El Dorado High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About El Dorado High School
El Dorado High School is a public secondary school located in Placentia, California. It is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. El Dorado High School has a long and proud tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. The school offers a variety of classes and programs that allow students to explore their interests and find their passions. The school also provides a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and prepare for college and career success. El Dorado High School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that will help students develop the skills and confidence to pursue their dreams.
Address:
1651 N. Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870Phone:
(714) 986-7580
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
2,004 students
Overview El Dorado High School
El Dorado High School serves 2,004 students in grades 9-12.
El Dorado High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on El Dorado High School
El Dorado High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
