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#4063 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Argonaut High
High School · Amador County Unified · Jackson, CA
An Amador County Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 Argonaut Ln., Jackson, CA 95642
- Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Argonaut High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Argonaut High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,970/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
$470,700
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amador County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Chrystian School of EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Independence High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Amador County Unified
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,551NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Argonaut High is listed in Amador County Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Argonaut High
Argonaut High is a public high school in Jackson, CA, part of Amador County Unified, serving approximately 594 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,063 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Argonaut High
What grades does Argonaut High serve?
Argonaut High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Argonaut High?
Argonaut High has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argonaut High?
The student-teacher ratio at Argonaut High is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Argonaut High rank in CA?
Argonaut High ranks #4,063 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Argonaut High's MySchoolScout rating?
Argonaut High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Argonaut High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Argonaut High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Argonaut High a charter school?
No, Argonaut High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Argonaut High a Title I school?
No, Argonaut High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Argonaut High?
38.7% of students at Argonaut High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Amador County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (209) 257-7700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95642)
- 7,350
- Area median age
- 51.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95642; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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