Las Virgenes Unified School District

What Las Virgenes Unified School District does

Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) is a California public K-12 school district headquartered in Calabasas, operating 15 schools spanning preschool through twelfth grade for approximately 10,000 students across the communities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and the Los Angeles County portion of Westlake Village. The district's portfolio includes ten elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, the Buttercup Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten programs, and specialized programs including AP Capstone, International Baccalaureate, GATE, dual language immersion, and the Waldorf-inspired Mariposa School of Global Education; it also operates two professional-level Performing Arts Education Centers and the Center for Educational Excellence.

LVUSD's underlying technology stack is built around third-party platforms — Aeries for student information, Clever for single sign-on, ParentSquare for parent communications, Peachjar for digital flyers, and RenStar for assessments — overlaid with the district's Forward Learning 1:1 Technology Program that supplies devices to every student. District-published AI use guidance and generative AI policy documents establish governance for emerging AI tools in the classroom. Facilities are LEED-certified and the district carries a California Green Ribbon at Gold level.

The business model is that of a state-funded public entity rather than a commercial operator. Operating revenue is anchored by California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and supplemented by the Measure E parcel tax and more than $3 million in annual community contributions from THE Foundation and Parent/Faculty organizations. Capital projects are funded through voter-approved municipal bonds, notably Measure G in 2006 ($128M) and Measure S in 2022 ($340M, with $85M of Series A proceeds received in August 2023). The district carries a Moody's Aa1 credit rating and operates under oversight of elected Board of Education and citizen committees. Pricing for K-12 residents is free; the Buttercup Preschool charges tuition for general education students.

Name

Las Virgenes Unified School District

Legal name

Las Virgenes Unified School District

Website

https://lvusd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Las Virgenes Unified School District is a California public K-12 district operating 15 schools (preschool through grade 12) for approximately 10,000 students across Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and Westlake Village, funded by the state's LCFF, a parcel tax, voter-approved bonds, and community contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool and transitional kindergarten
• College preparatory curriculum
• Specialized academy programs
• Performing arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Calabasas

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding (LCFF): California's Local Control Funding Formula provides primary operational funding based on attendance and demographics
2. Local Parcel Tax (Measure E): District parcel tax renewed by voters in 2015, supporting core programs in math, science, technology, reading, arts, music, athletics, teacher retention, and smaller class sizes
3. Bond Measures (Measure G and Measure S): Measure G (2006, $128M) for facility upgrades; Measure S (2022, $340M) for modern labs, career training facilities, technology, and infrastructure improvements
4. Community Contributions: The Foundation and Parent/Faculty organizations contribute in excess of $3,000,000 annually supporting programs including lower class sizes, technology, reading specialists, music specialists, and classroom resources
5. Preschool Tuition: Buttercup Preschool charges tuition for general education students, serving 3-4 year old students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Las Virgenes Unified School District is a public K-12 school district operating 15 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) and one tuition-based preschool serving approximately 10,000 students from preschool through grade 12. The district delivers standards-aligned general education, advanced coursework (AP Capstone, IB, GATE/Honors), specialty programs (Waldorf-inspired Mariposa K-8, Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Arts and Media Academy), and championship athletics, supported by professional-level Performing Arts Education Centers and a 1:1 student device program.

Product overview

Las Virgenes Unified School District operates as a unified K-12 public school district consisting of 15 schools: 10 elementary schools (preschool through grade 5), 3 middle schools (grades 6-8), and 2 high schools (grades 9-12). The district's product portfolio includes educational programs (Buttercup Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, standard Kindergarten through 12th grade), specialized programs (AP Capstone, International Baccalaureate, GATE, Dual Language Immersion, Waldorf-inspired Mariposa School), and support facilities (Performing Arts Education Centers, Center for Educational Excellence, Forward Learning 1:1 Technology Program). The district integrates with third-party platforms including Clever for SSO, Aeries for student information, ParentSquare for communications, and RenStar for assessments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Educational Excellence: Educational excellence center operated by LVUSD, also referred to as CenterEdX.org.
• Performing Arts Education Centers (PAECs)

