International Polytechnic High School

What International Polytechnic High School does

International Polytechnic High School (IPoly) is a tuition-free public high school serving approximately 500 students in grades 9-12, located on the Cal Poly Pomona campus in Pomona, California and administered by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). The school delivers a STEM-oriented, project-based learning (PBL) curriculum and has been continuously operating since its 1993 founding. Its primary student base is drawn from the Pomona-area community, and outcomes data reported by the school indicate a 99% graduation rate, a 98% college attendance rate, and 88% of students completing college-level coursework while still enrolled in high school.

IPoly's core instructional product is an interdisciplinary project-based learning model supported by two concurrent-enrollment channels: the Young Scholars program with Cal Poly Pomona (host-university partnership from founding) and the Mt. SAC Dual Enrollment program (added in the 2017-2018 window). The school also operates a Summer Academy, CTE pathways, and an industry mentorship program with STEM-sector professionals. Quality credentials include WASC accreditation and two California Distinguished School designations (2019 and 2026).

The business model is that of a public charter-equivalent school rather than a commercial enterprise: IPoly charges no tuition and derives operating funding from state apportionment (LCFF and associated categorical programs) routed through LACOE. Demand is driven by parent choice within the regional public-school ecosystem, and the school's competitive positioning rests on its college-prep outcomes, university co-location, and award-recognized PBL model rather than on a pricing or distribution advantage that would be typical of a private or for-profit operator.

Name

International Polytechnic High School

Legal name

International Polytechnic High School

Website

https://ipolyhighschool.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Polytechnic High School is a tuition-free public high school on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, serving approximately 500 grades 9-12 students with a project-based STEM curriculum and concurrent college enrollment through Cal Poly Pomona and Mt. SAC partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Project-based learning
• College preparatory education
• Dual enrollment programs
• Public secondary education
• Polytechnic high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Pomona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: IPoly is a public, college-prep high school run by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). As a public school, it is funded through state and local education funding mechanisms. There is no tuition charged for attending.
2. Dual Enrollment - Free College Courses: IPoly partners with Mt. San Antonio College to offer dual enrollment courses at no cost to students. Students can accumulate free college credits through the Dual Enrollment program.
3. Young Scholars Program Fee: Students enrolled in the Young Scholars program at Cal Poly Pomona pay $10 per semester (not including books and materials).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Polytechnic High School (IPoly) is a tuition-free, public college-preparatory high school operating on the Cal Poly Pomona campus. The school delivers Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum built on the 6 C's framework and offers students opportunities to earn college credit through Dual Enrollment and the Young Scholars summer program.

