La Habra City School District

What La Habra City School District does

La Habra City School District (LHCSD) is a public K-8 school district serving the city of La Habra in Orange County, California. Operating since at least 1959, the district runs 10 schools — 8 elementary campuses (Arbolita, El Cerrito, Ladera Palma, Las Lomas, Las Positas, Sierra Vista, Walnut, and an Early Learning Center) and 2 middle schools (Imperial and Washington) — serving approximately 5,500 students across Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 8. Core academic programming is supplemented by differentiated, externally accredited offerings including International Baccalaureate (MYP at Imperial, PYP at Las Positas), Dual Language Immersion at Ladera Palma, a STEAM Academy at Walnut, No Excuses University at Sierra Vista, and a Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Academy that earned a 2024 CSBA Golden Bell Award.

The district's technology stack is built on standard K-12 administrative platforms: Aeries Student Information System for enrollment, grades, and the Aeries Parent Portal; ParentSquare for district-wide communications and the new 2024 Digital Flyer distribution system; Google Workspace for Education (Sites, Classroom) for instructional delivery; Frontline Education for absence and substitute management; KickUp for accountability tracking; 6Crickets for ELO-P registration; and EZSchoolPay/EZMealApp for nutrition payments. Students participate in a 1:1 iPad program. The website is hosted on CampusSuite, with no public API, no proprietary model surface, and no documented AI/ML capability.

LHCSD is a California government entity governed by an elected five-member Board of Education (President Emily Pruitt, Clerk/Vice President Sue Pritchard, members Adam Rogers, Justin Rodgers, Ofelia Hanson) and led by Superintendent Mario A. Carlos, Ed.D. Revenue is derived from state allocations under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA), federal categorical grants (Title I, Special Education, ESSER), and voter-approved bond measures (Measure O was passed in both 2012 and 2024). Service delivery is enrollment-based within the district's geographic attendance boundaries; there is no commercial pricing model and the district holds an effective statutory monopoly on public K-8 education for residents of La Habra.

Name

La Habra City School District

Legal name

La Habra City School District

Website

https://lahabraschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

La Habra City School District is a California public K-8 school district operating 10 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle) serving approximately 5,500 students in La Habra, with specialized programs including IB, Dual Language Immersion, STEAM, and Visual and Performing Arts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary school programs
• Middle school education
• Educational services
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

La Habra

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a California public school district, primary revenue comes from state education funding based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Additional funding from federal grants (Title I, Special Education, ESSER).
2. Local Bond Measures: Local parcel tax and bond measures approved by voters, such as Measure O (passed 2024) for facilities improvements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Habra City School District operates a public K-8 educational system across 10 school sites (8 elementary schools serving Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade and 2 middle schools serving grades 6-8), plus an Early Learning Center and a Virtual Independent Learning Academy. The district delivers free core academic instruction, special education services, English learner programs, dual language immersion, gifted education (GATE), International Baccalaureate programs, Visual and Performing Arts, STEAM instruction, and after-school expanded learning opportunities to resident families in La Habra, California.

Product overview

La Habra City School District operates as a TK-8 public school district with 10 schools (8 elementary and 2 middle schools) serving approximately 5,500 students in La Habra, California. The district's service portfolio includes core educational programs (general education, special education, multilingual learners support), specialized magnet/academy programs (Dual Language Immersion, STEAM Academy, Visual and Performing Arts), and technology-enabled services (ParentSquare communication platform, Aeries Parent Portal, Digital Flyer Distribution). The district also offers Extended Learning Opportunities including after-school sports (via Breakthrough Sports partnership), robotics clubs, and summer programs. Key technology platforms include ParentSquare for family communication, Aeries for student information management, and various Google tools for staff productivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Program: The district's comprehensive visual and performing arts program that includes instrumental music, choral music, general music education, and visual art instruction.
• LHCSD Elementary Sports League
• Aeries Parent Portal
• ParentSquare
• Passport to Learning

Products and services

• Early Learning Program
• Elementary Education (TK-5)
• Middle School Education (6-8)
• Dual Language Immersion Academy
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs
• STEAM Academy
• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
• GATE Program
• Special Education Services
• Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)
• Code to the Future
• ParentSquare
• Aeries Parent Portal
• Digital Flyers
• iPad Protection Program
• Virtual Independent Learning Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• Second consecutive year (2024) named Best Communities for Music Education - one of only 8 districts in Orange County and 34 in California
• +3 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

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• CHOC HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2024Collaborative partnership to create the Serenity Sanctuary Student Lounge at Imperial Middle School, a mental health and wellness space designed to support students with stress and anxiety through various calming stations and mindfulness activities.
• Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2024Partnered with CHOC Hospital and OCDE to create the Serenity Sanctuary Student Lounge, supporting mental health initiatives for middle school students.
• Breakthrough SportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2024Partnership to provide free after-school sports program for 6th graders as part of the Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). Includes co-ed flag football and basketball competitions culminating in tournaments. The partnership promotes physical activity and teamwork among elementary students across all district schools.
• 6CricketsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExtended Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) registration platform used for after-school sports program sign-ups and scheduling.
• AeriescoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system providing Parent Portal for families to access grades, schedules, attendance, and make payments for fines and fees.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary communication platform for district-wide announcements, urgent alerts, and digital flyer distribution to all families.
• Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with OCDE for various educational initiatives, student programs, and regional education support services.
• Segerstrom Center for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImperial Middle School Band performed at the prestigious Segerstrom Center as part of Pacific Symphony's Family Musical Morning Series.
• Pacific SymphonyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImperial Middle School Band invited to perform at Segerstrom Center as part of Pacific Symphony's Family Musical Morning Series.
• Sonora High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Elementary Sports League Basketball tournament culminating event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District: Larger K-12 unified district in north Orange County. Comparable as a regional public school operator with similar program mix (GATE, IB, dual language) but a broader K-12 scope.
• Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District: Larger K-12 unified district in the LA County / Orange County border area. Comparable as a regional public school operator with similar dual language and specialty programs but broader K-12 scope.
• Brea Olinda Unified School District: K-12 unified district in north Orange County. Comparable as a regional public school district operating across elementary, middle, and high school grades with similar specialty programming.

Direct peers

• East Whittier City School District: Neighboring TK-8 public school district in the Whittier/La Habra corridor. Comparable scale and grade span, with overlapping bilingual and arts programming.
• Anaheim City School District: Larger Orange County K-8 district with comparable bilingual and specialty programming. Comparable as a public elementary/middle school district serving a similar demographic in the same county.
• Cypress School District: Orange County TK-8 public school district of comparable enrollment size. Directly comparable as a similarly structured K-8 district with overlapping program offerings.
• Fullerton School District: Adjacent Orange County TK-8 public school district of similar size with comparable elementary and middle school programming. Directly comparable as a neighboring K-8 district competing for the same regional family pool.
• Whittier City School District: Adjacent TK-8 district in the greater Whittier area. Comparable as a similarly structured K-8 district with traditional public school programming and similar funding model.
• Lowell Joint School District: Small TK-8 public school district in nearby Orange County / LA County border area. Comparable as a similarly sized K-8 district with overlapping specialty program offerings.
• Buena Park School District: Orange County TK-8 district of comparable enrollment size. Directly comparable as a public elementary/middle school district serving a similar demographic community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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