10/13/2026
I love a bubble chart! Let’s look at how our funding compares to another top performing high school district.
Acalanes Union High School District and Mountain View-Los Altos High School District are two of California’s top 4% districts… Yet Mountain View-Los Altos receives nearly $15,000 more (a whopping 74%) in funding per student, per year.
This difference isn’t just about how districts spend their money. It’s also about how much funding they receive in the first place. California’s school funding system allows some districts to collect substantially more revenue per student than others.
AUHSD has already cut more than $4 million from its budget, affecting teachers, class sizes, counseling, libraries, and student opportunities.
We all want responsible spending. We also want strong core academics, excellent teachers, and schools that prepare our students for the future.
Measure W is a local response to a structural funding challenge. It would provide $168 per parcel annually for eight years, with no automatic increases, and would exempt eligible seniors and residents with disabilities.
It’s reasonable to ask questions about taxes. It’s equally important to understand why our schools need additional funding and what students stand to lose without it.
Let’s protect what makes our schools exceptional. Vote YES on Measure W.
YesforOurHighSchools.com
Source: Niche 2027 Best School Districts rankings; Ed-Data 2024–25 revenue figures.
