Mountain View-los Altos Union High School District
School District · Mountain View, California
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
3
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
3
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
How this district compares
California rank
#28 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,050
+$12,403 vs California median
District size
4,406 students
Larger than California median
About Mountain View-los Altos Union High
Mountain View-los Altos Union High is a Mountain View, California school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 4,406 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $30,050 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Mountain View-los Altos Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountain View High, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Mountain View-los Altos Union High students show an average math proficiency of 51.9% and ELA proficiency of 68.2%.
The district includes 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mountain View-los Altos Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mountain View-los Altos Union High with test data.
Schools in Mountain View-los Altos Union High
3 schools High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Mountain View
- Total Enrollment
- 4,406
- Teachers (FTE)
- 235
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mountain View-los Altos Union High?
Mountain View-los Altos Union High has 3 schools in total — 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mountain View-los Altos Union High?
The average composite rating for Mountain View-los Altos Union High is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mountain View-los Altos Union High?
Mountain View-los Altos Union High spends $30,050 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountain View-los Altos Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mountain View-los Altos Union High is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mountain View-los Altos Union High?
Mountain View High is the highest-rated school in Mountain View-los Altos Union High with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Mountain View-los Altos Union High?
Across schools in Mountain View-los Altos Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mountain View-los Altos Union High compare to other districts in California?
Mountain View-los Altos Union High has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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