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Aptos High

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003-9641

(831) 728-7832

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6/10
#552
Rank 552 out of 1,227
Top 45%
English Language Arts4/10 · #783 · 36th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #433 · 65th percentile
Science7/10 · #408 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Aptos High sits in one of the more laid-back corners of the Santa Cruz County coastline, where the redwoods meet the beach and families tend to put down deep roots. The school leans stronger in math and science than in English, making it a decent fit for students drawn to STEM pathways, and its mid-tier statewide ranking reflects a genuinely mixed student body rather than a hyper-competitive hothouse environment. Families who want a relaxed, beach-town upbringing without fully sacrificing academic rigor tend to find Aptos a comfortable middle ground.

Student Demographics

293 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
149 (51%)
White
126 (43%)
Multiple Races
11 (4%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged133 (45%)
Students with Disabilities36 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,274
Enrollment
57.8
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
27
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

15
AP Courses
offered
27.7%
AP Participation
of students
377
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Mariners · CIF Central Coast Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1676 · 24th percentile

36 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found