- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, CA
Argonaut High
Federal NCES profile for Argonaut High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060245008787
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Argonaut High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Argonaut High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Argonaut High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Jackson, CA.
School address
District: Amador County Unified · California
NCES ID 060245008787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Argonaut High grew from 536 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 060245008787 · Jackson, CA High · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 19.8:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador High (615 students)
Argonaut High grew from 536 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Argonaut High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador High
Amador High
615 students
- This school
Argonaut High
593 students
- Ione Elementar
Ione Elementary
564 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary
479 students
- Sutter Creek E
Sutter Creek Elementary
387 students
- Ione Junior Hi
Ione Junior High
387 students
What this shows Argonaut High reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Argonaut High compares
Argonaut High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Argonaut High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Amador County Unified reports $14,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Argonaut High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ione Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ione Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Argonaut High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Argonaut High
How many students attend Argonaut High?
Argonaut High has 593 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argonaut High?
The student-teacher ratio at Argonaut High is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Argonaut High?
40.3% of students at Argonaut High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argonaut High?
The largest demographic group at Argonaut High is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argonaut High?
Argonaut High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Argonaut High rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Argonaut High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Jackson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Amador County Unified?
Besides Argonaut High, Amador County Unified also operates Amador High (615 students), Ione Elementary (564 students), and Jackson Elementary (479 students). See the Amador County Unified district page for the complete list.