- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hacienda Heights, CA
Los Altos High
Federal NCES profile for Los Altos High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061632502053
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Altos High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Hacienda Heights · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Altos High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Altos High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hacienda Heights, CA.
School address
District: Hacienda La Puente Unified · California
NCES ID 061632502053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Los Altos High held near 1,574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 061632502053 · Hacienda Heights, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,592 enr · 23.4:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students)
Los Altos High held near 1,574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Altos High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Los Altos High
1,592 students
- Glen a. Wilson
Glen a. Wilson High
1,456 students
- Mesa Robles
Mesa Robles
1,246 students
- Cedarlane Acad
Cedarlane Academy
878 students
- La Puente High
La Puente High
813 students
- Fairgrove Acad
Fairgrove Academy
749 students
What this shows Los Altos High reports 1,592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Altos High compares
Los Altos High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,592 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,592
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
Asian 5.8%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Los Altos High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hacienda La Puente Unified reports $17,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Altos High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen a. Wilson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Robles | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarlane Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Puente High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairgrove Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Altos High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Hacienda Heights
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Altos High
How many students attend Los Altos High?
Los Altos High has 1,592 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hacienda Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,557 (2022-23) → 1,574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Altos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Altos High is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Altos High?
52.0% of students at Los Altos High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Altos High?
The largest demographic group at Los Altos High is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Hacienda Heights, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Altos High?
Los Altos High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Altos High rank among high schools in Hacienda Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Altos High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hacienda Heights, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hacienda Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Besides Los Altos High, Hacienda La Puente Unified also operates Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students), Mesa Robles (1,246 students), and Cedarlane Academy (878 students). See the Hacienda La Puente Unified district page for the complete list.