Saratoga High

Public 9-12

 20300 Herriman Ave.
       Saratoga, CA  95070-4950


(408) 867-3411

District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 2,346 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,731 Help


Feeder schools for Saratoga High:

Elementary:    Argonaut Elementary
    Foothill Elementary
    Saratoga Elementary
Middle:    Redwood Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  1,194

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
59.9%
White:
18.7%
Two or more races:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.6% Help


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Compare Details Saratoga High ranks better than 99.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.53. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Saratoga High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Saratoga High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (59.9%), White (18.7%), two or more races (15.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saratoga High is 19.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saratoga High is $17,731.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Saratoga High:

SchoolDigger ranks Saratoga High 22nd of 2346 California public high schools. (See Saratoga High in the ranking list.)

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Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High 21st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saratoga High

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Rank History for all students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.61 8th 1653 99.5%
2005 91.80 13th 1901 99.3%
2006 90.24 27th 1968 98.6%
2007 94.35 11th 2063 99.5%
2008 94.88 6th 2117 99.7%
2009 91.52 6th 2238 99.7%
2010 94.40 9th 2281 99.6%
2011 91.40 23rd 2367 99.0%
2012 86.29 63rd 2354 97.3%
2013 88.45 41st 2426 98.3%
2015 98.28 13th 1994 99.3%
2016 96.91 36th 2039 98.2%
2017 95.88 57th 2021 97.2%
2018 98.19 19th 2017 99.1%
2019 98.77 26th 2133 98.8%
2021 98.46 10th 1290 99.2%
2022 98.58 28th 2123 98.7%
2023 98.53 22nd 2335 99.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.38 3rd 366 99.2%
2019 92.71 12th 422 97.2%
2022 93.26 12th 515 97.7%
2023 92.69 22nd 780 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 100.00 3rd 1539 99.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.97 26th 2237 98.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.58 10th 1760 99.4%
2019 97.79 30th 1833 98.4%
2021 97.88 7th 1054 99.3%
2022 97.62 34th 1858 98.2%
2023 98.80 11th 2106 99.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 100.00 4th 1052 99.6%
2019 98.20 25th 1117 97.8%
2022 96.62 38th 1161 96.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.05 4th 168 97.6%
2023 99.45 1st 233 99.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.39 24th 1834 98.7%
2019 98.96 22nd 1880 98.8%
2021 98.86 9th 1122 99.2%
2022 98.96 26th 1916 98.6%
2023 97.78 41st 2195 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.81 17th 581 97.1%
2019 91.00 22nd 582 96.2%
2022 89.11 31st 581 94.7%
2023 88.02 35th 727 95.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.43 52nd 1742 97.0%
2019 95.77 54th 1814 97.0%
2022 91.55 115th 1861 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Saratoga High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.94 64th 1173 94.5%
2019 87.95 101st 1222 91.7%
2022 72.42 292nd 1204 75.7%
2023 86.34 97th 1424 93.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Open Quote Saratoga High School is hands down an amazing school! It's not just like any other high school, that's what I like about it. I have so much fun learning and expiriencing things I never thought I could. The teachers there are smart (of course), helpful, and funny. I am not surprised that this school is in the top best high schools in Cali! I am looking forward to next year because I know that it gets better every year! I highly recommend this high school for everyone! :) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Saratoga High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 994 8 158 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1190
1989 854 8 166 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1055
1990 759 5 192 29 0 n/a n/a 0 985
1991 667 5 205 22 2 n/a n/a 0 901
1992 661 6 221 26 2 n/a n/a 0 916
1993 637 7 245 23 3 n/a n/a 0 915
1994 594 8 289 24 2 n/a n/a 0 917
1995 595 6 371 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1001
1996 595 6 371 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1001
