El Dorado High School
El Dorado High School serves 1,285 students in grades 9-12.
El Dorado High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Dorado High School's student population of 1,285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Dorado High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 998 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
47%
20%
White
39%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are El Dorado High School often compared to?
El Dorado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkers Chapel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Dorado High School?
The graduation rate of El Dorado High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend El Dorado High School?
1,285 students attend El Dorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of El Dorado High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado High School?
El Dorado High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Dorado High School offer ?
El Dorado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is El Dorado High School part of?
El Dorado High School is part of El Dorado School District.
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