Aragon High vs Hillsdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aragon High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,658 students
Hillsdale High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,585 students
| Measure | Aragon High San Mateo, California | Hillsdale High San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,343 | #154 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3421 of 16,910 | #4242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,658 | 1,585 |
| Enrollment | 1,658 | 1,585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aragon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 66.2).
- •Aragon High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Aragon High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Aragon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 25.2%).
- •Hillsdale High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.4).
- •Aragon High is the larger school with 1,658 students compared with 1,585.
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 Aragon High better than Hillsdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Aragon High ranks higher (69.5 vs 66.2 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 Aragon High and Hillsdale High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aragon High: 1,658. Hillsdale High: 1,585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aragon High and Hillsdale High rank in California?
Aragon High is 121st of 1,343 and Hillsdale High is 154th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).