Los Altos Elementary vs Los Altos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Altos Elementary
Hacienda Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Los Altos High
Hacienda Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,592 students
| Measure | Los Altos Elementary Hacienda Heights, California | Los Altos High Hacienda Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1729 of 5,693 | #763 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #22789 of 50,301 | #12729 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 391 | 1,592 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 1,592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 23% |
| city | Hacienda Heights | Hacienda Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 32.7).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 23%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 70.2%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.7).
- •Los Altos High is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 391.
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 Los Altos Elementary better than Los Altos High?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos Elementary ranks higher (53.4 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 Los Altos Elementary and Los Altos High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hacienda Heights and Hacienda Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Altos Elementary: 391. Los Altos High: 1,592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Altos Elementary and Los Altos High rank in California?
Los Altos Elementary is 1729th of 5,693 and Los Altos High is 763rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).