Name

Live Oak High School

Legal name

Live Oak High School

Website

https://liveoak.mhusd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Live Oak High School is a public 9–12 comprehensive high school in Morgan Hill, California, serving roughly 1,168–1,300 students of Morgan Hill Unified School District through AP/Honors academics, five CTE pathways, athletics, and college-readiness partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Career technical education
• College preparation programs
• High school athletics
• Advanced placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Morgan Hill

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within Morgan Hill Unified School District, Live Oak is funded through state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, and federal Title programs. No tuition is charged for standard enrollment.
2. Athletic Participation Fees: Revenue generated through athletic participation, including sports physicals, clearance processing, and spectator events via GoFan platform. All Access Sports Passes sold for home game entry.
3. Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks sold for $75 with ASB membership or $85 without. Past yearbooks available for $65 while supplies last.
4. PE Clothes Sales: Physical Education clothing sold including T-shirts ($15), shorts ($15), sweatpants ($25), sweatshirts ($25), and master locks ($10).
5. Transcript Services: Free transcript requests for currently enrolled students; $5 fee for former students with 3-5 business day processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Live Oak High School is a comprehensive public high school delivering grades 9-12 instruction including college-preparatory AP and Honors coursework, five Career Technical Education pathways, dual enrollment and college-readiness counseling, an extensive athletics program with 14 varsity sports per gender, and student life/club offerings. Core instruction is publicly funded at no tuition, while ancillary items such as yearbooks, PE uniforms, athletic passes, and Chromebooks protection plans are sold through the ASB and district channels.

Product overview

Live Oak High School is a comprehensive public high school offering a unified educational program centered on college and career readiness. The school provides a layered portfolio of products and services: a robust Academic Program with Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors classes for college-prep students; a Career Technical Education (CTE) program offering five distinct industry-focused pathways (Agriculture/FFA, Woodworking & Construction, Media Arts, Foods & Culinary, and Floral Design); college access support through Cal-SOAP counseling; and student wellness services through an on-campus Wellness Center. The school also maintains extensive student life offerings including athletics, clubs, ASB leadership, and yearbook. Communication with families is managed through the ParentSquare platform, while student information is handled via the Aeries system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acorns: School mascot and identity - students are referred to as 'Acorns' and the school embodies ACORN values: Adaptive Life-Long Learners, Collaborators and Communicators, Ongoing Problem Solvers and Independent Thinkers, Respectful and Responsible Citizens, Navigators of the Future through Technology and Innovation

