Top Rankings
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,514 students in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,514 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, which is ranked #18 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,225 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
27%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,170 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
60 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,632 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
36%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
374 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,088
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,088
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,136
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,202
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,616 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,113 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$181 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,616
$19,806
Spending / Student
$40,113
$18,241
Best Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 2,316 students
Rank: #22.
Los Altos High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 940-8812
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 940-8812
Grades: 9-12
| 2,136 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1325 Bryant Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 691-2433
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 691-2433
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District?
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 4,514 students.
What is the rank of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District?
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District is ranked #18 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District?
36% of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District?
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,113 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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