Los Gatos High
20 High School Court, Los Gatos, CA 95030-6917
Summary
Los Gatos High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
77.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
60.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 177/1,596 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 100/1,596 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,914 |
| Low-Income Students | 131 (6.8%) |
| English Learners | 38 (2.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.2 points from last year and fell 6.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.1 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math -2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
77.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 80% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
60.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Los Gatos High compare within the district?
Los Gatos High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Los Gatos High rank in California?
Los Gatos High ranks No. 177 of 1,596 in reading and No. 100 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Los Gatos High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Los Gatos High is No. 15 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 52 9–12 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos HighThis school | 60.7% | 77.0% |
| Saratoga High | 84.9% | 90.2% |
