The school’s 2013 API score, released in early September, rose six points from the 2012 school year, from 932 to 938 out of 1000 points.

According to principal Paul Robinson, the rise in the school’s API is a result of higher Algebra 1 scores, as well as a 30-point increase by special needs students. Also, he said other areas maintained the same score as last year or increased.

Other schools in the Bay Area including Lynbrook (942) and Monta Vista (956) scored ahead of the Saratoga High in API scores, but have seen slight decreases in their scores in recent years. Los Gatos High School also decreased from 886 to 883 points.

According to San Jose Mercury News, Cupertino (906) is the only top local school that made similar progress as Saratoga.

Robinson expressed his wishes for what he would like to see concerning the school’s API.

“I just really hope to see that students give a great effort and that we continue to support students in improving in areas that are challenging for them,” Robinson said.