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Best Jackson Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 711 students in Jackson, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson, CA are County Community, Argonaut High School and North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Jackson, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Argonaut High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Jackson, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Argonaut High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Argonaut Ln.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Independence High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Amador County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Amador County Rop
Vocational School
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5353
Gr: 12
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Jackson, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
10010 Shenandoah Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson, CA include County Community, Argonaut High School and North Star Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson?
6 public high schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public high schools minority enrollment is 42% 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 Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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