What Lemoore College does

Lemoore College is a public community college located in Lemoore, California, operating as a campus within the West Hills Community College District (WHCCD), which also operates Coalinga College and Firebaugh. The institution is governed by an elected Board of Trustees as a political subdivision of the State of California and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), most recently reaffirmed on June 12, 2024. It offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across agriculture, business, child development, culinary arts, health careers, information and communication technology, public safety, STEM, social sciences, and skilled trades, alongside dedicated transfer pathways (AS-T/AA-T) that articulate with the California State University system.

The college's technology stack centers on a standard community-college learning and student-services backbone: the Reg365 course-registration system, which permits multi-semester registration in a single session; the myWestHills student portal for registration, financial aid, grades, and transcripts; and participation in the California Virtual Campus (CVC) Exchange, which allows students to cross-enroll in online courses across participating California Community Colleges without separate applications. LinkedIn Learning is integrated as a supplemental skill-development resource. Programmatic accreditations in nursing (California Board of Registered Nursing), paramedicine (CAAHEP/CoAEMSP), and law enforcement (POST) provide entry into regulated professions, and apprenticeship pathways are delivered through partnerships with South Valley Apprenticeship Program and Westside Works.

The business model is a public-sector education funding model rather than a commercial revenue model. Primary revenue derives from California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office apportionment based on full-time equivalent student (FTES) enrollment, supplemented by student tuition and fees, federal Title IV financial aid (Pell Grants, SEOG, student loans), Cal Grants, and institutional and externally-funded scholarships. Pricing is set centrally by the Chancellor's Office and is materially below four-year institutions, with most students qualifying for the California College Promise Grant. Go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer community-college enrollment motion combining high-school dual enrollment, adult-learner outreach, and regional employer partnerships for apprenticeships and workforce training.

Name

Lemoore College

Legal name

West Hills Community College District

Website

https://lemoorecollege.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lemoore College is a public California community college in the West Hills Community College District offering 60+ associate degree and certificate programs, transfer pathways, apprenticeships, and wraparound support services to traditional students, adult learners, veterans, and regional employer partners in the Central Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Scholarship, Financial Aid & FAFSA Support (EDAMAKAF), Alternative Education & Dropout Prevention / Re-Engagement Programs (EDANAJAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Transfer pathway programs
• Vocational certificate training
• Workforce development education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lemoore

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Community college tuition revenue primarily from state funding based on enrollment (FTES). Student fees support specific services and programs. Most students receive financial aid.
2. State Funding: Primary funding from California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office based on full-time equivalent student enrollment
3. Federal Financial Aid: Distribution of Title IV student aid including Pell Grants, SEOG, Cal Grants, and student loans through federal programs
4. Grants and Scholarships: Institutional scholarships and externally-funded grant programs supporting student enrollment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lemoore College is a public community college offering more than 60 associate degree programs and career-focused certificate programs across disciplines including agriculture, business, child development, culinary arts, health careers, STEM, public safety, and skilled trades. The college provides AS-T/AA-T transfer degrees for streamlined pathways to four-year universities, accredited professional programs in nursing (BRN), paramedicine (CAAHEP), and law enforcement (POST), plus apprenticeship opportunities in partnership with regional employers. Wraparound student support services include CalWORKs, CAMP, DSPS, EOPS, DREAM Resource Center, Veterans Upward Bound, tutoring, financial aid counseling, and a basic needs pantry.

