Los Gatos High School

Los Gatos High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
20 High School Ct,  Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District
4.1
4.0
1,977 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Markus Autrey
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
84.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
38.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
23.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
384:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
46.4%
White
55.8%
Two or more races
15.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.7%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#70 Best Public HS in California
#86 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#121 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 412 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 363 Students
University of California - San Diego 343 Students
University of California - Berkeley 335 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 331 Students
University of California - Davis 284 Students
University of Southern California 271 Students
San Diego State University 262 Students
University of California - Irvine 218 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 199 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 258 Students
Psychology 176 Students
Computer Science 127 Students
Biology 118 Students
Political Science and Government 79 Students
Marketing 78 Students
Economics 74 Students
Engineering 68 Students
Communications 63 Students
Environmental Science 60 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 226 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/25/2025
I have loved my experience at LGHS! It has been a wonderful 4 years, and I'd choose to attend this school in every lifetime.
2.0 Senior
12/12/2023
The culture is the worst part. There's big issues with vaping, alcohol, drugs, and sexual assualt.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The best parts were the classes and fun activities we would do during spirit weeks and such. The worst part was the schedule we would have so much extra time it would be so pointless.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 20 Reviews
5.0 other
1/20/2025
Great teaching quality. school location is perfect. highly recommend.
5.0 student
1/13/2024
I am a current student in LGHS, and I like this school. When it comes to tests/quizes, teachers give us kahoots and quizziz to study. In one of my classes, notes are allowed to be used on the tests. The student council provides help with choosing the right classes, and getting part time jobs. The cl...
5.0 parent
8/26/2021
Los Gatos High School is a very well rounded school with some very unique programs for students. Overall LGHS is known for having outstanding athletic teams, but it is also known for having very good teachers who value teaching. My son who recently graduated enjoyed almost all his teachers. The firs...
1.0 parent
2/3/2019
We moved to LGHS half a year ago with the hope to get a better school. Since then a series of bad experience happens which could fill a whole book. Newcomers definitely are NOT welcome. Snobby and selfish appearance is common. They don’t what to deal with concerns. You have to shut you mouth to get...

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Los Gatos High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Los Gatos, CA and is served by the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,977 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Los Gatos High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $3,280,686. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillbrook School, Raymond J. Fisher Middle School, Union Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Los Gatos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Los Gatos High School.

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