What Acalanes Union High School District does

Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) is a public K-12 high school district governed by a five-member elected board, serving approximately 5,500 students in grades 9-12 across Contra Costa County, California (Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Canyon, Walnut Creek). The district operates four comprehensive high schools (Acalanes, Campolindo, Las Lomas, Miramonte), one alternative education program (Acalanes Center for Independent Study), and an adult education program (Acalanes Adult Education) at the Del Valle Education Center. Program offerings include an AP curriculum ranked in the top 4% nationally, Career Technical Education pathways, six world languages (French, German, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish), visual and performing arts, special education through Contra Costa SELPA, English Learner services, athletics, and Wellness Centers at each site.

The technology stack is conventional K-12 administrative tooling rather than proprietary IP: Aeries (Vital Learning) as the student information system, Canvas (Instructure) as the learning management system, Clever as SSO, Finalsite as the website CMS, ParentSquare for community communications, Google Workspace for document collaboration, Vimeo for board meeting video, and Highbond/BoardDocs for governance. There are no proprietary AI/ML systems, no consumer-facing apps, and no commercial product surface.

AUHSD is a government entity with no equity, no parent company, and no venture involvement. Revenue (2026-2027 Adopted Budget: $106.3M) is funded by California's Local Control Funding Formula (~$74.7M, the largest stream), voter-approved parcel taxes Measures G & A (~$10.6M), federal categorical programs (Title I/III), state categorical aid, and local sources. The adopted budget implies a $1.4M deficit against $107.8M in expenditures. A May 2025 Measure T parcel tax expansion failed (63.63% vs. 66.7% required), constraining near-term local revenue growth. The district is currently transitioning to a by-trustee area election system in compliance with the California Voting Rights Act.

Name

Acalanes Union High School District

Legal name

Acalanes Union High School District

Website

https://acalanes.k12.ca.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Acalanes Union High School District is a public California K-12 district serving about 5,500 students in grades 9-12 across four comprehensive high schools and one alternative/adult education program in Contra Costa County, funded primarily by state LCFF and voter-approved parcel taxes.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 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. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF): Primary state funding mechanism for California K-12 public schools. Represents the largest portion of district revenue at approximately $74.7 million annually.
2. Property Tax Transfer (SELPA): Revenue from property tax transfers through Special Education Local Plan Area.
3. Federal Revenue: Federal funding including Title I, Title III, and other federal education programs.
4. Other State Revenue: State categorical funding and other state program revenues.
5. Other Local Revenue: Local parcel tax revenues (Measures G & A), developer fees, and other local sources.
6. Parcel Taxes: Voter-approved parcel tax measures (G & A) providing approximately $10.6 million annually. Measure T failed in May 2025 with 63.63% yes votes (needed 66.7%).
7. Bond Measures: Voter-approved bond measures for facilities (Measure E - $93 million in 2008). Used for technology upgrades, facility improvements, and capital projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acalanes Union High School District operates five public high schools serving approximately 5,500 students in grades 9-12 across Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Canyon, and Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California. The district delivers comprehensive college preparatory education including Advanced Placement courses, Career Technical Education pathways, World Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Special Education, English Learner support, Athletics, and Summer School. It is supported by Canvas LMS, Aeries Student Information System, Clever SSO, ParentSquare communications, and Finalsite website platform, with all schools holding WASC accreditation.

Product overview

Acalanes Union High School District is a public high school district serving approximately 5,500 students across five schools in Contra Costa County, California. The district operates as a unified platform consisting of four comprehensive high schools (Acalanes, Campolindo, Las Lomas, and Miramonte), one alternative education program (Acalanes Center for Independent Study), and one adult education program (Acalanes Adult Education). The district's educational offerings include Career Technical Education pathways, World Language instruction (French, German, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish), Visual and Performing Arts, an Advanced Placement program ranked in the top 4% nationally, English Learner support services, Special Education, Athletics, and Summer School. The district utilizes integrated technology systems including Aeries for student information management, Canvas for learning management, and Clever for single sign-on access.