Products and services

• Buttercup Preschool Tuition-based model preschool program serving 3-4 year old students, located on the Yerba Buena Elementary campus, where typically developing peers learn alongside children with special needs.
• Bay Laurel Elementary School Elementary school serving Calabasas students with standard academic programs in grades TK-5.
• Chaparral Elementary School Elementary school serving students with standard academic curriculum and programs in grades TK-5.
• Lupin Hill Elementary School Elementary school with educational programs serving the local community in grades TK-5; recognized on the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll (2023, 2024).
• Mariposa School of Global Education Waldorf-inspired K-8 school offering global education with a distinctive pedagogical approach.
• Round Meadow Elementary School Elementary school serving Hidden Hills area students in grades TK-5; recognized on the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll (2024).
• Sumac LSTEM Elementary School Elementary school offering a 50/50 dual language immersion program in English and Spanish at Sumac LSTEM Elementary; recognized on the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll (2023).
• White Oak Elementary School Elementary school in Westlake Village serving students with comprehensive academic programs in grades TK-5; recognized on the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll (2023, 2024).
• Willow Elementary School Elementary school providing standard academic curriculum to local students in grades TK-5.
• Yerba Buena Elementary School Elementary school in Agoura Hills housing the Buttercup Preschool on its campus.
• A.C. Stelle Middle School Middle school offering comprehensive middle school curriculum for grades 6-8 including GATE programs.
• A.E. Wright Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 with GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) programs; recognized on the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll (2024).
• Lindero Canyon Middle School Middle school offering standard academic programs and extracurricular activities for grades 6-8.
• Agoura High School High school offering AP Capstone, International Baccalaureate (IB) program, Arts and Media Academy, and championship athletics for grades 9-12.
• Calabasas High School High school featuring AP Capstone Program, Media and Entertainment Academy, Sports Medicine Program, and college preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12.
• Performing Arts Education Centers (PAECs) Professional-level performing arts facilities operating at Agoura High and Calabasas High School locations, offering award-winning music, art, and theater programs district-wide.
• Center for Educational Excellence District educational center supporting the graduate school of education and providing professional development and educational resources; operated as centeredx.org.
• Transitional Kindergarten Standards-aligned curriculum program for young learners (born September 2, 2020 through September 1, 2021 for 2025-26 school year) that is age- and developmentally-appropriate, including Spanish/English dual language options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scored in top 2% of State
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Agoura HillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership with the City of Agoura Hills supporting district operations and community collaboration. LVUSD has developed strong partnerships with all cities in its service area.
• City of CalabasascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership supporting district operations and community collaboration.
• City of Hidden HillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership supporting district operations and community collaboration.
• City of Westlake VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership with the Los Angeles County portion of Westlake Village supporting district operations and community collaboration.
• Las Virgenes Municipal Water DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local water district for facility and infrastructure coordination.
• Calabasas Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local chamber supporting business-community connections.
• Greater Conejo Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with regional chamber supporting business-community connections.
• The Foundation (Las Virgenes Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHE Foundation supports programs and services including lower class sizes, technology, reading specialists, music specialists, computer specialists, art specialists, physical education specialists, science specialists, libraries and classrooms, contributing in excess of $3,000,000 annually.
• Performing Arts Education Centers (PAECs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional-level performing arts centers operated by the district at Agoura High and Calabasas High School locations, offering award-winning music, art, and theater programs.
• Center for Educational ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict center focused on educational excellence, operating as centeredx.org, supporting innovative programs and initiatives.
• Parent/Faculty OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent/Faculty organizations at each school support programs and services including lower class sizes, technology, specialists, and classroom resources, contributing in excess of $3,000,000 annually combined with The Foundation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Walnut Valley Unified School District: Suburban LA-area unified K-12 district serving an affluent, education-oriented population with strong AP outcomes. Comparable in operating model, facility-investment history, and parent community engagement.
• Poway Unified School District: San Diego County unified district with comparable suburban demographics, AP-heavy academic profile, and voter-approved bond programs for facility modernization. Strong operational peer for capital planning and program breadth comparison.
• Arcadia Unified School District: LA County unified district with similar suburban demographics, strong AP performance, and active parent foundation fundraising. Comparable in scale (~10K students) and competitive position within LA County School of Choice dynamics.
• Manhattan Beach Unified School District: Small, high-performing LA County unified district with high median household income and strong community fundraising. Comparable in demographics and program breadth, though smaller in student count than LVUSD.
• Palo Alto Unified School District: Highly-ranked unified district in the San Francisco Bay Area serving a similarly affluent, college-educated population with strong AP performance and parent-funded enrichment. Comparable in academic reputation and funding model (parcel taxes + community contributions).
• Irvine Unified School District: Large, top-ranked unified K-12 district in Orange County with a similar mix of specialty programs (including dual language immersion) and high community engagement. Comparable in scale, academic outcomes, and the use of municipal bonds for facility modernization.
• San Marino Unified School District: Small, high-achieving K-12 district in LA County frequently cited in California academic rankings alongside LVUSD. Both are affluent unified districts with strong AP/IB programs, similar Aa-tier credit ratings, and community-funded enrichment — making it the closest academic peer in California.
• Conejo Valley Unified School District: Neighboring Ventura/LA County unified K-12 district serving Thousand Oaks and surrounding communities with a comparable suburban, college-educated demographic. Directly comparable in size, governance structure, and academic profile, and competes for School of Choice permits and inter-district transfers in the same regional market.

Regional players

• Capistrano Unified School District: Larger Orange County unified district operating with similar governance and funding model but serving a broader and somewhat less uniformly affluent population. Comparable for facility, bond, and LCFF exposure analysis but serves a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles County Office of Education: Regional education authority providing oversight, programs, and services across LA County districts including LVUSD. Not a direct competitor but a relevant counterpart for SELPA special-education coordination, policy alignment, and shared-services benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LVUSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/las_virgenes_usd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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