Los Altos High School

201 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (650) 940-8812

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Los Altos High School serves 2,209 students in grades 9-12.

Los Altos High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,209 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: ≤1% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Los Altos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Los Altos High School's student population of 2,209 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,209 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

115 teachers

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Los Altos High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Los Altos High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#121 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

74%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

83%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

29%

12%

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Hispanic

28%

56%

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Black

White

36%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.63

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Graduation Rate

≤1%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Los Altos High School's ranking?

Los Altos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Los Altos High School?

The graduation rate of Los Altos High School is 1%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Los Altos High School?

2,209 students attend Los Altos High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Los Altos High School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Altos High School?

Los Altos High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Los Altos High School offer ?

Los Altos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Los Altos High School part of?

Los Altos High School is part of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.

School Reviews

5 5/18/2021

Daughter is now a Junior.Principal Wynne Satterwhite is outstanding - I seldom meet such a hard worker. I know she works long hours and has an amazing memory for many of her students!! Her counselors, teachers (e.g. Messner, Arias, Russo,Blach,Wei,Cathy) badminton coaches all deserve medals of honor!!Daughter started 2017. She liked all the teachers. Great facilities. All teachers I met seem dedicated and nice. I like their Challenge Day where kids are taught to be nice to fellow classmates. I'm glad I volunteered for the 3 days they brought pioneers/captains of different industries to educate kids about their professions and how they succeed in life and how to avoid bullying by appreciating fellow students, some of whom are hurting inside. I learned a lot from these lectures.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,209 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education