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#4304 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Los Altos High
High School · Hacienda La Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights, CA
A Hacienda La Puente Unified high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15325 East Los Robles Ave., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
- Math 26% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Los Altos High score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Altos High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,611
Median home value
$778,700
Median rent
$2,246/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm CanyonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Puente Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Valley Alternative High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Valley Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hacienda La Puente Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #11 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Altos High is listed in Hacienda la Puente Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Altos High
Los Altos High is a public high school in Hacienda Heights, CA, part of Hacienda La Puente Unified, serving approximately 1,574 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,304 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Altos High
What grades does Los Altos High serve?
Los Altos High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Los Altos High?
Los Altos High has an enrollment of approximately 1,574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Altos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Altos High is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Altos High rank in CA?
Los Altos High ranks #4,304 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Altos High's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Altos High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Los Altos High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Altos High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Altos High a charter school?
No, Los Altos High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Altos High a Title I school?
No, Los Altos High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Altos High?
76.1% of students at Los Altos High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (626) 934-5400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91745)
- 54,996
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91745; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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