El Dorado High School is a public high school in Placerville, California, United States. EDHS is one of six high schools in the El Dorado Union High School District, it is a California Distinguished School.
Serving 1,135 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
El Dorado High School's student population of 1,135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
Average Class Size
30 students
School Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.53, 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
#4139 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Dorado High School's ranking?
El Dorado High School is ranked #4139 out of 9,523 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Dorado High School?
1,135 students attend El Dorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% 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 Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Dorado High School?
El Dorado High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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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