Los Altos High School vs. Glen A. Wilson High School
Should I attend Los Altos High School or Glen A. Wilson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Los Altos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Glen A. Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,653 students
1,458 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
75%
Graduation Rate
97%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
379
349
Grade 10 Students
430
361
Grade 11 Students
432
369
Grade 12 Students
412
379
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
43%
% Hispanic
86%
50%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
4%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
16%
