It is part of the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD).

[5] Aragon High School was established in 1961 to accommodate development and population growth in San Mateo.

Aragon's campus surrounds a grassy center court, which is also home to the school's swimming pool.

In 2012, the Career Technical Education (CTE) building was completed, which houses biotech labs, a robotics shop, and a media arts classroom.

2023–2024[2] Approximately 14.8% of the students at Aragon are served by the free or reduced-price lunch program.