El Dorado Union High School District

4675 Missouri Flat Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667-6816
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

El Dorado Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,507 students in El Dorado Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in El Dorado Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
6,507 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
285 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

El Dorado Union High School District, which is ranked #379 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#366 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
44%
34%
60%
47%
40%
29%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
20%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
65%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,837 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,781 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,837
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,781
$18,396

Best El Dorado Union High School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Harvard Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6980
Gr: 8-12 | 2,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pacific Crest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Ponderosa High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3661 Ponderosa Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 1,689 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Union Mine High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6530 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
561 Canal St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3634
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to El Dorado Union High School District?
El Dorado Union High School District manages 6 public schools serving 6,507 students.
What is the rank of El Dorado Union High School District?
El Dorado Union High School District is ranked #379 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado Union High School District?
65% of El Dorado Union High School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Dorado Union High School District?
El Dorado Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is El Dorado Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,781 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: 08-12
  • Enrollment: 6,507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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