Product overview

Lemoore College is a community college offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on more than 60 degree programs and numerous career-focused certificate programs. The institution provides academic pathways across disciplines including agriculture, business, health careers, STEM, public safety, child development, culinary arts, and skilled trades. The core academic offerings are complemented by transfer degrees (AS-T/AA-T) designed for seamless transitions to four-year universities. Student success is supported through extensive wraparound services including CalWORKs, CAMP, DSPS, EOPS, DREAM Resource Center, Veterans Upward Bound, and the Workforce Internship Networking (WIN) Center. The college also operates accredited professional programs in law enforcement (POST), nursing (BRN), and emergency medicine (Paramedic), alongside athletics, campus dining, and a student portal platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs More than 60 associate degree programs across agriculture, arts, business, child development, culinary arts, health careers, information communication technology, public safety, STEM, social sciences, and skilled trades disciplines, designed for transfer and direct workforce entry.
• Transfer Degrees (AS-T/AA-T) Associate in Science for Transfer and Associate in Arts for Transfer degrees designed to create streamlined pathways to four-year institutions with guaranteed credit transfers to the California State University system, including through the Fresno State Bulldog Bound Program.
• Career-Focused Certificate Programs Career-focused certificates including bookkeeping, business information worker, business management, project management, correctional rehabilitation, retail business management, child development teacher, industrial automation, programming, networking fundamentals, chef apprentice, hotel management, restaurant management, LVN to RN, and paramedic certificates.
• Apprenticeship Programs Apprenticeship opportunities delivered in partnership with the South Valley Apprenticeship Program and Westside Works, including Early Childhood Educator Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship and California Human Resources Professional Apprenticeship.
• Registered Nursing Program Nursing program accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) preparing students for RN licensure.
• Paramedic Program Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic program accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of CoAEMSP, with oversight from Cal-EMSA and Central California EMS Agency.
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Program Administration of Justice program accredited by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training for students pursuing law enforcement careers.
• Noncredit Adult Education Noncredit education offerings including ESL, citizenship preparation, high school diploma/equivalent, and adult basic education for adult learners seeking to improve language, literacy, and workforce skills.
• High School Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing secondary education, including through the Lemoore Middle College High School on campus.
• CalWORKs Program State-funded program providing academic counseling, career planning, work study, computing device loans, and supply grants to students receiving cash aid from county welfare agencies.
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Academic support services and financial assistance for eligible migrant students admitted and enrolled full-time during their first academic year.
• Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) Coordinates academic support, counseling, registration assistance, orientation, and advocates for students with disabilities with off-campus agencies, including test proctoring.
• Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) State-funded program helping low-income and educationally disadvantaged students gain access to and successfully complete higher education programs.
• DREAM Resource Center Support services for undocumented students, T and U visa holders qualifying for AB 540/SB 68, providing access to in-state tuition and educational resources.
• Veterans Upward Bound Free program helping veterans prepare for college success through academic counseling, career assessment, financial aid guidance, tutoring, and GI Bill information services.
• Workforce Internship Networking Center (WIN) Career services facilitating job search, workshops, career fairs, the Eagle Closet providing professional attire for job interviews, and internship connections through partnerships with local businesses.
• Golden Eagles Athletics Intercollegiate athletics program featuring men's basketball, men's soccer, wrestling, women's basketball, women's soccer, and women's volleyball teams.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• California State University, FresnocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest Hills Community College District joined the Fresno State Bulldog Bound Program to expand transfer opportunities for students. This partnership creates a streamlined pathway for students to transfer to Fresno State after completing their associate degrees.
• South Valley Apprenticeship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the development of workforce apprenticeships. The program helps employers develop strong workforce pipelines utilizing apprenticeship program support.
• Westside WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development initiative offering Early Childhood Educator Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship and Human Resources Professional Apprenticeship programs in partnership with regional employers.
• Kings County Action Organization (KCAO)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly drive-thru food distributions partnership providing free food resources to students and community residents in partnership with Central California Food Bank.
• Central California Food BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing mobile pantry distributions, Groceries2Go program, and food assistance resources to address food insecurity among students.
• Kings Area Regional Transit (KART)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transportation partnership offering discounted bus passes to students. Students receive $10 discount on monthly passes with school-issued ID.
• California Virtual Campus (CVC)coreTechnology or IntegrationStatewide online course exchange allowing students to enroll cross-institutionally without separate applications. Students can take courses from participating colleges while using their home college's financial aid.
• Lemoore Middle College High SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully-accredited alternative high school located on Lemoore College campus offering non-traditional educational pathway for high school students.
• Skills Valley Contract TrainingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between West Hills and regional employers providing effective hands-on training for workforce development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bakersfield College: California Community College serving the southern Central Valley with comparable associate degree, transfer, and health-career programs, including BRN-accredited nursing.
• Reedley College: Adjacent California Community College in Madera County offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and vocational certificates to a similar Central Valley demographic.
• Modesto Junior College: Two-year California community college in Stanislaus County offering associate degrees and vocational certificates within the same state funding model.
• College of the Sequoias: Public California community college in Visalia serving the same Central Valley region as Lemoore, offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and career-technical programs through the California Community Colleges system.
• Taft College: Small California Community College in western Kern County serving a similar rural, workforce-development-oriented demographic with comparable transfer and CTE programs.
• Merced College: California Community College serving a similar rural Central Valley demographic with comparable transfer and CTE program portfolios.
• Cerro Coso Community College: Rural California Community College serving the Eastern Sierra/Inyo-Kern region with comparable associate degree, transfer, and online course offerings through CVC.
• Fresno City College: Largest California Community College in Fresno, sharing the same Central Valley service area and offering comparable associate degree, transfer, and CTE programs.
• Coalinga College: Sister institution within the West Hills Community College District, sharing governance, branding, and central administrative services with Lemoore College.
• Porterville College: Small California Community College in the southern Central Valley offering associate degrees and workforce training to a comparable rural, agricultural service population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lemoore-college

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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