education services are provided free of charge to district residents; funding is sourced from state per-pupil allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants. Capital projects are funded through voter-approved general obligation bonds, notably the $8.6 million Measure GG authorization approved November 6, 2018 under Proposition 39. A multi-year capital improvement program funded by Measure GG has delivered portable classrooms, xeriscape landscaping, shade structures, perimeter fencing, parking lot expansion, photovoltaic systems, and High School Modernization Phases 1 and 2 (the latter scheduled for completion January 2025). The district also operates a Community Schools program and partners with No Kid Hungry, San Diego Hunger Coalition, and CalFresh for wraparound family services.

Name

Borrego Springs Unified School District

Legal name

Borrego Springs Unified School District

Website

https://bsusd.ss11.sharpschool.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borrego Springs Unified School District is a public K-12 school district serving the rural desert community of Borrego Springs, California, operating elementary, middle, high, and preschool campuses and funded by state allocations, property taxes, and voter-approved bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• Facilities modernization
• School transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Borrego Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Borrego Springs Unified School District is a public K-12 school district that operates four schools (Elementary, Middle, High School, and Preschool) providing free educational services to students in the Borrego Springs community. The district delivers core academic instruction, special education services coordinated through North Inland SELPA, after-school programs, mental health support, food assistance, and student transportation. Revenue comes from state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, federal grants, and voter-approved bonds such as Measure GG ($8.6 million).

Product overview

Borrego Springs Unified School District is a small K-12 public school district providing educational services to the Borrego Springs community in California. The district operates a unified educational system consisting of four schools: Borrego Springs Elementary School, Borrego Springs Middle School, Borrego Springs High School, and Borrego Springs Preschool. In addition to core educational programs, the district has undertaken significant infrastructure modernization through Measure GG bond projects, including photovoltaic solar installations (321 kW capacity), high school modernization phases, portable classrooms, shade structures, perimeter fencing, parking improvements, and xeriscape landscaping. The district utilizes student information systems (ParentVUE/Synergy), absence management (Aesop), and board management tools (Simbli) for operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Borrego Springs Elementary School Elementary school serving students in the Borrego Springs community with general education programs across grade levels.
• Borrego Springs Middle School Middle school serving students in grades 6-8 with academic and developmental programs.
• Borrego Springs High School High school serving students in grades 9-12 with college preparatory and career readiness programs.
• Borrego Springs Preschool Preschool program providing early childhood education services to young learners in the community.
• Special Education Services Special education instruction and IEP-coordinated services delivered through the North Inland SELPA in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and nine other San Diego County districts.
• Student Transportation Services Bus schedule and student transportation services for district students.
• After School Education and Safety Program After-school program providing extended learning and safety programming for district students.
• Food Assistance and Meal Programs Food services, summer meal programs, and CalFresh outreach resources linked through the district's family resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• First CIF Championships in school history - Baseball and Softball teams
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baker ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationBaker Electric installed photovoltaic (solar) systems across three district school sites with a combined capacity of 321 kW. This partnership supports the district's sustainability goals and reduces operational energy costs.
• Aliso's Tree ServiceminorOthersAliso's Tree Service assisted with removal of over 17 non-native trees from the Middle and High School campus as part of the xeriscaping and sustainability initiative.
• San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorrego Springs USD is a member of the North Inland Special Education SELPA, governed by SDCOE. The SELPA provides special education coordination, policy guidance, and professional development for member districts.
• No Kid HungryminorOthersNational campaign working to end childhood hunger through summer meal programs and food assistance resources linked on district parent resources page.
• San Diego Hunger CoalitionminorOthersCollaborative organization providing food assistance resources, CalFresh outreach, and hunger-free programs that district families can access.
• CalFreshminorOthersCalifornia's supplemental nutrition assistance program linked as a family resource for food assistance.
• North Inland SELPA Member DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with 9 other school districts: Escondido Union, Escondido Union High, Julian Union Elementary, Julian Union High, Ramona City Unified, San Pasqual Union, Spencer Valley Elementary, Valley Center-Pauma Unified, and Warner Unified for special education services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Julian Union High School District: Small rural San Diego County high school district and SELPA peer. Comparable in size, rural setting, and reliance on voter-approved bonds for capital projects.
• Jacumba Valley School District: Tiny rural K-8 district in southern San Diego County desert. Closely comparable in scale, governance, and small-community funding model.
• Spencer Valley Elementary School District: Very small single-school elementary district in rural San Diego County, also a North Inland SELPA member. Among the most direct peers by scale.
• Julian Union Elementary School District: Elementary-only counterpart in Julian, sharing the SELPA and backcountry service area. Operates with similar small-scale rural economics.
• San Pasqual Union School District: K-8 school district in San Diego County and SELPA peer. Comparable small-district operating profile with similar governance and funding structure.
• Warner Unified School District: Small rural unified K-12 district also located in San Diego County's backcountry and a fellow North Inland SELPA member. Closest match in scale, geography, and student demographics.

Regional players

• Calipatria Unified School District: Small unified district in Imperial County serving a rural desert community. Comparable operational profile and reliance on state funding formulas.
• Ramona City Unified School District: Mid-sized unified district in San Diego County's backcountry and fellow SELPA member. Larger scale but similar rural context and bond-funded capital improvement approach.
• Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District: Larger rural unified school district in San Diego County with similar agricultural-desert community characteristics. SELPA peer operating with comparable voter-approved bond financing model.

Others

• San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE): County-level educational agency that governs the North Inland SELPA in which Borrego Springs participates. Provides back-office, special education, and policy services to member districts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/borrego_usd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@borregospringsusd
• Facebookfacebook.com/bsusdnet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/borrego-springs-unified-school-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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