Los Altos High

2,170 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Los Altos High School, located in the heart of Silicon Valley at 201 Almond Ave., is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Los Altos and Mountain View communities. It is a flagship campus within the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District and is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in California. The school fosters a culture of excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes an extensive range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors programs, and robust STEM opportunities that prepare students for competitive university admissions.

Beyond academics, Los Altos High School is known for its vibrant campus life and commitment to holistic student development. The school offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, award-winning performing arts ensembles, and numerous student-led clubs that cater to a wide variety of interests. With its focus on community engagement, innovation, and preparing students to navigate a globalized world, the school maintains a strong reputation for graduating well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in higher education and beyond.

2,170

Total Students

119.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Altos High
Demographic	Student Count
White	630
Hispanic	607
Black	13
Asian	660
Two or More	226
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

Asian
660 (30.7%)
White
630 (29.3%)
Hispanic
607 (28.2%)
Two or More
226 (10.5%)
Black
13 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Phone:	(650)940-8812
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 558

Grade 10 505

Grade 11 560

Grade 12 547