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 (2026)
- 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%)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Willy The Wildcat, Wilma The Wildcat
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, 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 87%.
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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