Aragon High

900 Alameda de las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402

ahs.smuhsd.org

1,658 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,658

Total Students

74.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aragon High
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	450
Black	10
Asian	554
Two or More	177
Pacific Islander	33

Asian
554 (33.4%)
Hispanic
450 (27.2%)
White
433 (26.1%)
Two or More
177 (10.7%)
Pacific Islander
33 (2.0%)
Black
10 (0.6%)

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:	San Mateo Union High
Phone:	(650)558-2999
Website:	http://ahs.smuhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 398

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 424

Grade 12 438