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School Comparison

North Star Independent Study
vs.
Argonaut High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

North Star Independent Study
Argonaut High
  • Argonaut High reported a higher students per counselor than North Star Independent Study (288:1 vs. 140:1).
  • Argonaut High reported a higher chronically absent students than North Star Independent Study (153 vs. 44).
  • Argonaut High reported a higher graduating cohort than North Star Independent Study (99 vs. 49).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Argonaut High reported a higher chronically absent students than North Star Independent Study (153 vs. 44).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Argonaut High reported a higher graduating cohort than North Star Independent Study (99 vs. 49).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Argonaut High reported a higher sat/act participation than North Star Independent Study (11 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Argonaut High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than North Star Independent Study (23 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Argonaut High reported a higher students per counselor than North Star Independent Study (288:1 vs. 140:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Argonaut High

3 metrics were reported by Argonaut High. Comparable data for North Star Independent Study is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
11
AP enrollment
129
Dual enrollment
20

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
North Star Independent Study
$14,526.42
Argonaut High
$14,526.42
Local revenue share
North Star Independent Study
51.9%
Argonaut High
51.9%
State revenue share
North Star Independent Study
41.5%
Argonaut High
41.5%
Federal revenue share
North Star Independent Study
6.6%
Argonaut High
6.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
North Star Independent Study
30.6%
Argonaut High
30.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Amador County
$81,526
Amador County
$81,526
Poverty rate
Amador County
7.8%
Amador County
7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Amador County
22.4%
Amador County
22.4%
Unemployment rate
Amador County
5.5%
Amador County
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.