San Rafael City Schools

What San Rafael City Schools does

San Rafael City Schools is a public K-12 school district operating since 1861 across Marin County, California. It is a California government entity, not a corporation, and is structured as two legally distinct districts — the San Rafael Elementary School District and the San Rafael High School District — governed by a single elected Board of Education and a single district office. The district serves approximately 7,000 students through twelve campuses: one Early Learning Center, six TK-5 elementary schools, one TK-8 school, one middle school, two comprehensive high schools (San Rafael High School and Terra Linda High School), and one continuation high school (Madrone High School). Programming includes core K-12 academics, special education services, multilingual learner programs (including a Dual Language Program), mental health and wellness services, and after-school/expanded learning opportunities delivered in partnership with Bay Area Community Resources, the YMCA, and the City of San Rafael. Roughly 650 employees staff the district under Superintendent Carmen Diaz Ghysels.

Name

San Rafael City Schools

Legal name

San Rafael City Schools

Website

https://srcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

San Rafael City Schools is a public K-12 district in Marin County, California, operating twelve schools across one unified governance structure and serving approximately 7,000 students under Superintendent Carmen Diaz Ghysels. The district is funded by LCFF, local property taxes, and voter-approved bonds, with no tuition charged for core educational services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary education services
• Secondary education services
• Special education programs
• Multilingual learner support

Headquarters

HQ city

San Rafael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school district funded primarily through a combination of state per-pupil funding (LCFF - Local Control Funding Formula), local property taxes, and voter-approved bond measures (Measures A and B). Additional funding comes from federal programs including Title I, as well as state programs including ELOP and ASES.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

San Rafael City Schools operates a public K-12 education system providing free core academic instruction from early learning through twelfth grade across twelve school sites, complemented by multilingual learner programs (including a Dual Language Program), special education and early intervention services, mental health and wellness support, and after-school and expanded learning programs. The district is funded by state per-pupil funding (LCFF), local property taxes, voter-approved bond measures (Measures A and B), and federal programs such as Title I.

Product overview

San Rafael City Schools operates as a unified public school district serving approximately 7,000 students across two governing districts (Elementary and High School). The district provides educational services through one Early Learning Center, six TK-5 elementary schools, one TK-8 school, one middle school, two comprehensive high schools, and one continuation high school. Support programs include Special Education, Multilingual Learner Programs, After-School and Expanded Learning Programs (ELOP/ASES), and Mental Health & Wellness services. Digital operations are supported through Aeries Student/Parent Portal, Canvas LMS at high schools, and ParentSquare communication platform. The district's bond program (Measures A & B) funds ongoing facilities modernization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Center Preschool and early childhood education program serving young learners before kindergarten entry within San Rafael City Schools.
• Elementary Schools (TK-5) Six TK-5 elementary schools (Bahia Vista, Coleman, Glenwood, Laurel Dell, San Pedro, and Sun Valley) providing foundational K-5 education to students in the district.
• Venetia Valley TK-8 School Combined transitional kindergarten through eighth grade school offering integrated K-8 educational programs at a single site.
• Davidson Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 with comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs for district students.
• San Rafael High School Comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12 with a full academic curriculum and extracurricular activities within the district.
• Terra Linda High School Comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12 in San Rafael, recently modernized with updated facilities through the Measure B bond program.
• Madrone High School Continuation high school serving students who need alternative paths to complete their education within the San Rafael City Schools district.
• After-School and Expanded Learning Programs (ELOP/ASES) Free after-care and out-of-school time options at all elementary and middle schools through the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) and After School Enrichment and Safety (ASES) programs, offered in partnership with BACR, YMCA, and City of San Rafael.
• Multilingual Learner Programs (Dual Language Program) English Learner Programs including a Dual Language Program providing language support and academic instruction for multilingual students within the district.
• Special Education / Early Intervention Specialized educational services including Early Intervention (EI) for students with disabilities, providing assessments and support services for qualifying students.
• Mental Health & Wellness Services Mental health services including counseling, crisis support, wellness programs, and Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) support at schools.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Thompson BuildersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Thompson Builders completed a $6.6 million modernization project at Terra Linda High School funded by the Measure B bond program, including roof replacement, restroom upgrades, new flooring, ceilings, and fire alarm system improvements.
• Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBACR partners with SRCS to provide after-school and expanded learning opportunity programs at elementary and middle schools, offering enrichment and safety programs free to qualifying families.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA partners with SRCS to provide after-school and expanded learning opportunity programs, offering enrichment and safety programs at district schools.
• City of San RafaelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of San Rafael partners with SRCS for after-school programs, including Parkside Child Care facility and joint programming for youth in the community.
• HeadsUp San Rafael Public Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRCS partners with HeadsUp, the San Rafael Public Education Foundation, which brings critical enrichment and support programs to schools, providing equitable opportunities for students while building community district-wide. Also member of Schools Rule Marin.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the unified school-to-home communication platform used by SRCS, integrated with Aeries (student information system) to provide streamlined communication in English and Spanish.
• Aeries (Student Information System)coreTechnology or IntegrationAeries is the district's student information system used for enrollment, grades, attendance, and parent/student portal access. Integrated with ParentSquare for communication.
• Canvas (Learning Management System)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas by Instructure is the learning management system used at SRCS high schools (9-12). District confirmed no data impact from a May 2026 Canvas security incident affecting university systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tamalpais Union High School District: Marin County public high school district serving three feeder districts. Comparable in serving Marin County secondary students with similar academic programming, college/career pathways, and facilities bond experience. Direct feeder/competitor relationship with SRCS high schools.
• Ross Valley School District: Marin County K-8 public school district of similar scale and demographic profile. Comparable in parcel tax funding model, parent foundation partnership model, and K-8 instructional program design including multilingual learner services.
• Mill Valley School District: Neighboring Marin County K-8 public school district serving a smaller but demographically similar population. Comparable in funding model (LCFF + parcel tax + bonds), community engagement approach, and parent-driven enrichment partnership model.
• Larkspur-Corte Madera School District: Marin County K-8 public school district of similar size and structure. Comparable in parent engagement model, foundation-funded enrichment, and LCFF + parcel tax funding dynamics. Direct feeder into Tamalpais Union HS.
• Novato Unified School District: Adjacent Marin County public K-12 district serving a similar-sized student population with comparable LCFF funding structure, English Learner programs, and bond-funded modernization cycles. Most directly comparable by geography and governance structure.
• Kentfield School District: Small Marin County K-8 public district with similar funding structure (LCFF + parcel taxes + foundation support) and comparable student demographic composition. Operates with the same governance and accountability framework.

Broad incumbents

• Mt. Diablo Unified School District: Large Contra Costa County public K-12 district. Comparable as a unified K-12 public district with extensive bond programs, multilingual learner services, and comprehensive high school plus continuation school offerings - though operating at substantially larger scale.
• San Francisco Unified School District: Much larger Bay Area public K-12 district (~50,000+ students). Comparable in multilingual learner programming, equity-focused strategic plans, and bond-funded modernization, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader political and demographic pressures.

Others

• Marin County Office of Education: County-level education agency that partners with SRCS on CYBHI rollout, Golden Bell Awards administration, and oversight functions. Not a competitor but a key system partner and comparable as a regional education governance entity.
• Bay Area Community Resources (BACR): Nonprofit partner providing after-school and expanded learning programs at SRCS sites alongside YMCA and City of San Rafael. Thematically comparable as an education-services provider operating within Marin public schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SRCSSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/SanRafaelCitySchools

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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