Foothill High vs Los Altos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill High
Pleasanton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,169 students
Los Altos High
Los Altos · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,170 students
| Measure | Foothill High Pleasanton, California | Los Altos High Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #34 of 1,343 | #22 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1549 of 16,910 | #1263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,169 | 2,170 |
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 2,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.9% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 71% |
| city | Pleasanton | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 78.2).
- •Los Altos High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Foothill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 16.5%).
- •Los Altos High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.4).
- •Los Altos High is the larger school with 2,170 students compared with 2,169.
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 Foothill High better than Los Altos High?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos High ranks higher (80.0 vs 78.2 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 Foothill High and Los Altos High?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,169. Los Altos High: 2,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Los Altos High rank in California?
Foothill High is 34th of 1,343 and Los Altos High is 22nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).