For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,341 students in Amador County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Amador County, CA are Amador High School, County Community and Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amador County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Amador County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Amador County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amador 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amador County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amador High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Spanish St.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13630 Aqueduct-volcano Rd.
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7581
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7581
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Argonaut High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Argonaut Ln.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Independence High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #66.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
Amador County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amador County Rop
Vocational School
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5353
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5353
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Amador County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
James A. Wieden High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Waterman Rd
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-8131
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-8131
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10010 Shenandoah Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Grades: 7-8
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amador County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Amador County, CA include Amador High School, County Community and Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp.
How many public high schools are located in Amador County?
8 public high schools are located in Amador County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amador County?
Amador County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Amador County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Amador County include: Argonaut High School vs. Amador High School, Amador High School vs. Argonaut High School, Independence High (Continuation School) vs. Amador County Rop
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