What McClintock High School does

McClintock High School is a public secondary education institution established in 1964 and operated by the Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD) in Tempe, Arizona. The school serves grades 9-12 students with a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard, honors, AP, and dual enrollment courses, supplemented by specialized programs including the Peggy Payne Academy (PPA), a school-within-a-school for gifted students founded in 2001, and a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program spanning eight pathways (automotive, construction, culinary arts, film/TV production, graphic design, law/public safety, marketing, and technical theatre). The school also fields 14 athletic programs at the 5A Conference level, offers fine and performing arts, dozens of student clubs, and student media including the Guidon newspaper and Historian yearbook. The student population reflects more than 20 spoken languages, indicating notable demographic diversity, and the school has received an A letter grade rating from the Arizona Department of Education for two consecutive years.

The school operates as a taxpayer-funded government entity rather than a commercial enterprise. Primary funding flows through Tempe Union High School District government appropriations, with secondary ancillary revenue streams from athletic participation fees ($50 per sport per student), athletic passes, bookstore sales (yearbook $60, replacement IDs, PE uniforms), tax credit donations, and event tickets. The school employs 501-1,000 staff across a single campus at 1830 East Del Rio Drive, Tempe. Technology infrastructure includes the Canvas learning management system, ParentVUE/StudentVUE student information systems, SmartBoards in classrooms, a 1:1 student laptop program, and a state-of-the-art multimedia facility. The go-to-market is enrollment-based rather than sales-driven: prospective students enroll through the district's ParentVUE Online Enrollment system, with open enrollment available for students outside district boundaries.

Strategic partnerships include Rio Salado College for dual enrollment college credit, Arizona State University for PPA university coursework, East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) for vocational education, Jostens for yearbook and graduation merchandise, and integration with the AVID college readiness program. Third-party integrations also include Parchment for transcript ordering, GoFan for athletic tickets, Aktivate for athletic registration, and Intouch Receipting for bookstore payments. Alumni have matriculated at Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, and other selective institutions, providing outcome-based evidence of program quality.

Name

McClintock High School

Legal name

McClintock High School

Website

https://mcclintock.tempeunion.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

McClintock High School is a public secondary school in Tempe, Arizona, operated by the Tempe Union High School District, serving grades 9-12 with comprehensive academic, CTE, athletics, and gifted programs since 1964.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public high school
• Career technical education
• Dual enrollment programs
• Gifted student academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public high school within Tempe Union High School District, McClintock is primarily funded through government/taxpayer funding. Additional revenue streams include athletic participation fees, bookstore sales, tax credit donations, and yearbook sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McClintock High School is a public secondary school (grades 9–12) delivering standard, honors, AP, and dual-enrollment academic instruction, Career & Technical Education across eight career pathways, the Peggy Payne Academy gifted program, athletics, fine and performing arts, student clubs, and student-produced media. Services are delivered on a single Tempe, Arizona campus and are open to in-district and out-of-district students via open enrollment.

Product overview

McClintock High School is a public high school established in 1964 offering a comprehensive educational program. The school provides standard curriculum with honors, AP, and dual enrollment options, supplemented by the Peggy Payne Academy for gifted students. Career & Technical Education programs include Automotive, Construction, Culinary Arts, Film & TV Production, Graphic Design, Law & Public Safety, Marketing, and Technical Theatre. The school operates the Freshman Academy for ninth-grade transition, provides peer tutoring, and offers extensive extracurricular activities including athletics, fine & performing arts, student clubs, and Charger Tradition Productions video program. Students can earn college credit through dual enrollment with Rio Salado College. The school also publishes the Guidon student newspaper and Historian yearbook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Peggy Payne Academy (PPA): A school-within-a-school program for gifted and talented students at McClintock High School, offering rigorous curriculum, internships, and personalized learning environment.

