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100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003-9641
Summary
Aptos High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 679/1,596 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 418/1,596 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,274 |
| Low-Income Students | 607 (47.6%) |
| English Learners | 71 (5.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.6 points from last year and rose 4.3 points over the full period. Math rose 5.4 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math +0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results held steady and English-only results rose.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 52% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
36.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Aptos High compare within the district?
Aptos High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Pajaro Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Aptos High rank in California?
Aptos High ranks No. 679 of 1,596 in reading and No. 418 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Aptos High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.9% meet the reading standard and 23.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Aptos High compare with other schools in Aptos?
Aptos High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Aptos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AptosHow does Aptos High compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Aptos High is No. 7 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Aptos HighThis school | 36.2% | 56.1% |
| Diamond Technology Institute | 22.7% | 77.3% |
| Pajaro Valley High | 14.5% | 51.0% |
