For the 2026 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 County Community, Amador High School 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 22% (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 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Amador County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Amador High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Spanish St.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Argonaut High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Argonaut Ln.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Independence High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Amador County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
James A. Wieden High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Waterman Rd
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-8131
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-8131
Gr: 9-12
10010 Shenandoah Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 County Community, Amador High School 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, Amador County Rop vs. Independence High (Continuation School)
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