Summary:
Aragon High is a public high school located in San Mateo, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,740 students. It is part of the San Mateo Union High School District, which is ranked 284 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Aragon High consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, with a statewide ranking of 99 out of 2,323 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the San Mateo Union High School District and the state of California. Aragon High also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, Asian, White, and multi-racial students, as well as for English Language Learners and students with disabilities. The school's four-year graduation rate is an impressive 97.7%, and its dropout rate is low, ranging from 0.5% to 2.2% over the past five years.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Peninsula High (Continuation) and Hillcrest at Youth Services Center, Aragon High's academic performance and student outcomes are significantly stronger. These nearby schools serve more at-risk and alternative student populations, resulting in lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Aragon High is also located in close proximity to other high-performing schools, such as Carlmont High and Burlingame High, which further highlights the educational opportunities available to families in the San Mateo area.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
San Mateo Union High
SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,387
Feeder schools for Aragon High:
Student/teacher ratio: 21.6
Number of students: 1,686
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
33.7%
Hispanic:
26.7%
White:
25.7%
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Two or more races:
11.0%
Pacific Islander:
2.1%
African American:
0.5%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.8%
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