Serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12, Aptos High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aptos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aptos High School's student population of 1,419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aptos High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aptos High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2406 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aptos High School's ranking?
Aptos High School is ranked #2406 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aptos High School often compared to?
Aptos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pajaro Valley High School, Soquel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aptos High School?
The graduation rate of Aptos High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Aptos High School?
1,419 students attend Aptos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Aptos High School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aptos High School?
Aptos High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aptos High School offer ?
Aptos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aptos High School part of?
Aptos High School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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