For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,141 students in Los Altos, CA. The top ranked public high school in Los Altos, CA is Los Altos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Altos, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Los Altos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public high schools.
Los Altos, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Los Altos High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Los Altos, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Altos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
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
| 2,141 students
Los Altos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
201 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 773-0015
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 773-0015
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Silicon Valley Essential High School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
P.o. Box 3478
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 961-0315
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 961-0315
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
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What are the top ranked public high schools in Los Altos, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Los Altos, CA include Los Altos High School. Los Altos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Los Altos?
1 public high schools are located in Los Altos.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Altos?
Los Altos public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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