- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos High
Federal NCES profile for Los Gatos High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062280003486
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Gatos High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Los Gatos · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Gatos High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Gatos High ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Los Gatos, CA.
School address
District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High · California
NCES ID 062280003486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Los Gatos High held near 1,977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-90 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.3 → 96.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-90 students YoY 062280003486 · Los Gatos, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,914 enr · 20.1:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Saratoga High (1,161 students)
Los Gatos High held near 1,977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-90 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.3 → 96.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Los Gatos High compares
Los Gatos High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,914 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,914
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,664
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.8 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Asian 17.5%
Two or More 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Los Gatos High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High reports $22,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Gatos High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Gatos High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Gatos High
How many students attend Los Gatos High?
Los Gatos High has 1,914 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Gatos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,067 (2022-23) → 1,977 (2023-24), nearly flat (-90).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Gatos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Gatos High is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Gatos High?
10.3% of students at Los Gatos High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Gatos High?
The largest demographic group at Los Gatos High is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Los Gatos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Gatos High?
Los Gatos High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Gatos High rank among public schools in Los Gatos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Gatos High ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Los Gatos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Los Gatos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High?
Besides Los Gatos High, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High also operates Saratoga High (1,161 students). See the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High district page for the complete list.