El Monte Union High School District

What El Monte Union High School District does

El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) is a California public school district founded in 1901, governed by an elected Board of Trustees and led by Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga. It operates as a government state entity providing mandated secondary public education to residents of El Monte, Rosemead, and South El Monte in Los Angeles County's San Gabriel Valley. The district serves more than 17,000 students and adult learners annually through a portfolio that includes six comprehensive high schools (Arroyo, El Monte, Fernando R. Ledesma, Mountain View, Rosemead, and South El Monte), the Online and Personalized Learning (OPL) virtual school with 968 enrolled students, the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School (EMRAS) serving 10,000+ adult learners with 100+ course offerings, the Adult Transition Program (ATP) serving 130+ students ages 18-22 with disabilities, and the Community Day School. Programmatic offerings span Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, dual enrollment and AP courses, AVID college-readiness, World Languages, performing arts, athletics, ESL, GED/HiSET preparation, and parent education.

The district's technology infrastructure is centered on the Edupoint Synergy Student Information System for enrollment, grading, and parent/student portals, integrated with ParentSquare for district-wide communications, Clever for single sign-on, and supporting tools including GoGuardian (digital safety), Formative Assessment, IXL Learning, N2Y (special education content), Moodle LMS (adult school), Frontline Attendance, SEIS (special education), BoardDocs (governance), CatapultEMS (emergency management), SchoolDude (facilities), IncidentIQ (IT helpdesk), and the Access for All Technology Initiative providing 1:1 devices with Project 10 Million (T-Mobile) hotspots. Compliance infrastructure spans WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA accessibility, Section 504, Title II, and Title IX, with Chief Compliance Officer Dr. Susan Liberati managing oversight.

EMUHSD's revenue model is fundamentally tax-funded: primary revenue is California per-pupil state funding (LCFF) for K-12 students, supplemented by federal and state categorical grants (Title I, Title IX, CTE, Migrant Education, McKinney-Vento), California Adult Education Program (CAEP) funds through the Rio Hondo Region Adult Education Consortium, and nominal adult-program fees ($20 quarterly registration, $140 GED/HiSET, $5 transcripts). Enrollment is determined by residence within district boundaries, with intra-district and inter-district transfer options during open enrollment periods; the customer base is residential and non-paying for K-12 services.

Name

El Monte Union High School District

Legal name

El Monte Union High School District

Website

https://emuhsd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

El Monte Union High School District is a California public high school district operating six comprehensive high schools, an online learning program, an adult school, and a transition program serving over 17,000 students and adult learners across El Monte, Rosemead, and South El Monte.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB), Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Adult education programs
• Career technical education
• Special education transition
• Online personalized learning

Headquarters

HQ city

El Monte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: California State funding allocated per enrolled student for K-12 education. This is the primary funding source supporting district operations, teacher salaries, and educational programs.
2. Adult Education Registration Fees: El Monte-Rosemead Adult School charges a $20 quarterly registration fee for Career Technical Education and Civic Engagement classes, plus $5 class fees per CTE course. GED/HiSET testing fees are $140 per test. Transcript requests are $5 per official transcript.
3. Federal and State Grant Programs: District receives funding through various state and federal programs including Title I, Title IX, CTE funding, and categorical programs for special populations such as English learners and students experiencing homelessness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

El Monte Union High School District is a California public school district that delivers K-12 education through six comprehensive high schools, an Online and Personalized Learning (OPL) virtual school, an Adult Transition Program for students with disabilities ages 18-22, and the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School offering ESL, career technical education, GED/HiSET, and high school diploma programs. The district also provides co-curricular programs including Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, AVID college readiness, CTE pathways, Student Wellness Centers, and a 1:1 device program with free internet access.

Product overview

El Monte Union High School District operates a platform-plus-programs architecture consisting of six comprehensive high schools, an Online and Personalized Learning (OPL) virtual school, the Adult Transition Program for students with disabilities, and the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School. The district's technology infrastructure centers on the Edupoint Synergy platform for student information management, integrated with ParentSquare for family communications and Clever for single sign-on access to multiple educational tools. Core programs include Traditional High Schools serving grades 9-12, OPL for full-time and part-time online learning, the Adult Transition Program with its Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, and Work Exploration tracks, and El Monte-Rosemead Adult School offering CTE, ESL, high school diploma, GED/HiSET, and parent education programs. The district serves 17,000+ students and adult learners annually across three cities in the San Gabriel Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMUHSD: Official abbreviation of El Monte Union High School District
• Arroyo High School
• El Monte High School
• Fernando R. Ledesma High School
• Mountain View High School
• Rosemead High School
• South El Monte High School
• Online and Personalized Learning (OPL)
• Adult Transition Program (ATP)
• El Monte-Rosemead Adult School (EMRAS)
• Community Day School