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Products and services

• Acalanes High School Traditional comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12, located at 1250 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549. Principal: Eric Shawn.
• Campolindo High School Traditional comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12, located at 300 Moraga Road, Moraga, CA 94556. Principal: Pete Alvarez.
• Las Lomas High School Traditional comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12, located at 1460 South Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Principal: Brian Sullivan.
• Miramonte High School Traditional comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12, located at 750 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563. Principal: Ben Campopiano.
• Acalanes Center for Independent Study (ACIS) Alternative education program offering independent study options for district students seeking flexible scheduling, located at 1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595. Director: Jonathan Drury.
• Acalanes Adult Education Adult education program providing continuing education opportunities for adult learners, located at Del Valle Education Center. Director: Steven France.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Program Career-focused educational pathway including courses in automotive engineering, medical technologies, computer programming, engineering (PLTW), culinary arts, and wood technology. Many courses are UC-approved as College Preparatory.
• World Language Program World language instruction including French, German, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish, with AP language courses and American Sign Language options.
• Visual and Performing Arts Program Arts education including art, digital design, photography, video production, drama, music (band, chorus, orchestra), and AP Art and AP Music Theory courses.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level courses and examinations enabling students to earn college credit. AUHSD AP program ranks in the top 4% nationwide. Subjects include AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science, English, History, Government, Psychology, European History, Human Geography, Environmental Science, Art, and Music Theory.
• Special Education Program Special education services including Learning Skills and Learning Intervention courses, Section 504 accommodations, WorkAbility transition program, and Contra Costa SELPA participation.
• Wellness Centers Student wellness support services at each school site promoting mental health, inclusion, belonging, and overall high school experience.
• Athletics Program CIF-approved athletic program with Athletic PE credit options for competitive sports participation, including fall, winter, and spring sports seasons.
• Summer School Program Summer educational programs including Credit Recovery, Geometry for Original Credit, Summer Algebra Readiness, and English Learner Summer Program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 97% of graduates continue education at colleges and universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Education Foundations and Parent OrganizationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity support through education foundations and parent booster organizations that provide fundraising, volunteer hours, and additional funding to support elective opportunities, support services, and enriching educational programs beyond what state funding provides.
• WorkAbility Community PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkAbility program connects students with disabilities to community employers for employment opportunities, job training, and transition services supporting independent living and career preparation.
• Contra Costa SELPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Education Local Plan Area collaboration with other districts in Contra Costa County for coordinated special education services, program development, and compliance.
• Partner Elementary School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeder school districts including Canyon School, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate, Orinda Intermediate, Stanley Middle School, Tice Creek School, and Walnut Creek Intermediate School whose 8th graders automatically transition to AUHSD high schools.
• Aeries (Vital Learning)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment, attendance tracking, grades, and parent/guardian portal for data confirmation and student management.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system used across all district schools for course content, assignments, grades, and academic communication.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Ramon Valley Unified School District: Adjacent Contra Costa County public K-12 district serving Danville, San Ramon, Alamo, and parts of Walnut Creek/Dublin. Comparable size, suburban demographics, high-achieving academic profile, and reliance on similar California LCFF funding mechanisms make it the closest direct comparable to AUHSD.
• Palo Alto Unified School District: Bay Area public school district serving Palo Alto and parts of Los Altos Hills. It mirrors AUHSD's top-tier college-prep outcomes, property-value-linked enrollment model, and similarly affluent parent community with voter-funded parcel taxes supporting small class sizes.
• Pleasanton Unified School District: Tri-Valley public K-12 district of comparable size serving Pleasanton, an East Bay suburb with strong academic reputation. Similar demographics, parcel-tax reliance, and AP-rich curriculum profile make this a natural size and scope peer to AUHSD.
• Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District: California public high school district serving Mountain View and Los Altos with multiple comprehensive high schools and alternative programs. Like AUHSD it is exclusively secondary (grades 9-12), operates multiple school sites, and serves a high-achieving Bay Area feeder population.
• Dublin Unified School District: East Bay public K-12 district of similar size with strong AP, CTE, and athletics programming. Comparable student demographics in the Tri-Valley corridor and similar reliance on California LCFF and local parcel taxes position it as a direct operational peer.
• San Mateo Union High School District: California public high school district serving the San Mateo-Foster City area with multiple comprehensive high schools and alternative programs. Its exclusive secondary focus, multi-campus structure, and similar Bay Area demographics make it a structural peer to AUHSD.

Regional players

• Conejo Valley Unified School District: Ventura County public K-12 district of similar size and high-achieving profile serving Thousand Oaks. Comparable to AUHSD in academic outcomes and voter-funded revenue model but operates in Southern California rather than the Bay Area, providing a regional scale peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/auhsd
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acalanes-high-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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