Argonaut High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jackson, California 95642 · Amador County Unified
#320 of 1,343 high schools in California
#7202 of 16,910 nationally
About Argonaut High
Argonaut High is a public high located in Jackson, in the Amador County Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 593 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 320th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 593.
There are 4 schools in Jackson; Argonaut High ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Argonaut High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Argonaut High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jackson Junior High
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students · 1.3 km away
Jackson Elementary
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
479 students · 1.8 km away
Amador High
Sutter Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
615 students · 4.9 km away
Sutter Creek Elementary
Sutter Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students · 5.0 km away
Mokelumne Hill Elementary
Mokelumne Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–6
149 students · 10 km away
Ione Elementary
Ione · Public elementary · Grades K–6
564 students · 12 km away
Ione Junior High
Ione · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students · 12 km away
Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
259 students · 14 km away
Plymouth Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
209 students · 15 km away
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STEM Academy at Bernstein High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Argonaut High a good school?
Argonaut High has a Success Index (US) of 54.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #320 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Argonaut High rank in California?
Argonaut High ranks #320 of 1,343 high schools in California and #7202 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Argonaut High?
Argonaut High had 593 students in 2025.
Is Argonaut High a elementary school or a high school?
Argonaut High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Argonaut High?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Argonaut High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.