Serving 1,316 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
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
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 0.58, 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.
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?
1,316 students attend Aptos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Aptos High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aptos High School?
Aptos High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
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
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