Aptos High vs Delta Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aptos High
Aptos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,274 students
Delta Charter
Aptos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
113 students
| Measure | Aptos High Aptos, California | Delta Charter Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 1,343 | #747 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8096 of 16,910 | #12565 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,274 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 1,274 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 10% |
| city | Aptos | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aptos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 33.4).
- •Aptos High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 10%).
- •Aptos High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34.5%).
- •Delta Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 47.6%).
- •Delta Charter does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 22.0).
- •Aptos High is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 113.
- •Aptos High is a public school while Delta Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aptos High better than Delta Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Aptos High ranks higher (51.1 vs 33.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aptos High and Delta Charter?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptos High: 1,274. Delta Charter: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptos High and Delta Charter rank in California?
Aptos High is 371st of 1,343 and Delta Charter is 747th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).