Products and services

• Standard Curriculum (Grades 9-12 Academic Program) Traditional academic coursework for grades 9-12 covering English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language with standard, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) course levels. For high school students seeking a comprehensive college-preparatory education.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Vocational programs across eight career pathways: Automotive Technologies, Construction Technologies, Culinary Arts, Film & TV Production, Graphic Design, Law & Public Safety, Marketing, and Technical Theatre/Stagecraft. For students seeking hands-on technical skills and career preparation.
• Peggy Payne Academy (PPA) A gifted and talented academy program offering rigorous curriculum, internship opportunities, career-shadowing experiences, and individualized academic planning within a school-within-a-school environment located on McClintock's campus. For gifted high school students.
• Dual Enrollment with Rio Salado College Partnership program allowing students to simultaneously earn college credit and high school credit through courses taught by dual enrollment certified teachers. For high school students seeking to accelerate their college education.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program competing at the 5A Conference Level as a member of the Northeast Valley Region. Offers fall, winter, and spring sports including football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, baseball, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. For students interested in interscholastic athletics.
• Student Clubs and Activities Extracurricular student activities including Academy Senate, Auto Club, Drama Club, Journalism/Newspaper (The Guidon), Speech & Debate, Student Council, and Charger Tradition Productions. For students seeking leadership, civic engagement, and interest-based extracurricular involvement.
• Fine & Performing Arts Visual arts programs (Art & Design, Drawing & Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Computer Graphics) and performing arts programs (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Dance, Drama, Guitar) with award-winning traditions. For students pursuing artistic development.
• School Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling services including academic planning, college preparation, financial aid assistance, career guidance, ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan), AP courses counseling, dual enrollment support, and AVID integration. For students and families navigating academic and post-secondary planning.
• Freshman Academy Ninth-grade transition program placing freshmen on teams with common teachers for more individualized instruction, social-emotional support, and mentorship from team members. For incoming freshmen navigating the middle-to-high-school transition.
• Peer Tutoring In-person tutoring offered before and after school in the library, supervised by campus teachers. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are accepted. For students seeking academic support.
• Yearbook (The Historian) Student yearbook named 'The Historian' documenting school history and traditions, managed through Jostens and priced at $60 (2019-2020). For students, families, and alumni seeking a keepsake of the school year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates matriculating at top universities including Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, and other Ivy League and prestigious institutions

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rio Salado CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing McClintock students to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously. Students enroll with Rio Salado College to access dual enrollment courses with certified teachers.
• Arizona State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASU Partnership for Peggy Payne Academy providing university coursework opportunities and college guidance for gifted students.
• JostensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYearbook vendor providing graduation items including caps, gowns, announcements, and yearbook sales through jostens.com
• East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational education partnership providing additional career and technical education programs for McClintock students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Marcos de Niza High School: TUHSD public high school in Tempe offering standard curriculum, athletics, JROTC, and CTE pathways. Direct peer competing for the same Tempe families under the same district governance.
• Desert Vista High School: TUHSD public high school located in Phoenix (Ahwatukee) serving grades 9-12. Direct peer with same district oversight, comparable AP/dual enrollment/athletics programs, and overlapping East Valley recruitment area.
• Tempe High School: Another public high school within the same Tempe Union High School District serving grades 9-12. Direct peer given shared district governance, identical funding model, comparable curriculum, and overlapping student draw from Tempe families.
• Mountain Pointe High School: TUHSD public high school in Phoenix (Ahwatukee) offering comprehensive academics, CTE, and athletics. Direct peer sharing district funding, governance, and competitive student market in the East Valley.
• Corona del Sol High School: Fellow TUHSD public high school in Tempe offering AP, honors, dual enrollment, athletics, and fine arts. Direct peer sharing district administration, funding source, and competitive student pool within Tempe.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: Arizona-headquartered charter network with multiple East Valley campuses serving grades K-12. Competes directly with McClintock for academically focused families through open enrollment and a STEM-heavy college-prep model.

Regional players

• Hamilton High School: High-performing public high school in Chandler Unified School District, Arizona, known for academic excellence and athletics. Regional peer with similar A-rated public-school model and East Valley catchment overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TempeUnionHighSchoolDistrict
• Facebookfacebook.com/McClintockHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcclintockchargers
• Xx.com/McClintockTUHSD

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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