Santa Rita Elementary School
| Los Altos School District | |
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California Santa Clara County United States |
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| District information | |
| Type | Public School District |
| Grades | K-8 |
| Established | 1909 |
| Superintendent | Jeffrey C. Baier |
| Budget | $40,270,195 USD |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 4,161 (2007-2008) |
| Colors | Blue |
| Other information | |
| # of Schools | 9 |
| Website | http://www.losaltos.k12.ca.us |
Los Altos School District (LASD) serves the elementary and intermediate educational needs of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View and Palo Alto, United States. The current Superintendent is Jeffrey C. Baier, and the current Assistant Superintendent is Alyssa Gallagher.
The Los Altos School District inspires a passion for learning and prepares all K-8 students to thrive in our rapidly changing global community. It is considered one of the top school districts in California.
The desire of the local residents to have a free public education for their children led to the formation of the Los Altos School District in February 1909. During this time, 4.5 acres (18,000 m2) of land along San Antonio Road was purchased and the construction of the first school in the region, San Antonio School, was built. It catered to students in grades K through 8, and was the only academic institution until the ending of World War II.
In the years 1948 through 1961, the city was faced with an increasing student population and state mandates against having single schools with greater than 800 students. In 1948, the district annexed lands and purchased the old Purissima School site (in Los Altos Hills) from the neighboring Palo Alto School District. During this time of expansion, the district included sixteen different schools.
However, during the decline of the early 1970s, the original San Antonio School was demolished and sold, while the number of facilities dwindled. The district currently consists of nine open regular schools (seven elementary and two intermediates), and one closed school (Eastbrook).
Los Altos School District students' test scores were among the highest in California, with an average Academic Performance Index (API) score of 966 for elementary schools and 975 for intermediate schools in 2011.
Los Altos School District* consistently scores high on the state examinations; four Elementary Schools score in the top 25 in the state, while both Egan and Blach Junior Highs score within the top 15 middle schools. Although this success can be partially contributed to favorable demographics, the San Jose Mercury News states that "Los Altos elementary schools do well even against schools with similar demographics".
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