San Mateo High School vs. Aragon High School
Should I attend San Mateo High School or Aragon High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
San Mateo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Aragon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,669 students in grades 9-12, San Mateo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,757 students in grades 9-12, Aragon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,669 students
1,757 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
77%
Graduation Rate
88%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
403
436
Grade 10 Students
428
449
Grade 11 Students
386
444
Grade 12 Students
452
428
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
30%
% Hispanic
45%
27%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
19%
27%
% Hawaiian
2%
3%
% Two or more races
7%
13%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%