Los Altos High vs Newton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Altos High
Hacienda Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,592 students
Newton Middle
Hacienda Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
565 students
| Measure | Los Altos High Hacienda Heights, California | Newton Middle Hacienda Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 1,343 | #542 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12729 of 16,910 | #9518 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,592 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 1,592 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| city | Hacienda Heights | Hacienda Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 32.7).
- •Newton Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Newton Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Newton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 70.2%).
- •Los Altos High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.5).
- •Los Altos High is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 565.
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 High better than Newton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Middle ranks higher (41.4 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 High and Newton Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hacienda Heights and Hacienda Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Altos High: 1,592. Newton Middle: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Altos High and Newton Middle rank in California?
Los Altos High is 763rd of 1,343 and Newton Middle is 542nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).