Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

The Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District consists of three high schools: Mountain View High, Los Altos High, and Alta Vista High. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with Mountain View High and Los Altos High consistently ranking among the top high schools in California.

Mountain View High and Los Altos High stand out as the district's top-performing schools, with over 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 65% proficient or better in Mathematics. These schools also boast impressive graduation rates, with Mountain View High at 93.3% and Los Altos High at 95.7%. In contrast, Alta Vista High, the district's alternative high school, has significantly lower test scores and a much lower statewide ranking, suggesting it may be serving a different population of students with unique needs.

While the district's overall performance is impressive, there are some equity concerns to consider. Alta Vista High has a significantly higher free/reduced lunch rate and chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other two schools, which may indicate that the alternative school is serving a more disadvantaged population of students. The district may want to explore ways to better support the students at Alta Vista High and ensure equitable access to high-quality education across all its schools.