Products and services

• Career Technical Education (CTE) Program A comprehensive CTE program preparing high school students in grades 9-12 for career success through hands-on learning of industry-based content and technical skills, developing employability skills and enhancing leadership potential. Five pathways are offered: Agriculture/FFA, Woodworking & Construction, Media Arts, Foods & Culinary, and Floral Design.
• Agriculture Education Pathway Agricultural education pathway within the CTE program, including the FFA (Future Farmers of America) student organization, providing students with hands-on experience in farming, animal science, and agricultural business.
• Woodworking & Construction Technology Pathway CTE pathway offering woodworking and construction technology courses teaching practical skills in carpentry, cabinet making, and construction trades to high school students.
• Media Arts Pathway CTE pathway covering arts, media, and entertainment industry sectors with tracks in yearbook production, multimedia/audio video production, and graphic design for high school students.
• Foods & Culinary Arts Pathway Culinary arts CTE program teaching food preparation, cooking techniques, and hospitality industry skills to high school students.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Classes College-level courses based on College Board AP curricula with corresponding exams administered each May for high school students; students scoring 3 or higher may receive college credit at many institutions.
• Honors Classes Demanding, advanced high school level classes recognized by the University of California. Grades are weighted with students earning a C or better receiving an additional grade point (maximum 5.0).
• FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter Student leadership organization within the Agriculture program that develops premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Affiliated with the National FFA Organization and supported by the MH FFA Alumni Association.
• Floral Design & Subscription Service Floral design courses and student-made floral arrangement subscription service sold to community members, operated through the school's online store.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program offering 14 varsity and multiple sub-varsity sports for male and female students, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, water polo, track, swimming, wrestling, tennis, golf, cross country, badminton, lacrosse, and field hockey, competing in the Blossom Valley Athletic League under CIF-CCS.
• Yearbook Annual school yearbook sold for $75 with ASB membership or $85 without; past yearbooks available for $65 while supplies last.
• PE Clothes Physical Education clothing sold to students including T-shirts ($15), shorts ($15), sweatpants ($25), sweatshirts ($25), and master locks ($10).
• Athletic Event Passes All Access Sports Passes for regular season home games sold via the GoFan platform, including Standard Pass ($75), Family Pass ($150 covering 2 adults and children 12 and under), and Senior Pass ($65 for ages 65+).
• Chromebook Protection Plan Optional subscription covering accidental damage or theft of school-issued Chromebooks at $45 per term.
• Transcript Services Official transcript requests processed by the school registrar; free for currently enrolled students and $5 for former students with 3-5 business day processing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rates exceed 95% for the Class of 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San José State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025Guaranteed Pathway partnership beginning Fall 2026 providing guaranteed admission to SJSU for every eligible MHUSD student. Combined with dual enrollment programs, this partnership reduces financial and academic barriers to higher education, making college more accessible and attainable.
• Gavilan CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnerships allow high school students to earn college credits while still in high school, supporting the college and career readiness mission.
• South County Cal-SOAPcoreOthersSouth County Cal-SOAP provides financial aid education, academic counseling, and college readiness support. Cal-SOAP coaches are stationed on Live Oak campus to assist students with college preparation and application processes.
• Santa Clara County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Special Education (SPED) Apprenticeship Program. SCCOE and Gavilan College partner with MHUSD to provide a paid apprenticeship pathway into teaching careers, with tuition-free coursework toward an AA degree.
• Bay Area Community HealthminorOthersMobile dental clinic providing free and low-cost dental check-ups and treatments for families. Services offered at FACE Center on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
• YMCA Project CornerstoneminorOthersLearn Grow Thrive parent workshop series covering topics like digital citizenship, adolescent brain development, and family engagement strategies.
• South County Heals PromotorasminorOthersCommunity organization hosting family events like Lotería Nights to promote health and wellness engagement among families.
• National FFA OrganizationcoreOthersFFA (Future Farmers of America) provides agricultural education and leadership development. MH FFA Alumni Association supports current FFA members through fundraising and community engagement.
• CIF-CCS (California Interscholastic Federation - Central Coast Section)coreOthersAthletics participate in the Blossom Valley Athletic League (BVAL) under CIF-CCS governance. All league schedules posted at www.bval.org.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Christopher High School: Comprehensive public high school in nearby Gilroy (Gilroy Unified School District) with similar CTE, AP, and athletics programs. Comparable size and demographics as a neighbor-district peer.
• Piedmont Hills High School: Comprehensive public high school in East Side Union High School District serving the broader San Jose metro. Similar size profile, comprehensive AP and CTE offerings, and athletic program scale.
• Independence High School: San Jose-area public high school with alternative/continuation pathways within East Side Union. Comparable in mission and program design to Live Oak's overall comprehensive model.
• Gilroy High School: Long-established comprehensive public high school in Gilroy, also serving grades 9-12 with comparable AP, CTE, and athletics programs in the same South Bay region.
• Oak Grove High School: East Side Union District comprehensive public high school in San Jose, comparable in size and program breadth (AP, athletics, CTE-style electives).
• Yerba Buena High School: East Side Union District public high school serving the San Jose area with similar comprehensive offerings and a comparable student body profile.

Direct peers

• Central High School (Continuation): Continuation high school within the same Morgan Hill USD serving credit recovery and alternative pathways. Operationally adjacent, working with Live Oak's summer credit recovery program.
• Ann Sobrato High School: Sister comprehensive public high school within Morgan Hill Unified School District, serving the same 9-12 grade band and overlapping feeder pattern. Most directly comparable in curriculum, governance, funding model, and athletic/activity offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCs9kPkR75435xfxVQBfcGFA
• Facebookfacebook.com/morganhillunifiedschooldistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/mhunified
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/live-oak-high-school-64

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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