San Mateo High School

What San Mateo High School does

San Mateo High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 in San Mateo, California, operating under the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD). Founded in 1902, the school enrolls approximately 1,600+ students and employs a staff of approximately 158-166 administrative, instructional, and support personnel. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs including Advanced Placement courses, five Career Technical Education pathways (Arts Media & Entertainment, Health Science & Medical Technology, Hospitality Tourism & Recreation, Information & Communication Technologies, and Business), a dedicated Biotechnology pathway with a dedicated facility, AVID college readiness, and Visual and Performing Arts programs. Its technology stack is built on standard K-12 educational platforms—Canvas LMS, Aeries SIS, Naviance, Google Suite, and Follett Destiny—with no proprietary software development. The campus was rebuilt from 2000-2005 and features heritage architecture modeled after Henry the Eighth's Hampton Court in England, a 1,600-seat Performing Arts Center, and modern athletic facilities. Revenue is entirely from public sources: state per-pupil funding, local property taxes through the district, and federal education grants. There is no tuition; nominal fees apply for items like parking permits and transcripts. The school was recognized as a National Distinguished Blue Ribbon School in 1991 and received the Gold Standard Award for Academic Excellence in 2005.

Name

San Mateo High School

Legal name

San Mateo High School

Website

https://smhs.smuhsd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Short description

San Mateo High School is a public secondary school serving approximately 1,600 students in grades 9-12 in San Mateo, California, operating under the San Mateo Union High School District and funded through state, local, and federal public education mechanisms.

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

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Career technical education
• Advanced placement courses
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Mateo

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: San Mateo High School is a public high school funded by a combination of state per-pupil funding, local property taxes through the San Mateo Union High School District, and federal education grants. Revenue is not generated through commercial activities but through public education funding mechanisms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

San Mateo High School is a public high school providing comprehensive secondary education for grades 9-12, including college preparatory curriculum, Advanced Placement courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, English Language Development, Special Education, athletics, and performing arts. The school serves approximately 1,600+ students through academic, co-curricular, and student support services at its campus at 506 North Delaware Street, San Mateo, California.

Product overview

San Mateo High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program for grades 9-12. The school provides a diverse portfolio of academic programs including Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (Business, Health Science, Arts Media, IT, Hospitality), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AVID college readiness program, Biotechnology Pathway, and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA). Co-curricular offerings include Athletics, Student Government and Leadership, Student Media (newspaper and yearbook), and over 40 student clubs. The school operates Student and Family Portals integrating tools like Canvas LMS, Aeries SIS, Naviance, and Google Suite. Student support services include a College and Career Center, Mental Health and Wellness Counseling, Academic Support (Bearcat Den, tutoring), and Library Resources. Safety features include STOPit anonymous reporting. The school serves approximately 1,600+ students and has been recognized as a National Distinguished Blue Ribbon School (1991).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
• Biotechnology Pathway
• Performing Arts Program
• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
• Athletics Program
• Mental Health and Wellness Counseling

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peninsula Library SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school library participates in the Peninsula Library System, providing students and staff access to county-wide library resources and databases.
• SMUHSD Transportation DepartmentcoreOthersDistrict-provided bus transportation services for students, with bus passes available for purchase.
• Student Nutrition Services (District)coreOthersDistrict-run cafeteria and meal services, with the district's Student Nutrition department managing food services.
• San Mateo Union High School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMUHSD is the school district that governs San Mateo High School and eight other schools in the area. The district provides administrative, financial, and operational support.
• Care SolacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health coordination service providing 24/7 concierge support to help students and families connect with local mental health providers. Available at (888) 515-0595.
• allcove San MateominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth-centered space for individuals ages 12-25 offering mental health support, peer support, medical services, substance use support, and wellness activities.
• Daybreak HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual mental health counseling and support services available for students, including individual therapy and family support.
• Canvas (by Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system (LMS) used for course management, assignments, and student communication.
• Naviance (by Hobsons)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollege and career readiness platform used by students for college applications, career exploration, and resume building.
• Follett DestinycoreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary catalog and resource management system used by the school library.
• STOPit SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationAnonymous reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying, cyber abuse, and other inappropriate behaviors. Includes app and back-end incident management system for school administrators.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aragon High School: Public high school within the same San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD), serving grades 9-12 in San Mateo with comparable college preparatory and CTE programs. Most direct comparator given shared governance, funding, and demographics.
• Hillsdale High School: SMUHSD district peer serving grades 9-12 in San Mateo, sharing district funding, curriculum frameworks, and student support services. Directly comparable operating model and enrollment base.
• Capuchino High School: SMUHSD district peer in San Bruno offering grades 9-12 public secondary education under the same district governance, with overlapping CTE and college preparatory programming.
• Burlingame High School: SMUHSD district peer serving grades 9-12 in Burlingame with similar college preparatory curriculum and community engagement model. Shares funding structure and governance.
• Mills High School: SMUHSD district peer in Millbrae serving grades 9-12, operating under identical funding mechanisms and district curriculum frameworks as San Mateo High School.

Regional players

• Sequoia High School: Public high school in Redwood City serving grades 9-12 under the Sequoia Union High School District — adjacent district in San Mateo County with similar Bay Area demographics, college prep focus, and CTE offerings.
• Menlo-Atherton High School: Public high school in Atherton serving grades 9-12 under the Sequoia Union High School District, comparable in Bay Area suburban demographics, comprehensive college prep, and CTE pathway offerings.
• Palo Alto High School: Public high school in Palo Alto (grades 9-12) under Palo Alto Unified School District — strong Bay Area academic peer with similar college preparatory emphasis and high-achieving student demographics.
• Crystal Springs Uplands School: Private independent school in Hillsborough serving grades 6-12 with comparable college preparatory rigor in the same Bay Area market; comparable on academic outcomes and family demographic profile though operating under a different funding model.

Emerging players

• Design Tech High School: Public charter high school in Redwood City serving grades 9-12 with a design-thinking and technology emphasis. Comparable in Bay Area demographics and STEM/CTE focus, but operates as a charter rather than a traditional public school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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