Prospect High School (Saratoga, CA)

What Prospect High School (Saratoga, CA) does

Prospect High School is a public secondary educational institution located at 18900 Prospect Road in Saratoga, California, operating since the 1960s as a member of the Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD). The school serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans college-preparatory academics, Advanced Placement and honors courses, career technical education (CTE) across 11 pathways, special education, and English language development. Auxiliary programs include robust athletics as a member of the Blossom Valley Athletic League (BVAL), performing arts (symphonic band, orchestra, choir, theatre, visual arts), and student government/activities. The school maintains the "Panther" mascot identity and operates on an A/B block schedule with Monday collaboration/early-release days.

The school's technology infrastructure consists of standardized K-12 platforms: Canvas for learning management, Aeries for student information and parent portals, ParentSquare for family communication, and Edlio for the public website. Chromebooks are issued to students for instructional use. Partnerships extend the school's programmatic reach, including Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) for hands-on trade training, West Valley College for concurrent/dual enrollment and College Advantage, the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation (KJTF) for mandatory athletic heart screenings, PIQE for parent engagement workshops, and Herff Jones for graduation supplies.

Revenue is generated primarily through public funding mechanisms (state per-pupil allocations, local property taxes, and federal Title I grants) administered via CUHSD. Secondary revenue includes parent organization fundraising (Panther Paws Sports Boosters, Prospect Music Boosters Club, PTSA), activity fees (ASB packages at $110-$150, sports physicals at $30, marching band activity fees at $600-$800), and merchandise sales through the campus web store. There is no tuition; enrollment is restricted to students residing within CUHSD boundaries.

Name

Prospect High School (Saratoga, CA)

Legal name

Prospect High School

Website

https://prospect.cuhsd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prospect High School is a public secondary school in Saratoga, California, operating within the Campbell Union High School District. It serves grades 9-12 through college-preparatory academics, CTE pathways, special education, athletics, and performing arts programs.

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

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public high school
• Career technical education
• College preparatory programs
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saratoga

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. Public School Funding: As a public high school within the Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD), Prospect High School is funded through state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, and federal Title I grants. The school receives Title I federal grant funding to support student academic performance.
2. Parent Organization Fundraising: Parent booster organizations including Panther Paws Sports Boosters, Prospect Music Boosters Club (PMBC), and PTSA conduct fundraising activities. Panther Paws hosts one major fundraising opportunity that brings in approximately $20-$25k annually to support athletic programs.
3. Activity Fees and Merchandise Sales: The school generates revenue through PE uniform sales, ASB package sales ($110 Blue, $150 Yellow), sports participation fees, marching band activity costs, graduation gown orders (FREE with promo code), yearbook sales, and various merchandise stores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Prospect High School is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9-12 through the Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD). It delivers college-preparatory academics, Advanced Placement and Honors courses, 11 Career Technical Education pathways, special education, English language development, AVID college-readiness programming, and dual enrollment with West Valley College. The school also operates an athletics program through the Blossom Valley Athletic League, visual and performing arts programs (including competitive marching band and color guard), and student services including counseling and a wellness center.

