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Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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17421 Farley Road West
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Santa Clara County
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PH: (408) 354-2520
FAX: (408) 354-3375

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 3151 students
  • 2 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 91% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 20% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 25% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 65% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 63% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 42% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 76% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 25% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 77% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 20% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 27% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 44% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 28% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 78% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 83% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 90% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 50% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 16% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 6% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 16% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 10% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 25% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students97%
Females99%
Males96%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Declined to state94%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Economic Status Unknown100%
Students with disability84%
English learner84%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Females98%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Declined to state94%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Economic Status Unknown100%
Students with disability71%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner94%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential94%95%
Emergency credential or waiver1%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11713
Average years teaching in district11210
First-year teachers26%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 92727
Grade 102930
Grade 112928
Grade 122925
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White61%29%
Asian26%8%
Multiple or No Response9%3%
Hispanic or Latino3%49%
Filipino<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
African American<1%7%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners<1%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,176$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support13%7%
Administration9%15%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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