Rialto Unified School District

What Rialto Unified School District does

Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) is a California public K-12 school district headquartered at 182 East Walnut Avenue, Rialto, operating 31 schools across the cities of Rialto, Colton, Fontana, and San Bernardino in San Bernardino County. The district serves approximately 23,500 students through 20 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 high schools, 1 virtual academy (Zupanic Virtual Academy), and 1 adult school (Rialto Adult School). RUSD provides a full educational continuum from preschool through adult education, including specialized programs such as Career Technical Education (CTE), Dual Language Immersion (English-Spanish, across 8 elementary schools and 1 middle school), the Foundations of Literacy/Numeracy program for grades 1-3, STEM CARES, GATE, AVID, Visual and Performing Arts, and an Early College Program in partnership with San Bernardino Valley College that allows students to earn transferable college credits. Special education services are delivered through a partnership with East Valley SELPA. The district reports a 92.2% graduation rate and 435 CTE pathway completers in the Class of 2023-2024.

RUSD's technology stack centers on a 1:1 student-to-device ratio that equips every student with personal hardware for digital literacy. Core platforms include Synergy SIS for student information management, ParentSquare for district-wide family communication and two-way messaging, and Varsity Tutors for 24/7 online tutoring access. Additional integrations include EZ School Pay for fee processing, PeachJar for digital flyer distribution, Parchment for transcript ordering, EdJoin for employment postings, and 6crickets and Think Together for expanded learning program management. Curriculum is supported by iReady assessments for reading and mathematics, with the Five Strands of Mathematical Proficiency framework guiding instruction.

As a public school district, RUSD does not charge tuition; revenue is generated entirely through government funding streams. The core mechanism is California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), supplemented by federal Title programs, special education allocations, local property taxes, and voter-approved bond measures. Go-to-market is non-commercial: families enroll students directly through the district's Enrollment Center based on residential address, and the district reaches prospective and current families via community engagement programs (Curtis T. Winton Parent Institute, DAC, DELAC, DAAPAC, Alianza Latina), social media, the Bridge Podcast, ParentSquare messaging, and community events including the annual RITZ Gala. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and has been led since 2025 by Superintendent Dr. Alejandro Alvarez.

Name

Rialto Unified School District

Legal name

Rialto Unified School District

Website

https://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rialto Unified School District is a California public K-12 school district serving approximately 23,500 students across 31 schools in Rialto, Colton, Fontana, and San Bernardino, delivering preschool through adult education funded by state LCFF allocations, federal grants, and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Dual language immersion
• Adult education services
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rialto

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public education provided free to students. Funded through state and federal education allocations, local property taxes, and the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Revenue comes from California Department of Education, federal Title programs, and local bond measures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rialto Unified School District operates a comprehensive public K-12 education system serving approximately 23,500 students across 31 schools in the Inland Empire region of California. The district delivers free core K-12 instruction, preschool and adult education, plus specialized programs including Career Technical Education, Dual Language Immersion, STEM CARES, Foundations of Literacy/Numeracy, GATE, AVID, Early College, and Special Education. Educational services are funded through California LCFF, federal grants, and local property taxes with no tuition charged to families.

