Argonaut High School is located in Jackson, California in Amador County. It has about 475 students in grades 9–12. Previously known as Jackson High School, the school merged with Ione High School in 1983 to become Argonaut High School, named after the Argonaut Mine just a 1/2 mile off campus.
Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Argonaut High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Argonaut High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Argonaut High School's student population of 594 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Argonaut High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Argonaut High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3782 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Argonaut High School's ranking?
Argonaut High School is ranked #3782 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Argonaut High School often compared to?
Argonaut High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amador High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Argonaut High School?
The graduation rate of Argonaut High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Argonaut High School?
594 students attend Argonaut High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Argonaut High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Argonaut High School?
Argonaut High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Argonaut High School offer ?
Argonaut High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Argonaut High School part of?
Argonaut High School is part of Amador County Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 3/9/2007
This school is way better than Amador. Its not so clique and has a better school enviroment. The kids are very welcoming for the most part. But what I notice the most is that less strict the Teachers and staff are on the kids the more they enjoy school. Coming from Amador its a better cahnge. So I would choose this school over Amador in a heart beat.
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