Summary:
The city of Los Altos, California is home to a high-performing school district, with 10 schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools are spread across two districts: the Los Altos Elementary School District and the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. Several schools in this area stand out as exceptional, including Bullis Charter School, which is ranked 12th out of 5,848 California elementary schools, and Covington Elementary and Oak Avenue Elementary, which are ranked 11th and 10th, respectively, out of 5,848 California elementary schools.
The schools in this area demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and significantly outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, Los Altos High School has a 95.7% four-year graduation rate and 84.1% of 11th graders are proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 55.41%. The student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, with some elementary schools having better ratios than the high school.
Overall, the schools in Los Altos provide a high-quality education, with several standout institutions that are among the top-ranked in the state. The data highlights the district's commitment to supporting student achievement and the potential for innovative approaches, such as charter schools, to drive exceptional educational outcomes. While there are some areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism, the schools in this area demonstrate a strong foundation for student success.
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