Tamalpais Union School District

Name

Tamalpais Union School District

Legal name

Tamalpais Union High School District

Website

https://tamdistrict.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Public school district in Marin County, California, serving approximately 4,800 students across three comprehensive high schools, two alternative schools, and an adult school, funded through state LCFF allocations, parcel taxes, and voter-approved bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB), Official GED/HiSET Testing Centers & Proctoring Services (EDAAABAF)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school programs
• Special education services
• Adult community education
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Larkspur

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. State Per-Pupil Funding (LCFF): Primary revenue from California Local Control Funding Formula based on average daily attendance and student demographics
2. Parcel Tax Revenue: Local parcel tax measures (Measure B and others) providing supplemental district funding approved by local voters
3. General Obligation Bonds: Bond measures for facilities modernization and capital improvements (e.g., Measure B November 2024, Proposition 2)
4. Federal and State Grants: Categorical funding including Title I, special education ( IDEA), Career Technical Education grants, and other state/federal programs
5. Adult and Community Education: Fee-based adult school programs including GED preparation, ESL, and continuing education courses

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) is a public secondary school district operating three comprehensive high schools (Archie Williams, Redwood, Tamalpais), two alternative programs (San Andreas continuation, Tamiscal independent study), and a WASC-accredited adult school. The district delivers college-preparatory curriculum, Advanced Placement and honors courses, career technical education, special education, visual and performing arts, and athletics to approximately 4,800 students in Marin County. Programs are delivered through physical campuses plus Canvas LMS, Synergy SIS, ParentVUE, and ClassLink SSO platforms.

Product overview

Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) is a traditional public school district operating five high schools: three comprehensive high schools (Archie Williams, Redwood, and Tamalpais), one alternative continuation school (San Andreas), and one independent study school (Tamiscal), plus an adult school program. The district serves approximately 4,800 students across multiple Marin County communities. Core educational programs include special education services, AVID college readiness, applied technology/CTE courses, visual and performing arts, athletics, and student nutrition services. The district operates its own facilities modernization program under Measure B. The district uses Canvas LMS and Synergy SIS for educational technology, with ParentVUE for parent access and ClassLink for single sign-on. The district has received California Distinguished School, National Blue Ribbon, and Gold Ribbon designations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Archie Williams High School: Comprehensive high school serving students from Fairfax, Forest Knolls, Lagunitas, Nicasio, San Anselmo, San Geronimo, and Woodacre areas.
• Redwood High School
• Tamalpais High School
• San Andreas High School
• Tamiscal High School
• Tamalpais Adult School

Products and services

• Archie Williams High School

Quantifiable outcome

• Students perform above state and national averages on standardized assessments

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Marin County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUHSD participates in Marin SELPA, a collaborative of 18 school districts and public agencies in Marin County, providing a continuum of special education services for students with disabilities. The SELPA provides resources, coordination, and compliance support for special education programs districtwide.
• Marin County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict collaborates with Marin County Office of Education for county-wide programs, athletics (MCAL), and educational initiatives supporting students across Marin County schools.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll district schools maintain WASC accreditation, the regional accrediting body for schools in the western United States, ensuring educational quality standards are met.
• Tam Foundation (AWHS Falcon Foundation)supportingOthersAlumni foundation supporting Archie Williams High School through fundraising and student programs.
• Redwood High School FoundationsupportingOthersParent-founded foundation supporting Redwood High School students through grants and educational initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Albany Unified School District: East Bay public K-12 district. Comparable California public district operating comprehensive and alternative programs under LCFF with similar special education SELPA participation and parcel tax reliance.
• San Rafael City High School District: Adjacent Marin County public high school district serving the San Rafael area. Operates two comprehensive high schools and alternative programs under California's LCFF framework with a comparable student population profile and per-pupil funding model.
• San Mateo Union High School District: Bay Area public high school district with six comprehensive and alternative campuses serving ~9,000 students. Directly comparable as a multi-site California public HS district with similar CTE, AVID, and adult education program structures.
• Palo Alto Unified School District: High-performing Bay Area K-12 district. Comparable in affluent suburban demographic profile, strong college-prep outcomes, National Blue Ribbon recognition history, and reliance on local parcel tax measures for supplemental funding.
• Sequoia Union High School District: San Mateo County public high school district operating multiple comprehensive and alternative high schools (including Redwood HS namesake). Highly comparable in scale (~10,000 students), CTE portfolio, special education SELPA structure, and Bay Area demographic profile.

Regional players

• Mill Valley School District: Neighboring Marin County K-8 feeder district that sends graduating cohorts to TUHSD. Directly comparable in Marin demographic and funding profile; operates under California Education Code and feeds directly into TUHSD high schools.

Broad incumbents

• Mt. Diablo Unified School District: Larger Contra Costa County public K-12 district serving ~30,000 students. Comparable as a California public district operating comprehensive HS, alternative education, and adult school programs under LCFF — though at materially greater scale.

Others

• Marin County Office of Education: County-level education authority that coordinates TUHSD and other Marin districts (including athletics via MCAL and SELPA participation). Functions as a regulatory and support counterpart rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TamDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tamalpais-union-high-school-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/tamdistrict

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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