Product overview

International Polytechnic High School offers a specialized college-preparatory educational program centered on innovative Project-Based Learning (PBL). The school provides a comprehensive portfolio of educational products including CTE courses (Digital Photography, Video Production), concurrent college enrollment programs (Dual Enrollment with Mt. SAC, Young Scholars at Cal Poly Pomona, and Special Admit at community colleges), a Summer Academy for incoming freshmen, and a mandatory Community Service program. With approximately 500 students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the school combines high school education with college-level opportunities through strategic institutional partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project-Based Learning Curriculum Core academic program at IPoly structured around the 6 C's framework and delivered through Project-Based Learning methodology for enrolled high school students.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program that enables IPoly students to take college courses for concurrent high school and college credit, offered tuition-free.
• Young Scholars Program Summer program offered to incoming students with a $10 fee for participation, providing early exposure to IPoly's academic environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Since 2017-18, IPoly has partnered with Mt. SAC to offer Dual Enrollment courses on IPoly's campus. In 2017-18, IPoly partnered with Mt. SAC and offered college courses on IPoly's campus through a Dual Enrollment program. Courses include Freshman Composition, Preparation for College Writing, Pre-calculus Mathematics, Elementary Statistics, and Political Science. These are for college credit and demonstrate academic rigor in transcripts. Students receive free tuition, free textbook rentals, and free access to Mt. SAC resources and services.
• Cal Poly PomonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993IPoly has partnered with Cal Poly Pomona since 1993 and is affiliated with the College of Education and Integrated Studies at the university. The partnership enables eligible junior and senior students to take concurrent college courses at Cal Poly through the Young Scholar Program. Students also access Cal Poly's campus facilities, including the library, and interact with student organizations in the College of Agriculture, Business, Landscape Architecture, and Pre-Veterinary programs. IPoly is physically located on Cal Poly Pomona's campus at 3801 W. Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA.
• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)coreOthersIPoly is run by LACOE (Los Angeles County Office of Education). LACOE administers the school, provides oversight, and manages the school's operations as a public county office of education school. LACOE is referenced throughout the school's website and communications, including on the LACOE School Board (for which an IPoly student, Amelia Huicochea, was elected as student member). The school also references the LACOE LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) 2024-2025 and LACOE's Annual Notification.
• Southlands High School AthleticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPoly participates in athletics through a partnership with Southlands High School Athletics. The school offers sports including football, girls volleyball, softball, and cheerleading. IPoly athletes compete under the Southlands athletic program, with CIF recognition for athletes including Analisa Guerrero (Female Athlete of the Year, 2-time winner) and Jayden Viramontes (Male Athlete of the Year) in the Southlands league.
• College Mentorship Programs (QuestBridge Academy, Uncommon Good, Scripps Academy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany IPoly students participate in outside college mentorship programs including QuestBridge Academy, Uncommon Good, and Scripps Academy. These programs are dedicated to helping low-income and first-generation college students with services to make college preparation and success equitable.
• Casa ColinaminorOthersIPoly's Interact Club partnered with Casa Colina (a rehabilitation hospital and research center in Pomona). Students made tie blankets for the children of Casa Colina. Senior and club president Amelia Huicochea presented the blankets to the director of children's services. IPoly is described as a proud community partner with Casa Colina, the children and families, and looks forward to continued service opportunities.
• Pomona Rotary ClubminorOthersIPoly Interact Club participated in the second annual 'Toss for Success' event in partnership with the Pomona Rotary Club. Students sold nachos and hotdogs, networked with local business leaders, and participated in the event.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools: Los Angeles-area public charter network with explicit college-prep and first-generation college success outcomes. Comparable to IPoly in regional scope, equity-focused mission, and college-readiness focus.
• Green Dot Public Schools: Los Angeles-based public charter network operating multiple high schools with college-prep focus. Comparable to IPoly in geography, public-charter status, and college-readiness emphasis.
• PUC Schools: Northeast Los Angeles public charter network serving primarily first-generation college-bound students. Comparable to IPoly in mission (first-generation college success), regional footprint, and public-school status.
• KIPP SoCal Public Schools: Greater Los Angeles public charter school network focused on college-prep outcomes for underserved students. Comparable to IPoly in regional footprint, college-prep mission, and equity orientation, though less PBL-centric.

Direct peers

• Envision Schools: Bay Area public charter network operating small, project-based high schools with explicit college-prep outcomes. Comparable to IPoly in scale (small campuses), PBL model, and college-readiness mission.
• Da Vinci Schools: Hawthorne, CA-based public charter schools (grades K-12) built around project-based, real-world learning. Comparable to IPoly in PBL methodology, California location, and college-prep focus.
• High Tech High: San Diego-based public charter school network built around project-based learning and college preparation. Most directly comparable to IPoly given shared PBL pedagogy, college-prep mission, and concurrent college-credit exposure.
• Design Tech High School (d.tech): Public charter high school in San Mateo focused on design thinking and project-based learning. Comparable to IPoly in its small size, PBL curriculum, and college-prep mission.
• Summit Public Schools: California public charter network with a project- and inquiry-based learning model focused on college readiness. Comparable to IPoly in PBL pedagogy and college-prep outcomes orientation.
• Preuss School UCSD: Public college-prep middle/high school located on the UC San Diego campus serving primarily first-generation and underserved students. Closest structural analog to IPoly — a public college-prep school physically housed on a university campus with similar equity-focused mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IPolyHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/ipolyhighschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/international-polytechnic-high-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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