Serving 1,195 students in grades 9-12, El Dorado High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Dorado High School's student population of 1,195 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Mascot
Cougar
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.55, 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
#4344 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 #4344 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Dorado High School often compared to?
El Dorado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Mine High School, Ponderosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Dorado High School?
The graduation rate of El Dorado High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Dorado High School?
1,195 students attend El Dorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of El Dorado High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 California state average of 21:1.
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 El Dorado Union High School District.
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