EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL
El Dorado High is a Title I public high school that is part of the El Dorado Union High school district, located in Placerville, CA with about 1,127 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, El Dorado High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
El Dorado High School, located in the historic town of Placerville, California, serves as a cornerstone of the El Dorado Union High School District. As a traditional public high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often rooted in its long-standing traditions and an active extracurricular program that includes competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.
Beyond its academic offerings, El Dorado High is recognized for its commitment to student development and career readiness. The campus provides a variety of support services, elective pathways, and vocational opportunities intended to help students explore their interests and build essential skills. With a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, the school maintains a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and the promotion of social-emotional growth, aiming to equip its students with the tools necessary to succeed in their post-graduation endeavors.
For more information, contact El Dorado High at (530) 622-3634 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Placerville, CA 95667-4312
(530) 622-3634
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Placerville, CA with about 1,127 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- El Dorado Union High
- Total Students:
- 1,127
- Teachers:
- 53.03
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,127 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.