Product overview

Rialto Unified School District operates a comprehensive K-12 public education system serving over 23,500 students across 31 schools. The district offers a platform of interconnected educational programs including Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, tutoring services (both in-person and via Varsity Tutors), the Early College Program in partnership with San Bernardino Valley College, Foundations of Literacy/Numeracy for early grades, STEM CARES environmental program, and Dual Language Immersion. Supporting infrastructure includes Synergy SIS for student information management, ParentSquare for parent communication, and specialized programs such as GATE, AVID, Visual and Performing Arts, Independent Study, Special Services, and Expanded Learning Programs. The district also operates the Rialto Adult School and Zupanic Virtual Academy for alternative educational pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused educational pathways spanning engineering to early childhood education, allowing students to explore careers, earn certifications, and graduate prepared for the workforce.
• Tutoring Services Free in-person tutoring at every school plus 24/7 online access through the Varsity Tutors partnership.
• Early College Program Partnership with San Bernardino Valley College allowing high school students to take college classes during the school day, earning free transferable credits.
• Foundations of Literacy/Numeracy Literacy and numeracy support program for grades 1-3 featuring expert teachers, co-teachers, and family engagement tools.
• STEM CARES Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Cultivates Active Responsible Environmental Stewards - environmental stewardship program where students address local environmental issues through hands-on STEM learning.
• Dual Language Immersion (DLI) English-Spanish bilingual immersion program available at eight elementary schools and one middle school, building fluency and cultural connection.
• Rialto Adult School Adult education programs serving the community from preschool through adult school, including GED preparation, vocational training, and continuing education.
• Zupanic Virtual Academy Virtual learning option providing online education for students in the district.
• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Arts education program including elementary VAPA, elementary music, and art exhibitions across district schools.
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Specialized program for academically gifted and talented students.
• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) College readiness program preparing students for four-year college eligibility.
• Independent Study Alternative education option for students requiring flexible learning arrangements.
• Special Services Special education programs including IEP support, inclusive practices, transition resources, and related services for students with disabilities.
• Expanded Learning Programs (ELOP, ASES, ASSETS) After-school and extended learning programs including tutoring centers, enrichment activities, and Think Together partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.2% graduation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• San Bernardino Valley CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Early College Program allowing high school students to take college classes during the school day, earning free transferable credits while still enrolled in high school. This pathway enables students to get a head start on their college education.
• Think TogethercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThink Together provides after school enrichment programs for RUSD students through the Expanded Learning Programs (ELOP, ASES, ASSETS). Programs include tutoring, enrichment activities, and academic support during non-instructional hours.
• Varsity TutorsmajorTechnology or IntegrationProvides 24/7 online tutoring access to all RUSD students, complementing in-person tutoring available at every school. This ensures students have academic support available whenever and wherever needed.
• East Valley SELPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) collaboration providing special education services and programs. RUSD participates in joint planning and service delivery for students with special needs across the East Valley region.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Corona-Norco Unified School District: Inland Empire K-12 district operating under the same California public education framework. Comparable in scale and program breadth, with similar CTE, dual language, and technology initiatives, though serving a different set of cities.
• Riverside Unified School District: Larger Inland Empire K-12 district funded through the same LCFF mechanism. Comparable in urban demographic profile, English Learner programs, and CTE pathways, though operating in Riverside rather than San Bernardino County.
• Etiwanda School District: Nearby elementary-focused district in San Bernardino County. Comparable in LCFF funding dynamics and elementary program design, though serving a different geographic area in the western Inland Empire.
• Chaffey Joint Union High School District: San Bernardino County high school district that overlaps the Rialto service area. Comparable in secondary-education programming including CTE, AVID, and dual enrollment pathways, though it covers grades 9-12 only.
• Redlands Unified School District: San Bernardino County K-12 district of comparable size and funding model. Directly comparable in governance structure and program mix including CTE, dual language, and expanded learning.

Direct peers

• Fontana Unified School District: Adjacent K-12 public district serving one of the cities (Fontana) within Rialto USD's attendance area. Operates under the same California LCFF funding model with overlapping student demographics and similar English Learner populations.
• San Bernardino City Unified School District: Neighboring K-12 public school district in San Bernardino County serving a comparable urban demographic. Directly comparable in funding model (LCFF), student population mix, and program portfolio including CTE and English Learner services.
• Ontario-Montclair School District: Nearby K-12 public district in the Inland Empire serving a similar urban, high-English-Learner population. Directly comparable in LCFF funding dynamics and program offerings such as Dual Language Immersion and after-school expanded learning.
• Colton Joint Unified School District: Neighboring K-12 district serving Colton, one of the cities inside Rialto USD's service area. Comparable in scale, funding source, and demographic profile, with overlapping community and family populations.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Unified School District: California's largest K-12 public school district, operating under the same LCFF framework but at vastly greater scale. Comparable as a peer because RUSD families and labor market overlap with LA County, and LAUSD's program portfolio (CTE, dual language, expanded learning) sets the broader benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/rialtounified
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rialto-usd
• Instagraminstagram.com/rialto_usd

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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