Serving 508 students in grades 9-12, El Dorado High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Dorado High School's student population of 508 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Dorado High School's ranking?
El Dorado High School is ranked #1219 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are El Dorado High School often compared to?
El Dorado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Circle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Dorado High School?
The graduation rate of El Dorado High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend El Dorado High School?
508 students attend El Dorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of El Dorado High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado High School?
El Dorado High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Dorado High School offer ?
El Dorado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Dorado High School part of?
El Dorado High School is part of El Dorado School District.
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