Top 5 Best Jackson Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 764 students in Jackson, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson, CA are County Community, Argonaut High School and Independence High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Jackson, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Argonaut High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jackson, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Argonaut High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Argonaut Ln.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Independence High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #44.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Amador County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amador County Rop
Vocational School
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5353
Grades: 12
| n/a students
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Jackson, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10010 Shenandoah Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Grades: 7-8
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson, CA include County Community, Argonaut High School and Independence High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Jackson, CA?
6 public high schools are located in Jackson, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson, CA?
Jackson, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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