based on 8 reviews
Saratoga High School
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA
95070
(408) 867-3411
http://www.saratogahigh.org/
By: former student
Date: October, 2006
As a former SHS student, I can confirm the overall academic quality of the school. It was fun, very competitive, and geared us toward the best in higher education. However, if your child tend to struggle academically or socially, this school can be stressful, since nearly all the kids are very wealthy and entitled. Balance is the key-strong academics while still being young and open-minded.
By: parent
Date: April, 2006
Saratoga has wonderful staff and students. The students are well prepared before going into college. Although there is a bit of competativeness, students never seek to do their best.
By: parent
Date: February, 2006
Saratoga High School is an ideal environment for academically oriented, highly motivated students. Courses and teachers are demanding. However, for those students who have not yet begun to blossom or who are struggling academically and need support or encouragement, the school can be lacking. One recent addition to the curriculum that is commendable is 'Strategic Learning' a course that teaches and promotes study strategies, test taking skills, etc. Principal this year is new.
By: parent
Date: January, 2006
The teaching level at saratoga high is overall top-notch. Teacher and administrator retention is also very high, always a good sign. The school has an excellent range of school run extra programs and student run school clubs. The music department is especially top rated. Saratoga high also benefits from a very active, involved and committed parent community. The setting of the school is attractive and the campus well maintained. Several areas that are at acceptable levels but that could use some improvement: the school lunch program - not nearly enough fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy snack alternatives. This is of real concern due to the current epidemic of child diabetes nationwide. Lastly, some aspects of the science/technology programs are not what you would think, considering it is silicon valley after all! example: not much administration level support of the saratoga high robotics club or science club.
By: parent
Date: December, 2005
This school can be incredibly stressful for the students. The teachers do not always give as much help as they should, and in some cases increase the stress level more than is necessary. There are many bright and talented students which helps the school's atmosphere. There is a great lack of school spirit, however, and very few students attend many of the extra curricular activities offered. There has also been problems with cheating and the lack of ability to keep an administration for longer than a year.
By: student
Date: August, 2005
A lot of parent support for everything. Seems to have too much pressure on students sometimes. Very good math and science departments, but other departments are good as well.
By: staff
Date: June, 2005
As a coach at this high school I got a direct view into the after school activities. Seems that there is a lot of opportunity for such activities. The school seems very supportive of their students who are very well behaved and respectful. Then again, it is one of the most affluent areas in the valley.
By: parent
Date: March, 2005
To summarize in one word: Excellent. Saratoga High is among the top 5 public school in Santa Clara county. School has a very competetive environment. My two sons attended Saratoga High.
