Los Altos High School
High school in Los Altos, CA · Mountain View-Los Altos Union High · Grades 9-12
On the spring 2026 state tests, 77% of Los Altos High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 66% met the math standard. In reading, that is 4 points below the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High average (82%) and 28 points above the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 79% of Bay Area high schools. Reading results in 2026 were about the same as in 2024, and math results were about the same as in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 76% | 79% | 77% | +1 pt |
| Math | 67% | 69% | 66% | 0 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Los Altos High School | 77% | 66% |
| Mountain View-Los Altos Union High | 82% | 68% |
| Santa Clara County | 60% | 54% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 274 of 333 freshman applicants from Los Altos High School (82%), and 90 enrolled.
Homes near Los Altos High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 94022, where Los Altos High School is located, is $5.06M, up 8.4% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
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Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 mi | Henry M. Gunn HighPalo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 82% | 81% | $3.37M |
| 1.9 mi | Palo Alto Middle College HighLos Altos Hills · Grades 9-12 | 80% | 60% | $5.06M |
| 2.9 mi | Mountain View HighMountain View · Grades 9-12 | 88% | 73% | $2.78M |
| 4.5 mi | Palo Alto HighPalo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 82% | 78% | $4.34M |
| 4.6 mi | Fremont HighSunnyvale · Grades 9-12 | 58% | 42% | $2.71M |
| 4.7 mi | Homestead HighCupertino · Grades 9-12 | 81% | 70% | $2.96M |
School details
- Address
- 201 Almond Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (650) 940-8812
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 2,203 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional
- State school code
- 43696094334116
Common questions
How did Los Altos High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 77% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 66% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Los Altos High School?
2,203 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Los Altos High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 274 of 333 UC freshman applicants from Los Altos High School were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 19% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Los Altos High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94022, where Los Altos High School is located, is $5.06M, up 8.4% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Los Altos High School guarantee a spot?
No. Public schools assign students by attendance zone, which Mountain View-Los Altos Union High sets and can change. Confirm the zone for a specific address with the district before you buy or rent.