Glen A. Wilson High School vs. Los Altos High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Glen A. Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Los Altos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,458 students in grades 9-12, Glen A. Wilson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,653 students in grades 9-12, Los Altos High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,458 students
1,653 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
59%
Graduation Rate
96%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
349
379
Grade 10 Students
361
430
Grade 11 Students
369
432
Grade 12 Students
379
412
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
43%
8%
% Hispanic
50%
86%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
5%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
14%