Aptos High
Aptos, CA · Pajaro Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
710th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 54%▼ Declining
100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832NCES ID 062949004535Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Aptos High 710th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2015 to 54th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 302 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,316 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.2% | 48.1% | ▲ 16.9 pts | |
| White | 63.9% | 44.1% | ▼ 19.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 4.4% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.35M in zip 95003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Aptos High
- #1268Delta CharterSanta Cruz City High · 3.5 mi away · charter1,268th of 1,528
ELA 24% ▼22 · Math 2% ▼29Compare - #1485Renaissance High ContinuationPajaro Valley Unified · 3.6 mi away1,485th of 1,528
ELA 5% ▼41 · Math 2% ▼29Compare - #343Soquel HighSanta Cruz City High · 5.3 mi away343rd of 1,528
ELA 72% ▲26 · Math 34% ▲3Compare - –Santa Cruz County Career Advancement CharterSanta Cruz County Office of Education · 5.7 mi away · charterCompare
- #1108Pajaro Valley HighPajaro Valley Unified · 5.9 mi away1,108th of 1,528
ELA 40% ▼6 · Math 9% ▼22Compare - –Diamond Technology InstitutePajaro Valley Unified · 6.2 mi away · charterCompare
- –New School Community DayPajaro Valley Unified · 6.4 mi awayCompare
- #601Harbor HighSanta Cruz City High · 7.2 mi away601st of 1,528
ELA 60% ▲14 · Math 26% ▼5Compare
What school district is Aptos High in?
Aptos High is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified district in Aptos, California.
Is Aptos High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Aptos High 710th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Aptos High?
Hispanic 48%, White 44%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 2% (1,316 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Aptos High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95003 is $1.35M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.