Aragon High School

Aragon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 Alameda de las Pulgas,  San Mateo, CA
San Mateo Union High School District
4.0
3.2
1,686 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Pat Kurtz
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
82.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
37.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
27.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
361:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
30.9%
Hispanic
27.1%
White
27.1%
Two or more races
11.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#47 Best Public HS in California
#91 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#158 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 383 Students
University of California - Berkeley 366 Students
University of California - San Diego 338 Students
University of California - Davis 315 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 300 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 277 Students
University of California - Irvine 272 Students
San Diego State University 266 Students
University of Southern California 222 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 222 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 209 Students
Psychology 160 Students
Biology 126 Students
Computer Science 103 Students
Economics 63 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Marketing 51 Students
Mechanical Engineering 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 266 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/26/2025
I've had struggles with bullying, some teachers and counselors being dismissive, or rude, but all in all I believe I've made good connections here & had a really good education. Many of my teachers are people I hope to keep in contact with post graduation, and they always listen to make new classes of interest.
4.0 Senior
7/31/2024
It's a pretty good school. It seems to be one of the best in our district, with the general upkeep and facilities being nice and aesthetic. The community feeling is not so great, as there are many cliques and almost too many students on one high school campus. The teachers are pretty amazing, and our STEM classes/clubs are outstanding here.
5.0 Junior
5/14/2024
I like how welcoming my school is. There's everything for everyone, there's rallies, etc. However since I'm a student-athlete I hardly have time to do homework so I always end turning in stuff late. I try my best to get stuff done in class so that I don't have to do it at home. It's gets hard to catch up on assignments but my teachers are flexible so I don't stress too much. Overall I learned a lot my time management and life balance.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 18 Reviews
2.0 other
3/28/2024
To be very honest, this was probably the worst experience in my life. I’m a current college student looking back on my high school experience making this realization. The staff are very unsupportive, particularly the academic counselors. They see the students as numbers and can be a little racially...
5.0 parent
6/11/2022
Best high school in San Mateo. Great teachers. They send kids to Harvard, Stanford and many to UC top colleges. This is why the Aragon/Baywood area is so desirable. Walking distance to elementary, middle and high schools!
2.0 parent
2/18/2022
This is the only school in the district that does not create a 4 year plan with the counselor and student. To make things worse, they have a lot of unwritten policies (like no 2 science and math courses in a year). As counselors do not meet with students 1:1 for course planning and creating the 4 ye...
5.0 parent
6/2/2020
It's a fantastic school and why we moved to San Mateo. Our kid graduated and went to a top-10 college. Can't say enough good but you have to instill some self-motivation as the AP homework can be tough!

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Aragon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Mateo, CA and is served by the San Mateo Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,686 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Aragon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $3,215,732. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillsdale High School, San Mateo High School, Hillcrest At Youth Services Center, and more. Learn more about what San Mateo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Aragon High School.

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