Eldorado High School

www.eldorado.k12.il.us

301 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eldorado High School, located at 2200 Illinois Ave in Eldorado, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the community of Eldorado and the surrounding areas in Saline County. As a key component of the Eldorado Community Unit School District 4, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that emphasizes both personal growth and community involvement. The facility serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a traditional high school experience aimed at preparing graduates for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Eldorado High School is a cornerstone of the local community, known for its active engagement in extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and various student organizations. The school reflects the close-knit nature of a small-town Illinois community, focusing on strong student-teacher relationships and a supportive atmosphere. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for student development, the school remains central to the identity and future success of the Eldorado region.

301

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eldorado High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	7
Asian	2
Two or More	5

White
287 (95.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	No
District:	Eldorado CUSD 4
Phone:	(618)273-2881
Website:	http://www.eldorado.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 80

Grade 10 67

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 75