Franklin High School

What Franklin High School does

Franklin High School is a public comprehensive high school operating within the Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) in Elk Grove, California, serving secondary education students assigned to its attendance boundary. The school delivers a standard grades 9-12 curriculum supplemented by a multi-disciplinary STEAM pathway portfolio (engineering, computer science, biomedical sciences, environmental sciences), a Digital Media Arts track anchored by Wildcat TV Studios, the AVID college-readiness framework, and performing arts and athletics programs spanning more than 20 CIF-sanctioned sports. Its core technology stack is district-standard: Google Classroom for instruction, StudentVUE and ParentVUE for academic and family access, ClassLink for single sign-on, and MySchoolBucks for fee and meal payments.

The school's business model is that of a publicly funded government entity rather than a commercial enterprise; it has no disclosed revenue, no commercial pricing, and no go-to-market function. Funding flows through EGUSD allocations tied to California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and Average Daily Attendance (ADA), supplemented by state and federal program grants. In lieu of commercial channels, Franklin pursues "demand generation" through programmatic differentiation: dual enrollment with Los Rios Community College District for transferable college credit, a UC Davis School of Medicine K-12 Outreach partnership for health-sciences exposure, dedicated college/career counseling, and a CareSolace partnership for social-emotional and mental health referrals. Student services, athletics, and parent engagement (e.g., Franklin Music Boosters) are delivered through a combination of certificated staff and booster-supported extracurricular programming.

Name

Franklin High School

Legal name

Franklin High School

Website

https://frhs.egusd.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Franklin High School is a public comprehensive high school within the Elk Grove Unified School District in Elk Grove, California, serving boundary-assigned students in grades 9-12 with STEAM pathways, AVID, dual enrollment, performing arts, and 20+ athletic programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public 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)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• College preparatory programs
• STEAM career pathways
• High school athletics
• Performing arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Franklin High School is a public comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12 within the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school delivers college preparatory academics, AP and honors coursework, AVID college-readiness programming, STEAM career pathways (Animation, Computer Science, Design Arts, Engineering, Media Production), dual enrollment with Los Rios Community Colleges, performing arts, athletics across 21 sports, and college/career counseling. Instruction and student services are delivered on-campus and through district-managed digital platforms (Google Classroom, StudentVUE/ParentVUE).

Product overview

Franklin High School is a comprehensive public high school offering a wide range of educational programs and student services. The school operates as a unified educational institution with multiple interconnected programs including AVID college prep, STEAM Pathways (Animation, Computer Science, Design Arts, Engineering, Media Production), performing arts (Theater, Dance, Band), athletics (21 sports), and counseling services. Programs are designed to serve students from 9th through 12th grade with college and career readiness as the central outcome, supported by modern facilities and technology integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wildcats: School mascot and brand identity for Franklin High School athletics and activities

Products and services

• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College preparatory elective program supporting students in the academic middle with tutoring, note-taking instruction, and college readiness activities. Targeted at grades 9-12 students seeking college readiness support.
• STEAM Pathways Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math career-focused pathways including Animation, Computer Science, Design Arts, Engineering Design, Engineering Technology, and Media Production for grades 9-12 students.
• Wildcat TV Studios Digital media production program teaching filmmaking and television news production using professional-grade equipment and software for morning bulletins and special projects. Targeted at students in the Digital Media Arts program.
• Media Production (Digital Media/Filmmaking) Three-course pathway covering Digital Media Arts 1, Digital Media Arts 2, and Advanced Production and Broadcasting with free college credit options through dual enrollment.
• FHS Theater Company Theater program producing 5-9 shows per season including Theatre 1, Stagecraft, Honors Advanced Theatre, and Honors Children's Theatre classes for student participants.
• Fusion Dance Company Honors dance program with Apprentice (Advanced) and Principal (Pre-Professional) levels featuring public performances and community engagement for dance students.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program including 21 sports: Baseball, Basketball (B/G), Cheer, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf (B/G), Soccer (B/G), Softball, Swim, Tennis (B/G), Track & Field, Volleyball (B/G), Water Polo, and Wrestling.
• College & Career Counseling Counseling services covering academic planning, college applications, financial aid (FAFSA/CADAA), career exploration, and scholarship assistance for high school students.
• Link Crew Mentorship program pairing select sophomores, juniors, and seniors with incoming freshmen to support their high school transition.
• CyberPatriot Program National computer security competition focused on securing operating systems on Linux, Windows, and Windows Server platforms for student participants.
• Social Emotional Support Services Mental health and wellness resources including counseling, iCare reporting, wellness videos, and CareSolace referral services for students.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Los Rios Community College DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (via Los Rios)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• UC Davis School of Medicine - K-12 Outreach ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)coreOthers

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Laguna Creek High School: EGUSD comprehensive public high school in Elk Grove providing similar AP, CTE pathways, and extracurricular programming. Operates as a direct peer under the same district policies and competes for boundary-area enrollment.
• Pleasant Grove High School: Comprehensive EGUSD public high school in Elk Grove serving the same demographic and operating under identical district policies, funding, and technology stack. Directly competes with Franklin for in-district families and feeder school graduates.
• Sheldon High School: Comprehensive EGUSD public high school in Elk Grove with comparable academic, athletic, and arts offerings. Shares the same district funding, technology infrastructure, and policy environment as Franklin, making it a near-identical operational comparable.
• John F. Kennedy High School: Comprehensive public high school in the Sacramento City Unified School District, serving a similar demographic of college-prep students in the greater Sacramento region. Comparable in mission and scope but governed by a different district.
• Elk Grove High School: The original high school in EGUSD, located in Elk Grove, CA. Operates as a comprehensive public high school with similar AP/honors, athletics, and arts programming under the same district policies and funding model, making it the closest direct comparable to Franklin.
• Rio Americano High School: Comprehensive public high school in the San Juan Unified School District in the Sacramento area. Offers similar AP, AVID, athletics, and arts programs and serves as a regional comparable for California public comprehensive high schools.
• Monterey Trail High School: Newer EGUSD comprehensive public high school in Elk Grove offering similar college preparatory, CTE, and athletics programs. Operates under the same district governance and competes directly with Franklin for enrollment within overlapping boundary areas.
• Cosumnes Oaks High School: EGUSD comprehensive public high school located in Elk Grove, offering comparable AP, AVID, athletics, and performing arts programs under the same district framework. Direct competitor for college-prep-oriented families in the southern Elk Grove catchment.
• Sacramento Charter High School: Public charter high school in Sacramento providing a college-preparatory alternative to traditional district schools. Comparable in serving grades 9-12 with college-readiness focus but operates outside EGUSD governance as a competitive alternative for Sacramento-area families.
• West Campus High School: Sacramento City Unified public high school with a strong college-preparatory focus including AP coursework and dual enrollment. Comparable to Franklin as a comprehensive public secondary option in the broader Sacramento metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FranklinWildcatsEG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/franklin-high-school-84

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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