Public schools in Hacienda Heights, CA
16 open public schools with an address in Hacienda Heights, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,117
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hacienda Heights public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Hacienda Heights, CA: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,117 students, an average of 570 per school. The largest campus is Los Altos High (1,592 students), and the largest elementary school is Mesa Robles (1,246).
Every listed school belongs to Hacienda la Puente Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hacienda Heights
Elementary schools in Hacienda Heights
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarlane Academy Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–08 | 878 | 22.6:1 | |
| Grazide Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 606 | 25.3:1 | |
| Kwis Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 305 | 21.8:1 | |
| Los Altos Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 391 | 21.7:1 | |
| Los Molinos Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 505 | 24:1 | |
| Mesa Robles Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–08 | 1,246 | 27.1:1 | |
| Palm Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 375 | 23.4:1 | |
| Wedgeworth Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 650 | 25:1 |
Middle schools in Hacienda Heights
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Middle Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06–08 | 565 | 23.1:1 | |
| Orange Grove Middle Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06–08 | 287 | 21.1:1 |
High schools in Hacienda Heights
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen A. Wilson High Hacienda la Puente Unified | 09–12 | 1,456 | 24.4:1 | |
| Los Altos High Hacienda la Puente Unified | 09–12 | 1,592 | 22.6:1 | |
| Valley Alternative High (Continuation) Hacienda la Puente Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 80 | 7.2:1 | |
| Valley Community Day Hacienda la Puente Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 13 | 6.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hacienda Heights
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Canyon Hacienda la Puente Unified · Special Education School | KG–12 | 14 | 175:1 | |
| Puente Hills High Hacienda la Puente Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 154 | 7.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.8%
- Hispanic58.8%
- Black0.5%
- Asian34.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Hacienda Heights schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,117 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hacienda Heights
How many public schools are in Hacienda Heights, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Hacienda Heights: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 9,117 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hacienda Heights?
All listed public schools with an address in Hacienda Heights belong to Hacienda la Puente Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hacienda Heights?
Los Altos High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hacienda Heights, with 1,592 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hacienda Heights?
No school with an address in Hacienda Heights is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hacienda Heights schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hacienda Heights public schools is 22.9:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hacienda Heights guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities