Top Rankings
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,175 students in Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,175 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, which is ranked #28 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,058 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
33%
12%
# Hispanic Students
300 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
56%
# Black Students
12 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,315 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
42%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
452 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
752
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
767
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
811
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
845
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,295 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,006 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,295
$19,974
Spending / Student
$21,006
$18,396
Best Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saratoga High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Grades: 9-12
| 1,198 students
Rank: #22.
Los Gatos High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 High School Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,977 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District?
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 3,175 students.
What is the rank of Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District?
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District is ranked #28 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District?
42% of Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District?
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,006 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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