What Soledad Unified School District does

Soledad Unified School District is a California public K-12 school district headquartered at 1261 Metz Road in Soledad, Monterey County, serving approximately 5,000 students across eight school sites: five elementary schools (Frank Ledesma, Gabilan, Jack Franscioni, Rose Ferrero, San Vicente), one middle school (Main Street), one high school (Soledad High), and a Community Education Center offering alternative and continuation programs. The district was established in 1874, incorporated its 150th anniversary during the 2024-25 school year, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees with Randy Bangs serving as Superintendent. Its service scope spans transitional kindergarten through grade 12, with adjacent offerings including preschool programs, adult and community education, an Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (After School), family support through the Family Resource Center, mental health resources via a Virtual Wellness Center, and a Staff Housing Community (20 below-market rental units) under construction for district employees.

Instructional and operational delivery is supported by an integrated technology stack: Aeries for the Student Information System with parent and student portals, ParentSquare for district-family communication, Sprigeo for anonymous bullying and safety reporting, Renaissance (Accelerated Reader) for reading assessment, Google Workspace for collaboration, Frontline/AESOP for absence and substitute management, FMX for facilities and maintenance requests, EdJoin for recruiting, Nutrislice for school menus, and 6Crickets for ELOP registration. The AI footprint is minimal, limited to an 'AI Tools for Teachers' guidance section in the district's professional development newsletter.

Revenue mechanics reflect a publicly funded model: per-pupil state apportionment through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), supplemented by local property taxes, federal Title I and Title IX program funds, and one-time bond proceeds (most notably the $12 million Measure N authorizing Staff Housing construction). Core K-12 instruction is delivered at no direct cost to families; the After School Program carries registration fees, and Staff Housing units will be offered at below-market rental rates. Distribution is exclusively geographic, via direct enrollment at neighborhood and choice schools within the district's attendance boundary; there is no out-of-district commercial channel or tuition-based GTM.

Name

Soledad Unified School District

Legal name

Soledad Unified School District

Website

https://soledadusd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Soledad Unified School District is a California public K-12 district serving approximately 5,000 students across eight school sites in Soledad, Monterey County, delivering TK-12 instruction, preschool, and community education alongside an After School Program and family support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district administration
• Student support services
• Early childhood education
• Adult education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Soledad

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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 Education Funding: The district operates as a public school district funded primarily through state apportionment based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA), local property taxes, and federal education funding including Title I, Title IX, and other categorical programs. Revenue is allocated through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) framework.
2. Bond Measure Funding: Measure N (November 2020) authorized $12 million in bond funding for staff housing development. Additional bond measures fund facilities improvements. These are one-time capital expenditures for infrastructure.
3. Federal Compliance Funding: Potential federal funding at risk due to Title IX compliance reviews. The DOJ is examining district policies which could affect federal education funding eligibility.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Soledad Unified School District provides free public K-12 education to nearly 5,000 students across eight school sites (five elementary, one middle, one high school, and one community education center) in Soledad, California. It supplements its core academic mission with preschool and early childhood programs, adult education, after-school expanded learning (ELOP), mental health and family support services through the Family Resource Center, workforce housing for staff, and a Virtual Wellness Center.

