El Dorado High School is a public high school located in El Paso, Texas, United States.
Serving 2,188 students in grades 9-12, El Dorado High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Dorado High School's student population of 2,188 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Black, Gold, Cardinal
School Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5964 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Montezuma The Aztec
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Dorado High School's ranking?
El Dorado High School is ranked #5964 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are El Dorado High School often compared to?
El Dorado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pebble Hills High School, Americas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Dorado High School?
The graduation rate of El Dorado High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend El Dorado High School?
2,188 students attend El Dorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of El Dorado High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado High School?
El Dorado High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Dorado High School offer ?
El Dorado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Dorado High School part of?
El Dorado High School is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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