What Upland Unified does

Upland Unified School District (UUSD) is a California public K-12 school district headquartered at 390 North Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA, serving approximately 9,600 students across 14 campuses: 9 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools, 2 high schools (Upland High and Hillside Continuation), plus Step Up Preschool and Upland Adult School. The district offers a continuous academic pathway from preschool through adult education, including Universal Transitional Kindergarten, signature elementary academies (Dual Language Immersion, STEAM, Computer Science, Sports, Service Learning, Global, Leader in Me), AVID college readiness, 9 Career Technical Education pathways, and a comprehensive Advanced Placement program.

The U'College Academy launched an early college program that graduated its inaugural class of 16 students with associate degrees in 2026. Technology infrastructure comprises Aeries for student information and online enrollment, Finalsite for the district website, i-Ready and Star diagnostic assessments, CAASPP/Smarter Balanced state testing, and a districtwide monitoring tool that flags concerning student content for administrator review. Safety operations integrate Upland Police Department School Resource Officers and County Fire for threat assessment.

UUSD is a government state entity organized under California Education Code, governed by an elected five-member Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Lynn J. Carmen Day. Revenue is sourced from state LCFF allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants; no commercial revenue is generated. Preschool tuition is $22 per day, while Adult School classes (ESL, citizenship, high school diploma/GED, and vocational certifications) are offered free of charge. Core partnerships include Chaffey College for dual enrollment, the Foothill Consortium for teacher induction, and Ford of Upland for an annual student vehicle donation program.

Name

Upland Unified

Legal name

Upland Unified School District

Website

https://upland.k12.ca.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Upland Unified School District is a California public K-12 district operating 14 campuses serving approximately 9,600 students from preschool through adult education, funded by state formula allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public 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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Adult education programs
• Dual language immersion
• College readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Upland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through state formula funding, local property taxes, and federal grants. Revenue supports operations, teacher salaries, facilities, and educational programs across 14 campuses.
2. Preschool Tuition: Step Up Preschool program charges $22.00/day for general education preschool students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Upland Unified School District operates 14 public school campuses in Upland, California, delivering free K-12 education to nearly 9,600 students through preschool, elementary, junior high, and high school programs, with signature academies in Dual Language Immersion, STEAM, computer science, and career technical education. The district also runs Upland Adult School, providing free adult education in ESL, citizenship preparation, high school diploma completion, and vocational certificate programs in partnership with Chaffey College.

Product overview

Upland Unified School District operates a comprehensive educational ecosystem serving nearly 9,600 students across 14 campuses. The district offers a unified set of educational programs spanning early childhood (Step Up Preschool, Universal Transitional Kindergarten), elementary education (K-6 with specialized academies including Dual Language Immersion, Computer Science Immersion, and STEAM), secondary education (middle school, high school with AP programs, AVID college readiness, and CTE pathways), and adult education. Signature programs include the Dual Language Immersion Academy, Foothill Knolls STEAM Academy, U'College early college program, and nine Career Technical Education pathways. The district provides integrated student support services including wellness centers, nutrition services with farm-to-school initiatives, and partnerships with Chaffey College for dual enrollment. The district's technology infrastructure includes Aeries for student enrollment and information management, and Finalsite for district website communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Step Up Preschool An inclusive preschool program for children ages 3-5 taught by credentialed teachers and instructional aides, with AM (8:30-11:30) and PM (12:30-3:30) sessions preparing students for kindergarten. General education preschool tuition is $22.00/day regardless of absence; special education preschool students attend at no cost.
• Universal Transitional Kindergarten Universal Transitional Kindergarten program offered at every district school site for children turning four by September 1, providing early learning foundations in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional skills, and creative expression as preparation for kindergarten.
• Elementary Schools (K-6) with Signature Academies Nine elementary schools serving kindergarten through sixth grade, each operating a signature program: Baldy View (Dual Language Immersion), Magnolia (Computer Science Immersion), Sycamore (Leader in Me), Sierra Vista (Sports Academy), Valencia (Service Learning), Cabrillo (Global Academy), Pepper Tree (Scholars of Science), Upland Elementary (Arts & Communication), Citrus (Community School). Programs include DLI, STEM, GATE, and Computer Science Immersion.
• Foothill Knolls STEAM Academy of Innovation A TK-8 STEAM academy utilizing innovative pedagogies including STEAM, Inquiry, Project Based Learning, and Design Thinking, preparing students for multiple STEAM pathways at the high school level through project-based learning methodologies.
• Junior High Schools (Grades 7-8) Two junior high schools serving grades 7-8: Pioneer Junior High School and Upland Junior High School, both implementing the AVID college preparation program to build study skills and high-school readiness for students transitioning from elementary education.
• High Schools (Grades 9-12) Upland High School (comprehensive) and Hillside Continuation High School serve grades 9-12 with Advanced Placement programs, AVID college readiness, U'College Academy for early college credit, 9 career technical education pathways, dual enrollment with Chaffey College, and performing arts/athletics programs. Class of 2026 included 732 graduates across both campuses.
• Upland Adult School Adult education services since 1989 offering free ESL classes, U.S. citizenship preparation, Computer literacy, High School Diploma completion, and vocational training including welding certification, with dual enrollment partnerships allowing Adult School students to qualify for free college classes at Chaffey College.
• Career Technical Education Pathways Nine career technical education pathways preparing high school and adult students for college and careers: Computer Science, Health Careers & Patient Care, Automotive Technology, Engineering Design, Film/TV/Video Production, Residential & Commercial Construction, Welding, Sports Medicine, and Photography, providing direct pathways to professional training, licensure, certification, and immediate employment.
• Advanced Placement Program Region-leading comprehensive AP curriculum at Upland High School offering courses in AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science (Java and Principles), Economics, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Language and Composition, Literature, Physics, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government, US History, and World History, providing potential college credit for qualifying exam scores.
• AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) college readiness program available at six elementary schools, both junior high schools (Pioneer and Upland Jr. High), and both high schools (Upland High and Hillside Continuation), preparing students for college and postsecondary education through research-based curriculum, writing instruction, and student support strategies.
• U'College Academy Early college program at Upland High School allowing students to earn college credit and associate degrees while completing high school, delivered through cohort-based classes held on campus in partnership with Chaffey College. The inaugural 2026 cohort produced 16 graduates with associate degrees.
• Dual Language Immersion Academy at Baldy View Elementary A K-6 signature program promoting bilingualism and biliteracy in English and Spanish at Baldy View Elementary, transitioning students from 90% Spanish/10% English instruction in Kindergarten to a 50/50 split by fourth grade, building bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural competencies.
• Wellness Centers and Student Support Services On-campus wellness centers and social-emotional support services providing mental health services, counseling, case management, CalFresh referrals, and virtual wellness resources, integrated into UUSD campuses as part of the Student Services Division to support the whole child.
• Nutrition Services / Farm-to-School Program District nutrition program featuring scratch-made meals incorporating fresh produce from regenerative gardens at every school site, providing meals free of charge to all students during the 2024-2025 school year, with menus, wellness education, and payment information available through the Nutrition Services portal.
• CAASPP Assessment Program California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing program using Smarter Balanced computer-adaptive assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics, administered to UUSD students in grades 3-8 and 11 as the state-mandated measure of academic performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 9,600 students served across 14 campuses
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor and core.

