Glen A. Wilson High vs Los Altos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen A. Wilson High
Hacienda Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,456 students
Los Altos High
Hacienda Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,592 students
| Measure | Glen A. Wilson High Hacienda Heights, California | Los Altos High Hacienda Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 1,343 | #763 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6818 of 16,910 | #12729 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,456 | 1,592 |
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 23% |
| city | Hacienda Heights | Hacienda Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen A. Wilson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 32.7).
- •Glen A. Wilson High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 23%).
- •Glen A. Wilson High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Glen A. Wilson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 70.2%).
- •Los Altos High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.7).
- •Los Altos High is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 1,456.
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 Glen A. Wilson High better than Los Altos High?
On the Success Index (US), Glen A. Wilson High ranks higher (55.9 vs 32.7 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 Glen A. Wilson High and Los Altos High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hacienda Heights and Hacienda Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen A. Wilson High: 1,456. Los Altos High: 1,592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen A. Wilson High and Los Altos High rank in California?
Glen A. Wilson High is 300th of 1,343 and Los Altos High is 763rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).