Enrollment
593
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060245008787
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Argonaut High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Argonaut High
Argonaut High is a mid-sized high school in Jackson, California, enrolling 593 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 593 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #663.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amador County Unified spends $12,622 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Amador County Unified also operates Amador High (615 students) and Ione Elementary (564 students) alongside Argonaut High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Argonaut High compares
Argonaut High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,622
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amador County Unified, which includes Argonaut High.
$12,622
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 26.6%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Argonaut High a good school?
Argonaut High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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