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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,435 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 68% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,435 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, which is ranked #48 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
30%
12%
% Hispanic
26%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
31%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,251 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,828 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$181 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,251
$20,100
Spending / Student
$40,828
$18,511
Best Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 2,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 4,435 students.
What is the rank of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District?
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District is ranked #48 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), 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?
31% of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 18:1, 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 $40,828 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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