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#99 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 1% in state

Saratoga High

High School · Los Gatos-saratoga Union High · Saratoga, CA

A Los Gatos-saratoga Union High high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070

  • Math 84% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 89% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+56.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.8 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation54.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$22,719
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Saratoga High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency84%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency89%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 86% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2024
Math
84%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saratoga High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average699/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saratoga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$240,980

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

80.8%

Homeownership

86.6%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
54.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
13 boys'·12 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prospect HighEnrollment path unverified8.09–122.4 mi1,492Compare →
Westmont HighEnrollment path unverified8.19–122.4 mi1,726Compare →
Lynbrook HighEnrollment path unverified9.49–122.8 mi1,720Compare →
TessellationsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–92.8 mi230Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Los Gatos-saratoga Union High

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$22,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saratoga High is listed in Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saratoga High

Saratoga High is a public high school in Saratoga, CA, part of Los Gatos-saratoga Union High, serving approximately 1,198 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Saratoga High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Saratoga High School is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12, located in Saratoga, California 1. In 2021, the school was ranked as the No. 1 Best College Prep Public High School in California by Niche 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saratoga High

What grades does Saratoga High serve?

Saratoga High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Saratoga High?

Saratoga High has an enrollment of approximately 1,198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saratoga High?

The student-teacher ratio at Saratoga High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saratoga High rank in CA?

Saratoga High ranks #99 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Saratoga High's MySchoolScout rating?

Saratoga High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Saratoga High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saratoga High has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Saratoga High a charter school?

No, Saratoga High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saratoga High a Title I school?

No, Saratoga High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saratoga High?

6.2% of students at Saratoga High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,198
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 95070)
31,383
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
51.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95070; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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