Conejo Valley Unified School District

What Conejo Valley Unified School District does

Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is a California public K-12 school district incorporated in 1974 that operates a statutory service territory covering Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and Westlake Village. The district runs 17 elementary schools, 1 K-8 school, 4 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, and 1 continuation high school (Conejo Valley High), supplemented by wholly owned alternative and specialized programs including Century Academy (blended online learning grades 6-12), SHINE Homeschool (TK-12), Conejo Oaks Academy (post-secondary ages 18-22), Conejo Valley Adult Education, five magnet schools (Acacia, EARThS, Ladera STARS, Madroña, and Conejo Academy with dual-language immersion), and three preschools (CVUSD Preschool, Wonder Preschool, Be Me Special Education). Core technology includes a 1:1 Chromebook program with optional Accidental Damage Protection, the Canvas LMS integrated through ClassLink SSO, CAASPP digital testing infrastructure, and supporting platforms such as Google Translate, Parchment, Facilitron, and Frontline HR; notably, no proprietary AI or machine learning capability is disclosed across the portfolio.

The district functions primarily as a tax-funded government service: TK-12 public education is free to district residents, supplemented by California LCFF state allocations, local property taxes, voter-approved Measure I bond proceeds for facilities, and federal grants. Ancillary fee-based revenue streams include Child Nutrition cafeteria sales (now cashless via Parent Connect beginning 2025-2026), Before & After School Child Care subscriptions, Chromebook ADP insurance, student accident insurance, preschool enrollment fees for income-ineligible families, and facility rentals through Facilitron. Customer concentration is geographically captive to the 175,000-population three-city service area, with optional magnet and School Choice enrollment drawing additional interdistrict transfers.

Governance is provided by an elected five-trustee Board of Education with a Student Board Trustee seat held since 2019-2020; the district is currently led by Superintendent Dr. Mark McLaughlin and is actively engaged in multistate litigation to recover $11.3 million in canceled federal mental health grant funding. Recent strategic moves include completion of the first TK-12 International Baccalaureate Continuum in Ventura County (2026), California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative implementation enabling direct private insurance reimbursement for on-campus mental health services, and transition of all cafeterias to cashless payments.

Name

Conejo Valley Unified School District

Legal name

Conejo Valley Unified School District

Website

https://conejousd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Conejo Valley Unified School District is a California public K-12 school district established in 1974 that serves TK-12, preschool, and post-secondary students across Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and Westlake Village through 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, and specialized magnet, IB, and CTE programs funded primarily by state, federal, and local property tax revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI), Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Magnet school programs
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Adult education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Thousand Oaks

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. Federal Funding: Public school district primarily funded through federal grants including mental health grants. The Trump administration canceled a federal mental health grant worth $11.3 million over five years that would have provided $5 million in remaining funding. The district joined a lawsuit challenging the cancellation.
2. State Funding: California public school district funded by state education allocations based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) calculations.
3. Local Property Taxes: Local education funding supplemented by property tax revenues and voter-approved bonds such as Measure I.
4. Child Nutrition Meal Program: District cafeteria services providing meals to students, transitioning to cashless payment system for the 2025-2026 school year.
5. Before and After School Child Care: CVUSD Before & After School Child Care program offering childcare services at elementary school campuses from 7am to 6pm based on availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Conejo Valley Unified School District is a California public school district providing free TK-12 education, preschool, and post-secondary programs to families in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and Westlake Village. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 1 K-8 school, 4 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, 1 continuation high school, magnet schools, and alternative education programs including International Baccalaureate (IB), Career Technical Education (CTE), and special education services.

Product overview

The Conejo Valley Unified School District operates a comprehensive educational ecosystem serving students from preschool through post-secondary education. The district maintains a multi-tiered portfolio of 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, 1 continuation high school, 1 K-8 school, and alternative education options including Century Academy (blended learning), SHINE Homeschool (TK-12), and Conejo Valley Adult Education. Specialized programs include magnet schools (Acacia, EARThS, Ladera STARS, Madroña, Conejo Academy with Dual Language Immersion), International Baccalaureate programs at Sequoia Middle and Newbury Park High (first TK-12 IB Continuum in Ventura County), Career Pathways/CTE programs, Be Me Preschool (special education ages 3-4), Wonder Preschool, CVUSD Preschool (income-eligible), Transitional Kindergarten, Conejo Oaks Academy (post-secondary ages 18-22), and Outdoor School at Camp Ramah. Support services include BreakThrough Student Assistance, Mental Health & Wellness via CYBHI, 1:1 Chromebook technology program, and Before/After School Child Care. The district operates as a unified platform combining traditional schools, magnet programs, alternative education, and comprehensive student support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Quantifiable outcome