Products and services

• Traditional High Schools Six comprehensive high schools serving students in grades 9-12 across El Monte, Rosemead, and South El Monte. Each school offers college-preparatory academics, career technical education pathways, visual and performing arts, athletics, and AVID and dual enrollment programs. Students are assigned by home address to their boundary school.
• Online and Personalized Learning (OPL) Full-time online school program allowing students to work on courses at an individualized pace in a fully online setting while remaining enrolled at an EMUHSD school. Also offers part-time OPL for credit recovery and original credit after-school courses. Currently serves 968 enrolled students with a 99% graduation rate and 87% college enrollment rate.
• Adult Transition Program (ATP) Post-secondary transition program serving students aged 18-22 with Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe disabilities. Includes vocational training, employment skills, independent living skills, and community-based instruction across 9 classrooms serving over 130 students, with a Work Exploration component partnering with local businesses.
• El Monte-Rosemead Adult School (EMRAS) Adult education institution serving over 10,000 students annually with 100+ course offerings across 40+ classrooms and labs. Provides ESL, Career Technical Education, high school diploma programs, GED/HiSET preparation, and civic engagement classes in in-person, blended, and distance learning formats. Open to adults 18+ regardless of residence.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs Industry-aligned vocational programs at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School including Business and Finance (Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, General Office Clerk), Health Science/Medical Technology (Medical Assistant, Medical Billing/Coding, Nurse Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, EMT, EKG), and Trades Occupations (Building & Construction, Custodial Maintenance, Electrician, Machinist). The electrician program has a 90% completion rate.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) ESL programs at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School helping individuals improve English language skills in communication, reading, writing, and comprehension through placement-based levels and distance learning options.
• GED/HiSET Testing Center Official testing center administering GED and HiSET examinations for high school equivalency certification. Provides practice tests, AZTEC preparation software, and free workshops. Fee is $140 for either test, with sections testable on different dates.
• Adult High School Diploma Program Adult education pathway enabling students to earn a high school diploma through Regularly Scheduled classes, Independent Study Labs, Home Study, and Online Independent Study. Includes independent learning options.
• Parent Education Program Home study program improving family relationships through positive parenting instruction for children from infancy through adolescence. Materials available in English, Spanish, and Chinese with court-approved completion certificates.
• Distance Learning Program (DLP) Flexible learning option providing ESL and citizenship coursework through online modules, with study materials including Watch & Listen, Easy, Personal Stories, Learning English, Crossroads Cafe, Stand Out, Starting to Read, Putting English to Work, English for All, Connect with English, That's Life, Life Goes On, In a Tight Spot, City Dreams, Listening and Writing, Rooms with a View, Holding the Bag, and Listen to Me series.
• Community Day School Alternative education program for at-risk students operated by the district as a wholly owned subsidiary school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ students and adult learners served annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• Tournament of RosesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Tournament of Roses for hosting the National Football Foundation Awards Reception at the historic Rose Parade Tournament House, providing a prestigious venue for recognizing student scholar-athletes.
• California Department of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing compliance monitoring relationship during the District's stipulated judgment monitoring period, with District Chief Compliance Officer serving as point of contact.
• Regional Centers (San Gabriel Pomona, Eastern Los Angeles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with regional centers for Adult Transition Program students, providing transition services and post-secondary placement coordination for students with disabilities.
• Local Businesses for Work ExperiencemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnerships providing job exploration opportunities for Adult Transition Program students including El Monte Parks and Recreation, Eco Garden, Grocery Outlet, and local churches.
• Rio Hondo Region Adult Education ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional consortium partnership serving El Monte, Whittier, and Pico Rivera communities for adult education program coordination and funding through California Adult Education Program (CAEP).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Antelope Valley Union High School District: California union high school district of similar size serving a multi-school geography. Directly comparable in structure (union high school district) and per-pupil funding dynamics.
• Montebello Unified School District: Larger but adjacent Los Angeles County K-12 district operating multiple high schools, adult education, and online programs. Comparable program architecture and student demographics.
• Pasadena Unified School District: Nearby Southern California K-12 district of comparable scale operating multiple high schools, adult education, and online learning programs. Comparable in program structure, CTE offerings, and California funding model.
• ABC Unified School District: Southeast Los Angeles County K-12 district of comparable scale operating multiple high schools, adult education, and online learning. Similar governance, compliance, and California funding profile.
• Hacienda La Puente Unified School District: San Gabriel Valley K-12 district operating comprehensive high schools with strong CTE pathways and adult education programs. Comparable in size, industry-aligned CTE focus, and California per-pupil funding model.
• Baldwin Park Unified School District: San Gabriel Valley K-12 district of similar size serving a largely Latino, English-learner population. Comparable demographics, CTE focus, and reliance on per-pupil and Title funding.
• Alhambra Unified School District: Adjacent San Gabriel Valley K-12 district of similar size and demographics. Operates comprehensive high schools, adult education, and special education transition programs serving a comparable linguistically and economically diverse population.
• Whittier Union High School District: Neighboring California union high school district in the Rio Hondo region serving a comparable student population. Most directly comparable in terms of size, structure, and shared adult education consortium membership (Rio Hondo Region CAEP).

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Unified School District: Largest California K-12 district operating high schools, adult education, and online programs (LAUSD Open). Comparable programs but at vastly greater scale and with broader geographic and demographic reach.

Others

• California Department of Education: State oversight body that funds and regulates EMUHSD's per-pupil allocations, LCAP/LCFF compliance, and categorical programs. Not a peer in the competitive sense but the primary funding and regulatory counterparty shaping the District's economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/ElMonteUHSD
• Facebookfacebook.com/ElMonteUHSD

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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