For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,215 students in Los Altos, CA. The top-ranked public high school in Los Altos, CA is Los Altos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Altos, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Los Altos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public high schools.
Los Altos, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Los Altos High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Los Altos, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Altos High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 940-8812
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 940-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 2,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
12345 El Monte Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-7771
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-7771
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Los Altos, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Los Altos, CA include Los Altos High School. Los Altos has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Los Altos?
2 public high schools are located in Los Altos.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Altos?
Los Altos public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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