• Six consecutive years earning ASBO International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026CVUSD joined lawsuit filed by California and 15 other states challenging federal grant cancellation for $11.3 million mental health services grant. States have won court orders to release funds but federal government continues appeals.
• Logix Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community financial institution hosting Bite of Reality financial literacy program for approximately 175 CVUSD high school students. Program simulates real-life financial decisions through an app including bills, financial decisions, and credit scores.
• Conejo Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2025Nonprofit foundation supporting CVUSD through annual State of the Schools event, teacher grants (286 teachers received grants up to $300 each), and parent workshops including BreakThrough Student Assistance Program events. Provides critical supplementary funding for educational programs and resources.
• Edison InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded $50,000 college scholarship to Angela Liu, Westlake High senior, through Edison Scholars program for high-achieving students from underserved communities.
• AMGEN Biotech ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnology program selecting Westlake High 10th graders Smrithi and Amelia for competitive BOLT! (Biotechnology Opportunities for Leadership and Talent) Internship program for high school students exploring biotechnology fields.
• Special Olympics and ESPNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational recognition program where Thousand Oaks High was one of three schools selected for in-person celebration during 2025-2026 school year for exceptional commitment to inclusion. ESPN Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn participated in recognition event.
• Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partnership hosting 'Principal for a Half Day Program' allowing community members to observe classrooms, tour schools, and gain insight into educational experiences. Held March 30th with multiple community participants.
• County of VenturaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint community meeting hosting regarding Unlocking Land for Housing study at 1342 E. Janss Road site, gathering community input on housing development implications for the area.
• Safe Passage Youth FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partnering with CVUSD and Conejo Schools Foundation for annual holiday toy drive benefiting CVUSD students of all ages.
• Ventura County Office of EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides online pre-enrollment portal (conejo.vcoe.org) for CVUSD student registration, enabling centralized enrollment processing across the district.
• Camp RamahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor education facility at 385 Fairview Rd. in Ojai, CA hosting CVUSD 6th grade Outdoor School program for 4 days/3 nights with hands-on science instruction aligned with Earth Science standards.
• All City Management ServicesminorOthersContracted crossing guard services provider employing over 30 part-time crossing guards facilitating pedestrian crossings at 14 designated school intersections citywide, twice daily, five days per week.
• California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState initiative enabling CVUSD schools to receive direct reimbursement from private health insurance plans for mental health and wellness services provided to students on campus by mental health clinicians and counselors, providing critical financial support at no cost to families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ventura Unified School District: Neighboring Ventura County public K-12 district serving Ventura, Oxnard and surrounding communities. Directly comparable as a California public school district of similar size and governance structure competing for interdistrict transfers in the same county labor market.
• Las Virgenes Unified School District: Adjacent suburban Los Angeles County public K-12 district serving Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills, and Westlake Village (overlapping with CVUSD's Westlake Village footprint). Comparable in affluence, family demographics, academic profile, and competitive enrollment dynamics.
• Oak Park Unified School District: Smaller Ventura County public K-12 district serving Oak Park, immediately bordering CVUSD territory. Directly comparable as a public K-12 district competing for the same interdistrict transfer population and sharing similar suburban demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Capistrano Unified School District: Large suburban Southern California public K-12 district serving south Orange County. Comparable as an affluent, award-winning district with extensive magnet programs, IB offerings, and LCFF-funded operations, but materially larger and in a different regional labor market.
• Irvine Unified School District: Suburban Orange County public K-12 district widely recognized for academic outcomes, magnet programs, and high family demand. Comparable as a high-performing, property-tax-rich Southern California district with similar programmatic breadth, though larger in scale.
• Poway Unified School District: Suburban San Diego County public K-12 district of comparable size and demographics, known for academic performance, music education awards, and competitive athletics. Closely parallels CVUSD's award-laden profile.
• Long Beach Unified School District: Larger urban California public K-12 district with extensive magnet, IB, and dual-language programs. Comparable in offering breadth and California LCFF funding mechanics, though materially larger and more demographically mixed.
• San Diego Unified School District: Large urban California public K-12 district with a comparable magnet/IB portfolio and the same LCFF/ADA funding mechanics. Similar governance structure (elected board) but a much larger, more urban enrollment base.
• Los Angeles Unified School District: Largest California public K-12 district; operates under the same CDE/LCFF framework as CVUSD and offers the most expansive magnet, IB, and adult-education portfolio in the state. Comparable only in governance and funding mechanics, not in scale.
• San Francisco Unified School District: Urban California public K-12 district of similar governing structure (elected board, LCFF-funded) but very different demographics. Useful as a benchmark for special education, English learner, and free-meal programming that CVUSD also operates at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/conejovalleyusd
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConejoValleyUnifiedSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/conejovalleyusd

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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