Serving 627 students in grades 9-12, Amador High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amador High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Amador High School's student population of 627 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Mascot
Buffalo
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Colors
Grey, Blue/White
School Rankings
Amador High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amador High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2318 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amador High School's ranking?
Amador High School is ranked #2318 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Amador High School often compared to?
Amador High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argonaut High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amador High School?
The graduation rate of Amador High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amador High School?
627 students attend Amador High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Amador High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amador High School?
Amador High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amador High School offer ?
Amador High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amador High School part of?
Amador High School is part of Amador County Unified School District.
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