Top Rankings
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,388 students in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
4,388 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, which is ranked #44 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,309 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
30%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,121 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
49 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,414 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
32%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
429 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,048
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,053
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,145
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,142
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,639 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,265 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$181 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,639
$19,942
Spending / Student
$41,265
$18,366
Best Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,114 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 2,202 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Bryant Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 691-2433
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 691-2433
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District?
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 4,388 students.
What is the rank of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District?
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District is ranked #44 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District?
32% of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District?
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,265 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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