Product overview

Soledad Unified School District is a public K-12 educational institution serving approximately 5,000 students across 8 schools in Soledad, California. The district operates a unified educational platform consisting of: 5 elementary schools (Frank Ledesma, Gabilan, Jack Franscioni, Rose Ferrero, San Vicente), 1 middle school (Main Street), 1 high school (Soledad High), and 1 community education center. Supporting the core academic mission, the district provides complementary programs including an After School Program (ELOP) for extended learning, a Staff Housing Community initiative offering 20 affordable rental units for employees (launching 2026), a Family Resource Center opened in 2023 for family support services, and a Virtual Wellness Center providing mental health resources. The district uses integrated technology platforms including ParentSquare for family communication, Aeries for student information management, and various operational systems for facilities, HR, and safety reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frank Ledesma Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-5 within Soledad USD; recognized as a California Distinguished School.
• Gabilan Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-5 within Soledad USD; recognized as a California Distinguished School.
• Jack Franscioni Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-5 with focus on academic achievement and student well-being.
• Rose Ferrero Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-5 within Soledad USD; recognized as a California Distinguished School.
• San Vicente Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-5 providing foundational academic programs.
• Main Street Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 with focus on academic excellence and student development.
• Soledad High School Comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12 with academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs including NJROTC.
• Community Education Center Alternative and continuation education programs serving students who need flexible learning options, including Pinnacles High School.
• After School Program (ELOP) Expanded Learning Opportunities Program providing after-school academic support, enrichment activities, and supervision; registration through the 6Crickets platform.
• Family Resource Center Community support hub at 441A Main Street offering vital resources, education, and support services to district families; opened September 2023.
• Virtual Wellness Center Online mental health and wellness resource providing relaxation techniques, mindfulness exercises, guided yoga, music, virtual tours, and games for students and families.
• Staff Housing Community Workforce housing initiative providing 20 affordable rental units (12 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom) for eligible district employees, funded by Measure N ($12M bond), expected move-in September 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three California Distinguished Schools recognized in 2024-25
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• U.S. Department of JusticeminorOthers · 8 June 2026The DOJ has launched compliance reviews into Soledad USD along with three other California districts for allegedly teaching LGBTQ-related content without parental notification, potentially in violation of Title IX. The DOJ is examining district policies on sex-segregated facilities and sports participation without parental knowledge. The district has not had conclusions reached and findings could result in loss of federal funding.
• Leadership AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 November 2025Executive search firm selected by the Board of Trustees to conduct the superintendent search process. Advises the board on identifying and selecting candidates for district leadership position.
• UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district participates in the UC|CSU Collaborative which focuses on leveraging expertise across UC/CSU systems to share evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices. The district is listed as a partner alongside parents and community members on the Collaborative's resources and programs including Arraya Learning, Bullying Prevention (Standing Together), and Student Ambassador Program.
• Monterey County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district operates within Monterey County's educational system and coordinates with the County Office of Education for various programs, resources, and support services.
• City of SoledadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district partners with the City of Soledad for community events including the annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony and other community activities.
• California's Valued Trust (CVT)minorOthersCVT provides health benefits administration for district employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs through various health insurance providers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greenfield Union School District: Neighboring Monterey County public K-12 district serving a similar Salinas Valley agricultural community; comparable student demographics, funding model, and operating scale.
• King City Union School District: Adjacent Monterey County unified school district serving a comparable rural Salinas Valley community with similar LCFF funding dynamics and workforce housing challenges.
• Gonzales Unified School District: Small Monterey County public K-12 district serving a similar agricultural community in the Salinas Valley with comparable demographics and funding structure.

Regional players

• Live Oak School District: Santa Cruz County public K-8 district operating in a comparable Central Coast California community with similar funding structure and workforce housing pressures.
• Lucia Mar Unified School District: Central Coast California unified school district of comparable size operating under the same state LCFF funding framework with similar California public education compliance requirements.
• Hollister School District: San Benito County public K-8 district serving a comparable small California agricultural community with overlapping funding, staffing, and compliance dynamics.
• San Benito High School District: Adjacent San Benito County public high school district with similar rural California agricultural community demographics and comparable LCFF funding profile.
• Monterey Peninsula Unified School District: Larger Monterey County public school district operating in the same labor market; competes with Soledad USD for educator talent and faces similar LCFF/Housing affordability dynamics.
• Pajaro Valley Unified School District: Adjacent Santa Cruz County public school district with very similar agricultural community demographics, high EL populations, and LCFF funding concentration.
• Salinas Union High School District: Monterey County high school district in the same feeder region; comparable California public education funding model and feeds potential shared student populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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