Los Altos High School
School Overview
Los Altos High School is a public school located in Hacienda Heights, California. It is a school in Hacienda La Puente Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 23% of students are proficient in Math learning and 59% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,777 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 29 to 1 where a total of 61 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,777 students are attending Los Altos High School. By gender, there are 932 and 845 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Los Altos High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 464 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 372 | 191 | 181 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 52 | 32 | 20 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 32 | 21 | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 464 | 249 | 215 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 61 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Los Altos High School and the students to teacher ratio is 29 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 61 | Students per teacher: 29 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 61 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.3% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 296 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 30,861 Households |
| Population | 118,393 |
| Male | 59,625 |
| Female | 59,195 |
| Child Population | 39,319 |
| Total Housing Units | 31,887 Units |
| Average House Value | $486,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,694 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.00% |
| Average Household Income | $78,870 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.75% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Los Altos High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 306 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 364 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Los Altos High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 306 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 57 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 120 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 306 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 364 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Hacienda La Puente Unified
In Hacienda La Puente Unified, 36 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HACIENDA HEIGHTS, California
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