Amador High School, located in Sutter Creek, California, is one of two public high schools in Amador County.
Serving 615 students in grades 9-12, Amador High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Amador High School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
Grey, Blue/White
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Opportunities for a Lifetime of Discovery
Average Class Size
27 students
School Rankings
Amador High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amador High School is 0.50, 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
#2921 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffalo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amador High School's ranking?
Amador High School is ranked #2921 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
615 students attend Amador High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Amador High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amador High School?
Amador High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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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