Accomplishments

CELEBRATE Achievement

All nine of our schools have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools, and three as National Blue Ribbon Schools. The Los Altos School District is consistently ranked among the top one percent of the over 1000 school districts in all of California, demonstrating excellence in math, science, language and history.

While we take great pride in test scores, they are only a part of how we measure success. LASD is passionate about providing the best education possible for our students – one that shapes them into creative thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, and responsible young citizens. We achieve this through a rigorous academic program, a nurturing environment and a commitment to character development.

Academic Performance Index (API)

The Academic Performance Index (API) is a measurement of academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. It is one of the main components of the Public Schools Accountability Act passed by the California legislature in 1999. API scores ranges from a low of 200 to a high of 1000.

Los Altos School District has consistently ranked among the top one percent of the over 1000 school districts in all of California, demonstrating excellence in math, science, language and history.

Additional LASD Accomplishments

LASD is consistently ranked in the top ONE percent of all school districts in California
99 percent of 7th grade students score proficient or advanced on the California Writing Test
99 percent of former LASD students pass the high school exit exam their sophomore year
360 - the number of points by which LASD graduates outperform the national average on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
9 out of 10 parents report that they moved to Los Altos School District for the public schools (LAEF survey)
100% of LASD teachers participate in professional development
All nine schools have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools

Success Beyond the Classroom

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The Egan Junior High School Chess Team has won first place in the California State Chess Championships since 2008.

23 students from our Junior High School Math Team scored in the top 5% worldwide in the American Math competition.

In 2012, Oak Elementary School won the Engineering Process and Design in the Tech Challenge. They team took first place for Most Innovative and Creative Design.