Serving 2,152 students in grades 9-12, Menlo-atherton 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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Menlo-atherton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Menlo-atherton High School is 0.68, 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.
Menlo-atherton High School is ranked #1396 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Menlo-atherton High School often compared to?
Menlo-atherton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Palo Alto Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Menlo-atherton High School?
The graduation rate of Menlo-atherton High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Menlo-atherton High School?
2,152 students attend Menlo-atherton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Menlo-atherton High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menlo-atherton High School?
Menlo-atherton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Menlo-atherton High School offer ?
Menlo-atherton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Menlo-atherton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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