Grossmont High vs Los Altos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 692 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grossmont High
La Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,172 students
Los Altos High
Los Altos · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,170 students
| Measure | Grossmont High La Mesa, California | Los Altos High Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #511 of 1,343 | #22 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10147 of 16,910 | #1263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,172 | 2,170 |
| Enrollment | 2,172 | 2,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 71% |
| city | La Mesa | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 43.2).
- •Los Altos High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Los Altos High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Los Altos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 64%).
- •Los Altos High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 24.4).
- •Grossmont High is the larger school with 2,172 students compared with 2,170.
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 Grossmont High better than Los Altos High?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos High ranks higher (80.0 vs 43.2 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 Grossmont High and Los Altos High?
About 692 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grossmont High: 2,172. Los Altos High: 2,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grossmont High and Los Altos High rank in California?
Grossmont High is 511th of 1,343 and Los Altos High is 22nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).