ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL

Aragon High is a Title I public high school that is part of the San Mateo Union High school district, located in San Mateo, CA with about 1,639 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 75 teachers, Aragon High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Aragon High School, located in the San Mateo-Foster City area of California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the San Mateo Union High School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Beyond academics, Aragon is recognized for its vibrant campus culture and a robust extracurricular program, which includes competitive athletics, award-winning performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the San Mateo community and places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for its diverse student body. By prioritizing both intellectual development and social-emotional learning, Aragon aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and their future professional careers. With a dedicated faculty and active parent participation, the school consistently maintains a reputation for high achievement and school spirit, making it a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.

For more information, contact Aragon High at (650) 558-2999 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 Alameda de Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402-3357
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ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Mateo, CA with about 1,639 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,639
Teachers:
75.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,639 students

Asian
29.7%
Hispanic/Latino
27.2%
White
26.4%
Two or more races
11.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
4.1%
Black or African American
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.