• Ford of UplandnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Local car dealership that gifted a vehicle to 2026 graduate Drew Aparicio to help him pursue athletic training at Cal State San Bernardino. Ford of Upland has pledged to donate a vehicle annually to a deserving Upland Unified student. The dealership also covers first-year car insurance and provides $300 monthly gas stipend contingent upon mentorship participation.
• California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA)minorOthersProfessional organization that provided a $500 gift to assist Drew Aparicio as he begins college.
• Chaffey CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Adult School students to qualify for free classes at Chaffey College. Partnership allows combined resources to offer students the best of both institutions. 46 Upland High students were among Chaffey College's 111 dual enrollment graduates in 2026 - the highest number from any participating high school. 16 U'College Academy students earned associate degrees through cohort-based classes held on campus.
• Upland Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with Upland Police Department for school safety, including School Resource Officer at campuses and threat assessment protocols involving law enforcement.
• County Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with county fire department as part of threat assessment protocols and emergency response planning.
• Foothill ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Foothill Consortium supporting educators in fulfilling credential requirements through individualized mentoring, coaching, reflection, and professional learning. 11 Upland Unified teachers and 3 administrators completed the two-year induction program through this consortium.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Fontana Unified School District: Fontana Unified is a K-12 district in the same Inland Empire region but with substantially larger enrollment (~35,000). It serves as a useful regional comparator for understanding how UUSD's programmatic choices scale relative to a larger Inland Valley peer.
• Rialto Unified School District: Rialto Unified is a K-12 district in the same Inland Empire region, larger than UUSD but operating under identical LCFF funding mechanics and state regulatory frameworks. It provides a regional benchmark for evaluating UUSD's relative program offerings and outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Riverside Unified School District: Riverside Unified is a much larger K-12 district in the broader Inland Empire serving as a broad incumbent peer. It provides context for how a regional power operates comprehensive programming at scale, helping frame UUSD's relative positioning and capacity tradeoffs.
• San Bernardino City Unified School District: San Bernardino City Unified is a substantially larger K-12 district (~50,000 students) in the same Inland Empire region. As a broader incumbent, it illustrates the operational scale UUSD could approach through inter-district transfers or expansion, while operating under identical state frameworks.

Direct peers

• Ontario-Montclair School District: Ontario-Montclair is a nearby K-8 public school district of similar enrollment scale in the Inland Empire. Although it does not operate secondary schools, it serves a comparable demographic and shares UUSD's reliance on Chaffey-area feeder patterns, making it directly comparable on elementary programming and feeder dynamics.
• Chaffey Joint Union High School District: Chaffey Joint Union High School District is the secondary partner of Upland Adult School and the dual enrollment pipeline for UUSD students. Both share CTE pathways, AVID, and AP programming, and Chaffey College articulation is the primary mechanism for UUSD's U'College Academy outcomes, making it the closest operational peer.
• Pomona Unified School District: Pomona Unified is a neighboring K-12 public school district serving a comparable demographic and student population size in the Inland Valley. Both districts operate preschool-through-adult-education programs with similar CTE and dual enrollment structures, making them directly comparable on scale, programmatic breadth, and regional operating context.
• Glendora Unified School District: Glendora Unified is a K-12 district of comparable enrollment in the San Gabriel Valley. Both districts emphasize signature programming, college readiness, and CTE pathways within similar-sized operations, making them directly comparable on operational scale and program mix.
• Claremont Unified School District: Claremont Unified is a neighboring K-12 district of similar enrollment size in the Inland Valley. Both districts operate preschool-through-high-school programs in adjacent cities with comparable per-pupil funding structures, and both emphasize signature programming as differentiation.
• West Covina Unified School District: West Covina Unified is a K-12 district in the San Gabriel Valley with a comparable student population (~9,000) and similar programmatic breadth including CTE pathways, AVID, and adult education. Both districts share California LCFF funding exposure and serve comparable suburban demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/uplandusd
• Instagraminstagram.com/uplandunifiedsd

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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