How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alta Vista High | Los Altos High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mountain View, CA | Los Altos, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 78 | 2,170 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.6% | 12.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alta Vista High | Los Altos High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $43,128 | $43,128 |
| District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union High | Mountain View-Los Altos Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alta Vista High | Los Altos High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.8% | 29.3% |
| African American | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.2% | 28.2% |
| Asian | 9.1% | 30.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 7.8% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 10.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alta Vista High | Los Altos High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 25 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 361.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 88.5% | 12.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.