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501 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA 95642-2020
Summary
Argonaut High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 21.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 684/1,596 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 800/1,596 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 593 |
| Low-Income Students | 204 (34.4%) |
| English Learners | 9 (1.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.5 points from last year and fell 7.9 points over the full period. Math rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math +1.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 24% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
21.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 800 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.4 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Argonaut High compare within the district?
Argonaut High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Amador County Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Argonaut High rank in California?
Argonaut High ranks No. 684 of 1,596 in reading and No. 800 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Argonaut High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.9% meet the reading standard and 22.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Argonaut High compare with other schools in Amador County?
Argonaut High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Amador County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Amador CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Argonaut HighThis school | 21.1% | 56.0% |
| Amador High | 13.5% | 53.2% |
