Bullis Charter vs Los Altos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bullis Charter
Los Altos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
997 students
Los Altos High
Los Altos · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,170 students
| Measure | Bullis Charter Los Altos, California | Los Altos High Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 5,693 | #22 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #446 of 50,301 | #1263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 997 | 2,170 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 2,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.1% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 71% |
| city | Los Altos | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bullis Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 80.0).
- •Bullis Charter does better on math proficiency (91% vs 71%).
- •Bullis Charter does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Bullis Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 16.5%).
- •Bullis Charter does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.2).
- •Los Altos High is the larger school with 2,170 students compared with 997.
- •Bullis Charter is a charter school while Los Altos High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bullis Charter better than Los Altos High?
On the Success Index (US), Bullis Charter ranks higher (91.7 vs 80.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bullis Charter and Los Altos High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bullis Charter: 997. Los Altos High: 2,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bullis Charter and Los Altos High rank in California?
Bullis Charter is 5th of 5,693 and Los Altos High is 22nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).