What Los Altos School District does

Los Altos School District (LASD) is a public TK-8 school district in Santa Clara County, California, founded in 1909 and serving approximately 3,500 students across Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, and Palo Alto. The district operates nine schools — seven elementary campuses (Almond, Covington, Gardner Bullis, Loyola, Oak, Santa Rita, Springer) and two junior high campuses (Blach Intermediate, Egan Junior High) — with a curriculum anchored in the Wheel of Deeper Learning framework and a district-wide TK-8 Computer Science program that received the Hoffman Award from the Santa Clara County School Boards Association. Technology infrastructure includes a point-to-point fiber backbone connecting each campus to the District Office, district-wide wireless, 1:1 student devices (Chromebooks and iPads), the PowerSchool student information system, and the ParentSquare home–school communication platform with two-way translation.

As a California public school district, LASD is a government entity, not a privately held company; it is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees and has no equity ownership, parent company, or shareholders. Operating funding is derived primarily from local property taxes (20 cents of every tax dollar from a typical resident), parcel taxes ($597 per parcel, senior exemptions available), state and federal categorical aid, and developer fees on new residential ($3.44/sq ft) and commercial ($0.56/sq ft) construction. Capital funding flows through voter-approved general obligation bonds — Measure H ($94.7M, 1998, fully retired 2023), Measure N ($150M, 2014), and Measure EE ($350M authorized November 2024). The district is constructing the San Antonio Campus in Mountain View (600 TK-8 students, 85,000 sq ft, joint-use gymnasium and 2-acre public park with the City of Mountain View) for a Fall 2028 opening. There are no AI/ML capabilities documented in the technology stack; AI maturity is therefore rated at the lowest tier.

Name

Los Altos School District

Legal name

Los Altos School District

Website

https://lasdschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Los Altos School District is a public TK-8 school district serving approximately 3,500 students across nine schools in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, and Palo Alto, funded primarily by local property taxes, parcel taxes, and voter-approved bond measures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• TK-8 school district
• STEM education programs
• Special education services
• Child nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Altos

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes. For the typical Los Altos resident, 20 cents out of every tax dollar goes to the district. 55% of the state budget ($47 billion) goes to K-12 public schools.
2. Bond Measures: Voter-approved bonds for facilities: Measure H ($94.7M, paid off 2023), Measure N ($150M for upgrades and San Antonio Campus), Measure EE ($350M approved November 2024 for modernization and construction).
3. Parcel Tax: Per-parcel assessments: originally $168 (1989), increased to $264 (1997), then $597 (2002). Senior exemptions available.
4. Developer Fees: Fees on new residential ($3.44/sq ft) and commercial ($0.56/sq ft) construction to fund school facilities.
5. State and Federal Grants: Additional funding from state and federal programs, including meal program funding ($150+ per qualifying student) and categorical funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Los Altos School District provides free public education for Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade across nine schools (seven elementary and two junior high) serving approximately 3,500 students in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, and Palo Alto. The district delivers standards-based academic programs in ELA, mathematics, science, social studies, English language development, and computer science, alongside STEM Labs, special education, health services, and universal free meal programs. Operations are supported by PowerSchool for enrollment/data, ParentSquare for family communications, and a district-wide fiber/wireless IT backbone.

Product overview

Los Altos School District is a public TK-8 school district serving approximately 3,500 students across nine schools in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, and Palo Alto. The district operates seven elementary schools (TK-6) and two junior high schools (7-8), offering a comprehensive educational program centered on the LASD Student Experience framework and Wheel of Deeper Learning approach. Core academic programs span English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History-Social Science, and English Language Development, complemented by STEM Labs and Computer Science education (TK-8). The district provides extensive support services including Special Education, Health Services, Child Nutrition (universal free meals), Student Services, and enrollment/registration through PowerSchool. Communication with families is facilitated through ParentSquare. The district is constructing a new San Antonio Campus (opening Fall 2028) funded by Measure N and Measure EE bonds, and is governed by a Board of Trustees with advisory support from the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee and Citizens' Advisory Committee for Finance. All LASD schools have earned California Distinguished Schools recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Schools (TK-6) Seven elementary schools serving students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade 6: Almond, Covington, Gardner Bullis, Loyola, Oak, Santa Rita, and Springer Elementary Schools. Each provides standards-based core academic instruction integrated with the LASD Wheel of Deeper Learning framework.
• Junior High Schools (7-8) Two junior high schools serving grades 7-8: Blach Intermediate School and Egan Jr High School, providing core academics, exploratory electives, and preparation for high school transition.
• STEM Labs and Computer Science Program District-wide hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math learning spaces integrated across all LASD schools. The TK-8 Computer Science program won the Hoffman Award from the Santa Clara County School Boards Association.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education instructional program addressing individual learning needs of qualifying students with disabilities, including specialized instruction, related services, behaviorist support, and IEP development in the least restrictive environment.
• Health Services School nursing services including chronic condition management, medication administration, health emergency response, preventive care, vision/hearing screenings, and coordination with mental health counseling services.
• Child Nutrition Services No-cost universal breakfast and lunch program for all students under California's universal school meals legislation, compliant with USDA nutrition regulations and the National School Lunch Program.
• Student Services Whole-child support including enrollment assistance, health services coordination, counseling, mental health partnerships, immigration resources, wellness programs, and the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP).
• Enrollment Services Online TK-8 registration through PowerSchool, residency verification, interdistrict and intradistrict transfer processing, and school placement services based on district boundaries.
• Information Technology Services District IT department providing network infrastructure with fiber backbone, wireless campus access, device management for Chromebooks, laptops, and iPads, and data protection for students and staff.
• ParentSquare Communication Platform Unified school-home communication platform providing mass notifications, urgent alerts, two-way messaging with translation, attendance alerts, and language preference options available via web and mobile app.
• San Antonio Campus New TK-8 campus planned for 600 students in Mountain View with 85,000 sq ft of modern school facilities, joint-use gymnasium, athletic fields, and an adjacent 2-acre public park developed in partnership with the City of Mountain View. Targeted opening Fall 2028.

