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 2026 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 34%), 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
10,357 Schools
# Students
3,175 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, which is ranked #27 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
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
n/a
1%
% Asian
33%
12%
% Hispanic
10%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
42%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,006 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% 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
$18,395
Best Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saratoga High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Gr: 9-12 | 1,198 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Los Gatos High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 High School Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,977 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 #27 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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