Product overview

Prospect High School offers a comprehensive educational program consisting of core academic departments (English, Math, Science, Social Science), Career Technical Education pathways (Digital Filmmaking, Theatre Arts, Computer Science, Financial Management, Engineering), Visual & Performing Arts (Music with Marching Band and Color Guard, Visual Arts, Theatre), World Languages (French, Mandarin, Spanish), and Special Programs (AVID, Middle College, Dual Enrollment). The school operates on a block A/B schedule with sports PE and marching band PE credit options. Key platforms include Canvas LMS for course management, Aeries for student information, and ParentSquare for communications. The school partners with SVCTE for career technical education in trades and offers AP courses, honors programs, and summer school for college preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Technical Education (CTE) Industry-level career technical education program offering 11 pathways including Financial Management, Digital Filmmaking, Theatre Arts, Technical Theater, Engineering, and Computer Science for grades 9-12 students. Completion is recognized at graduation via pathway-length-tied pins, cords, or stoles.
• Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) Partnership Partnership with SVCTE providing hands-on career technical education in the trades for 11th and 12th graders, delivered at an off-campus site in the afternoons.
• Advanced Placement and Honors Programs College-level AP and Honors courses across multiple disciplines including AP Computer Science, AP Music Theory, AP Studio Art, AP French, AP Chinese, and AP Spanish, offering weighted credit for college preparation.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College-readiness program designed to close the achievement gap and prepare students for four-year college eligibility through academic support and college visit opportunities.
• Dual Enrollment / College Advantage Programs allowing students to earn college credit while in high school through concurrent enrollment at West Valley College under the College Advantage partnership.
• Middle College Program Program for 11th and 12th graders allowing students to take college courses while maintaining high school enrollment at a college site.
• Athletics Program Robust athletic program as a member of the Blossom Valley Athletic League (BVAL) with teams competing in Fall, Winter, and Spring sports including football, volleyball, tennis, water polo, and more, across the West Valley, Santa Teresa, and Mount Hamilton Divisions.
• Music Program Comprehensive music education including Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Guitar Classes, Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, Panther Marching Band & Color Guard, and Honors Ensembles with All-State audition preparation.
• Panther Marching Band & Color Guard Competitive field show program featuring wind instruments, percussion, and color guard performing at football games, competitions, and community events during a season running from late July through November.
• World Languages Department World language instruction in French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Spanish for Spanish Speakers, with AP options in French and Chinese, and preparation for the State Seal of Biliteracy.
• Visual & Performing Arts Department Department offering courses in ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, and technical theater, with annual art shows and performing arts productions.
• Physical Education Program Comprehensive PE curriculum covering courses 1-3, Personal Fitness, Introduction to Weight Training, and Advanced PE, with a Sports PE and Marching Band PE credit option for student-athletes.
• Special Programs (Yearbook, ASB, Peer Tutoring) Programs including Graphic Publications (Yearbook), Leadership (Student Government/ASB), Peer Tutoring, and Student Assistant positions providing campus leadership opportunities.
• Summer School Summer academic programs offered for credit recovery and enrichment, including on-site options for Prospect and Westmont students.

Quantifiable outcome

• CTE pathway completion recognition: 2-Year Pathway earns Prospect CTE Pin; 3-Year earns CTE Cord; 4-Year earns CTE Stole
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProspect High School partners with SVCTE to provide hands-on career technical education experiences in the trades for 11th and 12th grade students. Students attend the afternoon program at SVCTE site, departing PHS around 11:30am and returning around 4:55pm. The partnership offers industry-level experience and education in various trade fields.
• Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIQE provides workshops and seminars to help families gain knowledge and skills to ensure their children achieve their full potential. Through hands-on workshops, families learn how to navigate the educational system and support student success.
• Kyle J. Taylor Foundation (KJTF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUHSD Board approved partnership with KJTF to provide heart screenings (ECG/EKG) for athletes. All 9th and 11th grade athletes are required to have an electrocardiogram heart screening as part of athletic clearance. On-campus screenings available for $20.
• Herff JonesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHerff Jones partners with Prospect High School to provide graduation supplies including caps, gowns, announcements, class rings, and yard signs. Graduation gowns provided free with promo code. Herff Jones Fremont office handles ring appointments.
• West Valley CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Advantage program enables students to earn college credit through concurrent enrollment at West Valley College while attending high school. Also offers Dual Enrollment and Middle College options for college-bound students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leigh High School: CUHSD peer campus in San Jose with comparable academic, athletic, and CTE programs, sharing identical funding streams and district-level policies.
• Branham High School: Another CUHSD comprehensive high school in San Jose offering AP, CTE, and athletics programs, competing for the same in-district student population.
• Westmont High School: Sister CUHSD comprehensive high school in Campbell, CA sharing the same district boundaries, governance, funding model, and A/B block schedule. Directly competes for in-district students.
• Boynton High School: CUHSD alternative/continuation high school within the district providing credit recovery and non-traditional pathways, directly comparable in governance and geography.
• Del Mar High School: CUHSD comprehensive high school in San Jose sharing the same A/B block schedule, district funding, and intra-district competition dynamic.

Regional players

• Los Gatos High School: Adjacent-area public high school in Los Gatos, CA serving the same western Santa Clara Valley population and competing for cross-district transfer interest.
• Saratoga High School: Neighboring public high school in Saratoga, CA (Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District) operating in the same town and competing for Saratoga-resident students who fall outside CUHSD boundaries.

Broad incumbents

• Homestead High School: Fremont Union HSD comprehensive high school in Cupertino offering AP, CTE-adjacent programs, and athletics, with comparable Silicon Valley demographics.
• Lynbrook High School: San Jose-area comprehensive high school in Fremont Union High School District with similar STEM, AP, and athletics depth; competes for Silicon Valley families evaluating public high school options.
• Monta Vista High School: Cupertino-based public high school with a strong college-prep and STEM reputation, drawing from the same Silicon Valley feeder ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Prospect_High
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6Mig5uja4j0g3KsZIp-1Og
• Facebookfacebook.com/Prospect-High-School-1637468306527190
• Instagraminstagram.com/prospect.high
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prospect-high-school-saratoga-ca

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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