Quantifiable outcome

• All LASD schools have earned California Distinguished Schools distinction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Los Altos Educational FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation that provides supplemental funding and support to LASD schools. Works alongside PTAs to fund innovative programs that ensure a world-class education for all students. Foundation partners with the district on fundraising and educational initiatives.
• PTAs (Parent-Teacher Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-teacher associations at each school site that support fundraising, volunteer coordination, and community engagement. The district has a PTA Council that coordinates across schools.
• City of Mountain ViewmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership for San Antonio Campus development. City contributed funding to integrate a 2-acre public park alongside shared-use athletic fields and gymnasium. Campus located at corner of California Street and Showers Drive in Mountain View.
• Blach ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for San Antonio Campus construction project. Working with LASD and City of Mountain View Public Works Department to manage construction with minimal disruption to neighbors.
• Bullis Charter School (BCS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLASD is required to provide facilities to BCS based on Proposition 39. Facilities currently provided at Egan and Blach campuses, with San Antonio Campus allocation beginning 2028.
• Santa Clara County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty office provides ISP services connecting LASD schools to the district network. Also provides immigration resources and support for district families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sunnyvale School District: Larger K-8 district in adjacent Sunnyvale, with overlapping Silicon Valley demographics and similar STEM emphasis. Useful as a same-region scale comparable, though funded by a slightly less affluent tax base.
• Cupertino Union School District: Adjacent Silicon Valley K-8 district with a similarly strong STEM orientation and affluent tax base. Comparable student population, funding model (parcel tax + bonds), and competition for the same family demographic.
• Los Gatos Union School District: Affluent Bay Area K-8 district with comparable parcel tax structure and high-performing school reputation. Operates as a similar-sized K-8 model and competes for families willing to pay a premium for district quality.
• Palo Alto Unified School District: Neighboring Bay Area K-12 district serving an overlapping affluent Silicon Valley demographic (Palo Alto and surrounding areas). Operates a similar mix of elementary, middle, and high schools funded by a comparable local property tax base, making it the closest direct comparable in scale and constituency.
• San Carlos School District: Mid-Peninsula K-8 district with comparable parcel tax structure and parent-engagement model. Operates similar school-count footprint and competes in the broader Bay Area K-8 market.
• Menlo Park City School District: Affluent mid-Peninsula K-8 district with a similar high-performing profile and parcel tax model. Serves a comparable demographic and competes for families choosing between top-rated local districts.
• Mountain View Whisman School District: K-8 district directly overlapping LASD's Mountain View service area. Comparable governance, funding mechanisms, and parent demographics, and a direct competitor for in-boundary students.
• Redwood City School District: San Mateo County K-8 district operating a similar enrollment scale and school portfolio. Useful comparable for district-level operating costs and enrollment dynamics, though with a lower-income demographic base.
• Saratoga Union School District: Small, high-performing K-8 district in the western Silicon Valley foothills. Comparable in scale, funding approach (parcel tax), and demographic, making it a tight peer for operating economics.

Emerging players

• Bullis Charter School: Local TK-8 charter school that LASD is legally required to house under Proposition 39. Overlaps directly on grade span and student demographic, and consumes a portion of LASD's recently bonded facility capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lasdk8
• Facebookfacebook.com/lasdk8
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los-altos-school-district

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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