At a glance
Reported students
615
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
328.5
Amador High: 615 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about Amador High
Amador High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sutter Creek. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Amador County Unified. NCES reports 615 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.2%). English learners represent 18.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Amador High
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.66
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.9%
- Hispanic25.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amador County Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Argonaut High
High · Grades 09–12
593 reported students
Independence High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
49 reported students
Ione Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
564 reported students
Jackson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
479 reported students
Sutter Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
387 reported students
Ione Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
387 reported students
Public schools near Amador High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Creek Elementary Elementary · Amador County Unified | KG–06 | 387 | under 0.1 mi |
| Independence High (Continuation) High · Amador County Unified | 09–12 | 49 | 1.4 mi |
| County Community Other · Amador County Office of Education | 01–12 | 10 | 1.4 mi |
| North Star Academy Other · Amador County Unified | KG–12 | 44 | 1.4 mi |
| Argonaut High High · Amador County Unified | 09–12 | 593 | 3.1 mi |
| Amador County ROP High · Amador County ROP | 12–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Amador High
What grades does Amador High serve?
Amador High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Amador County Unified.
How many students attend Amador High?
Amador High reported 615 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 654 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Amador High?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 615 students and 29.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Amador High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Amador High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amador County Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Amador High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Amador High in?
Amador High is part of Amador County Unified, based in Jackson, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Amador High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sutter Creek Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Independence High (Continuation) (1.4 mi), County Community (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.