Aptos High

1,360 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Aptos High School, located in the coastal community of Aptos, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Situated on a sprawling campus near the Monterey Bay, the school is known for its strong emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. It serves a diverse student body, fostering a community-oriented environment that encourages students to pursue rigorous coursework, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and career-technical education pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Aptos High is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, frequently referred to as the "Mariners." The campus features extensive facilities that support a wide range of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, student government, and numerous clubs. By balancing a traditional comprehensive curriculum with opportunities for holistic personal development, Aptos High aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce within a supportive, local-focused atmosphere.

1,360

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aptos High
Demographic	Student Count
White	622
Hispanic	633
Black	11
Asian	40
Two or More	43
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
633 (46.6 %)
White
622 (45.8 %)
Two or More
43 (3.2 %)
Asian
40 (2.9 %)
Black
11 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-7832
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	142

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 358

Grade 10 338

Grade 11 364

Grade 12 300