| Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
17421 Farley Road West United States | |
| District information | |
| President | Katherine Tseng |
| Vice-president | Misty Davies |
| Superintendent | Bill W. Sanderson |
| Schools | Los Gatos High School Saratoga High School |
| NCES District ID | 0622800 [1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 3,470 (2020–2021) [1] |
| Teachers | 159.9 (FTE) [1] |
| Staff | 138.19 (FTE) [1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 21.7:1 [1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | lgsuhsd |
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District (formerly Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District) is a high school district in the greater San Jose, California, U.S. area. It operates two high schools, and is ranked the Best School District in California. [2]
| School Name | City | Students | FTE Teachers | Student/Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos High School | Los Gatos | 2166 [3] | 94 [4] | 22 [4] |
| Saratoga High School | Saratoga | 1386 [5] | 70 [6] | 19 [6] |
Note: student count based on 2020 state report. FTE & ratio based on current U.S. News & World Report profile.
The school district serves residents of the Saratoga Union School District, the Lakeside Joint School District, the Los Gatos Union School District, and the Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District. [7]
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