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Highlands Community and Technical Schools files for bankruptcy
Highlands Community and Technical Schools, a Sacramento-area charter school serving approximately 2,000 adults, has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. The filing follows a breakdown in negotiations regarding the repayment of significant debts.
The school faces massive financial claims, including a $243 million demand from the California Department of Education and a $2.4 million claim from Twin Rivers Unified School District. The bankruptcy follows a 2025 California State Auditor report that accused the school's leadership of misstating attendance to collect state funds.
Executive Director Jonathan Raymond stated that the reorganization is intended to protect students and preserve the school's future. Despite the legal proceedings, the school's six campuses remain open. The institution is also seeking a new charter under the name California Learning Academy in Sutter County.
Entities
California Department of Education · Highlands Community and Technical Schools · Jonathan Raymond · Sacramento · Twin Rivers Unified School District
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Twin Rivers Unified School District is owed $2.4 million. www.livermorevine.com · www.danvillesanramon.com · www.paloaltoonline.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The California Department of Education is demanding $243 million. www.livermorevine.com · www.danvillesanramon.com · www.paloaltoonline.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Highlands Community and Technical Schools filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. www.livermorevine.com · www.danvillesanramon.com · www.paloaltoonline.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The school has between 1,000 and 5,000 creditors. www.livermorevine.com · www.danvillesanramon.com · www.paloaltoonline.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A 2025 report accused Highlands leadership of misstating attendance to collect state funds. www.livermorevine.com · www.danvillesanramon.com · www.paloaltoonline.com