The California Department of Education released the 2025 California School Dashboard earlier this month, providing schools and families with information on school and district progress in improving student learning and outcomes. The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District calls it “a defining moment of achievement”—that’s because the District earned Blue, the highest possible rating, on every state indicator.
It marks the first time in District history that it’s reached the “All Blue” status. It also places LGSUHSD in a category of its own, as it’s the only K–12 (or high school district) in California to currently have earned a perfect rating across all measures.
“This is an extraordinary accomplishment for our schools and community,” said Superintendent Heath Rocha in a release. “To be the only K–12 or high school district in California to earn blue across every indicator is a testament to the talent, dedication and commitment of our staff and students, as well as the steadfast support of our parents and community members. Yet, as proud as we are, we know our work continues. Not all students are yet meeting standards, and that reality motivates us every day. Our ongoing focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Essential Learner Outcomes (ELO) remains essential to ensuring that every student thrives.”
The California School Dashboard is the state’s public accountability system, which uses multiple measures, not just test scores, to show how well schools and districts are meeting the needs of all students.
The six state measures for high schools are:
- Academic performance in English
- Academic performance in Math
- English-learner progress
- Graduation rate
- Suspension rate
- College/career readiness
For each state measure, districts and student subgroups receive one of five color-coded ratings, ranging from Red (lowest) to Blue (highest).
This year marks the first time that Science performance received a Dashboard rating and LGSUHSD earned a Blue in this new category.
“The District is also especially proud of the dramatic gains in English Learner Progress,” a spokesperson for the District said.A detailed presentation was given to trustees at Thursday night’s board meeting.