1997 592 5 423 32 3 n/a n/a 0 1055
1998 578 8 456 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1071
1999 600 7 484 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1115
2000 613 8 560 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1212
2001 629 6 573 21 3 n/a n/a 15 1247
2002 582 6 617 32 2 n/a n/a 50 1289
2003 582 6 617 32 2 n/a n/a 50 1289
2004 611 5 633 32 0 n/a n/a 59 1340
2005 601 4 663 42 0 n/a n/a 17 1327
2006 616 5 677 36 0 n/a n/a 23 1357
2007 603 3 659 24 0 n/a n/a 57 1346
2008 560 2 665 22 n/a n/a n/a 0 1249
2009 524 3 711 23 0 0 110 0 1371
2010 490 5 724 55 1 0 93 0 1368
2011 491 5 740 58 2 0 97 0 1393
2012 471 5 769 69 3 0 102 0 1419
2013 471 1 784 69 1 0 103 0 1429
2014 447 1 803 65 2 0 110 0 1428
2015 386 2 807 69 0 0 114 0 1378
2016 350 2 788 68 0 1 115 0 1324
2017 354 3 821 63 0 3 114 0 1358
2018 352 5 804 56 0 3 134 0 1354
2019 338 5 845 51 0 3 129 0 1371
2020 316 5 845 53 0 1 148 0 1368
2021 274 2 802 54 1 1 155 0 1289
2022 245 2 764 59 2 2 169 5 1248
2023 223 3 715 58 2 3 185 5 1194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saratoga High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1190 55.3 21.5 n/a
1989 1055 45.4 23.2 n/a
1990 985 41.9 23.5 n/a
1991 901 39.2 22.9 n/a
1992 916 39.8 23.0 0.7
1993 915 41.7 21.9 0.5
1994 917 46.0 19.9 0.7
1995 1001 48.6 20.6 0.8
1996 1001 48.6 20.6 0.8
1997 1055 50.6 20.8 0.2
1998 1071 52.1 20.6 0.3
1999 1115 53.4 20.9 0.5
2000 1212 58.0 20.9 0.5
2001 1247 64.1 19.5 0.4
2002 1289 59.6 21.6 0.6
2003 1289 59.6 21.6 0.6
2004 1340 58.5 22.9 0.8
2005 1327 61.4 21.6 0.5
2006 1357 63.0 21.5 0.4
2007 1346 66.0 20.4 0.2
2008 1249 76.4 16.3 0.1
2009 1371 65.8 17.7 0.4
2010 1368 65.6 20.8 0.1
2011 1393 n/a n/a 0.4
2012 1419 68.3 20.7 0.3
2013 1429 68.5 20.8 0.4
2014 1428 69.9 20.4 0.5
2015 1378 72.0 19.1 0.8
2016 1324 71.0 18.6 0.7
2017 1358 68.9 19.7 0.7
2018 1354 70.3 19.2 1.9
2019 1371 69.5 19.7 1.9
2020 1368 n/a n/a 2.1
2021 1289 65.6 19.6 3.4
2022 1248 63.7 19.5 4.6
2023 1194 60.0 19.8 10.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saratoga High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1190 55.3 21.5 n/a
1989 1055 45.4 23.2 n/a
1990 985 41.9 23.5 n/a
1991 901 39.2 22.9 n/a
1992 916 39.8 23.0 0.7
1993 915 41.7 21.9 0.5
1994 917 46.0 19.9 0.7
1995 1001 48.6 20.6 0.8
1996 1001 48.6 20.6 0.8
1997 1055 50.6 20.8 0.2
1998 1071 52.1 20.6 0.3
1999 1115 53.4 20.9 0.5
2000 1212 58.0 20.9 0.5
2001 1247 64.1 19.5 0.4
2002 1289 59.6 21.6 0.6
2003 1289 59.6 21.6 0.6
2004 1340 58.5 22.9 0.8
2005 1327 61.4 21.6 0.5
2006 1357 63.0 21.5 0.4
2007 1346 66.0 20.4 0.2
2008 1249 76.4 16.3 0.1
2009 1371 65.8 17.7 0.4
2010 1368 65.6 20.8 0.1
2011 1393 n/a n/a 0.4
2012 1419 68.3 20.7 0.3
2013 1429 68.5 20.8 0.4
2014 1428 69.9 20.4 0.5
2015 1378 72.0 19.1 0.8
2016 1324 71.0 18.6 0.7
2017 1358 68.9 19.7 0.7
2018 1354 70.3 19.2 1.9
2019 1371 69.5 19.7 1.9
2020 1368 n/a n/a 2.1
2021 1289 65.6 19.6 3.4
2022 1248 63.7 19.5 4.6
2023 1194 60.0 19.8 10.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Saratoga High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,731

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saratoga High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 22nd of 2335 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saratoga High)93.785.6
 8.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High)86.278.5
 7.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Saratoga High)90.688.8
 1.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High)7873.3
 4.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Saratoga High)65.459.2
 6.2%
   12th Grade Science (Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High)61.758.9
 2.8%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13711194
 12.9%
African American53
 40%
American Indian02
Asian845715
 15.4%
Hispanic5158
 13.7%
Pacific Islander33
White338223
 34%
Two or More Races129185
 43.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.9%10.6%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saratoga High

Yes! Saratoga High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 2346 California high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,194 students attended Saratoga High.

Saratoga High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Argonaut Elementary
Elementary : Foothill Elementary
Elementary : Saratoga Elementary
Middle : Redwood Middle

Students at Saratoga High are 60% Asian, 19% White, 15% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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