About Us
Argonaut High School is a California Distinguished and Gold Ribbon Award-winning school with the California Department of Education. We are proudly part of the Amador County Public Schools within the Amador County Unified School District.
Situated in rural Northern California, approximately one hour east of Sacramento, Argonaut High is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Jackson, the county seat of Amador. We have 530 students within grades 9-12.
Argonaut High School is home of the Mustangs – well known for their exceptional football program under Head Coach Rick Davis.
Our offerings are well rounded with many advanced AP courses, sports programs, clubs, and enrichment opportunities.
Honors & Recognitions
2015 Gold Ribbon Schools
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“ARGONAUT Take Over” at the school board meeting on November 16, 2022 led by Principal Troy Gassaway
Culinary Program led by our new Culinary Teacher Michael Garcia.
Argonaut Drama Program, led by Drama Advisor Dale Flynt and represented by Drama President Brad Laird with Drama Officers Rylie Holmes and Adelle Ladd.
FFA Program, led by our new FFA advisor Kristina Woolsey and Vice President Logan Manor, Reporter Naveh Arviso, and Sentinel Jayden Durben.
LatinX Club, led by advisor Teresa Floyd and President Natalie Santa Cruz.
Sunshine Club, led by advisor Taylor Wenske and President Julia Votaw.
Championship Girls Golf Team, led by team captains Savannah Allgeyer and Lilly Stern and coach Mike Alcoriza.
Thank you to the following teachers and “Challenge Coin” recipients for representing the Amador Gold Standard:
Cameron Duggan – English Teacher and Coach
Megan Eckhart – Office Administrator
Kim Hernandez – Bookkeeper
Scott Hunkins – ASB Director, Athletic Director
Laura Larsen – Registrar
Monte Wright – Maintenance Technician
CONTACT US
Main Number (209) 257-7700
Attendance Line (209) 257-7745
Social Media
Instagram: @argonauthigh
Twitter: @ArgonautHigh
SnapChat: @argohighschool
Facebook: argonaut high school
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Sophomores Text: @argo21 To: 81010
Juniors Text: @argo20 To: 81010
Seniors Text: 48hfkd To: 81010
Stang Gang Text: @argosta To: 81010
Argonaut Ag Dept & FFA
Facebook: @argoffa
Instagram: @argonaut_ffa