Los Altos High vs Palm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Palm Elementary
Hacienda Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
| Measure | Los Altos High Hacienda Heights, California | Palm Elementary Hacienda Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 1,343 | #4061 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12729 of 16,910 | #43166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,592 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 1,592 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Hacienda Heights | Hacienda Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 22.7).
- •Palm Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Los Altos High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Los Altos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 76.3%).
- •Los Altos High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.4).
- •Los Altos High is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 375.
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 Palm Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos High ranks higher (32.7 vs 22.7 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 Palm Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hacienda Heights and Hacienda Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Altos High: 1,592. Palm Elementary: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Altos High and Palm Elementary rank in California?
Los Altos High is 763rd of 1,343 and Palm Elementary is 4061st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).