La Puente 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.
La Puente High
La Puente · Public high · Grades 9–12
813 students
Los Altos High
Hacienda Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,592 students
| Measure | La Puente High La Puente, California | Los Altos High Hacienda Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1028 of 1,343 | #763 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14676 of 16,910 | #12729 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 813 | 1,592 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| city | La Puente | Hacienda Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 23.5).
- •Los Altos High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Los Altos High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Los Altos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 87%).
- •La Puente High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.7).
- •Los Altos High is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 813.
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 La Puente High better than Los Altos High?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos High ranks higher (32.7 vs 23.5 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 La Puente High and Los Altos High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between La Puente and Hacienda Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Puente High: 813. Los Altos High: 1,592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Puente High and Los Altos High rank in California?
La Puente High is 1028th of 1,343 and Los Altos High is 763rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).