Los Gatos High School is a high school in Los Gatos, California. It was founded in 1908 and is part of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, which in 2021 was ranked the best high school district in California The school enrolls approximately 2,100 students and employs about 100 teachers.
Serving 1,914 students in grades 9-12, Los Gatos High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,914 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Los Gatos High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 118.5 square miles in Los Gatos, CA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Gatos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Los Gatos High School's student population of 1,914 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,914 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Motto
Honesty of Purpose, Intensity of Effort
School Rankings
Los Gatos High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Gatos High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#516 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Willy The Wildcat, Wilma The Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Gatos High School's ranking?
Los Gatos High School is ranked #516 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Los Gatos High School often compared to?
Los Gatos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leigh High School, Saratoga High School, Leland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Los Gatos High School?
The graduation rate of Los Gatos High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Los Gatos High School?
1,914 students attend Los Gatos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Los Gatos High School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Gatos High School?
Los Gatos High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Gatos High School offer ?
Los Gatos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Los Gatos High School part of?
Los Gatos High School is part of Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District.
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