El Dorado High

cougar.eduhsd.k12.ca.us

1,224 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,224

Total Students

57.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Dorado High
Demographic	Student Count
White	752
Hispanic	316
Black	4
Asian	30
Two or More	89
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	2

White
752 (61.6 %)
Hispanic
316 (25.9 %)
Two or More
89 (7.3 %)
Asian
30 (2.5 %)
American Indian
27 (2.2 %)
Black
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	El Dorado Union High
Phone:	(530)622-3634
Website:	http://cougar.eduhsd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 309

Grade 10 337

Grade 11 295

Grade 12 283