Fillmore Unified School District

What Fillmore Unified School District does

Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) is a public K-12 school district operating under California state authority, headquartered at 627 Sespe Avenue in Fillmore, California, and serving students across the city of Fillmore (population 15,420) and the unincorporated community of Piru (population 2,114). The district operates eight school sites — four elementary schools (Mountain Vista, Piru, San Cayetano, Rio Vista), one middle school (Fillmore Middle School), one comprehensive high school (Fillmore High School), and one alternative high school (Sierra High School) — plus an independent study program (Heritage Valley Independent Study), a California State Preschool program, and Fillmore Adult School. Total enrollment comprises approximately 3,751 TK-12 students, 147 preschoolers, and over 300 adults annually.

The district's operating model is government-funded rather than commercial: revenue is derived from California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) allocations based on average daily attendance, local property taxes, federal Title programs, and special education funding through the Ventura County SELPA. A $35 million general obligation bond approved by voters in November 2016 funds ongoing capital improvements. FUSD's technology stack consists of conventional K-12 ed-tools — Clever (SSO), Illuminate (assessment), Microsoft 365, Rosetta Stone, Q Student Connection (SIS), HMH California Connections (curriculum), and Edlio — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities or proprietary platform development.

FUSD serves as the largest single employer in Fillmore and holds a statutory monopoly on free public education within its service area. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education led by Superintendent Christine Schieferle. Recent strategic activity has centered on capital reinvestment (FHS Athletic Complex groundbreaking June 2025, new varsity baseball field September 2024), student support expansion (Wellness Centers at Mountain Vista and Piru Elementary opened December 2023, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program), and leadership renewal (three new site-level principals appointed June 2024). The district maintains community partnerships with Ventura County Office of Education, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley, City of Fillmore, Ventura County Sheriff's Office, and Fillmore Library, among others.

Name

Fillmore Unified School District

Legal name

Fillmore Unified School District

Website

https://fillmoreusd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fillmore Unified School District is a California public K-12 school system serving approximately 4,200 TK-12 students, preschoolers, and adults across Fillmore and Piru. The district operates eight school sites funded by state allocations, local property taxes, and federal programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child Care Services (62441), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAB

Public Elementary Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDACABAK

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACACAD

Full-Day Nursery Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool programs
• Adult education services
• Special education programs
• TK-12 school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Fillmore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, Fillmore Unified School District is funded through a combination of state funding based on average daily attendance, local property taxes, federal Title programs, and special education funding. The district passed a $35 million general obligation bond in November 2016 for facility improvements. Additional revenue comes from categorical programs and grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fillmore Unified School District operates as a public TK-12 school district providing free educational services to approximately 3,751 school-age children across four elementary schools, one middle school, one comprehensive high school, and one alternative high school in Fillmore and Piru, California. The district also operates a California State Preschool program serving 147 preschoolers, Fillmore Adult School serving over 300 adults annually, and special education, independent study, and wellness programs.

Product overview

Fillmore Unified School District operates as a comprehensive TK-12 public school district offering preschool through adult education services. The district manages eight schools: four elementary schools (Mountain Vista, Piru, San Cayetano, Rio Vista), one middle school (Fillmore Middle School), one comprehensive high school (Fillmore High School), one alternative high school (Sierra High School), and an independent study program (Heritage Valley Independent Study). Supporting programs include California State Preschool, Fillmore Adult School, Summer Scholars Academy, Expanded Learning Opportunities after-school care, and Wellness Centers at elementary sites. The district also provides a digital pre-enrollment system for student registration. In November 2016, voters approved a $35 million general obligation bond supporting district infrastructure improvements including the new FHS Athletic Complex.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-12 Public Education Free public education from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade serving approximately 3,751 students across four elementary schools (Mountain Vista, Piru, San Cayetano, Rio Vista), Fillmore Middle School, Fillmore High School, and Sierra High School. Open to district residents with TK students required to be at least 4 years old by September 1.
• California State Preschool Program Early childhood education program for children ages 2 years 9 months to 4 years, offered through five full-day and one half-day California State Preschool classrooms serving 147 preschoolers. Provides school readiness preparation for young children in Fillmore and Piru communities.
• Fillmore Adult School Post-secondary and adult education program serving over 300 adults annually since 2017, providing GED preparation, high school diploma completion, ESL, and vocational training for community members seeking career advancement or educational credentials.
• Heritage Valley Independent Study Alternative K-12 independent study program averaging 20-30 students operating in one classroom, providing flexible scheduling for students requiring minimal support in an independent setting. Students are provided laptops for off-campus curriculum access. Housed at Sierra High School.
• Sierra High School (Alternative High School) Alternative high school program offering non-traditional educational pathways for high school students, also housing Heritage Valley Independent Study. Located at 615 Shiells Drive, Fillmore.
• Expanded Learning Opportunities Program After-school and extended learning programs including after-school care for preschool through kindergarten grades, with interest forms available for families. Provides academic reinforcement and enrichment beyond regular school hours.
• Wellness Centers Mental health and wellness support centers located at Mountain Vista Elementary School and Piru Elementary School providing students with counseling and support services. Grand openings were held in December 2023.
• Special Education Services Special education and health services for students with disabilities, coordinated through the Ventura County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area). Includes 504 accommodations, Title II compliance, and individualized education programs.
• Binational Summer School Program Migrant student program allowing participation in cross-border educational exchange, with students attending Somis School and the district hosting parent engagement events for migrant families.
• Summer Scholars Academy Enrichment program offered during summer break for students seeking academic reinforcement and advancement opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• San Cayetano Elementary recognized by Solution Tree for raising student achievement through PLC at Work process implementation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Ventura County Office of EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district collaborates with Ventura County Office of Education for Superintendents' Policy Council meetings, special education services through VC SELPA, Community Advisory Committee meetings, and various county-level educational programs. Meetings are held at VCOE Conference and Education Center in Camarillo.
• Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara ValleymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing students with enrichment and leadership opportunities. The district congratulated Gonzalo Garcia for becoming the first Fillmore club member to win Coastal California Youth of the Year. The club also partners for Spring Break Camp activities.
• Ventura County Sheriff's OfficecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for School Resource Officers, campus safety, and emergency response. The Sheriff's office provides rapid response training at district schools and coordinates security for school events. District works with SROs for campus safety and student support.
• City of FillmoremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-School District Committee meetings held monthly. Partnership for use of Fillmore Aquatic Center. Joint community engagement initiatives between the city and school district.
• STAR NovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict partnered with STAR Nova to offer enrichment classes during winter intersession break for students.
• Fillmore LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for Library Card Sign-Up Month, supporting literacy initiatives and encouraging families to utilize library resources.
• Ventura County Fire DepartmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFirst responder partnership for rapid response training at Rio Vista Elementary School, working with Ventura County Sheriff's Office and Fillmore Fire Department.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FillmoreUnifiedSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fillmoreunified

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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