Saratoga High School

20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070

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Rating

10/

Top 1%

Tel: (408) 867-3411

www.saratogahigh.org

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Saratoga High School serves 1,289 students in grades 9-12.

Saratoga High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,289 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saratoga High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Saratoga High School's student population of 1,289 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,289 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

66 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Saratoga High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Saratoga High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#8 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Saratoga High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

90-94%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saratoga High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥95%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saratoga High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Saratoga High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

62%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Saratoga High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

56%

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Saratoga High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

97%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Saratoga High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saratoga High School's ranking?

Saratoga High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Saratoga High School?

The graduation rate of Saratoga High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Saratoga High School?

1,289 students attend Saratoga High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Saratoga High School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Saratoga High School?

Saratoga High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Saratoga High School offer ?

Saratoga High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Saratoga High School part of?

Saratoga High School is part of Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,289 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education