Los Altos High School
Tel:
(626) 934-5400
- Los Altos High School serves 1,776 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Los Altos High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Los Altos High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Los Altos High School's student population of 1,776 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,776 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Los Altos High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Los Altos High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4501 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hacienda La Puente Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Los Altos High School is Palm Canyon (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Newton Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kwis Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hacienda Heights Palm Canyon Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 18 students
0.3 miles
15151 Palm Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6507 0.3 9-12 18 - Hacienda Heights Valley Alternative High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 94 students
0.4 miles
15430 Shadybend Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-3401 0.4 9-12 94 - Hacienda Heights Kwis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 310 students
0.5 miles
1925 S. Kwis Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2100 0.5 K-5 310 - Hacienda Heights Los Robles Academy Grades: K-5 | 271 students
0.7 miles
1530 S. Ridley Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-7200 0.7 K-5 271 - Hacienda Heights Newton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 616 students
0.7 miles
15616 Newton St.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2400 0.7 6-8 616
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